21st-century makeover for London’s Victoria & Albert Museum
See the results of London’s Victoria & Albert Museum’s biggest architectural project in 100 years
Founded in 1852, London’s Victoria & Albert Museum in South Kensington is the world’s leading museum of art and design.
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The 12 Wonders of Britain: British places everyone should visit at least once
It was difficult to narrow it down, but here at BRITAIN we think we’ve done it: we’ve finally picked 12 magnificent and unmissable Wonders of Britain – the cream of the crop.
UK’s best picnic spots
A picnic is the perfect way to while away an afternoon in the sunshine. These are our top spots around Britain for a summer’s day feast.
Most of us think of a picnic simply as...
Top five things to do in Lincoln this summer
With the 800th anniversary of the city’s most significant battle, 2017 is an important year in Lincoln. Follow our guide for the best things to do in Lincoln this year
The Battle of Lincoln Fair of 1217...
Britain’s best narrow-gauge steam train rides
Britain is home to more than a thousand narrow-gauge railways, many created out of topographic necessity or for industrial purposes such as carrying coal, slate, clay and limestone. In his new book, Small Island...
Top National Trust Father’s Day Walks
Looking for something a little more adventurous to do with your dad this Father’s Day? Why not take a stroll along one of these National Trust walks before a pit-stop at one of these fantastic pubs? Father’s...
The best gin distilleries in Britain
From Beefeater London to Silent Pool, here are some of our favourite gin distilleries in Britain
With the number of gin distilleries in Britain more than doubling since 2010, it’s clear that gin is back...
Stunning photos of medieval Suffolk
Journey through the beautifully preserved Tudor towns of Kersey, Lavenham, Cavendish, Clare, Sudbury and Long Melford in lovely medieval Suffolk.
By the time medieval England was entering the Early Modern Period (around 1485), wool was the...
Watch: Video of stunning Yorkshire countryside seen from a drone
The wild landscape of Yorkshire and the North York Moors has been captured in spectacular drone footage by Aerial Republic
Yorkshire in England’s north is a special place rich in heritage and wildlife, and the North York...
Top 10 places to take tea in Britain
To mark International Tea Day today, we’ve rounded 10 great places to savour a cup of tea, from grand hotels to quirky tea shops.
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