Capturing the beauty of Britain
The fifth annual Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards celebrates the beauty of natural Britain. Take a look at last years stunning winning shots or engage with the environment by entering into 2011's competition...
A Green Gathering in green surroundings
Settled in the heart of the Wye Valley, Chepstow, Piercefield House Park will be the setting for The Green Gathering 2011; The festival of choice for anyone looking for a relaxed alternative weekend for...
Midsummer bloom at Yorkshire Lavender farm
In summer, a sea of purple awaits you in the heart of the Howardian Hills. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Yorkshire Lavender farm offers the largest collection of lavender and herbs...
South Yorkshire: an insider’s guide
Robin Hood, the Pilgrim Fathers, Mary Queen of Scots and world-famous steel. South Yorkshire hides its light under a bushel
South Yorkshire, once part of the old West Riding of Yorkshire, is a region of two halves. The...
A glimpse of Edwardian life
Winterbourne House is celebrating its first anniversary of opening to the public after an extensive renovation project that has restored the building to its original Edwardian Arts and Crafts appearance.
Set in 7 acres of...
The English Music Festival
The English Music Festival is an annual celebration of music by British composers, held in a number of beautiful venues in Oxfordshire. Its 2012 festival will coincide with the Diamond Jubilee
The English Music Festival...
Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations
The Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations have been taking place in Stratford for nearly two centuries. But it's not just here that celebrates the birth of the Bard. Here's our pick of 2011’s Shakespeare-inspired events.
The Shakespeare...
Worcestershire Guide: The famous Blossom Trail
We reveal the hidden gems of Worcestershire’s Blossom Trail in the Vale of Evesham and discover an area rich in historic houses, glorious gardens and fine British fare.
Pear blossom in full bloom at Holt Fleet...
Does Spa Town water have any healing properties?
The real reason that spa towns in Britain thrived through the Georgian and Victorian periods, we might suspect, is that they were enjoyable, relaxing and offered a wonderful new way to socialise.
But in theory...
London Art Exhibitions in 2011
With the wedding to look forward to, 2011 is a great year for visiting Britain. But it’s also a bumper time for gallery-goers with many, and diverse, exhibitions opening in London.
Over the next 12...
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