The Real Downton Abbey: Highclere Castle
The Earl of Carnarvon has welcomed cameras back into his home, Highclere Castle, for a further series
The Crawleys, Earls of Grantham since 1772, occupy the upper floors of their stately home, Downton Abbey. Below, an army of domestic staff...
10 facts about Britain’s heroes and heroines
BRITAIN brings you the weird and wonderful details about Britain’s heroes and heroines
1. Sir Francis Drake
The first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe, Sir Francis Drake left an often forgotten legacy: his drum, which it’s said will beat of...
Olympics and Paralympics victory parade route
Celebrate London 2012 and follow today's parade, as Britain's Olympians and Paralympians take to the streets of the capital
With international superstars, such as Jay-Z, Rhianna and Coldplay, performing at yesterday's Paralympic Closing Ceremony, it...
Places to stay: Malmesbury
In a southern corner of rural England the much-loved Cotswolds have remained sleepily unchanged for hundreds of years
As the gentle sunlight pours down to bake the honey-coloured stone of beautiful buildings in scattered villages,...
drakes of Brighton, Marina Parade
Make like a superstar and check into Brighton’s most chic and spoiling hotel
Big cheeses like Kylie, and Woody Allen are said to rest their heads at drakes when they’re in town and it’s easy...
Visiting Brighton
Funfairs, oysters, vintage shops and regency palaces. Martha Alexander discovers the ultimate seaside city, Brighton
Fresh sea air and the sun bouncing off the ocean means that visitors to Brighton often emerge from the train...
Flame Festival lights up Britain for Paralympics
Each of the four home nations of Britain have lit a celebration cauldron in preparation for the Paralympics 2012, which commences on Wednesday 29 August
The capital cities of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales...
Paralympic Torch Relay has begun!
Four Paralympic Torches have been ignited at the top of the highest peaks of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to welcome the arrival of next week's Games
The burning flames – which represent the...
Landmarks of London 2012
As the sun sets on the greatest show on Earth, BRITAIN celebrates the iconic landmarks of London 2012
Millions of people from around the world flock to hear the chimes of Big Ben every year...
Home city style
See the closing ceremony in style with a stay at one of London’s top hotels
Patriots and sports fans everywhere are awash with Olympic fever as the closing ceremony draws closer. To mark this momentous...
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