Beautiful Britain captured on canvas
In this, the third in our "Exploring Britain" series, we visit the beautiful areas of our country that have inspired the nation’s greatest artists, from Constable to Turner. Below, four artists working today, tell...
Floral summer spectacular
Here’s our pick of the best garden and flower shows taking place in Britain over the next few months
WHAT: Shrewsbury Flower Show
WHEN: 10-11 August
WHERE: Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
With 125 years of practice behind...
10 fascinating facts about the Olympics
From a queen’s demand that forever changed the marathon, to the relocation of 2,000 east London newts, BRITAIN brings you some intriguing facts about London’s past and present Olympic Games
WORDS Julia McDonald
1 What’s in...
Room with a view
High above the picturesque bay of Mawgan Porth, just outside Newquay, the Bedruthan Steps hotel makes the perfect family getaway
Of all the views in Britain, one of the best has to be the sight...
BRITAIN readers’ Diamond Jubilee messages
We are delighted to present Her Majesty the Queen with your messages of congratulations on the eve of her Diamond Jubilee.
In March 2012 BRITAIN, the official magazine of Visit Britain, invited readers to send...
Olympic opening ceremony to have countryside theme
London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony is set to excite with a countryside theme including pretty picnics, rippling rivers, mesmerising meadows and real animals…
The Olympic stadium will be transformed into a rural wonder on 27...
Diamond Jubilee: four days in photos
Following months of excitement, preparation and anticipation, the festivities began to celebrate the magnificent 60 year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during what can only be described as a momentous Diamond Jubilee...
Olympic Torch relay: best moments so far
It is nearly two weeks since the Olympic Torch left Land's End and it has already travelled in the hands of hundreds of truly inspirational people through some of Britain's most beautiful scenery.
These are...
Flying the flame
Organisers of the London Olympic Games will receive the Olympic flame today at a ceremony in Athens, before bringing it home to Britain
A British delegation including London 2012 chief Lord Coe, British Olympic Association...
On this day in history… 16 May
Who? What? Where? When? We present a few token dates for your historical diary, as we look back at the events of 16 May throughout the centuries
16 May 1568
Mary Queen of Scots was forced...
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