England

Forget your endless malls and out-of-town retail parks. For a unique, enticing shopping experience, London remains a world-beating destination Words: Martha Alexander When it comes to retail therapy, killing all of your birds with one stone and...

A quiet, sunny street of Georgian houses in a Bristol suburb seems an unlikely spot to find a gastronomic destination. But the Kensington Arms certainly deserves its reputation as a local foodie magnet –...

Horace Walpole’s precious collection of art, antiques and curios once filled his Gothic mansion, Strawberry Hill. Sold at auction by a profligate heir, the scattered treasures, now reunited, are set to return home On the...

Following in the footsteps of William Wordsworth, Lawrence Alexander explores the poet’s beloved Grasmere and other Lake District haunts On the evening of 15 April 1802, Dorothy Wordsworth, sister of the poet William, wrote her journal as...

Don’t miss this once-a-year chance to peek inside more than 800 of the capital’s most interesting buildings A highly anticipated fixture in the capitalʼs cultural calendar, Open House London is a citywide celebration of buildings, places and spaces. Taking...

Voice and Vote: Women's Place in Parliament, the major, free exhibition at the Houses of Parliament, follows the story of women’s suffrage through the very building it inhabits. It gathers together objects and documents, often...

Britain has a long and celebrated history when it comes to local pubs. If you like your pint of beer with a touch of history, check out these time-honoured British establishments George Inn The George Inn...

As Summer slowly merges into Autumn, parts of the British countryside come alive with colour. Here are a few places that we think are particularly spectacular in the autumn Keswick, Lake District Nestled within the craggy...

Opened shortly after a visit by Queen Victoria, the historic amusement park Blackgang Chine is a cultural treasure In 1843 one Alexander Dabell hatched an ingenious plan to turn a spectacular 500-foot-deep gorge on the...

Get the best out of summer in the city by heading to these great spots where your entertainment is served up with a dose of sunshine.