All-Australian orchestra to perform at the City of London Festival
The annual City ofLondon Festival will begin this year on the 26 June and will end on the 16 July. One group you might not have anticipated making an appearance at this festival is...
The Prince of Wales visits Painshill Park
His Royal Highness ThePrince of Wales, who is Royal Patron of Painshill Park Trust, recently visited Painshill, in Surrey, to view the ongoing restoration of the 18th-century landscape.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales,...
Tower Bridge is restored to former glory
Finally, after three yearsof paint analysis, scaffolding, polythene and engineers, the most famous bridge in the world has been restored to all its former glory - Tower Bridge is back.
Finally, after three years of...
Giant plant flowers at Eden Project
The Titan Arum, a giant rainforest plant, and the biggest flower ever to be grown indoors, has just flowered at the Eden project in Cornwall. It flowered from 30 May to 5 June, and...
Eventful times in 1066 Country
1066 Country has a fabulous calendar of upcoming events. Ideally situated for day trips into or out of London, explore the region’s beautiful gardens, vineyards, historic castles and picturesque towns and villages. You will...
Adventure and action in stunning Staffordshire
Perfectly situated in the Heart of England, Staffordshire is a stunning place to visit, particularly at this time of year, when you can make the most of the superb events planned throughout the summer...
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...
Dreaming up inspiration at Chenies Manor Gardens
“Beautifully mellow under the trees by the church, and archaeologically a fascinating puzzle,” said architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner, of Chenies Manor House.
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...