Oxford’s Story Museum is open at last
The pandemic is a challenge that the newly opened Story Museum in Oxford have overcome with creativity. Who said social distancing can't be fun?
The magic begins the moment you step into the enchanted Portal...
The Manor Country House Hotel review
Visiting The Manor Country House Hotel is like walking into a National Trust property where you can touch the furniture
Shop – then drop
Grade II-listed Weston Manor dates back to the 13thcentury. Built in mellow...
What’s on in Britain in July
We can't always rely on the British weather, but even when the sun doesn't shine we've rounded up the best spots to put you in a summertime mood
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Situated in a beautiful area of...
Britain’s most spectacular stately homes
As these photos show, we have some gorgeous grand houses in Britain, from giants such as Blenheim Palace, Chatsworth and Highclere Castle to lesser-known gems
From Downton fantasies to dreams of Mr Darcy, nothing captures...
Your essential guide to Oxford
The university city in southeast England is easy to explore on foot and is a hub of museums, galleries and historic buildings
Getting there
Oxford is about 50 miles (90km) from London. If you drive, use...
7 best places for afternoon tea in the Cotswolds
From the best cucumber sandwiches to the daintiest cakes, we've picked some of the most charming spots in the Cotswolds for the most British of pastimes
Afternoon tea originated in the Victorian era as a way...
Stars line up for Henley Festival
World-famous performers set to wow crowds at the UK’s most glamorous boutique festival at Henley on Thames.
Dreams of Downton: gorgeous photos of Oxfordshire
With thatched cottages, medieval manor houses and cosy inns a plenty, rural England doesn't get much lovelier than the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, so it’s little wonder it was chosen as the backdrop to much of...
Beautiful photos of Oxford
With its prestigious university, established in the 12th century, and the city’s medieval centre, Oxford’s architecture led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it the City of Dreaming Spires. Here are some of our favourite...
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...
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