
Midlands

6 things to do in Bristol this summer
Bristol is a charming city, brimming with culture, history and stunning architecture. This part of the South West is well worth a visit at any time of the year, but if you find yourself there…

Hotel Indigo, Stratford upon Avon review
While house-hunting in 1597, William Shakespeare would have known the handsome pub opposite his New Place. The Falcon was not a five-minute walk from Shakespeare’s Birthplace and across the road from Shakespeare’s Schoolroom. The world-class theatres built in…

Explore the Forest of Dean, the magical woods that inspired JRR Tolkien
This picturesque part of the Wye Valley offers woodland walks, steam trains and real-ale pubs, writes Karen Campbell

Worcestershire’s hidden beauty
Nestled between the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds, sleepy Worcestershire is full of rural charm Few ranges in Britain are quite so satisfyingly shapely as the Malvern Hills. The rounded belt of green peaks…

Our guide to Worcester
This Midlands city offers medieval architecture surrounding one of England’s prettiest cathedrals

10 beautiful British picnic spots
As the glorious weather continues, we’re packing our hamper and heading to some of the loveliest places in Britain for lunch with a view Brancaster Beach, Norfolk Norfolk isn’t short of stunning beaches, but this…

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…

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

Beautiful photos of the Peak District
We explore the picturesque villages and countryside of the Peak District, which inspired both Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte – take your own imaginary tour with these stunning Peak District photos

Shakespeare’s gardens: in pictures
There’s more to Shakespeare’s home county of Warwickshire than Stratford-upon-Avon. Here we take a tour of some of its most splendid gardens, from the grounds of Compton Verney to Anne Hathaway’s cottage