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Renowned royal Christmas tree providers, Pines and Needles, give us the low-down on the Royal family's festive flourishes Pines and Needles decorate and install trees in some of the UK’s most famous venues, from  Wembley...

“Look to the future, but remember the past” could be the theme of this issue. As a new decade dawns, we’re busy filling the diary with plans and trips for the year ahead. We’ve picked...

From city breaks to rural escapes, the inaugural Staycation Awards picks out the best tourist destinations in Britain. Last week the i Staycation Awards ceremony was held at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel to recognise...

Two-minute silences take place each year in Britain on 11 November as the country remembers fallen soldiers of the First World War on the date the armistice was signed. The silence is an annual ritual,...

The effigy of Guy Fawkes is burned throughout Britain at this time of year, but how much do we really know of the famous Gunpowder Plot conspirator? The classic rhyme “Remember, remember the fifth of November" features one of...

It's not long now until the end of the year, so order your Beautiful Britain calendar now while stocks last Enjoy a new image of Britain each month. Celebrating the country’s most picturesque landscapes and...

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...

A compelling history, gastronomic genius and the prestige of staying in a historic Scottish castle: Dalhousie has it all. Located just 8 miles south of Edinburgh, Dalhousie Castle is easily accessed using public transport, making...

We love receiving your letters and hearing your views on Britain, your travels and the magazine. Check back here for regular updates from our mailbag A Series of Fortunate Events I wanted to write to let you...

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...