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From its ancient history to its modern renaissance, there's more to English winemaking than you might expect Words by Rebecca Hallett In 1077, a monk named Gundulf travelled from Normandy to a small English city on...

With open-air live music and flower shows returning to Britain this summer, and some virtual events here to stay, we've rounded up the best things to do this season, so you can start planning...

Agatha Christie penned some of the world’s most famous crime novels, but the real-life mystery of her own disappearance has never been solved She is the best-selling fiction writer of all time. Her 66 murder...

Whatever your idea of the perfect historic house – imposing architecture, beautiful interiors or glorious gardens – you'll find it here. We peek through the (gilded) keyhole at 20 of the county's finest manors,...

It’s renowned for its Michelin-star restaurants, but this riverside idyll has much more in store   It’s not immediately obvious why the 16th-century Thameside village of Bray in Berkshire is one of the world’s gastronomic...

Rutland packs in picturesque villages, mighty castles and scenic views: England's smallest county is full of surprises Not many people have heard of Rutland, not even those who live in the UK. Comprising less than...

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...

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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...