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From daylight to starlight watch legends come to life in a thrilling tale told on an epic scale - 2,000 years in the making. Kynren, the UK’s most spectacular outdoor show is offering two...

As the National Trust, chief custodian of the nation's heritage, celebrates its 125th anniversary, we visit three properties that reveal the remarkable breadth of its scope. Of the sumptuous historic properties that grace the pages of...

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...

2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the epic voyage of the Mayflower. We delve into the early story of the pioneering Pilgrims On 16 September 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth on England’s southwestern coast,...

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...

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...

The history of London's pubs and bars is the history of London itself. We visit the city's most storied places for a drink. From wine-sipping Romans in their tavernae through Saxons with mead and ale...