Snowdonia National Park: Here be dragons
The wild and magical landscapes of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales are steeped in myth and legend. Here, we explore more...
Wales has a strong storytelling tradition, and every schoolchild knows by heart the...
Sir Christopher Wren: Life and legacy
Christopher Wren – astronomer, mathematician, physicist and inventor – is best known as the architect of St Paul’s Cathedral, one of Britain’s most iconic buildings
Words: Neil Jones
Sir Christopher Wren's legacy
One evening in 1723 a...
Queen Charlotte: Ahead of her time
Queen Charlotte is set to feature in a new Netflix series this spring, and she is really having her time in the limelight – but what was Britain’s longest-serving Queen Consort really like?
Words: Felicity...
Essex: From vibrant coastline to picturesque countryside
Essex is the perfect place to get away from it all. Situated on the doorstep of London the county offers a vibrant coastline and picturesque countryside.
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Escape to Essex to explore, experience and enjoy...
The most romantic castles in England
From the haunting beauty of isolated ruins to the majesty of some of Britain’s most ostentatious buildings, here are some of the most romantic castles in England
Hever Castle, Kent
This 13th-century double-moated castle is a...
WIN a luxury holiday in Britain in 2023/24 worth £5,000!
Enter our Great British holiday competition 2023 for your chance to win a holiday in Britain for two worth up to £5,000, plus free international flights
Bigger and better than ever in 2023, our annual...
Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War: Part I
We look back at the tumultuous events that led to the English Civil War, setting the scene for Oliver Cromwell's rise to power
On January 4, 1642 King Charles I took his armed guards and burst...
Jane Austen’s Hampshire
Jane Austen's timeless charm lives on even in 2023, with fans all over the globe. We visited the novelist’s home village and discovered her much-loved local haunts
By Monica Woods
A lofty lime tree marks the spot...
Win a stay at Thornbury Castle Hotel
If you've ever dreamt of staying in a castle, here's your chance to win a stay at Thornbury Castle Hotel, a luxury castle retreat in Gloucestershire
Have you ever dreamt of staying in a castle?...
Top 10 TV and film locations in Britain
Country homes and rugged landscapes make the perfect settings for our favourite TV series and films. From Downton Abbey to Game of Thrones, marvel at the wonder of Britain on the silver screen. Here...
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