Seaton Delaval Hall: The drama of the Delavals
Seaton Delaval Hall was once the home of a scandalous Georgian family known for their parties and pranks. 200 years after a catastrophic fire, a National Trust restoration is bringing back the Delavals’ spirit...
The first Churchill
The 1st Duke of Marlborough rose from a youth of genteel poverty to become Britain’s greatest soldier and statesman
WORDS Neil Jones
''He is about the middle height, and has the best figure in the world;...
Lyrical landscapes: The wild beauty of Exmoor
Born 250 years ago, the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge was one of many writers to be awed and inspired by the wild beauty of Exmoor, and fellow romantics will be too
WORDS Natasha Foges
The national...
Fabergé exhibition brings London’s history to life
The works of Russian jeweller Carl Fabergé have been fascinating London museum crowds in a dedicated Fabergé exhibition, writes Oonagh Turner for The London Magazine
A byword for opulence, the name Fabergé is evocative of...
The Real Beatrix Potter
Her books are loved the world over, but the author’s unconventional life choices and passion for the Lake District make her own story a fascinating tale in itself
Words by Nadia Cohen
Say the name of...
5 reasons why you should go on a self-drive canal boat holiday in 2022
This year, why not be the captain of your own boat? A self-drive canal boating holiday is a great way to discover the waterways of the UK, whilst enjoying complete freedom.
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Middlethorpe Hall: A Hotel with History
Once the home of diarist Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, this handsome country house just outside York is now a sumptuous hotel
Words: Harry Jones
While we were checking out of Middlethorpe Hall Hotel and Spa, relaxed...
10 facts about the Crown Jewels
With the coronation count down now on, we have compiled a list of 10 surprising facts about the Crown Jewels...
Anna Keay – author of The Crown Jewels – reveals her 10 favourite facts about...
Your March/April issue is here
Indulge in the romance of spring with the Brontës and blossom-filled gardens
With the season of blossom and birdsong in sight, this issue we’re visiting Britain’s most heart-stirring locations. We travel to the wild moors...
Your Cornish winter retreat awaits at The Alverton
Winter in Cornwall is a magical time of the year, so to experience it at its best why not stay in the Cornish capital during the winter months?
The Alverton Hotel in Truro has a...
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