Celebrating Britain’s National Parks: National Park Week
From the Norfolk Broads to the Lake District, the Cairngorms, Snowdonia and the Peak District, Britain’s national parks are home to some of our most spectacular scenery. In celebration of National Parks Week (24-30...
Jane Austen 200th anniversary events 2017
To mark the 200th anniversary of the death of writer Jane Austen, we've rounded up some of the best events taking place across Britain in 2017.
Jane Austen is celebrated as one of our nation’s...
Lake District is Britain’s first national park to be declared a World Heritage Site
The Lake District has finally been awarded World Heritage Site status – yet another reason to visit Cumbria this year
Often described as Beatrix Potter Country, the Lake District, in Cumbria, is one of Britain’s...
The 12 Wonders of Britain: British places everyone should visit at least once
It was difficult to narrow it down, but here at BRITAIN we think we’ve done it: we’ve finally picked 12 magnificent and unmissable Wonders of Britain – the cream of the crop.
Top five things to do in Lincoln this summer
With the 800th anniversary of the city’s most significant battle, 2017 is an important year in Lincoln. Follow our guide for the best things to do in Lincoln this year
The Battle of Lincoln Fair of 1217...
Britain’s best narrow-gauge steam train rides
Britain is home to more than a thousand narrow-gauge railways, many created out of topographic necessity or for industrial purposes such as carrying coal, slate, clay and limestone. In his new book, Small Island...
Stunning photos of medieval Suffolk
Journey through the beautifully preserved Tudor towns of Kersey, Lavenham, Cavendish, Clare, Sudbury and Long Melford in lovely medieval Suffolk.
By the time medieval England was entering the Early Modern Period (around 1485), wool was the...
Watch: Video of stunning Yorkshire countryside seen from a drone
The wild landscape of Yorkshire and the North York Moors has been captured in spectacular drone footage by Aerial Republic
Yorkshire in England’s north is a special place rich in heritage and wildlife, and the North York...
Visit King Arthur: Legend of the Sword locations
As King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, filmed in and around Britain, hits cinemas. We explore the locations that have long been associated with the legend of the fabled leader and feature in the new film.
King...
Britain’s best World Heritage sites
To celebrate World Heritage Day, we take a look at a few of Britain’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from ancient monuments to stunning cathedrals and palaces
Stonehenge
Durham Cathedral
We take a look at Durham Cathedral’s illustrious history...
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