British Gardens of the Year
Celebrating the beauty and diversity of British gardens, the Garden of the Year award recognises where traditional horticultural design has been paired with modern regeneration.
Arley Hall and Gardens,
Cheshire – 1987 Winner
For any gardens enthusiast...
300 years of British Quilt Making
THE V&A is exploring 300 years of British quilt making in its exhibition this spring. Head there to uncover more than 65 examples of quilts, from a cot cover made in the 1690s to...
Wolsely Lodges: British Bed & Breakfasts with a Family Welcome
The Bed and Breakfast is one of Britain's favourite types of accommodation: choose a Wolsey Lodge to be welcomed into the family
Charlie and Lily at Letham House
When King Henry VIII's Lord Chancellor, Cardinal Wolsey,...
Paul Nash: The Elements
Once notorious as an English surrealist, Paul Nash is now one of the country's most respected modern British artists. Dulwich Picture Gallery is showing 60 of his finest works.
Landscape of the Vernal Equinox 1943,...
Knightsbridge and Belgravia – London Insider’s Guide
"Guests want three things: a big smile at the door, comfy beds and fluffy towels," says Kate Levin of The Capital and Levin Hotels in London's Knightsbridge. And an award-winning restaurant can be quite...
Scotland’s beaches mistaken for Thailand
We've long maintained at BRITAIN magazine that this country has everything to offer and there's no need to travel anywhere else. Now, Scotland has been mistaken for Thailand.
Scotland has been mistaken for Thailand thanks...
Landscape Photographer of the Year Collection
A celebration of Britain's greatest landscapes captured in a beautiful book.
The Landscape Photographer of the Year competition is the brainchild of the UK's renowned photographer, Charlie Waite, who set up the competition to find...
Guide to Christmas Shopping in Britain
If you're dreaming of a traditional white Christmas, of fairy lights, festive atmosphere and seasonal shopping, here's our guide on what to buy and where to go, from Christmas markets in historic towns and...
North Wales Borderlands: an insider’s guide
The North Wales Borderlands that nestle between Chester and Snowdonia have lush landscapes, famous fortresses and historic houses
Walking along the towpath admiring a gaily-painted bright narrowboat gliding ahead along the canal, I stopped short...
Best British Spa Hotels
Britain's hotels now offer even more than quality accommodation and fine fare: many now also have spa facilities so guests can pamper themselves during their stay. Here's our guide to some of the best.
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