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Best stately homes in England for history, gardens and art

Updated on 2 May 20262 May 2026

Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, with its grand domed façade, formal lawns and clipped hedges beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Explore 20 of the best stately homes in England, including Chatsworth, Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard, Waddesdon Manor, Hardwick Hall, Petworth, Knole and Osborne

English hay meadow filled with wildflowers and grasses at sunrise, with a narrow path leading through rolling countryside and a cottage in the distance.

Day Trips England Scenic Britain Summer Travels

Best places in England to see summer wildflower meadows

Updated on 1 May 20261 May 2026

There are few more satisfying signs of an English summer than a meadow getting gloriously on with the business of flowering. Grasses soften in the …

Westminster Abbey viewed from a nearby London street, with historic stone buildings, parked cars, pedestrians and a red telephone box in the foreground under a dramatic blue sky.

Abbeys Historic Attractions UK

15 of the best abbeys and abbey ruins to visit in Britain

Updated on 2 May 20261 May 2026

Britain’s abbeys and abbey ruins are among its most evocative historic places. This guide rounds up 15 of the best, including Fountains Abbey, Rievaulx, Tintern, Whitby, Glastonbury, Melrose, Battle, Kirkstall, Westminster and Bath Abbey, with practical tips and official visitor links for each site.

Couple planning a UK trip at a cosy table with a map, notebook and travel notes in soft natural light.

City Breaks Planning UK

Planning a UK city break made easy

Updated on 30 April 202630 April 2026

Planning a UK city break? This guide helps you choose the right city, pick a good base, plan a relaxed itinerary and avoid the classic mistake of trying to do far too much in one weekend.

A green mini car on a quiet coastal road at golden hour, with rolling British countryside, stone walls and cliffs leading down to the sea beneath a wide open sky.

Planning Road Trips UK

Planning a long distance UK road trip for first timers

Updated on 30 April 202630 April 2026

Planning a long distance UK road trip for the first time is exciting, but it can also feel surprisingly complicated once you start looking at …

Red car driving along a winding coastal road above a wide sandy beach, with waves, rocky outcrops, distant walkers and dog walkers on the shoreline.

Coastal Road Trips Coastal Weekends Scenic Britain UK

The best coastal weekend road trips in Britain

Updated on 30 April 202630 April 2026

Looking for the best coastal weekend road trips in Britain? This guide rounds up 10 glorious seaside escapes, from the fossil cliffs of Dorset and …

A winding road curves through golden-lit British hills and moorland above a broad valley and lake, with a small car driving into the distance in warm evening light.

National Parks Road Trips Scenic Britain UK

10 of the best National Park scenic drives in Britain

Updated on 30 April 202630 April 2026

Take the slow road through Britain’s National Parks with this guide to 10 memorable scenic drives, including mountain passes, moorland crossings, forest loops and Highland routes worth building a day around.

People enjoying a sunny summer day beside a harbour, with boats on the water, families on the small beach and cottages rising up the hillside.

Day Trips Summer Travels Things to do

50 things everybody should do in an English summer

Updated on 30 April 202630 April 2026

English summer is not always reliable, but when it works, it is glorious. Here are 50 classic things to do in England in summer, from fish and chips by the sea to village fêtes, wildflower walks, pub gardens and sunset cliffs.