Explore 20 of the best stately homes in England, including Chatsworth, Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard, Waddesdon Manor, Hardwick Hall, Petworth, Knole and Osborne
Best stately homes in England for history, gardens and art
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Two-night weekend escapes beyond the usual suspects.
There are places in Britain that have spent years being overlooked in favour of somewhere better known, better marketed, or simply better at shouting about …
Seagulls, sequins and seaweed, a Brighton love story
There are plenty of places in Britain where the sea meets the land and people try their best to enjoy the bit in between, but …
Newcastle, the curious case of Britain’s friendliest show-off
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city that never quite does what you expect. One moment you’re standing by Roman ruins, the next you’re peering up …
Kenwood House: art, architecture and Hampstead Heath views
Perched at the edge of Hampstead Heath, with sweeping views that have tempted generations of painters, poets and daydreamers, Kenwood House is one of London’s …
JMW Turner, the man who painted with light
JMW Turner didn’t just paint landscapes, he lit them on fire. Not literally, of course, though he was fond of a dramatic blaze or two. …
London beyond Big Ben
There is nothing wrong with liking Big Ben. It is a cheerful little beacon of punctuality, and frankly, if a city is going to have …
West Yorkshire is where England gets properly northern
West Yorkshire is England with its boots on. It is mills and moors, cities and villages, literature and industry, all crammed into one surprisingly compact …
Glasgow Mural Trail
11 must-see murals on Glasgow’s street art trail If you’ve ever walked through Glasgow and felt like the city was looking back at you, you’re …
Cornwall is where England runs out of land and starts telling stories
Cornwall is the bit of England that seems to have wandered off on its own and decided it preferred the company of cliffs, sea spray, …