Some parts of Britain seem to have understood that they were not especially large and responded by becoming unusually interesting. These are the compact regions …
The small UK regions with far more character than their size suggests
Castles
Stately homes where the architecture is reason enough to go
Some stately homes are really about gardens. Some are about family history. Some are about the distinctly British habit of building something enormous simply because …
The best British day trips for heritage and atmosphere
Some day trips are really just an excuse to sit in traffic, buy an expensive sandwich, and return home slightly cross. Heritage day trips, done …
20 of the best day trips in the UK that are really worth doing
A good day trip has a very particular sort of magic. You leave home with modest expectations, a sandwich you may or may not eat, …
10 of the best seaside escapes in the UK
Salt air, long views, fish and chips eaten slightly too early, and the deeply reassuring sight of the sea doing what it has always done. …
Berkshire towns and the art of looking more composed than the rest of England
Berkshire is one of those counties that can seem almost suspiciously polished at first glance. There are castles, racecourses, riverside promenades, antique shops, market squares, …
Autumn towns to bookmark for atmospheric UK breaks
Autumn is the season when British towns begin quietly outperforming themselves. Market squares look richer, churchyards turn golden, rivers acquire a thoughtful air, and old …
Northumberland – A deeper look at one of Britain’s most rewarding regions
Northumberland does not rush to impress. It reveals itself in stages, through empty beaches, moorland roads, ruined priories, Roman stones, market towns and castles planted …
Windsor Castle visitor guide, history, highlights and tips
Perched above the Thames with the sort of quiet confidence that comes from being nearly a thousand years old, Windsor Castle is not just a …
Tintagel Castle review
Tintagel Castle is one of those places that arrives with an unfair advantage. It has cliffs, sea spray, ruined walls, a footbridge dangling dramatically over …