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 …
Kenwood House: art, architecture and Hampstead Heath views
Historic Houses
Surrey is where England politely mixes countryside with commuter comfort
Just south of London, Surrey offers a version of England where the countryside feels particularly well looked after. The hedgerows are neatly trimmed, the villages …
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. …
Derbyshire is where England gets pleasantly hilly
Right in the middle of England, Derbyshire rises gently into the sort of landscape that makes you want to take long walks and then immediately …