5 Reasons to Visit Stunning Somerset
Nestled in the southwest corner of England, Somerset is a county woven from rolling green hills, dramatic coastlines, and ancient history. Its very name …
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Exploring the Narrow Streets and Passageways of Cornwall
Cornwall's traditional fishing villages are full of narrow streets, passageways, and delightful little nooks and crannies. If you've ever watched the popular TV …
10 of the Best Stately Homes in Britain
Stately Homes are large mansions set in the English countryside, typically owned by the British nobility or the landed gentry of the upper class. Important as …
The New Forest—once the royal hunting ground of William the Conqueror
Imagine a land where wild horses roam free, where deer forage in ancient woodland and fox cubs play on open fields. Welcome to the New Forest—a vast region of …
Dover Castle — the Key to England
Described as the "Key to England", Dover Castle has guarded the shortest sea crossing between England and continental Europe for nine centuries. Never …
8 of the Best Sherlock Holmes Actors
The Guinness Book of World Records lists Sherlock Holmes as the “most portrayed literary human character in film and TV”. Claire Burgess, an adjudicator for …
Cambridge — the ancient city of colleges and scholars
Breathtaking views, stunning architecture, and lazy summer afternoons punting on the River Cam. Cambridge is a beautiful city full of beautiful minds, where …
10 Beautiful English Villages
Known throughout the world for their beauty, the quintessential English village is a magical escape for urban city-dwellers. Quaint cottages nestled around a …
Calke Abbey—An English Country House Frozen in Time
Calke Abbey is an 18th-century country house near Ticknall, Derbyshire, England, in the care of the charitable National Trust. The National Trust for Places of …
10 Reasons to Love Winchester—the Ancient City of Kings and Knights
Steeped in history and legend, Winchester is a reminder of Britain's mythical past. Soak up the gothic splendor of Winchester Cathedral, stroll along ancient …
10 Reasons to Love Oxford—the City of Dreaming Spires
One of the most famous university cities in the world, Oxford is steeped in history, with beautiful honey-coloured college buildings dotted throughout the city. …
Stowe House, Buckinghamshire
Can you imagine going to school here? That's a reality for 770 lucky children aged between 13 and 18. Once a country home of the landed gentry, Stowe House is …