England’s best historic houses

From medieval castles to Edwardian Arts-and-Crafts architecture.

The Bard’s Town: 48 hours in Stratford-upon-Avon

Far more than just the home of Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect choice for anyone seeking a classic English getaway.

Waterway wandering: England’s prettiest canal walks

Take it slow and savour these pockets of tranquility.

The best destination farm shops in England

Ideal for picking up some produce for a picnic or a family day out.

A case of the Cotswolds’ timeless charm: 48 hours in Malmesbury

A few days enjoyed in this Wiltshire town will leave you feeling that you’d like to spend longer.

Where to see the Cotswolds’ fabulous grasslands

It’s all about the grass! Our author shares where to see the Cotswolds’ finest.

The best ruins in England

From castles and abbeys to Roman ruins and RAF bases, England is rich in ruins.

5 days out in the Cotswolds

Cotswolds local Caroline Mills shares her favourite day trips in her home region.

England’s most beautiful gardens

These are some of our favourite green spaces to wander in England.

Best British churches

Some people go to church, others go to churches.

Lewis Carroll & Alice in Wonderland

There are many places and features around Oxford that crop up in Lewis Carroll’s books.

The first English aeronaut

James Sadler was a pioneer of flight in Britain.

The University of Oxford

Do you want to pay Oxford’s famous colleges a visit?

A short history of bathing in Bath

Which royal visitors put Bath’s bathing on the map?

The Woodchester Mosaic

A churchyard in Gloucestershire hides a Roman masterpiece.