Britain

BRITAIN - The Official Magazine is the perfect choice for everyone with a thirst to know more about the UK's rich history and traditions. Each issue is a glorious surprise, packed with tales of kings and queens, heroes and villains and the stories behind our castles and cathedrals, stately homes and gardens, countryside and coastline.

Britain

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THE BULLETIN • Edible London landmarks, royal gold and a favourite Paddington haunt

Green & pleasant • From manor-house gardens to a royal country estate, the Cotswolds is blessed with an abundance of beautiful gardens. Here’s our pick of the best for a picturesque tour

Lights, Camera, Downton! • In anticipation of the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, a trip to Highclere Castle reveals a stately setting that never fails to put on a show

The Gilded Age • A new exhibition at The King’s Gallery conjures the opulence of the Edwardian era, and explores the glittering lives of two of Britain’s most fashionable royal couples

RURAL ESCAPES • Here are Britain’s best cottages for a cosy stay, with thatched roofs, wood beams and quirky charm galore

BEHIND PALACE DOORS • Built by Henry VIII, St James’s Palace has been the site of some of the most important events in royal history – and has recently opened to the public for the first time. We take a tour of its hallowed halls

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PIPE DREAMS • The bagpipes are the sound of Scotland the world over. But how did the pipes’ distinctive drone become so deeply connected to Scottish identity?

Treasure islands • Whether built as a line of defence, a display of status or simply as somewhere to keep the swans, a castle moat is a sight to behold

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A LUXURY STAY IN A HISTORIC CASTLE

HAPPY WANDERERS • Meet the travelling jam makers who combine a love of cooking with a passion for narrowboats

WYE OH WYE • Early tourists were dazzled by the Wye Valley, a region of magnificent landscapes and historic towns. Centuries on, it’s just as spectacular

A day with… ELIANE ASTOR • The co-founder of Historalia Productions, known for transforming historic venues into large-scale musical spectacles, is bringing the story of England’s most fascinating queen to the grounds of Hever Castle this summer

The Monzie Estate • Running this magical Scottish Highland estate is a labour of love for its owners