Discover Britain

Celebrating the best of our nation, every issue of Discover Britain is packed with features from history to travel. Read about the events that changed history, as well as British traditions and their origins, or be inspired for your next trip with great ideas for where to go and what to see. Whether you’re planning a weekend city break or an escape to the countryside, Discover Britain is your essential guide to getting the most out of your stay.

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Discover Britain

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DISCOVER DERBYSHIRE

Peak District PLEASURES • Vicky Smith, who grew up nearby, chooses her favourite towns and villages in Britain’s oldest national park

Derby • Enjoy cosmopolitan life and an ale or two in the gateway city to the Peak District, writes Graeme Green

The house of TUDOR • Jeremy Flint meets staff at one of Britain’s best preserved medieval homes, Haddon Hall

Tales from the COAL FACE • Scott Antcliffe brings into focus the history and legacy of one of Derbyshire’s most important industries: mining

Delightful DAYS OUT • From stately homes to dramatic rock formations, these are the must-see sights on any Derbyshire visit

Bakewell’s baked goods • Sally Coffey examines how a small Derbyshire town became known the world over for its sweet treats

Searching for Richard III • A new trail through Leicestershire promises to bring visitors closer to the notorious Plantagenet king

Tokens of Love • Diana Wright meets a maker of one of the UK’s most traditional courtship gifts: Welsh lovespoons

Strange Britain: England’s eccentrics • Too much money and power often breeds bizarre ideas, says David Long

In the Fab Four’s footsteps • Sally Coffey goes on a Magical Mystery Tour in The Beatles’ home city of Liverpool

My Britain • The Auckland Project was founded in 2012 as a regeneration project to celebrate the history and cultural heritage of Bishop Auckland in County Durham. We spoke to Clare Baron, Head of Curatorial at the project, to hear about the different sites open to visitors, and why it is so important to preserve this history for the future.

Festive hopes & fears • From keeping a yule log alight to welcoming New Year guests, we demystify some of our weirdest festive superstitions

Monasteries and mayhem • Diana Wright examines the fall out of King Henry VIII’s most controversial policy of all

London SPOTLIGHT • Follow Londonphile Russell Higham as he checks into five fascinating London hotels

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