Britain

Packed with 196-pages of the best attractions, days out, places to stay and food and drink destinations, the 2015 BRITAIN Guide is your definitive companion to getting the best out of your holiday. From forgotten medieval villages, to country houses within easy access of London and shopping areas for picking up quintessential gifts, you won’t want to leave home without it.

EDITOR'S LETTER

Britain

YOUR LETTERS • Write to us with your thoughts on the magazine and memories of Britain

The BULLETIN • Classical concerts, Greek-inspired gardens and ceramic souvenirs

The hills are alive

Tudor time capsule

Mug half full

From glass to class

Mediterranean mirage

Caramelised rice pudding with strawberries and griddled peaches

READING CORNER • Take inspiration for your British adventures from these great reads

On the Tudor trail • From the castle that hosted Elizabeth I to the humble dwelling where Shakespeare was born, Warwickshire is blessed with a host of Tudor sights

A LUXURY STAY IN STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

TREASURES of the TRUST • As it launches its Year of Treasures, the National Trust is shining the spotlight on unsung gems from its formidable collections

The INCREDIBLE HOLKHAM • The seat of the Earls of Leicester is one of England’s greatest stately homes

Journey through Britain with the BEAUTIFUL BRITAIN Calendar 2022 • Featuring stunning images that will remind you of your favourite places in Britain, every day of the year

The UNHAPPY COUPLE • The tale of George IV and Caroline of Brunswick, surely the worst-matched royal couple in history, is one of secret wives, scheming mistresses, spying courtiers – and scandal galore

A Majestic Marriage Part Two • A new biography of Her Majesty The Queen traces the events of a reign that spans seven decades. In this extract, we join the Queen on her wedding day

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GREAT SCOTT • Born 250 years ago, Sir Walter Scott helped forge the identity of Scotland through his heart-stirring poetry

DARTMOUTH • This smart south Devon harbour town has played an important role in British history, starring in both a royal engagement and the Mayflower story

SCILLY SEASON • There's a higher density of historical sites on the jewel-like Scilly Isles than anywhere else in the country, so set sail for a voyage through British history

TOP 10 BATH • Begun by the ancient Britons, revered by the Romans, and brought into vogue by the Georgians, today Bath is a city of glorious architecture with a wealth of culture

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