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.

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Britain

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THE BULLETIN • The Chelsea Pensioners, a landmark birthday, and a swashbuckling exhibition

In Jane’s footsteps • To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, take a tour of the south of England, visiting the locations that the author knew and loved

Royal dress codes • A new exhibition at Kensington Palace displays a host of never-before-seen royal fashion treasures, exploring the codes and conventions of royal dress

A STAY AT CORNWALL’S HISTORIC PIER HOUSE

Attenborough’s Britain • Sir David Attenborough’s reputation as the greatest naturalist ever to have lived is without question. Yet, for all the admiration he holds for the countries of the world, the 98-year-old’s most cherished place remains his home nation

Pretty, witty Nell • Eleanor ‘Nell’ Gwyn, born 375 years ago, is England’s most famous royal mistress, who made her name on the stage and was known for her bawdy high spirits

TALLY HO! • The Tweed Run is more than just a bicycle ride. It’s nothing less than a cultural sensation showcasing what Britain does best

Larger than life • Journey across the rolling hills of Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Dorset to see the bold, often baffling chalk figures that have divided historians for centuries

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? • Whether traditional or quirky, the names of pubs and inns provide intriguing insights into Britain’s past, as a new book reveals

Take the high road • The celebrated North Coast 500 road trip takes in the ancient sights and spectacular scenery of far northern Scotland

STAMFORD • Long celebrated as one of England’s prettiest places, this historic Lincolnshire town has hundreds of listed buildings

ESTATE OF LUXURY • Magnificence and extravagance isn’t a thing of the past – these historic homes open their doors to overnight guests

A day with… QUINTIN LAKE Photographer • The award-winning photographer spent 454 days over five years walking the British coastline to produce The Perimeter, a book blending more than 1,000 images with an accompanying travelogue

West Country Cider • In the last of our food and drink series, our columnist samples a traditional English tipple