As autumn draws to a close and the first signs of winter appear, the Lake District is arguably more beautiful than ever. Crowds have thinned out after a busy summer but visitors can still enjoy stunni

With the vivid colours of autumn in mind, Arthur Soames, owner of Sheffield Park & Garden in the early 20th century, introduced many of the season’s stars to this East Sussex garden. They’re now so sp

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!

Liz Zorab lists her favourites for early winter interest and scent

This is prime trekking country. It’s a joy to crunch snow underfoot on a bright winter-day walk – and find a snug pub amid the handsome towns and villages. In this official Dark Sky Reserve, on cold c

For a heavenly dose of nature, head to Westonbirt. Some 18,000 trees and shrubs cover the 600-acre site, which is located three miles southwest of Tetbury. With 17 miles of paths, it’s a wonderful pla