No admittance, except on brick business

For 45 years, Jill Barklem’s ‘Brambly Hedge’ series has been captivating young readers. Emily Allen explores her magical miniature world

Minimalism is out, cottagecore is in

Originally designed in a butterfly shape, this unusual house is a harmonious blend of styles, with a contemporary extension bringing light and clean lines to its historic bones

A PITCHED ROOF EXTENSION WITH WOODEN CLADDING IS JUST ONE WAY VICKY AND GARETH HAVE NAILED NEW ENGLAND STYLE IN THEIR SEASIDE FAMILY HOME

The Victorians confused these Shropshire hills with the Alps. How? Why? Trail dons its lederhosen, downs a glühwein and reaches for the Stretton Skyline to find out.

NOBODY MAKES CINEMA LIKE JAMES CAMERON. AND TO PROVE IT, HE INVITES EMPIRE T O SHADOW HIM FOR 48 HOURS AS HE COMPLETES HIS MOST AMBITIOUS MOVIE YET: AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH . HOLD ON TO YOUR IKRAN…