A bequest fulfilled at last

IN recent years, British holidaymakers acquired a newfound appreciation for their local areas and began travelling less further afield. Known as the “British staycation boom”, this led to demand for u

It is one of the wealthiest counties in England, with no signs of an exodus of money, say agents. Here are three exceptional country houses for sale in a fashionable area

England’s largest festival of history and culture, offering thousands of free events and activities across the country returns this month. Taking place from 12-21 September, Heritage Open Days is brou

This year marks the 625th anniversary of The Canterbury Tales author – and “father of English literature” – Geoffrey Chaucer’s death. He penned this classic, about a merry band of medieval pilgrims te

Norwich Castle curator DR TIM PESTELL takes us behind the walls of the landmark’s revamp

Some of the city’s finest restaurants are found inside museums. COUNTRY LIFE writers round up the very best