Magnificent seven

The golden-sandstone Cotswold village of Upper Slaughter in Gloucestershire belies its name. In many respects it has all the hallmarks of a quintessential English village: pub, cricket club, an old ma

As any good gardener knows, September and October can be among the most glorious months of the year. But November? and Helen Andrew Ward of Norwell Nurseries are enthusiasts of this month, too. “I’m p

If you think getting your own festive decorations down from the loft is a chore, spare a thought for the people dressing up Yorkshire’s grand houses. Beth Windsor went behind the scenes to see what it takes to create a stately home Christmas

Simple and delicious seasonal food that will leave guests well-fed and impressed

The drinks are poured, the nibbles are out and the guests are gathered, but nothing gets a party started quite like playing a vintage record. From the moment the turntable starts to spin and the needl

SU CARROLL rounds up the very best activities to do and things to see close to the coastline this year