A capital show

With its colourful façades, lush gardens and striking views, Portmeirion belongs on the Italian Riviera, but this work of art was built in Wales

Designer Kate Figler demonstrates how an uplifting palette of natural colours can create a welcoming home that’s a joy to spend time in

Anticipation starts to build every autumn, when the Royal Horticultural Society announces the gardens for its Chelsea Flower Show, which runs from 20 to 24 May. Between then and the show’s gates openi

Designers Monty Don with Jamie Butterworth Contractor Form Plants Plants Form Plants Relocating to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home A feature garden that celebrates how to easily turn our gardens into space

With breathtaking views, natural history and rural charm, there’s no better place to enjoy a relaxing break than the great British countryside. From cosy cottages to luxurious country estates, glamping tents to more unique holiday lets – Kate Chapman rounds up 25 of the best places to stay in 2025…

For those who prefer not to follow the crowd, we reveal some of the best, but relatively undiscovered places to enjoy in the country’s chicest region