Water, water everywhere

Idyllic swimming ponds are becoming a feature of Britain’s most stylish gardens. Charlotte Brook seeks expert advice on how to take the freshwater plunge

A natural swimming pond may sound like a luxury to have in a garden, but for Sarah Murch and her family, it is simply a reflection of their way of life. “The whole family are keen swimmers so it was a

How to admire and protect our wonderful waterways in the UK

Over five decades, one couple have transformed their plot into an eco-friendly wildlife retreat

Britain’s wild places are under pressure – but cycling gives us rare access to their beauty and fragility. Sophie Pavelle explores what’s at stake from the saddle

Among the fissured rocks and windswept heather of the Peak District moorland lies a layered history of flora, fauna, and forgotten lives