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

NO LONGER JUST SIMPLE BLUE RECTANGLES GLISTENING IN THE SUN, POOLS ARE TAKING ON DIFFERENT FORMS AND COLOURS – DIVE RIGHT IN TO SEE WHAT THE BEST DESIGNS DELIVER

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