Spotlight on art

Throughout February 2026 Head to this beautiful garden near Stroud in the Cotswolds to see snowdrops at their best, with steep banks and woodland glades carpeted in pure white and fresh green. There a

Just a hop, skip and jump from London, but a million miles from the stresses of the city, newly refurbished countryside retreat Burnham Beeches makes a perfect escape, whether you’re seeking a Mother’

Best books… Roy Foster The emeritus professor of ...

There cannot be many people under the age of 50 whose lives have not been in some way touched by the careers of Janet and Allan Ahlberg. The couple formed their hugely creative partnership in 1975, wi

New openings, festivals and cultural moments that deserve the spotlight in 2026

Until 22 March 2026 Hannah Brown’s first solo museum exhibition brings together 25 paintings that explore the psychology of the English landscape, shown at Gainsborough’s House. Featuring new small-sc