Birmingham

FRED SCULTHORP

The style set is returning to the very neighbourhoods it once made a habit of spurning, finds Will Hosie

Whether you’re exploring The Lanes, that maze of narrow streets in the oldest part of town, fishing for something good on the seafront or just need a cooling beer, don’t worry – I’ve got you covered.

Shop of the month Bennison Fabrics, No 16, ...

Ironmongers’ Hall, London EC2 The home of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers

With their potent blend of wild looks and mystery, Britain’s ancient sites have an enduring magnetism–and there are far more of them than you might imagine, says Tom Howells