King of the castles

AS the official residence of King Charles and the headquarters of the British monarchy, Buckingham Palace has been populated by many famous names over the decades. Since 1993, those of us not destined

What do an enigmatic Caped Crusader, a sopping-wet Mr Darcy and Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell have in common? Believe it or not, British country houses, says Ben Lerwill, as he set-jets around the countryside

Buckingham Palace is open to the public from July 10 to September 28. Stroll through the magnificent state rooms, explore the wonderful palace gardens and peruse The King’s Tour Artists, featuring ove

Wearing its heritage on its sleeve, this medieval castle has lived many lives, including a fortified castle, a Jacobean mansion and a comfortable Victorian family home

Bamburgh Castle isn’t just a place to stay – it’s a bona fide bucket-list experience. As a journalist, I’ve been fortunate enough to visit some truly memorable locations, but spending the weekend in m

Tucked in the Herefordshire countryside at Much Marcle, not far from its border with Gloucestershire, is Hellens Manor. Now presenting as a Tudor/Jacobean home, it predates those eras by some margin;