Out with the old

5 min read

After years of neglect, the gardens at Mount Grace Priory in North Yorkshire have

This article is from...

The English Garden Magazine

19 April, 2023

Yorkshire Life

Taking the slow road

There’s nothing like a good walk to blow the cobwebs away. Lisa Kjellsson experiences the power of pilgrimage in majestic Yorkshire surroundings

Period Living

Tower of strength

A medieval tower attached to a priory in a sleepy village inspired Paula Dormer to embark on a rewarding new life for herself in the French countryside

Country Life

A regency prospect

Belmont House, Kent The property of The Harris (Belmont) Trust

The People's Friend Special

Britain’s marvellous monasteries

WHAT is the difference between an abbey and a priory? An abbey is a monastery led by an abbot or abbess, while a priory is a monastery headed by a prior or prioress. Typically, monks and nuns living i

Country Homes & Interiors

In good manor

The owners of a Cotswolds manor house have rekindled its centuries-old spirit and transformed it into a welcoming family home full of style and warmth

Garden News

An enduring heritage

This cottage now has a garden to match its charming appearance, thanks to the efforts of its owners