Heart of england

James Cordingley, head gardener at National Trust Dunster Castle in Somerset, tells us about its diverse planting and historical features

Find out about some of the most colourful and beautiful gardens around Britain

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

If you’ve ever wondered what the gardens of some of Britain’s best landscape architects look like, there’s a new book that tours these places

Level Easy Elevation gain 223m Length 6.4km (1hr 58min) Description This 6.4km point-to-point trail not far from Great Barrington, Gloucestershire, is a charming country walk between two pretty villag

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