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Three stellar estates in Wales and Staffordshire show how careful restoration is always worth the effort

SOMERSET has always topped our list of favourite places. It never fails to impress, with lovely landscapes, history, quaint communities, drives through empty lanes and, of course, a wonderful stretch

Among the fissured rocks and windswept heather of the Peak District moorland lies a layered history of flora, fauna, and forgotten lives

GREAT RISSINGTON TO GREAT BARRINGTON Level Easy Elevation gain 223m Length 6.4km (1hr 58min) Description This 6.4km point-to-point trail near Great Barrington, Gloucestershire, is a charming country w

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

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