A weekend in st albans

For those who prefer not to follow the crowd, we reveal some of the best, but relatively undiscovered places to enjoy in the country’s chicest region

July

FAMED FOR ITS SUMMER REGATTA, THIS RIVERSIDE MARKET TOWN IN SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE HAS INDEPENDENT DISTILLERIES, COSY GASTROPUBS AND HOTELS FIT FOR ROYALTY

Kings, cobbles, secrets, superstition and literary fire power–Winchester has had it all in spades for centuries and is as desirable now as it ever was, says Jason Goodwin

Neighbourhood know-how, people and places

Who are you? Monica Sadler, touring enthusiast and festival lover, along with husband Nigel. Where are you a local authority? Hertford, in Hertfordshire, which is about an hour north of London. Why ar