Exclusively British Magazine - May/June 2017

In this issue

The pruning might be done but now the grass is growing, and it’s time to dust down the garden furniture – summer is definitely on its way! There’s an ’outdoorsy’ feel to this issue and we hope you take advantage. London’s secret gardens are exposed and we present our pick of the many music festivals on offer and some of the horticultural shows to be found outside the capital. Planning a holiday, long or short? Our series on the Channel Islands concludes with the bewitching Alderney and Sark and we introduce you to a cruise around Western Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man. You can see the delights we found in the cities of Lincoln and Bath, be as amazed as us by the Solent Forts experience and, further into the West Country, join us in the stunning county of Cornwall. We suggest some Surrey attractions and, on a more cultural theme, tell the story of the rebirth of the Watts Gallery Artists’ Village near Guildford. For our ‘Made in Britain’ section, we are proud to suggest the leading names in the perfume world and to seek out the secret of their success, our landmark ‘Shopping Institution’ is the wonderful Fortnum & Mason and we showcase the heights of fine-dining at Babylon. Take a look at tomorrow’s UK fashion scene and check out our regular features on the season’s outstanding shows, exhibitions and theatre.