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BBC Countryfile Magazine - February 2026

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In this issue

UNEXPECTED ISLE OF MAN
Seals, saunas, Viking heritage and hopping wallabies: this inimitable isle in the Irish Sea is far more than motorbikes.

SAVOUR THE SKY AT NIGHT
Take a deep dive into the celestial ocean on a star-bathing adventure amongst the dark skies of Wales.

WRECKS TO REMEMBER
Encounter 10 historic shipwrecks around the coasts of the British Isles, from Tudor relics to casualties of war

THE THING WITH FEATHERS
As the film of H is for Hawk debuts, author Helen Macdonald discusses how nature helped her deal with fierce grief.

ANIMAL INVADERS
The aliens have landed! Meet the curious and colourful non-native species lurking in our rivers, skies and woods.

Maritime treasures

One of my favourite outings as a child was to the beach at Instow, in North Devon, to play on the shipwreck.

1 mins

'The Pool' shot on the Isle of Harris among 2025's best landscape photos

A turquoise pool of water appears to be weeping, creating deep furrows on a vast Isle of Harris beach in this stark and arresting image by Royal Photographic Society fellow Geraint Evans.

1 mins

Countryside holiday parks

For a fuss-free nature-based break, check in to one of these holiday parks with easy access to stunning countryside. Ellie Tennant picks her top seven from around the UK

2 mins

HOW VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS LED TO A CATASTROPHIC EPIDEMIC

New research reveals how climate change caused by volcanic activity kick-started a chain of events that brought the devastating Black Death to Europe

1 mins

FIRST SAPLINGS FROM FELLED SYCAMORE GAP TREE PLANTED

National Trust begins planting 'trees of hope' to ensure the iconic sycamore tree lives on

2 mins

HUGE PREHISTORIC PITS REVEALED NEAR STONEHENGE

The purpose of these enormous, precisely located pits is still a mystery, say researchers

2 mins

CBD COULD LOWER DOGS' AGGRESSION, STUDY FINDS

Though not yet licensed for dogs in the UK, CBD intake may produce long-term behavioural changes, suggests US research

1 mins

THE PRICE OF BACON

Around 90% of UK pigs are stunned before slaughter using CO2 - a method that causes the animals \"avoidable\" pain, fear and significant distress. Now experts are calling for a CO2 ban, but what are the alternatives?

5 mins

A FLIPPING FEAST

Overindulging is paramount on Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day and Mardi Gras - but all these festivals have their origins in religious abstinence and piety

3 mins

OTHER EVENTS IN FEBRUARY

The Pancake Day pursuit of 'Mob' or 'Medieval' football dates to the 12th century, and versions of this anarchic sport-a precursor of modern football - are played in several towns across England on Shrove Tuesday.

1 mins

ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT

In his new book, farmer and nature writer John Lewis-Stempel goes in search of nocturnal wildlife wonders

2 mins

Irish stew with pearl barley

Banish the winter blues with this nourishing recipe from Irish chef and author Clodagh McKenna and her mum

2 mins

Nature-based therapies could save the NHS millions each year

It’s common knowledge that spending some time in the countryside or along the coast and absorbing the pleasures of nature is good for our wellbeing.

3 mins

This high-value Franken-veg is a powerhouse of nutrition

Eat your greens.”

2 mins

ISLE of MAN

The Isle of Man is not just Victorian promenades and TT racing. Ben Lerwill explores this outdoor playground brimming with natural wonders and ancient history... and a wildlife surprise or two

6 mins

NOW GO THERE

Where to stay, eat and what to do in the Isle of Man

3 mins

Awe amongst the stars

Star-bathing is set to be one of the tourism trends of 2026. But just how do you immerse yourself in the night sky? Georgie Duckworth ventures to Wales' Elan Valley to find out

6 mins

TOP 10 HISTORIC SHIPWRECKS

Britain's coastline is littered with eerie ship graveyards. Ben Lerwill picks his most compelling wrecks, many of which you can visit

9 mins

Fight or flight

Helen Macdonald's memoir H is for Hawk explored the romance of falconry, nature's transformative power and the ferocity of grief. Mark Bailey meets the author as her tale becomes a star-studded movie

6 mins

Alien invaders

From two-metre-long snakes to scorpions and giant river fish, author Kevin Parr goes in search of the UK's most unusual and rarely seen non-native species

8 mins

Rewilding a kingdom

He's a rebel aristocrat on a mission to rebuild an entire kingdom - one where nature comes first. Fergus Collins meets the lord spearheading a nationwide rewilding revolution

7 mins

Q&A The big questions answered

A wellness trend popularised via social media, fibremaxxing is all about upping your daily fibre intake through diet.

10+ mins

Discover trad crafts

Have fun, learn a new skill and help secure the future of a traditional craft? Sign us up. Here our team joins some of the UK's most rewarding craft courses

3 mins

Can a jacket protect you from the rain and wind but remain breathable inside? We put a quartet of waterproof and PFAS-free options to the test

Available in five stylish colours (Seaweed Green here), this PFAS-free, recycled polyester jacket impresses with its high 20,000mm waterproof rating that's kept me dry this winter.

1 mins

YOUR PHOTOS

Share your best photographs of the British countryside with us and you could see your image published in print or online.

1 mins

Your countryside

HAVE YOUR SAY ON RURAL ISSUES

2 mins

You don't have to be outdoors to appreciate nature's rhythms

After mine and Mum's dogs met with a whippet in the woods, got the 'zoomies' and crashed into my left leg painfully, throwing me up into the air in cartwheeling, comedy fashion, I hobbled around on it for two days.

2 mins

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BBC Countryfile Magazine Description:

Publisher: Our-Media-Ltd

Category: Lifestyle

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Countryfile Magazine inspires you to explore forgotten corners of the great British countryside and provides knowledge of the people and wildlife that inhabit it. We want to tempt you into trying new things, seek out new places and make the most of Britain’s beautiful landscapes.