Robert Burns

Scotland’s national bard was a colourful figure whose poetry was imbued with roguish charm.

Hilltop Havens

We head to the lofty villages of north London, which have long provided city dwellers with a breath of fresh air

Struggle For Supremacy

In the final part of our series, we reach the culmination of the Wars of the Roses and ponder British historys greatest mystery

Divorced, Beheaded, Survived

In the final part of our series, Henry VIII is three wives down and in search of his next royal bride

Guardians Of The Tower

BRITAIN talks to Chief Yeoman Warder, Pete McGowran, about resident ravens, age-old traditions and that iconic uniform

Hardwick Hall

Bess of Hardwick made her own luck, rising to become one of the most powerful figures of Tudor times. We explore her magnificent family home

White Cliffs Of Dover

The chalky cliffs towering above the English Channel offer scenic beauty and vertiginous views

Salisbury

Famous for its iconic cathedral, there’s much more to this buzzing little medieval city en route to Stonehenge than meets the eye

Buxton

The Gateway To The Peak District, Buxton Is Famed For Its Natural Spring Water And Beautiful Architecture

The Social Rules Of Regency England

From aristocratic foibles to the complicated rules surrounding courtship, we explore the dos and don’ts of Regency society

Stay In A Castle

With romantic four-posters, antiques galore and even the odd suit of armour, spending a night in a British castle is a magical experience.

Pride And Joy

We visit Prideaux Place, a grand Elizabethan manor on the Cornish coast, and discover the fascinating tale of one family’s survival through the centuries.

Nelson's Column

Guarded by lions and towering above Trafalgar Square, this lofty monument is one of London’s most iconic.

Dorchester

From Thomas Hardy to teddy bears, there’s plenty to occupy visitors in Dorset’s handsome county town.

Wives' Tales

Divorced, beheaded, died: the childhood rhyme is well known, but what were Henry VIII’s wives really like?

Durham

The historic castle and cathedral are the undisputed stars, but this little city on the River Wear has plenty of surprises in store.

Mysterious Merlin

Best known for his links to Arthurian legend, the earliest mentions of the wizard Merlin date back to the 6th century

Hay-On -Wye

With dozens of book and antiques shops, cosy pubs and riverside walks, this Welsh town takes life at a leisurely pace

The Royal Crescent

Gossip, intrigue and scandal lie behind one of Bath's most iconic landmarks, which turns 250 this year

Aphra Behn

In her lifetime Aphra Behn was arguably a more successful playwright than Shakespeare, but following her death she was overshadowed by men and virtually forgotten about

Suffolk Wool Towns

We journey through the beautifully preserved Tudor towns of Kersey, Lavenham, Cavendish, Clare, Sudbury and Long Melford

Hever's Hideaways

If you’ve always dreamed of visiting Anne Boleyn’s childhood home, then why not combine it with a stay in the castle, which will give you unique access to the grounds out of hours

A Luxury Stay At Hever Castle

A Luxury Stay At Hever Castle

Classic Cornwall

Thanks to the hit period drama Poldark, which returns with its third series this year, the spotlight has been put on Cornwall, the ancient Celtic kingdom known as Kernow by locals, once again

Win A Stay In Spellbinding West Cornwall

Win A Stay In Spellbinding West Cornwall

Queen Victoria

Grandmother of modern Europe, Queen of the British Empire, Empress of India, and leader during a period of impressive industrialisation and economic progress – the impact of Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign is undeniable

The True Wife

King Henry VIII famously had six wives but it was his first queen, Catherine of Aragon, who captured his heart and devoted her life to his cause

Sir Walter Raleigh

Continuing our series on Great British figures, we look at the life of Sir Walter Raleigh, whose rise and fall mirrors the tumultuous Elizabethan age in which he lived

Paradise In The Highlands

We follow the Victorian Heritage Trail in Royal Deeside, Scotland, to discover the land that Queen Victoria fell hopelessly in love with

William Wallace

Who was the legendary warrior and why is he still celebrated as a Scottish hero centuries on?