Spring-Heeled Jack

Panic swept through Victorian London as a fire-breathing masked villain attacked residents, but was it all part of an elaborate practical joke?

On The Trail Of A Scottish Heroine

The Isle of Skye has spawned many legends, but few as retold as those linked to Flora MacDonald, the girl who helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape

Birmingham

Britain’s second largest city may have made its mark as an 18th-century industrial powerhouse, but this “Middle Earth” is booming with history and culture

Totnes

Castle views, Tudor houses and Sir Francis Drake’s oranges: we explore the quirky South Devon town of Totnes

Historic Shops Of St James's

Dating back to the 1660s, this bustling enclave is home to Londons oldest shops, selling everything from bowler hats to artisan cheeses

Wandering The Wine Garden Of England

From its ancient history to its modern renaissance, there’s more to English winemaking than you might expect

Playground Of The North

Set in the majestic Cairngorms, Aviemore and its surrounding forests, rivers and lochs are full of delights for lovers of the outdoors

Into The Woods

A thousand years after William the Conqueror first set his sights on it, the New Forest exerts the same fascination that captivated a king

Welsh Romance

The rugged beauty of north Wales has attracted a gallery of artists and poets. We find the castles and landscapes that inspired them

David Livingstone

We follow in the footsteps of the Scottish missionary, explorer and all-round Victorian hero, who fought to end the slave trade

Winchester

Visit Britain’s largest farmer’s market, follow in Keats’s footsteps or go in search of Arthurian legend in England’s vibrant former capital

Return To Downton

With a hotly anticipated film on the horizon, we meet Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of the ‘real’ Downton Abbey

Hills And Levels

With dramatic landscapes and ancient sites, cider farms and timewarp villages, a tour of rural Somerset is a delight

Summer Of Song

In the warmer months, some of the country’s finest houses and gardens host dazzling opera performances

Great Expectations

Home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world, founded 850 years ago, Oxford is a city full of history, magic and intrigue?

Dress Like A Duchess

A new exhibition at Chatsworth celebrates the style and fashion of some of its most glamorous residents.

Broad Appeal

With its big skies and smooth waters, the man-made beauty of the Norfolk Broads has inspired visitors for centuries.

Arundel Castle

In its 950th anniversary year, we delve into the past of the stronghold that once proved pivotal in the power struggle between Stephen and Matilda

Cider House Rules

We meet a cider-making family who have relied on the same trusted techniques for more than 200 years

Landlocked Mermaids

Think legendary aquatic creatures are confined to coastal waters? Think again – British folklore tells of at least two inland mermaids

Exeter

This Roman city with a Gothic cathedral at its heart is perfectly placed for beach hopping on Devon’s south coast