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BBC Countryfile Magazine
Where can I see common seals in Britain?
Many years ago, on an untypically calm and warm afternoon during a family holiday in Scotland, I was swimming off the coast of Eigg, one of the Small Isles.
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Deep IMPACT
From Atlantis to Jacques Cousteau and James Bond, the idea of underwater living has obsessed humans for centuries. Now, a pioneering project in a flooded quarry is bringing the dream closer to reality.
5 min |
June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
HAVE YOUR SAY ON RURAL ISSUES
HAVE YOUR SAY ON RURAL ISSUES
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
The Dyfi Valley
Near Wales's west coast exists a land where myth meets modernity, ospreys swoop and independent spirit shines. Semele Assinder takes us on a tour of the UNESCO Dyfi Valley Biosphere
6 min |
June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Europe’s top spa towns
Long patronised by royalty and aristocrats in search of a cure, many spa towns have retained their elegance and quirky old-fashioned ambience. Here are Ian Bradley's magical seven
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
RESEARCH REVEALS A BUILD OLDER THAN STONEHENGE
A remarkable discovery sheds new light on ancient artificial islands from the Early Bronze Age
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
This unsung, unpaid army of workers is vital for rural Britain
There is one word to describe the powerful force that today and every day cherishes and protects the British countryside and its rich diversity of fauna and flora, casting a metaphorical safety net across the landscape.
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Who was the Bisley Boy?
Buckle up, conspiracy theorists: you're going to enjoy this.
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Where should I watch the summer solstice?
One of the orderly, planned ‘new towns’ designated in the late 1960s, Milton Keynes might seem a world away from the beliefs and culture of the British Bronze Age.
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Morris and Macfarlane’s book connects our hearts to the wild world of birds
If anyone asks me where my love of nature began, I always mention books.
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
What can be done about fly-tipping?
It’s one of the great scourges of the modern countryside – and it’s getting worse.
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
This working-class hero is rare, making every newborn special
Suffolk is a beautiful county, home to stunning medieval villages, vast fields of shimmering golden wheat and pretty coastal cottages overlooking some of England’s greatest beaches.
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
What foods can I eat to help curb my appetite?
Only a couple of generations ago, our grandparents stayed fit and trim simply because of their diets and active lifestyles.
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
TREASURES OF THE COAST
In her new book, Sally Coulthard reveals 100 objects that show how the coast has influenced our culture
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
ENGLAND’S RED SQUIRRELS AT SERIOUS RISK OF EXTINCTION
The red squirrel could disappear from the countryside within a generation, warn campaigners
2 min |
June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Is the UK’s rat population on the rise?
There's rarely a time when rats aren't in the news.
2 min |
June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Pressed cabbage salad
Brassicas are high-fibre superstars. Give them top billing with this recipe from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
3 min |
June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
The outlaw king
On page, stage or screen, the story of Robin Hood has captivated audiences for centuries. But was he real? Ahead of a major Hollywood film, Graeme Green goes in search of the legend of Locksley
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June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
TOP 10 WEIRD PLACES
From pyramids to overgrown castles and Second World War decoys, the UK is full of extraordinary monuments and ruins. Dave Hamilton selects the strangest
9 min |
June 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Learning to drive is a lifeline our rural youth are being denied
Since the lockdowns of Covid-19, booking and obtaining a driving test has become something of a national crisis - and it’s one that especially affects those living in the countryside.
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April 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
This shepherd's son helped shape the Britain of today
Thomas Telford is high on my list of countryside heroes.
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April 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
TOP 10 WALKING PILGRIMAGES
Embarking on a pilgrimage will both test the body and soothe the soul. Dixe Wills picks his favourite options in Britain and Ireland
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April 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Our quirkiest April traditions are bonkers and very British
Welcome to April, the gateway to spring and the month of cherry blossom, daisies and sweet peas. It's famous for April Fool's Day and April showers but it's also when we mark St George's Day, Shakespeare's birthday and the arrival of the first cuckoo.
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April 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
WOODLAND BOOST PLANNED FOR NATIONAL PARK
South Downs NP aims to restore wildlife-rich habitats by 2031, including woodland equivalent to 4,200 football pitches
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April 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Western promise
Twenty-eight miles west of Cornwall lies an untamed archipelago of footprint-free sands, crystalline waters and rare wildlife. And getting there is part of the adventure. Here's your guide to Scilly's inhabited islands
9 min |
April 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Abandoned buildings
From former asylums to tube stations and villages requisitioned by the army, Britain has an array of crumbling structures that have been left to nature. Fergus Collins picks his top seven
2 min |
April 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Wiltshire
Megalithic stone circles, ancient tracks and hillforts. The Great Chalk Way has it all and more. Dixe Wills time-travels into antiquity on a two-day wander in Wiltshire
7 min |
April 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Kit - Trail-running shoes
Rated for grip, comfort and speed, these are all available in men's and women's sizes
1 min |
April 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Grow plants from slices of tomato
Grow new plants just from your weekly shop with tips from gardening expert Simon Akeroyd
2 min |
April 2026
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Grow your own cut-flower garden
Bring a blaze of colour and joy to your garden and home, most months of the year, by nurturing your very own flower patch. Cut-flower queen Sarah Raven shows you how
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