Colchester, Essex: The purpose-built capital city of Roman Britain
Clive Aslet considers the town that was one of Roman Britain’s greatest cities — and even, for a while, its capital:
St Michael’s Mount, Cornwall: The monastery that became a castle
Few spots on the coast of Britain are as romantic and storied as St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall. A castle
My Favourite Painting: Philip Hooper
Philip Hooper of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler chooses a beguiling portrait: Madame X. Philip Hooper on Madame X by
The forest garden in Devon ‘with an air of Willy
Mark Diacono on Martin Crawford, the man who has inspired him for decades. Twenty years ago, an acquaintance said I
Should you let your dog sleep in your bed? Expert
Some dogs and owners share a bed — but should they? Ben Randall shares his wisdom on how to make it
Munstead Wood: The house that Edwin Lutyens built for Gertrude
The creation of Munstead Wood in Surrey came from a happy friendship between a great gardener and architect, both closely
The great estates of Scotland sold last year, from castles
Penny Churchill takes a look at the thriving market for Scotland’s vast estates. One of few large Scottish estates seen
Curious Questions: Do Brussels sprouts come from Brussels in Belgium?
As healthy as they are divisive, Martin Fone takes a look at the humble Brussels sprout. Why do we eat
Topiary: The ancient art of transforming nature into cubes, pyramids
Christopher Stocks traces the story of topiary, from its ancient origins to the modern day. We don’t know who first
Passalacqua: A pleasure-filled paradise on the shores of Lake Como
It might look timeless, but there’s a new hotel on Lake Como that’s vibrant and fun without compromising on world-class