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The sad decline of Cambridge Castle: ‘How could this happen in one of our great university cities?’

The sad decline of Cambridge Castle: ‘How could this happen

Country Life’s cultural columnist Athena bemoans the lack of care shown for what remains of one of the first Norman
A gorgeous converted Mill House that comes with tennis court, lake and 227 acres of Wiltshire

A gorgeous converted Mill House that comes with tennis court,

Penny Churchill takes a look at a wonderful country home whose outgoing owner has transformed in the space of two
Curious Questions: Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

Curious Questions: Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

The rows upon rows of ghoulish, glowing squash down your street can only mean one thing: it’s Halloween. But have
Seven real-life ghost stories, shared by the readers of Country Life

Seven real-life ghost stories, shared by the readers of Country

Over the course of Country Life’s 125-year history, dozens of readers have shared their tales of ghosts. Here we’ve picked
How to make pumpkin spiced muffins for a delicious Halloween-themed treat

How to make pumpkin spiced muffins for a delicious Halloween-themed

Gemma Simmonite of the Gastrono-Me cafe shares her recipe for pumpkin muffins, giving you and your kids a Halloween taste
My Favourite Painting: Jean-Louis Sebagh

My Favourite Painting: Jean-Louis Sebagh

‘I love the beauty of the woman’s back; her elegant, naturally confident pose; and the fact that she is serenely
Six truly magnificent country homes for sale, as seen in Country Life

Six truly magnificent country homes for sale, as seen in

Our pick of the houses to hit the market via Country Life this week includes a Cornish home with a
How to train a disobedient dog

How to train a disobedient dog

Some dogs quickly pick up the basics of training — yet somehow only respond seven or eight times out of ten.
350 years in the architectural evolution of Lincoln’s Inn, from 1672 to 2022: ‘Self-consciously Gothic, constitutional and English’

350 years in the architectural evolution of Lincoln’s Inn, from

In the second of two articles, John Goodall examines the architectural development of Lincoln’s Inn from the late 17th century
An amazing converted windmill and adjoining cottage that has hosted celebrities, artists and writers over the years

An amazing converted windmill and adjoining cottage that has hosted

Located in the hamlet of Braziers End, The Windmill is a fascinating opportunity to live in a former working mill,
Why do we carve pumpkins at Halloween?

Why do we carve pumpkins at Halloween?

The devilishly smiling image of Jack O’Lantern is inseparable from Halloween, but what’s the story behind it? Martin Fone explains
Retreat East: The Suffolk weekend escape with Nature at its heart

Retreat East: The Suffolk weekend escape with Nature at its

Emma Earnshaw checks into Retreat East and finds a new hotel that’s paving the way for more sustainable hospitality. Retreat