Abigail Whyte
Writer
Abigail is a freelance writer and editor based in Hereford. She started her journalism career as editorial assistant for BBC Countryfile Magazine, then she joined vintage lifestyle magazine Pretty Nostalgic as features editor, writing and features about sustainable living. She is now deputy editor of Ernest, a journal for enquiring minds. Abigail is a keen hiker, runner, forager, wild-swimmer and stand-up paddle boarder who cares passionately about her home river – the River Wye. abigailwhyte.com
Recent articles by Abigail Whyte
It's the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world – and attracts even more visitors than Buckingham Palace
It has a rich royal history with at least one confirmed secret passageway
Highgrove House: Everything you need to know about King Charles' beloved country retreat and gardens
Highgrove House holds a special place in King Charles' heart. Find out why our green-fingered monarch loves this Cotswolds estate.
Underground tunnels, cocktail parties and the Red Cross: Everything you need to know about King Charles’ favourite London home
Buckingham Palace may be the official London residence of King Charles III but he much prefers this intimate townhouse. We take a look at Clarence House, the Royal Family's true London home.
Secret swimming pools, silkworms and state banquets: Inside Buckingham Palace, the official London royal residence
Surely top of the attractions for visitors to our nation's capital – Buckingham Palace is King Charles' official London residence. Here's all you need to know about this iconic London gem.
Justin Timberlake reveals “relentlessly debilitating” Lyme disease diagnosis – watch out for these symptoms and learn how to treat it
In a recent Instagram post, the US singer says living with Lyme disease can be ‘relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically’. Here's what to do if you've been bitten by an infected tick
Can foxes and dogs crossbreed?
For a long time, scientists believed that dogs and foxes couldn’t produce offspring together — but a groundbreaking discovery in Brazil has challenged that belief.
Who is Simon Reeve? All you need to know about the TV adventurer and author
He's known for his intrepid travel documentaries, but who is Simon Reeve and what parts of the UK does he love?
What's the most common snake in Britain?
Over 4,000 species of snake have been discovered around the world – but which is the most common snake to be found in the UK?
Wolf Hall costumes go on display at Hever Castle – plus more of Britain’s best Tudor experiences
Unearth six of the best Tudor experiences in Britain, from walking among the yew pyramids of Athlehampton in Dorset to sampling 500-year-old recipes at Merchant's House in Pembrokeshire
Dancing sprites, circular rainbows and turbulent skies: winners announced for Weather Photographer of the Year 2024
A downpour over the Needles and a stunning ice halo are among this year's winners in the Weather Photographer of the Year competition.
World's biggest rodent on the loose in UK: Capybara escapes from zoo
Escapee capybara spotted 200m from her home but has so far evaded recapture
Do dogs know what we are thinking? They might as new study shows their brains sync with ours when we lock eyes...
A new study has revealed that mutual gazing between humans and their dogs can cause their brains to sync with each other, establishing a strong bond.
Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire: what to see and do
From nest-building kingfishers and singing warblers to flamboyant flamingos, Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve is perfect for a day out with the family. Just don’t forget your binoculars.
Best places to stay for birdwatchers in 2024
Spend the day spotting birds on the wing then fall asleep to the hoots and calls of the wild in a birders’ paradise
Dunraven Bay, Vale of Glamorgan
Seek rockpools, fossils and a reviving swim at this wonder of the Welsh coast
Water-break-its-neck walk, Radnor Forest, Powys
This short woodland wander to one of Britain’s most unusually named waterfalls is ideal for a family adventure, come rain or shine
Pwll Du Bay walk, Gower
Discover one of Gower’s most beautiful beaches on this short there-and-back-again walk from the village of Kittle to Pwll Du Bay
Wistman's Wood walk, Devon
Dartmoor National Park's ancient Wistman’s Wood is reached on an easy walk on a waymarked path from Two Bridges car park. Peer in beneath the trees' lichen-covered boughs to a woodland that has remained unspoilt for hundreds of years.
Asian songbird could change Britain's dawn chorus
Sightings of the red-billed leiothrix in Wiltshire and Somerset could indicate a potential threat to our native songbirds.
Best wild swimming spots for seeing wildlife
Throughout the year, wild swimmers are able to share their rivers and lakes with some of the UK's most impressive wildlife, from salmon and kingfishers to curlews and peregrine falcons. We share some of the best places to go wild swimming – and the birds, fish and wildlife you might see there
Best gardens, nature reserves and country estates in the East Midlands
The BBC Gardeners’ World presenter shares his favourite places to visit for plant lovers in the East Midlands, from a country estate filled with ancient oaks to a nature reserve teeming with wild flowers
Day out: Grwyne Fawr Reservoir, Powys
Discover peace, wild waters and mountain air at Grwyne Fawr Reservoir and its tiny bothy in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Best romantic UK film locations to stay in
Spend a dreamy night where love famously blossomed in some of our most amorous films and TV shows, including Bridget Jones' Dairy, Poldark, and Testament of Youth
Walk: River Teme, Leintwardine, Herefordshire
Enjoy a short, family-friendly walk through bucolic Herefordshire, celebrating your efforts with a refreshing summer swim