Freya Parr
Recent articles by Freya Parr
When are this year's supermoons and why do they happen? These are the dates to add to your diary – and how you can capture their magic with photography
Everything you need to know about this year's supermoons, why they happen and how to photograph them
How historically accurate is The Gilded Age? Did Britain’s aristocracy go to America to find wives?
Lavish balls, fierce social rivalries, and transatlantic ambition, HBO’s The Gilded Age brings to life a dazzling yet divided era. But how much of it is true?
Buck Moon: How and when to see July's stunning full moon (and where it gets its name)
Everything you need to know about the Buck Moon, when it takes place this year and what the spiritual meaning is behind it
These are the healthiest tinned fish for you to try right now (and tuna's just the beginning)
From calcium-rich sardines to omega-3-packed mackerel, these tinned fish are nutritious, sustainable (if you shop carefully) and surprisingly versatile. Here's what to look for – and how to eat them
Is this the most remote tennis court in the world? Bunabhainneadar is closer than you think
Tucked away in the wild Isle of Harris lies a tennis court like no other – surrounded by mountains, sea lochs and heather-covered peaks. Built by a determined couple with a £1 plot of land, this remote court has become a worldwide favourite
The best Strava artworks – you won't believe these GPS masterpieces (they might even get you out on a run)
From giraffes to dinosaurs, runners, cyclists and kayakers are turning their routes into works of art – and breaking records along the way
Are bell pepper seeds toxic to humans?
Bell pepper seeds often end up in the bin – but are we throwing away something perfectly edible? We dig into the facts behind a common kitchen myth, revealing whether those seeds are poisonous, and what you can actually do with them
Which sport (or activity) burns the most calories?
From golf to gardening and swimming to skiing, how many calories do you burn doing different activities? We’ve got the calculator out and compared the calorie output in the UK’s favourite sports and leisure pursuits…
It’s true! New research finds that cheese really DOES give you nightmares – here’s why
Scientists have discovered a clear link between lactose intolerance and nightmares
Countryfile Calendar 2026: How to enter this year's photo competition
This year's Countryfile Calendar competition is now open for entries – find out how to enter and who's judging.
A country estate Jane Austen used to visit is now for sale – and it’s yours for just £58 million
A grand estate with literary links and sweeping grounds is now up for grabs in Hampshire
Saddle up! These are the best bridleways for safe and beautiful horse riding around the UK
Discover some of the UK’s most scenic and horse-friendly bridleways, from windswept coastal paths to ancient forest tracks – ideal for safe, off-road riding
We compared the sugar in high-street ice creams – and one has more sugar than a child’s daily limit
We analysed the UK’s favourite ice creams and lollies to see how they stacked up on sugar, saturated fat and calories. From the surprisingly sugary sorbets to the calorie-packed Magnums, the results may change how you shop this summer
The hermaphrodite slug with corkscrew penises as long as their bodies: Meet the world's biggest slug
The massive mollusc is one of the world’s largest land slugs – and surprisingly, it’s found here in the UK in our woodlands
Forget 10,000 steps a day – this science-backed walking method could be the key to lower blood pressure and improve fitness
The origins of where the 10,000-step figure came from might surprise you…
Is this Britain’s most secretive mansion? The fortress on a private island – with 20 cannons out the back
Hidden behind 100-foot granite walls on a secretive private island off Sark lies a sprawling £60 million fortress with cannons, swimming pools – and a long-running feud
These are the toughest half marathons in the UK – including one that climbs two Munros
From brutal climbs to breathtaking views, these are some of the UK’s toughest half marathons – on both road and trail
“A fantasy of post-apocalyptic space… now grown over by nature”: The remarkable reinvention of Orford Ness
Shaped by tides, time and secrecy, this former nuclear testing site is now one of the world's leading wildlife havens — where nature thrives among relics of the past
One of Britain's rarest and CUTEST animals to be reintroduced to Leicestershire for the first time ever
A landmark conservation effort is underway to restore hazel dormice to their former range around the UK
These 10 groundbreaking Historic England projects have revealed fascinating details about Britain’s past
Discover how archaeologists, conservationists and geophysicists at Historic England are piecing together the past – one burial, shipwreck and dinosaur sculpture at a time
When scientists took DNA from 280 cats they found something surprising...
A new study has found that variations in a specific gene affect a cat’s vocal behaviour more than we thought
Who is Greta Thunberg? Everything you need to know about the environmental activist
Discover how this young Swedish campaigner has inspired a global movement – and why her message matters here in the UK countryside
Is this the most difficult maze in the world? Even Napoleon is said to have been stumped by this labyrinth – and Hitler was too scared to enter
With a complex concentric ring design and imposing, tall hedges, you’ll easily lose yourself in this Italian maze
Strawberry moon: How and when to see this week's dazzling lunar event, heralding the start of summer
Everything you need to know about the Strawberry Moon, when it takes place this year and what the spiritual meaning is behind it
