Historic places
It was the childhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales as well as her final resting place – and you can visit the grounds
Inside Althorp, the country estate with plenty of royal connections
12 eerie, deadly monsters that are supposed to roam the countryside, sometimes with lethal consequences for their chosen victim...
From the Loch Ness Monster to the Grindylow, our guide looks at infamous British mythical beasts and the legends that accompany them, plus the best sites to visit in the UK that have inspired these spooky stories – if you dare!
Each year, a Cornish village switches off its famous Christmas lights. Here's why
Mousehole remembers the 16 people who lost their lives in the Penlee lifeboat disaster of 1981
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10 of the most mysterious and impressive Neolithic monuments to visit in Britain and Ireland now
Stone circles, long barrows and sacred sites – Ellie Tennant picks remarkable Stone Age creations to visit in Britain and Ireland
I spent 3 days hiking England's answer to the Salem witch trials. It was as creepy as it sounds
Eerie rock formations, vanishing streams, sinister twists… Vivienne Crow experiences all and more on a
fantastical three-day tour in the Forest
of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales
It has its own king and a population of 3. Discover England’s weirdest island
Dixe Wills ventures to England’s most unusual tiny isle: Piel Island
There's a 2km-wide ring of 'big mysterious holes' near Stonehenge. Experts finally know what made them
Researchers believe it could be the largest known prehistoric structure in Britain.
Why this canal caused BBC Countryfile Magazine’s biggest controversy
The title of Britain's longest set of staircase locks was fiercely fought – but we finally have a winner
“Forget 1066, Agincourt and Waterloo, this is the most important battle in English history”
Hastings, Agincourt and Waterloo are ingrained in our national psyche,
but was a largely forgotten battle in Wiltshire more significant in shaping England and the English? Author Rupert Gavin tells Fergus Collins about King Alfred’s last desperate roll of the dice at Edington
Discover Britain's spellbinding history firsthand at these iconic landmarks and regal houses on your next holiday
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Ordered by Edward I in the 13th century, this impressive fortress was designed to quell the Welsh – on the very site Llywelyn the Great is buried
Conwy is exceptionally well preserved and one of the most complete castles in the Wales. Explore the castle in the centre of Conwy town, then head to Conwy Mountain for an aerial view of the fortress.
Could Edinburgh Castle really vanish? 8 iconic landmarks under threat
From coastal erosion to flash floods, a new report reveals how rising temperatures and extreme weather could bring an end to our most treasured cultural sites
Why are some places are more 'thankful' than others? Discover the shameful secret behind the villages with no war memorial
We track down Britain's thankful villages
Why is the poppy a symbol of remembrance – and how did it come to represent sacrifice?
How did the poppy become a symbol of remembrance? We recount how this pretty red flower came to represent the fallen.
6 best royal period dramas set in the glorious British countryside, which you'll want watch again and again
Celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and the country's kings and queens with these regal films showcasing Britain's majestic estates and landscapes
A picture-postcard castle, this iconic fortress has been used in many films, including the James Bond epic The World Is Not Enough
Eilean Donan, which means the Island of Donnán, is one of the most photographed places in Scotland and has appeared in a number of films, including Highlander. Visit the fortress, learn about its past and admire the grandeur of the mountains that surround it.
Hidden within one of the last ‘lungs of London’, this fairytale garden is under threat and could be lost forever
A garden considered to be one of London’s hidden gems has been added to Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register for 2025.
Inspired by the ancient Roman city of Constantinople, the grandeur of this 13th century castle simply takes your breath away
Built in the 13th to 14th centuries, imposing Caernarfon Castle was designed to be a show of Edward I’s imperial strength. Explore this fortress on the north-west coast of Wales with our visitor's guide
"I visited an abandoned Cold War base in England and discovered something astounding"
Forty years ago, Greenham Common was home to 96 nuclear warheads and era-defining protests. Now, butterflies have replaced the B-47s, as Dave Hamilton discovers on a walk with a Star Wars twist
This 1,000-year-old castle was ordered by William the Conqueror – and has been guarding our borders ever since, including playing a key role in WW2
Explore Dover Castle's impressive network of tunnels that run deep beneath the Kent fortress then take a walk along the famous white cliffs – the perfect day out for history lovers
This dramatic, medieval castle was once home to Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Prince of Wales, who tried to spark a rebellion that still stirs Welsh hearts
Visit Harlech Castle for spectacular views from the sandstone walls and towers towards Snowdonia's mountains
The most haunted places in Britain - including a fortress patrolled by a ghostly bear
Scary castles, haunted hills and ghostly inns – these are the most haunted places in the UK.
Perched high on an outcrop of volcanic rock, this iconic ancient castle will be instantly recognisable to fans of the Netflix series The Last Kingdom
Find out everything you need to know about Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland – including its history, filming, ticket prices, opening times and how to explore Bamburgh Beach – with our visitor's guide.
Designed to protect Devon from French invaders, this impressive fortress was built by a pirate nearly 700 years ago...
Dartmouth Castle has guarded the entrance to the River Dart for centuries. Visit the fortress today to learn all about its dramatic past.