Historic places

Pope Gregory IV (827-844) illustration by Mary Evans

Historical figures

All Saints’ Day: History, traditions and why it is celebrated today

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Food and Recipes

British harvest: how long does the season last, when is harvest day, plus history and traditions

Robin Hood's Stride, Harthill Moor, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, UK

Walk: Birchover, Derbyshire

The Black Mountain between Upper Brynamman and Llangadog in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales

Historic places

Guide to Britain’s corpse roads: history and the best coffin roads to visit

Discover the delights and mysteries of rural churches

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Britain’s most amazing extinct volcanoes: history and best places to see

Tulips and other spring flowers in central Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire, created by Ebenezer Howard

Historic places

Guide to garden cities: 100 years of Welwyn Garden City

Dolbadarn Castle, Gwnedd, Wales

Day out: Dolbadarn Castle, Gwynedd

West Kennet long barrow

Historic places

Long barrows in Britain: history and best to visit

Pembrokeshire, Wales

Historical figures

St David’s Day traditions: when is it and how do the Welsh celebrate?

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Walk: Llanthony and Hatterall Ridge, Monmouthshire

Places to stay near National Trust properties

Merlin's Cave sits beneath Tintagel Castle, Cornwall

Historic places

Day out: Tintagel Castle, Cornwall

The Moat Brae National Centre for Childrens Literature and Storytelling in Dumfries, South West Scotland

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Day out: Moat Brae, Dumfries and Galloway

Sutton Hoo, Suffolk

Historic places

Walk: Sutton Hoo, Suffolk