Midlands

How a small, charming English town, set at the foot of beautiful hills, gave the world Narnia, hobbits, Middle Earth and Nimrod
Discover the dramatic range of hills that inspired CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and Edward Elgar to create some of the greatest works in the English canon

Guide to the Welland Valley: where to stay and what to see
Author Tim Relf's guide to the Welland Valley, including where to visit, where to stay and where to eat and drink.

“I walked through the heart of England and found a lost world straight out of storybooks” – journey through the Welland Valley
In the heart of England, find a lost world where castles, medieval manor houses and ancient inns await. Author Tim Relf takes a wander in the Welland Valley
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Podcast: Wander among butterflies and birdsong on a wildlife-friendly farm
Meet George and Elaine Morris on their Buckinghamshire farm where, working with Jordans Cereals, they promote farming with wildlife – in episode 7, season 13 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast