Experiences
Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble: the real story of Britain's witch trials
Learn more about some of Britains most famous witches and wise men and the fate that befell them
"I survived Lyme Disease!"
All you need to know about this tick-borne disease from a man who contracted, diagnosed and survived it – Kevin Parr
Best nature and wildlife books reviewed for 2025
Our pick of the very best nature and wildlife books, including new releases – each with an expert editorial review.
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Explore a fairy glen on the St Patrick's Way in Co Down
Explore a fairy glen of birdsong and pure waters in fabled Tollymore Forest on the edge of the Mourne Mountains in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Podcast: Drift gently down the River Wye on a paddleboard
Take a gentle journey with a group of paddleboarders down the River Wye, meeting wildlife and discussing the big issues facing this mighty waterway in episode 12, season 16 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
A quest for nightingales at Knepp Wildlands
Go camping at Knepp Wildlands in Sussex in the hope of hearing the rare and elusive song of the nightingale – in episode 5, season 16 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Interview with Haroon Mota, founder of Muslim Hikers
Haroon Mota founded Muslim Hikers to create a genuine sense of belonging and community for minority groups in the great outdoors
Podcast: Spring poetry and magic from the Inner Hebrides
Enjoy a mindful ramble with poet Kenneth Steven on his home island of Seil in the Inner Hebrides – in episode 9, season 15 of the Countryfile Plodcast
Podcast: In conversation with actress Jenny Agutter
Star of The Railway Children and Call the MIdwife Jenny Agutter joins episode 6, season 14, of the Countryfile Plodcast
Podcast: Enjoy the wild magic of the Folk by the Oak music festival
Enjoy part two of our day at a wonderful music festival in Hertfordshire with performances from Spell Songs and The Proclaimers in episode 5, season 14 of the Plodcast
Podcast: an inspiring walk with Wilfred Emmanuel Jones aka The Black Farmer
Meet Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones – aka The Black Farmer – and hear his views on the modern countryside in episode 9, season 13 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
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
Podcast: A glorious adventure fishing and foraging in Assynt
In the first of a new season of Plodcasts: A Taste of the Countryside, the team head to the wild lochs and coasts of northern Scotland to catch their own supper from the wild
Nicola Chester: Habitats for nature should be part of our everyday lives
The author of On Gallows Down, which has just won the 2022 Richard Jefferies book award, discusses her writing journey – and urges us to fight for the nature we hold dear.
Podcast: Creating natural flood defences on Dartmoor
Enjoy a walk on the uplands of Dartmoor with Emma Howard Boyd of the Environment Agency exploring how natural solutions can stop flooding downstream
Podcast: Tales from the riverbank part 1 - a relaxing day's angling in Somerset
Enjoy a day's fishing, wildlife watching and idle chat with angler and writer Kevin Parr in episode 11, season 11 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine Podcast: the Plodcast
Podcast: The joy of riding an electric bicycle in the Forest of Dean
Explore the Forest of Dean and its wildlife on an eBike in the company of Tom Marvin from BikeRadar – in episode 8, season 11 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: A beautiful and relaxing walk on the Isle of Seil with poet Kenneth Steven
Enjoy a ramble with poetry and wildlife on an island in the Inner Hebrides in episode 5, season 11 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast: the Plodcast
The Great Storm of 1987: what happened and how did it change weather forecasting?
The Great Storm of 1987 caused devastation across southern England and claimed the lives of 18 people. Meteorologists and journalists John Hammond and Sara Thornton look back on that 'night to remember'.
Wellbeing books: the best nature titles to improve your mental and physical health
Research increasingly shows that we humans have become disconnected from the natural world around us – and it's not good for our health. But we can improve our mental and physical wellbeing by getting closer to wildlife and wild places. These six books are a fantastic place to start
Podcast: Strange tales of family and folklore from the wilds of Dartmoor with author Tom Cox
Author Tom Cox lives on Dartmoor and infuses his writing with the spirit of the landscape. In episode 14 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast, he reveals some of his favourite tales and legends from the area
Podcast: Enjoy a marvellous day at the Malvern Autumn Show – with world-record giant vegetables!
The podcast team meet giant marrows, champion livestock and amazing rural characters at the Malvern Autumn Show in Worcestershire in episode 12, season 10, of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Gallows Down tales of nature and protest with writer Nicola Chester
Author Nicola Chester reveals her love for the downland of north Wessex and the battles she's been involved with to protect precious wild places from development. Plus, hear wonderful local tales of wildlife and wilder people – in episode 10 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Meet the winner of the New Nature Writer of The Year 2021
After a long and careful selection process, the judges have made their decision. It's time to announce the winner of our first Nature Writer of the Year competition - and our fantastic runners up.