England
How many lakes are in the lake district? The answer will surprise you
The Lake District should have loads of lakes, right? It's in the name.
Prince Harry and Meghan are coming back to the UK – we think one of these cute areas could be their new home
A collection of lovely towns and villages await the royal couple.
From the royal family to Danish billionaires – who really owns the UK?
Who actually owns the land in England – and why is it important? Find out the history of land ownership in England. Some of it may surprise you!
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The best wildlife webcams to watch in the UK and Ireland
Whether you want to watch nesting birds, nocturnal mammals or displays of strength, you can enjoy live footage of wildlife around the UK and Ireland wherever you are. Here is our expert guide to the best wildlife webcams to watch right now.
Walk: Greenlee Lough, Northumberland
Lying to the north of the Great Whin Sill, and easily visible from Hadrian’s Wall, Greenlee Lough is the largest natural lake in Northumberland
UK's forests celebrated in new Royal Mail stamps
A new nature-inspired stamp collection has been unveiled by the Royal Mail to help celebrate 100 years of the nation’s public forests and woodlands.
A literary tour of Jane Austen's Bath
Take to the streets and explore the spaces and places of Bath that inspired, influenced and housed the great Jane Austen
Paddleboarder starts plastic pollution mission along England's canals
A leisurely tour of Britain’s extensive canal system is the perfect summertime activity, providing an excellent opportunity to spot local wildlife and watch the world go by.
However, it's not always blissful viewing, as a great deal of plastic can be found in Britain's beloved canals – as adventurer and Ordnance Survey #GetOutside Champion, Lizzie Carr, is hoping to highlight, as she sets out to become the first person to paddleboard the length of England using only its connected waterways.
Dog Microchipping Law: what you need to know
A new microchipping law is set to come into force from next month (6 April 2016), which will require dog owners in the England, Wales and Scotland to microchip their dog.
Children in England losing touch with nature, finds study
One in nine children living in England have not visited a natural environment in the past year - raising concerns that many children are missing out on valuable time spent in nature.
UK’s coastal “Blue Belt” extended
Britain’s coastal “Blue Belt” of protected Marine Conservation Zones has been extended in a bid to conserve habitats for wildlife, including stalked jellyfish and spiny lobsters and geological features such as chalk reefs.
Coastal walking boosts economy
New research released by the South West Coast Path suggests that the walkers using the route are contributing a great deal to the regional economy.
