Britain

Packed with 196-pages of the best attractions, days out, places to stay and food and drink destinations, the 2015 BRITAIN Guide is your definitive companion to getting the best out of your holiday. From forgotten medieval villages, to country houses within easy access of London and shopping areas for picking up quintessential gifts, you won’t want to leave home without it.

EDITOR’S LETTER

Britain

YOUR LETTERS • Write to us with your thoughts on the magazine and memories of Britain

The BULLETIN • Prehistoric cosmology, Roman medicine and medieval manufacturing

READING CORNER • Take inspiration for your British adventures from these great reads

Land of the PRINCE BISHOPS • The northeastern county of Durham is full of remarkable treasures that tell the tale of 1,000 years of English history

The making of a Queen • Part One In the first of this two-part series telling the story of Elizabeth I, we look back at her turbulent journey from pampered princess to royal outcast

ROMANCE on the RAILS • From the majestic Highlands of Scotland to the stunning cliffs of Cornwall you can enjoy some of the most heart-stirring views of Britain from the comfort of a carriage. Here’s our pick of Britain’s best rail journeys

THE LAST INVASION • While 1066 is the date scored into Anglophiles’ minds as the last major invasion of Britain, a lesser-known offensive centuries later has all but escaped the history books

Magnificent MANOR • Today a showcase for an extraordinary collection of art and antiques, Waddesdon Manor was once an extravagant party venue to rival any in England

Historic haunts • The centuries-old streets of London are full of ghost stories. We take a spine-tingling walk round some of the capital’s most haunted places

HENLEY • Beyond its world-famous regatta, Henley-on-Thames offers a serene riverside stay all year round

Heart of England • From the astonishing discovery of Richard III’s remains to Iron Age treasure and tales of witchcraft, the unassuming county of Leicestershire is full of surprises

A TWO-NIGHT BREAK IN HISTORIC LEICESTER • Enter our competition for the chance to sample the finest experiences Leicester has to offer

TOP 10 YORK • From Roman ruins to a magnificent medieval cathedral, a visit to York is a journey through layers of rich and colourful history

Lady Carnarvon • The chatelaine of Highclere Castle takes us through a typical day in the life of ‘the real Downton Abbey’, location of the much-loved TV series and a new film sequel