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

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

LETTER OF THE MONTH TRIP OF A LIFETIME

The BULLETIN • A tent fit for a king at Warwick Castle, literary treasures brought to light and the taste of summer in a Pimm's trifle

READING CORNER • Find inspiration for your next trip with one of these great reads

On the Wordsworth Trail • Following in the footsteps of William Wordsworth, we explore the poet's beloved Grasmere – ‘The most loveliest spot that man hath found’ – and other Lake District haunts

GRASMERE GINGERBREAD

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AMAZING MAZES • From mystical labyrinths to planted puzzles of twists, turns and dead ends in stately home gardens, we get lost in Britain’s best mazes

LABYRINTH OR MAZE?

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FAIR ROSAMUND

BUCKINGHAM PALACE • Ahead of its Summer Opening, we shine the spotlight on the most splendid of all the Queen’s homes

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Drive Away Your Post Royal Wedding Blues • GET THE ROYAL TREATMENT with the Driving Miss Markle Tour - the Royal butler’s take on which London hot spots the dashing young Duke and elegant Duchess, Meghan Markle, should visit in what is now, her new home town

Timeless VILLAGES • Part Two In the second part of this series focusing on the heritage destinations of the National Trust, we experience village life in charming cottages and traditional pubs

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The GLORIOUS REVOLUTION • In the second part of our story, England is rocked as fear of Catholic tyranny sees King James overthrown

JACOBITE JARGON

A TASTE OF YESTERYEAR • We take a trip down memory lane with a nostalgic look at the staples of a British pantry

WELSH ESCAPES • Spend your days exploring historic sites, empty beaches and wildlife-rich coastal paths, before bedding down in one of these inviting boltholes

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A STAY IN STUNNING PEMBROKESHIRE

HOW TO ENTER

GUERNSEY • We head to this glorious island – location of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society – to explore its fascinating wartime history

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Amazing ALDERNEY • Just a stone’s throw from the south coast of England lies the emerald isle of Alderney: a hidden gem with beautiful beaches, rich heritage, diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery

Brontë COUNTRY • To mark the 200th anniversary of Emily Brontë’s birth, we go in search of the places that inspired her and her sisters

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Alexander • In recognising the potential of a happy accident, the Scottish bacteriologist changed the course of medical history

EDINBURGH • Aside from its iconic castle, Britain’s second most visited city is also home to some of the best Georgian architecture in the world and its very own volcanic peak

Edinburgh: cut-out-and-go guide

Mother Shipton • This mysterious soothsayer became famous for her remarkably accurate prophecies, earning herself a legion of followers – but did she really exist?