Britain

BRITAIN - The Official Magazine is the perfect choice for everyone with a thirst to know more about the UK's rich history and traditions. Each issue is a glorious surprise, packed with tales of kings and queens, heroes and villains and the stories behind our castles and cathedrals, stately homes and gardens, countryside and coastline.

Britain

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QUICK QUIZ

THE BULLETIN • Honouring the RAF, the activist princess, and miniature masterpieces at the V&A

Go with the flow • The mystical Somerset Levels, steeped in Arthurian legend, are a tapestry of ancient paths and nature reserves where the past flows into the present with every ripple and reed

Murder most British • Genteel country houses, quaint villages and eerie coastlines set the scene for Britain’s iconic crime writers, from Agatha Christie to modern masters of murder

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Below stairs ROMANCE • Hidden for over a century, the love story between a valet and a kitchen maid at Brodsworth Hall has come to light thanks to a rare and remarkable archive

COME WHAT MAY • Come rain, hail or shine, you’ll find shepherdess Alison O’Neill tending to her flock, in a farming tradition unwithered by time

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Raising spirits • A good pint of beer always tastes better over a tall tale. Join us as we search out England’s headiest pub hauntings

Ringing the changes • A century after its first appearance, the red phone box remains a beloved emblem of British life

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Flipping heck! • Each Shrove Tuesday, the town of Olney marks the day with a centuries-old tradition: a pancake race that blends history, community spirit and a dash of friendly competition

Explore Britain’s ancient mysteries • From the publishers of BRITAIN magazine, Myths & Legends journeys into the timeless myths and age-old legends woven into the very fabric of Britain’s hills, forests and coasts. From the windswept cliffs of Cornwall to the misty lochs of the Highlands, this special edition uncovers mysteries that continue to enchant and intrigue.

BOSCASTLE • This romantic harbour village was once a hive of wreckers, smugglers and witches

Highland skies • The colder seasons are the perfect time to soak up the spectacular scenery of Britain’s biggest national park

LANDMARK STAYS • These standout hotels offer front-row views of Britain’s most celebrated sights

A day with… ANDREW JONES

Tissington Hall • The owner of this Derbyshire manor reflects on life, legacy and opening his home to visitors