A 10 mile trail fashioned from an old railway line in Hampshire, the Meon Valley Trail offers both scenery and historical interest for...

Most convents in the UK are not open to the public, but many follow the monastic tradition of hospitality by offering retreat and accommodation to those who seek quiet and a period of “slowness” in their lives. Here, we have chosen those who permit visitors - of any faiths or none - to have access to their chapels, services and grounds, so that they can at least feel some closeness to the lives of the sisters in each of these institutions. Many of the guest houses are locate

The Churches Conservation Trust protects and conserves churches at risk, restoring the ancient buildings and bringing new life into their...

Aldershot was once a small village, little more than heathland used for grazing sheep, which became the first permanent military garrison...

The Great Fire of London in 1666 was a cataclysmic event for the city, changing the face of the capital forever. Just five years later,...

Salisbury Cathedral is more than just a place of worship for the faithful; as well as being a tourist attraction it is home to a variety...

The fortress of Mimoyecques is an underground fortress, built by the Nazis to house V3 canons aimed at London, which if completed would...

The Blockhouse at Éperlecques is situated in a leafy green forest near Saint-Omer, northern France and was built by the Germans in World...

Owned by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), Brookwood Military Cemetery is the largest war cemetery in the UK. It is located...

Nothing beats a traditional bucket-and-spade holiday in the UK, especially for families who don't want the hassle of travelling abroad...

Santorini is primarily thought of as an adults only destination, with few of the usual kid activities on offer and many of the hotels...

With its dramatic volcanic setting, Santorini is one of the most popular of all the Greek islands, with picturesque villages perched on...

The Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst is where the elite of the British Army train to be officers. Cadets arrive for nearly a year of...

Stonehenge may be the most significant ancient site in the UK and one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world, but compared...

England has a wealth of historical sites outside London and even the most ardent fan of the city will want to get away from it at times...

The UK was once covered in forests, of which only a small percentage remains. Although we have lost much of our ancient woodland, we...

Only open for tours and on special open days, a visit to Salisbury Cathedral's library gives the visitor a chance to have a fascinating...

Wolvesey Castle was once a very important building, being the home of the Bishopric of Winchester, which was the most powerful and...

Winchester Cathedral is the magnificent centrepiece of the ancient Hampshire city of Winchester. Built over a timespan of 500 years from...

There are few people over the age of 20 who haven't heard of Breakfast at Tiffany's, the novella made famous by the classic film of 1961...

Take a leisurely trip along a section the Kennet and Avon Canal, one of Britain's prettiest canals, on the Kenavon Venture. You can...

Austria is a beautiful country; a mix of snow capped mountains, lush green valleys, dense forests, lakes, rivers and ornate historical...

A serene rectangle of peace within a busy town, the Physic Garden in Petersfield, east Hampshire, is a great place to relax, sit quietly...

If you have an interest in the darker side of social history and want to see real dungeons, an internet search will not help you, as the...