Britain's prettiest inhabitied placesFrom chocolate-box villages of quaint thatched cottages, to old medieval churches steeped with history, it's no surprise that Britain has some of the prettiest places in the world. Tourists flock from all corners of the globe to see picturesque villages such as Castle Combe, St Ives, Clovelly and Portmeirion. BritEvents' Lucy Middleton has the tough job of whittling down the prettiest inhabited places in Britain.
Matthew Bourne's The NutcrackerHeralded as the most popular dance production ever staged in the UK, Matthew Bourne’s The Nutcracker returns to Sadler’s Wells in London. Amanda Arnold takes a look at the new production, which begins its UK tour in 2012.
Pancake CustomsPancakes have a long tradition in England with the celebration of Shrovetide. This particular fried cake was made in this country as early as the 13th century. We take a look at some of the rural traditions of Shrove Tuesday, also known famously as Pancake Day.
How to Use the London PassLondon is one of the star attractions for visitors and tourists to England. If your time is limited, you'll want to make the most of your trip to London with a London Pass, enabling you to enter dozens of top London attractions and landmarks dotted across the city.