The Best National Trust PropertiesWith over two hundred historic houses, properties and buildings in its ownership, The National Trust is dedicated to preserving history for the enjoyment of future generations. We take a look at some of the best National Trust properties to visit this year.
Stratford upon Avon's Butterfly FarmNestled in a quiet spot of Stratford-Upon-Avon, just a five minute walk from the town centre is the UK's largest tropical butterfly farm which boasts over 1500 free-flying butterflies at any given time. Drawn in by these intriguing creatures, BritEvent's Lucy Middleton visited the Butterfly Farm.
Great British food festivalsThe French may think that we're just a nation of 'les rosbifs', but ask any Brit what they think of our cuisine and they'll tell you that we're a world-leader in high quality food. To celebrate and bring together the diversity of cuisine in Britain, food festivals are popping up all across the country. It's enough to make those Gallic chefs choke on their snails.
Famous British BridgesYou may think they're a little bit boring, but the some of the bridges that cross rivers, gorges, valleys and waterways have more history and heritage than you would imagine. We take a look at some of the most famous bridges in the British Isles, and cast a little bit of history behind them.