Britain's Best Historic CastlesWith a long history of bloody, violent clashes and battles, castles were originally designed as territorial fortresses and used as symbols of wealth and power by kings, queens and lords through the ages. We take a look at some of Britain's best castles to visit.
Must-see kids movies this summerNeed to entertain the children this summer? There are several fantastic family films being released this summer, including the final Harry Potter movie, return of the Star race car Lightning McQueen in Cars 2, and the 3D version of sing-a-long phenomenon, Glee. BritEvents' Lucy Middleton takes a good look at some of the best kids films released in time for the summer holidays.
Five Easy Day Trips from LondonAs the writer Samuel Johnson so aptly put it: "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life". If you're visiting London and you find yourself tiring of the hustle and bustle of this huge city, here are some suggestions for day trips from England's capital city.
Grand National - world's greatest steeplechase?Watched by more than nine million people across the globe, The Grand National is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar. BritEvents takes a look at this iconic race, widely recognised as the greatest steeplechase in the world.