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.
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.
York - 2,000 years of English historyFor a relatively small city, York is big on tourist attractions – it has several of Britain’s most popular attractions, although one of its biggest appeals is its timeless ambience and its picturesque city center.
Rainy days out in BritainDespite our rich heritage, vibrant culture and modern tastes in entertainment, Britain is prone to a bit of rain. Actually, make that a LOT of rain. Nevertheless, when the heavens open there's still plenty to do undercover. We take a look at what's available when the weather turns inclement.