Britain

BRITAIN - The Official Magazine is the perfect choice for everyone with a thirst to know more about the UK's rich history and traditions. Each issue is a glorious surprise, packed with tales of kings and queens, heroes and villains and the stories behind our castles and cathedrals, stately homes and gardens, countryside and coastline.

Britain

WELCOME

The Royal Road • As Britain prepares for the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth this year, there’s no better time to trace the arc of royal history in person. Here are the 15 best sights to visit in the royal centenary year

A LUXURY STAY IN ROYAL BERKSHIRE

LONDON

LONDON IN ALL SEASONS • Our essential guide to the best ways to enjoy your time in the capital this year

SOUTH WEST

Land of legends • West Penwith at Cornwall’s southwestern tip is a little land apart, with a landscape of craggy cliffs and windswept moors that swirl with myths and legends

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SOUTH EAST

In Pooh’s footsteps • Magical Ashdown Forest was the inspiration for A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories. A century on, it is as enchanting as ever

HEART OF ENGLAND

WYE OH WYE • Early tourists were dazzled by the Wye Valley, a region of magnificent landscapes and historic towns. Centuries on, it’s just as spectacular

EAST OF ENGLAND

From coast to COUNTRYSIDE • Where Swallows and Amazons meet lambs and pheasant: this is the best of rural Norfolk

THE NORTH

Brontë country & beyond • With a blockbuster film adaptation of Wuthering Heights set for release this year, take our West Yorkshire tour to capture each and every page of the Brontë sisters’ story

WALES

Empire of iron • The fascinating legacy of its time as a global industrial superpower is etched across South Wales. Take a trip across the region to discover the relics of its industrial heyday, proudly preserved amid green Welsh valleys

SCOTLAND

Take the high road • The celebrated North Coast 500 road trip takes in the ancient sights and spectacular scenery of far northern Scotland

BRITAIN’S ISLANDS

Island time • In an age when travel can feel increasingly hurried, the Channel Islands offer something quite different: the chance to slow down

LANDMARK STAYS • These standout hotels offer front-row views of Britain’s most celebrated sights