Travel

This fiercely independent, bohemian town keeps on improving and is a place to shop and saunter before heading down the Devon lanes to explore the hamlets and creeks of the River Dart, says Rosanna Morris

Find where to source your next find with our guide to the best antiques and vintage shops around the UK. From antiques centres to one-off independent stores, there's bound to be something near you!

Stately homes around the UK are home to beautiful gardens worth a visit. Here are a few of our favourites for a walk or a picnic

Sandy beaches, breathtaking views, glorious food and oodles of culture – what better way to get away from it all than an escape to idyllic St Ives?

Whether you're looking for a new place for a morning walk or you can't resist the changing leaves in the autumn, a visit to these arboretums is sure to put a skip in your step!

Discover where to find the best copies of your favourite childhood books, elusive first editions or well-worn classics with our guide to the best antiquarian and second-hand treasure troves

Don a swimsuit and dive into some of the UK's best outdoor swimming pools

Salvage Hunter Drew Pritchard reveals the secret to his success as an antiques dealer and why he lives for the thrill of the next find

For a relaxing mini break, where better to visit than one of Britain’s popular Georgian spa towns? You could even fit in a massage or two...

Create a worldly look in your home with these decorative antique maps and globes

With its world-class beaches and beautiful landscape, the Isle of Wight ticks every box for a perfect getaway

We delve into the history of London’s English Heritage Blue Plaques scheme

We round up an exciting selection of new and soon-to-reopen museums across the UK

If you're dreaming of rustic confit pots and vintage toile de Jouy, we've rounded-up 6 of the best flea markets to visit in France this summer

Ever watched a historical drama and felt yourself longing to be transported there? We've found 10 places to stay where you can feel like you’re the star of the show

We explore Britain’s finest boutique festivals... and there isn’t a muddy field or portable loo in sight!

The Royal Academy of Arts, the pioneer of the public art exhibition, celebrates its 250th anniversary this year. We follow its journey and finds out how the artists of today are laying foundations for the artists of tomorrow

Take a break from the tourist trail and indulge your love for interiors as we round up 10 of Europe's most stylish hotels, B&Bs and cosy cottages

We've raided the Countryfile magazine archives for some of the best Boxing Day walks, so put your boots on for a wintry hike after a day of Christmas indulgence

We travel to India to learn about rug weaving techniques that stretch back to the 16th century and still inform the craftsmanship of the region today

If you're searching the web for style inspiration, these interiors, antiques and lifestyle blogs are the best places to start

If you're hunting the web for home inspiration, these interiors and vintage bloggers are the best place to start

Before your next holiday, make sure you've checked our guide to picking up vintage and antique finds overseas (and getting them home...)

If you're visiting the Hay festival this year, don't miss out on an antiques-hunting opportunity!