Travel
48 hours in Totnes
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
Best antiques and vintage shops around the UK
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!
Best stately home gardens to visit in the UK
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
St Ives travel guide
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?
The best arboretums to visit this autumn
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!
Our favourite bookshops for buying second-hand books
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
Britain's best heritage lidos and outdoor swimming pools
Don a swimsuit and dive into some of the UK's best outdoor swimming pools
Drew Pritchard's best antique finds
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
Best spa breaks in heritage spa towns
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...
How to collect and display antique maps and globes
Create a worldly look in your home with these decorative antique maps and globes
48 hours on the Isle of Wight
With its world-class beaches and beautiful landscape, the Isle of Wight ticks every box for a perfect getaway
What are English Heritage Blue Plaques?
We delve into the history of London’s English Heritage Blue Plaques scheme
Best museums to visit
We round up an exciting selection of new and soon-to-reopen museums across the UK
6 of the best brocantes in France
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
Where to go on holiday if you love period dramas
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
8 great cultural festivals across the UK this summer
We explore Britain’s finest boutique festivals... and there isn’t a muddy field or portable loo in sight!
Celebrate 250 Years of the Royal Academy
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
10 of the best design hotels and retreats
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
5 of the UK's best Boxing Day walks
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
The history of Indian rugs
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
50 best interior design, antiques and lifestyle blogs
If you're searching the web for style inspiration, these interiors, antiques and lifestyle blogs are the best places to start
50 best interiors and vintage blogs 2014
If you're hunting the web for home inspiration, these interiors and vintage bloggers are the best place to start
15 tips for buying antiques abroad
Before your next holiday, make sure you've checked our guide to picking up vintage and antique finds overseas (and getting them home...)
Where to go antiques hunting in Hay-on-Wye
If you're visiting the Hay festival this year, don't miss out on an antiques-hunting opportunity!