Britain
Controversies aside, this remains one of the greatest museums on Earth
Containing vast collections of treasures from the ancient world, the British Museum in London is a prodigious source of education and wow moments.
- David Whitley
London’s most exciting new museum has landed, with big plans
London’s beloved V&A is expanding with a new building that will also house the David Bowie Centre.
- Julietta Jameson
- ★★★★½
- Airport reviews
The small London airport that puts the others to shame
A departure point for easyJet to Europe, London Southend is growing rapidly, taking pressure off other London airports that are fast approaching capacity.
- Catherine Marshall
New entry rules – and fees – for Australians to visit the UK
Australians can now apply for the new Electronic Travel Authorisation that will be a requirement for entering the UK.
- Michael Gebicki
A magnificent, calf-burning hike through two of England’s national parks
Two dramatic national parks in northern England are practically neighbours, yet worlds apart in their appeal.
- Rob McFarland
London’s must-see historic attraction will still surprise you
It’s been a prison, a palace and a playground for polar bears (yes, polar bears). There’s still a lot to discover about the Tower of London.
- David Whitley
Despite its issues, Britain’s answer to Vegas keeps bringing in tourists
Years of under-investment, deprivation, unreliable weather and boozy stag and hen parties haven’t stopped Blackpool being fun for all the family.
- Steve McKenna
The country house goes wild: A rarefied retreat without the stuffiness
From the table to the spa, Heckfield Place infuses luxury with the natural world.
- Ute Junker
Ten of the best things to do in London with teens
Boho markets, Hyde Park, street art, Insta moments and afternoon tea on a double decker bus are just some of the highlights of London with teens in tow.
- Sheriden Rhodes
In praise of Britain’s (greatest?) culinary invention: The chip butty
It’s fatty, stodgy, salty and the perfect hangover food – what’s not to love?
- Ben Groundwater
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