Eight divine UK B&Bs set amid glorious gardens from the Highlands to Somerset

We’re lucky to have some of the finest gardens in the world, from national treasures such as Kew, Sissinghurst and Wisley to the thousands of smaller private gardens open for charity. Many of them do so under the National Garden Scheme, which raises money for good causes in England and Wales through garden openings, plant … Read more

Britons hit beaches and parks amid glorious 65F Easter sunshine after lockdown eased

Hundreds have hit Britain’s beaches and parks for Easter Sunday amid gloriously warm temperatures in the South of England as lockdown restrictions are eased – and it is revealed that the first Covid-safe events will take place in April and May.   Family met in small groups outdoors to celebrate Easter Sunday together today, as temperatures reached … Read more

Britain basks in glorious sunshine as families flock to beaches – before SNOW sweeps UK tomorrow

Easter Sunday has brought sunny skies for many in the South of England as hundreds pile onto the nation’s beaches with family on the first weekend since lockdown restrictions were eased to allow groups of six to meet outdoors.  A top temperature of 64.4F (18C) is forecast for the South of England this afternoon, whilst … Read more

One of UK’s biggest brewers to open 700 pubs on ‘glorious’ April 12

Cheers! One of UK’s biggest brewers to open 700 pubs on ‘glorious’ April 12 as Ministers says ALL landlords can erect marquees Marston’s said 70 per cent of venues across England would be back in business  The 696 pubs will be offering an outdoor table service and are taking bookings It comes as Government is … Read more

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Explore glorious Venice with TV’s Kevin McCloud

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Explore glorious Venice with TV’s Kevin McCloud By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 6 March 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 6 March 2021 Venice is a city like no other. Beautiful, romantic and formed of 118 islands linked with spectacular bridges and canals, its ornate palaces and … Read more

How Brussels has launched a spiteful war on our glorious snowdrops and rhododendrons

This should be peak season for Joe Sharman, a man known as ‘Mr Snowdrop’ and one of the biggest growers in the country. Woodlands and front gardens are now dotted with the shimmering white flowers that the poet Wordsworth called the ‘venturous harbinger of spring’. Mr Sharman, whose customers include the Queen, sells thousands of … Read more

Photochrom images reveal grand and glorious London bustling with life in the 1890s

London’s Piccadilly Circus has long been famed for the constant streams of cars, buses, cyclists and pedestrians which navigate it every day.  Now a stunning photochrom image shows how, even in the 19th century, the interchange was extremely busy – but was thronged with horses and carriages and smartly dressed men and women instead of … Read more

UK is set for glorious 64F highs over warmest weekend in more than three months

The UK is set to bask in glorious highs of up to 64F (18C) on the first weekend of fine weather since the the dreary third lockdown began. Saturday is set to be Britain’s warmest day in three months with the mercury hitting 63F (17C).  The last time temperatures got this high was on November … Read more

UK is set for glorious 63F highs over warmest weekend in more than three months

The UK is set to bask in glorious 63F (17C) highs on the first weekend of fine weather since the the dreary third lockdown began. The last time temperatures got above 63F (17C) was on November 9, 2020, when Gogerddan in West Wales enjoyed a balmy 64F (18C) – meaning Saturday is set to be Britain’s warmest … Read more

Britain at its best: Charles Darwin’s home town of Shrewsbury has undergone a glorious evolution

Britain at its best: With its half-timbered buildings, medieval walls and Grade II-listed bridge, Charles Darwin’s home town of Shrewsbury has undergone a glorious evolution The Daily Mail’s David Atkinson went on a guided walking tour of Charles Darwin’s early life in Shrewsbury  He visited St Chad’s Church, where Darwin was baptised, and the Darwin’s … Read more