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10 Showstopping Cornwall Wedding Venues

Cornwall is a stunning location to host a wedding. But we know it can be tricky to find the perfect venue that checks all the must-haves on your wishlist. So we’ve rounded up 10 showstopping Cornwall wedding venues to make t...

Perfect wedding venues

The summer may be a distant memory but we're willing to bet the sun, sea and sangria has gone to the heads of a fair few of you out there and you've gone and popped the question. So now you need to find somewhere to hold the...

Historical attractions for kids and adults alike

Everyone loves days out with the kids, but sometimes parents can overdose on zoos, amusement parks and aquariums. Here at Britain's Finest we like to think of the adults as well as the kids so we have put together some sugges...

Live the dream - Ten Fairytale Castles to say I do in

Most brides-to-be have at some time in their lives dreamt of being whisked away and marrying their chosen one in a fairytale castle. For some the dream still lives on long past childhood. But now with the changes in the civil...

5 of the best winter gardens

If you think winter gardens are all bleak, barren and lifeless, think again. Those who brave the cold conditions are rewarded with ruby red berries, exquisite white birch and, as winter unfolds, the first glimpse of the delic...

Ten of the best autumn walks

You can't beat an autumn walk. Pull on your boots, throw on a big chunky scarf and escape outside to watch the sun dance across a kaleidoscope of scarlet reds, burnt orange and golden hues. Whether you want to wander beneath...

Ten historic houses to give your wedding Downton Abbey style

With Downton Abbey commanding a world-wide following its influence has been seen in just about everything from fashion and furniture to food! And now with talk of a remake of Brideshead Revisited the stately home theme is se...

Top Ten Family-Friendly Historic Houses

Take the kids to a historic house? Are we insane? Far from it, for while there may well be stuffy stately homes where children are as welcome as the plague, a new breed of enlightened custodians are doing everything they can...

Britain's Scariest Attractions

It's that time of year when Britain embraces it's dark and gruesome past - from beheaded queens and killer surgeons to haunted castles and bricked-up bodies.

The Best Georgian Stately Homes

The 18th century was a time of extreme luxury for the haves (though sadly often at the expense of the have-nots), and consequently the period's architectural legacy is quite astounding.

Five Famous TV and Film Gardens

Britain's gardens frequently play host to film makers – not only do they usually have a splendid house attached, but they offer stunning backdrops too.

A Perfect Weekend in Hampshire

Hampshire is hot right now. Its handful of uber-sexy boutique hotels, with sumptuous spas to match, are coaxing discerning folk away from the big smoke and into the ‘green county'.