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What we see on screen is a powerful motivator for travel, so think like a scout when planning your next break with these insider hotspots

The Duke of Northumberland, who is worth £315million, is reportedly demanding £600,000-a-year in rent for the use of his land for the new Northumberland Line.

Adrian Tinniswood’s new book argues that English country houses had a surprisingly robust and groovy existence in the post-war period, writes Oliver Cox

The Duke of Rutland’s daughters have attracted their fair share of headlines but they're not like other aristocrats...

From a gentle rafting trip in Oregon to a canoeing and meditation retreat in Devon. Chris Carter reports.

20 places in Britain to throw a Gatsby-worthy house party A relaxation in the rules, enabling larger groups to reunite, makes now the perfect time to plan a big house party, with family or friends 11 July 2021 • 5:00am Why not pop that passport back in the drawer and gather everyone together on home turf in a lovely great big country house with lots of space, fresh air and great walks? With Sajid Javid now in post, it’s looking increasingly likely that, from July 19, we will be able to offi...

The storied Scottish castle you can now holiday in with family and friends For a rental with bragging rights, consider Inveraray Castle with its six bedrooms, two turrets – and 120 radiators Live like a lord or lady by renting a holiday castle like Inverary “It’s a miracle if any stately home can survive another year,” says Eleanor, Duchess of Argyll, from the kitchen turret of Inveraray Castle. Her husband, Torquhil, the 13th Duke, agrees: Life is too unpredictable with the pandemic.�...

From yoga in Cornwall to surfing in Yorkshire, these outdoor adventure breaks have great places to stay on-site or on the doorstep

Explorer map OL45: Grid Reference SP071342 Arguably the most beautiful Cotswold village of them all, Stanton is refreshingly free of gift shops. This delightful ‘highland’ yomp includes Snowshill (nationaltrust.org.uk) and Stanway (stanwayfountain.co.uk), both famous for their exquisite manor houses. The latter, with its superb water garden and 300ft fountain, was a favourite of Peter Pan author, JM Barrie. Along the way you’ll also see Neolithic Shenberrow Hill Fort. Leaving ‘The Mount...

Old Schools Quad at the Bodleian Libraries Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies are allowed for up to 15 people in Covid secure venues from tomorrow. From May 17 weddings and civil partnership ceremonies are permitted for up to 30 people, and no earlier than June 21 the Government aims to remove all limits on weddings, civil partnership ceremonies and receptions. So is it time to get planning? Bayley Eyley, of Event Styling and Management company Be Eventful (www.beeventful.uk) rec...