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14 fascinating artist’ houses to visit in Britain and Europe

The stories they tell, the insight they give, and the decorating ideas we can take from them
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Chelsea in Bloom 2026: the free flower festival returns with zodiac-inspired florals and David Attenborough installations

Running May 18 until May 24, annual flower festival Chelsea in Bloom is taking place alongside the Chelsea Flower Show for its 21st edition
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Why walking holidays are on the rise (and our pick of the best routes to take)

Restorative and energising, walking holidays and pilgrimages are having a resurgence: here's six of the best routes to take
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Why Herefordshire is so much more than Hamnet-land

On a three-day road trip, our decoration editor discovers the real-life joys of this unspoilt English county
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The northern lights, dark sky preserves and the best stargazing spots in the UK: here's everything you need to celebrate Britain's night sky and where to stay while you're there

Taking a trip to contemplate the skies? These are the five best destinations, each with a stylish place to stay when you're done with the stars
Decoration

These are the House & Garden team’s ultimate TV dinners

Bowl food, cheeky ready meals and the art of being cosy – between us we have strong opinions about what makes a great TV dinner
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Emma Corrin’s Margate: Inside the seaside town loved by Netflix’s new Elizabeth Bennet

Actor Emma Corrin, soon to star as Elizabeth Bennet in Netflix’s forthcoming Pride and Prejudice, talks us through their dream Sunday by the sea in Margate
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The House & Garden team’s favourite country houses to visit

Exquisite interiors, glorious gardens and perhaps a cream tea to round off the day… These are the places to have on your list next time you fancy a weekend jaunt to the countryside
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The coolest places to see art in the countryside

From regional galleries to art-studded walks, sculpture gardens to exquisite chapels and churches
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Things to do in London

Whether you're a culture vulture, art lover or foodie, there's something for everyone in the capital
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How to spend a weekend in Broadway, one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds

If you’re planning a winter weekend away, there is nowhere better than Broadway in the Cotswolds, where you can enjoy bracing walks, delicious food and shopping for art and antiques