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Cumbria
In the heart of Lake District village, Hawkshead, the iconic Queens Head pub reveals a stunning transformation that blends tradition with contemporary charm. After a period of closure for extensive refurbishment, the pub now boasts 16 revamped guest...
Dispatches
In the last quarter of 2021, a total of 285 million passenger journeys were made throughout Britain. Often, launches like The Gantry in East London draw travellers to the capital but there is so much more to the beauty of England than London. As...
United Kingdom
A picturesque spot found in the Nadder Valley in Wiltshire, just a few minutes from Tisbury village and train station, The Compasses Inn is a quintessentially British pub with rooms, steeped in history that dates back to the 14th century. The...
The Edit
As the days become shorter, the air crisper, and the ground covered by golden leaves, the idea of wrapping up warm and bracing the seasonal shift is always an appealing one. From cinnamon flavoured coffees to mince pies and mulled wine, the smell of...
The Edit
The Industrial Revolution and heavy metal music. Divided by time, united in so many ways. The ear-splitting crash of the foundry, and the deafening explosion of a power chord. The choking factory chimneys and the belching stage smoke machines. The...
Nuneaton
Astley Castle has been described as heritage body Landmark Trust's “crowning achievement”, and looking around the former ruin turned holiday let it's hard to argue with that assessment. And when we say ruin, we mean it. The Trust raised £2.5...
Southsea
The folks at Pie and Vinyl have got more sides to their business than the vinyl selection they stock – the sleevenotes alone would run to novella length – but the two main tracks, music shop and café, are so well mixed that you'd have to...
Amersham
The Crown Inn, Amersham, is a 16th Century building with 19th Century bits stuck on; beamed ceilings, mazy corridors and courtyard cobbles abound at this Buckinghamshire gem. So to the reworking by Ilse Crawford, the second project she has...
Banbury
A taxidermy polar bear in Biggles-esque flying goggles anybody? Those watching Grayson Perry's recent Channel 4 three-parter, All in the Best Possible Taste, with a keen eye will recognise this home of former rave promoter James Perkins. From...
Dispatches
With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
City Notes
Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
Dispatches
Moving from Chicago to New York City is a thrilling yet daunting leap. You’re trading deep-dish pizza and the stunning Lake Michigan views for bagels and the electric energy of Manhattan’s streets. Whether you’re chasing a career opportunity,...
Dispatches
If you drive, you know there’s a danger element that always goes with that. Even if you feel you’re an excellent driver, and you follow all traffic rules, you might still have some bad luck. A drunk driver might plow into you, or someone might...
Dispatches
Among all the other decisions you have to take regarding renovation of your house, choosing the right bathroom remodeling contractor is the most important. When partnered with a trained professional, your idea will be turned into great, efficient...
Dispatches
Beer and food pairings can be considered as an underrated art form, and thus can elevate your culinary experience. From heavier meals to lighter snacks, it could elevate the taste buds into a higher plane with the proper beer. For those that enjoy a...