Westonbirt Arboretum

The secret to the perfect countryside escape in the Cotswolds

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With its honeystone villages and country houses, rolling countryside of sheep-nibbled hills and pretty churches, the Cotswolds is heartbreakingly beautiful. Who wouldn’t want to go for a short break – or a long break? The approximately 800 square kilometers that make up the region are criss-crossed with footpaths and divided by dry stone walls, some … Read more

Where you can see bluebells this spring

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Bluebells in Blickling Great Wood – Alamy Stock Photo Every spring, nature performs a makeover on dark, forgotten forests, rolling out delicate blue carpets. Bluebells remind us that undisturbed land can possess a fleeting beauty. Drifts of the wildflowers create an ancient scene, blanketing the forest floor while ancient trees grow above. And according to … Read more