FEATURES

76 BUILT WITH STYLE

Located on the banks of the River Clyde, Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and the seat of a thriving cultural scene.

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82 THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND

Cottages and castles, apple orchards and oast houses – this lush and historic area in the heart of Kent has been blessed by nature's bounty.

REGULARS

22 EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK

The 50th anniversary of the Bluebell Railway, Cornish sardines receive official European Union protection; the British loo awards.

34 YOUR LETTERS

Tell us about your travels to Britain and what you think of the magazine.

57 COMPETITION

Win a three-night fine dining and spa break in the New Forest, Hampshire.

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66 USEFUL INFORMATION

Find out about the BRITAIN website and useful contacts for planning your trip.

67 BRITLIST

Spring ideas for your diary giving you inspiration on what to see, where to go and what to buy.

75 COMPETITION

Win a five-night stay at five-star hotel The Bentley in London.

90 PLACES TO STAY

Wolsey Lodges provides a warm welcome at bed and breakfasts around the UK.

98 BRITAIN MEETS...

...the museums manager. Keith Bloor tells us about guarding the Staffordshire Hoard at The Potteries Museum in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Cover image:

Hever Castle, Kent, by Loop Images, Andy Williams

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