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Pool House, Witley Court,Worcestershire

Discover glorious rhododendron-lined paths that lead you to the ruined mansion - with its magnificent fountain featuring Perseus and Andromeda.

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Pavilion Cottage, Osborne, Isle of Wight

Brimming with period character, spend your evenings enjoying a starlit sky on the veranda.

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The Sergeant Major's House, Dover Castle, Kent

Situated inside the castle's historic walls, this spacious and elegant four-storey Georgian building has its own grounds with captivating views over the town and out to France.

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Peacock Cottage, Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire

Spend your evenings exploring the ruins of this once great house and the recently restored Great Gardens.

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Refectory Cottage, Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire

Soak up the serenity inside the ruins of what was once one of the wealthiest abbeys in the country.

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Why was Queen Elizabeth I so important?

As part of our Women in History series, best-selling author and historian Dr Tracy Borman explains what the the accession of Elizabeth I, in November 1558 has meant for women in positions of power.

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Research on St Mary’s Church, Studley Royal

A summary of the present state of research on St Mary’s Church, Studley Royal, and of questions that remain to be answered about its building and history.

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VIDEO: How to make trifle – the Victorian way

Our favourite Victorian Masterchef is back with a new lesson in 19th-century cooking. Watch Audley End House cook, Mrs Crocombe, prepare a trifle for her master Lord Braybrooke.

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A History of the Twelfth Night Cake

The merriment and mayhem of the festive season historically came to a head on Twelfth Night. Historical food blogger Sam Bilton looks back at centuries of celebration, and has a go at recreating a traditional Twelfth Night cake at home.

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Why was Queen Elizabeth I so important?

Best-selling author and historian Dr Tracy Borman explains what the the accession of Elizabeth I in November 1558 meant for women in positions of power.