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A lost language, fantastic beasts, and celestial bodies are just some of the things you will find in the books of Blickling. From now until October 27, 2019, visitors to Blickling in Norfolk can experience some of the most intriguing titles in the collection as part of an exhibit, The Edge of Things.

Exhibit at historic Arts & Crafts house, Standen, in West Sussex explores how the natural world inspired designer William Morris

Home of the Stewart family, Mount Stewart has delighted visitors for over two centuries, but it is for the beautiful gardens created by Edith, Marchioness of Londonderry that the house is best-known today, attracting visitors from around the world.

Amongst the collection of books at Blickling, one in particular has a fascinating connection to the New England of the Puritans. The book is commonly known as the “Eliot Indian Bible,” and was the first bible printed in English in North America. However, it was not printed in English; it was printed in Algonquin.

Experience romantic estates, exotic gardens, and prehistoric settlements on a luxury summer cruise. Here are the 7 best reasons to join “Castles & Collections of the Celtic Isles: Dublin to Edinburgh Aboard Sea Cloud II” (July 6-17, 2019).

Nymans was the home of the talented and creative Messel family. Today it is one of England's most inspiring gardens. Exuberant floral displays, captivating views and stunning plant collections are designed to impress, while its rooms, corners and archways offer intimate and secret places in which to relax

What evokes a traditional British picnic more than pork pies and piccalilli? Okay, maybe a few other things. But, unlike Americans, the Brits do include cold savory pies with condiments in their picnic baskets. Learn how to conjure up this dish in your own kitchen here.

Some of our favorite shows and movies imported from the UK are filmed at National Trust properties.

Planning a trip to Mottisfont to see their glorious collection of roses? Be sure to download this guide to bring with you.

Below are more questions and answers from our conversation with Sonia Purnell, author of A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II.