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An immersive exhibition at the National Trust’s Ickworth in Suffolk is, quite literally, shedding new light on the Italianate house’s architectural and artistic treasures

The National Trust has castles and ruins, stately homes, towers, abbeys, pubs, movie sets, homes of former Prime Ministers, and even a dairy available for your wedding day

A carved 15th-century sculpture displayed on top of a cupboard at the National Trust’s Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire has been discovered to be a unique reliquary bust, previously thought to have been lost to the art world

From Albrecht Dürer to John Piper, new exhibition of paintings from the Ashmolean looks at how the skies have been depicted in art. Exhibit runs until March 18 at Petworth in Sussex

While countries like Italy and France forged their reputation on the pleasures of the vine, Britain is better known for its ales, ciders, and whiskies. Try these recipes to liven up the old standbys.

In this special cooking column, we spotlight recipes enjoyed by the Royal Family

If you’re looking for somewhere special to escape the hustle and bustle this Christmas, look no further than the National Trust. See historic houses decked out for the season in the style of centuries gone by, or stroll through frosty winter gardens covered in sparkling lights.

Although most of us tend to think of gardens in their spring and summer glory, winter gardens can be quite beautiful in their own way. Here are some NT gardens to check out this season

The tradition of advent calendars began in Germany in the 19th century. Religious families marked the countdown to Christmas in various ways, including hanging devotional pictures on the wall. The first-known advent calendar was made out of wood in 1851. By the early 1900s printed calendars appeared doors were added in the 1920s and chocolates in the 1950s. Advent calendars continue to be popular today and come in all shapes and sizes.

If you’re looking for somewhere special to escape the hustle and bustle this Christmas, look no further than the National Trust. See historic houses decked out for the season in the style of centuries gone by, or stroll through frosty winter gardens covered in sparkling lights.