From hilltop citadels to fortified coastal enclaves, we've scoured the world to find the most captivating walled cities, and ...

IN THE hills of central Spain is the pretty pink town of Albarracín. With medieval walls and the remains of castles, it’s even been said to look like a scene from a fairytale. Albarracín is ...

A village in the Cotswolds has been dubbed "the prettiest in England" and it's easy to see why. The area is so stunning that ...

Cara and Jeremy spent seven months touring the UK and said one city 'often gets a bad rap' - but their visit 'completely ...

Embark on a captivating journey through time as we unveil the world's coolest medieval towns, where history comes alive ...

As the UK celebrates the writer's 250th birthday, there's never been a better time to explore the dramatic bluffs and picture ...

Here are some of the Old English names for places around Essex. Fingringhoe near Colchester means the "hill-spur of the Fingringas". This is a tribal name translating into the "people who dwell on the ...

One name that sticks out to new ears is Stock, a village south of Chelmsford and in the parliamentary constituency of Maldon. The University of Nottingham says Stock could mean 'Hereweard's outlying ...

There are no crowds here and it's not a popular tourist destination despite its huge empty beach, impressive castle and ...

From the Norman Conquest to the Tudor wool boom, from monastic power to the Industrial Age, the UK’s most defining moments ...

Its huge cathedral is a traditional highlight – but a thriving food scene and beautiful surrounds help this small city punch ...

France is home to countless beautiful villages worth visiting. Here are 10 of the best for 2025 according to the 'Les plus ...