Cigars and brandy during pitstops may be a distant memory, but there are still those who pay for the privilege of being behind the wheel. Adam Hay-Nicholls joins the indulgent…
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The Queen’s birthday toast to Prince Charles: ‘Passionate and creative… in every respect a duchy original’
The Royal Family has released details of the birthday toast given by HM The Queen at Prince of Wales' birthday dinner at Buckingham Palace.
How to make perfect macaroni cheese, creating your own béchamel from scratch
This comfort food classic needs a big jug of cheese sauce – but don't be tempted to get it out of a packet. The real thing is surprisingly easy to make…
A look inside HRH The Prince of Wales’ guest-edited issue of Country Life
Country Life's issue of 14 November 2018 has been guest-edited by HRH The Prince of Wales in honour of his 70th birthday.
HRH The Prince of Wales: ‘We may be the last generation fortunate enough to experience the wonderful people, skills and activities of our countryside’
HRH The Prince of Wales has guest edited the November 14 edition of Country Life. In his leader article, he talks about the threats to the British countryside, and what…
Country Life 14 November 2018
Country Life 14 November 2018, guest-edited by HRH The Prince of Wales in honour of his 70th birthday, explores His Highness's love for the British countryside, The Duke of Cambridge's…
‘I’ve sent at least a thousand emails’: Country Life’s features editor on working with The Prince of Wales
Paula Lester, features editor of Country Life, worked closely with HRH The Prince of Wales on the November 14 issue of the magazine.
Things to do: Unlock your jewellery secrets, Cribfest in Suffolk and the Nutcracker ballet
Country Life rounds up the best things to see, do and book this week.
Range Rover Velar review: ‘Room, anyone, for an iPhone on wheels? Meet the Velar.’
Range Rover’s Velar feels classy and timeless, with pools of polished, seamless black glass that rival even Steve Job's creations. Charles Rangeley-Wilson tried it out.
Nothing ventured: The life-changing moments of adventure travel are closer than ever before
As more of us seek out holiday experiences and expeditions that transcend everyday life, adventure travel is having a moment. We’ve found three amazing challenges that, thanks to the host…
My Favourite Painting: Pierre Lagrange
Michael Hall chooses Tiepolo's An Allegory with Venus and Time.
In Focus: The trench cello which brought the joy of music to the First World War
The men who spent years in the trenches of France and Belgium found all manner of ways to bring a touch of joy and culture into their lives – not least…
Country Life 7 November 2018
Country Life 7 November 2018 explains how buying British wood can save our trees, finds the perfect peony and reveals skiing secrets for beginners.
Britain’s most beautiful narrow-gauge railways, from Norfolk to Wales
Chris spent months travelling on many of Britain’s loveliest narrow-gauge railways while researching his book Small Island by Little Train. And exclusively for Country Life, he’s picked out his all time-favourite…
Best country houses for sale this week
Catch up on the best country houses for sale this week that have come to the market via Country Life.
My favourite painting: Michael Hall
An Allegory with Venus and Time, 1754, by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696–1770), 115in by 75in, National Gallery, London Michael Hall chooses An Allegory with Venus and Time ‘I read Michael…
From Gunpowder Plot to property hotspot: The charming places where Catesby, Fawkes and co hatched their plans
Every year on November 5, we remember the Gunpowder Plot, but where in England did the plotters come from? You'll be surprised to hear that their stronghold is now an…
Sporting life: 18 golf courses in the UK that every golfer should play before they die
Roderick Easdale nominates his pick of the best golf courses in Britain and Ireland, with some help from the great and the good of the game.
Seven real-life ghost stories, shared by the readers of Country Life
Over the course of Country Life's 120-year history, dozens of readers have shared their tales of ghosts. Here we've picked out seven of the most fascinating.
My favourite painting: Adam Zamoyski
'One look at the picture evokes the stiff-terrier-legged, rat-murdering, wild-boar-defying bravery and the heart-melting sweetness of the little thing that brings so much joy to our lives.'