Patrick Galbraith: 'The Itchen is a place of such pastoral beauty that it’s almost too much to take in'
Patrick realises that often, it's the journey, and not the destination, that is most important.
Patrick realises that often, it's the journey, and not the destination, that is most important.
The new government has pledged to 'turbocharge' the building of new homes and infrastructure. But you might only have a say in 'how, not if' they're built in your neighbourhood. Here's what it could mean for you.
As the changes to permitted development rights for agricultural buildings — known as Clarkson’s Clause — start to kick in, Annunciata Elwes assesses their impact
Our countryside columnist takes a look at the early efforts and impressive ministerial appointments of the new Labour government in Britain.
Martin Fone delves into the curious tale of an iconic Victorian delicacy: mock turtle soup.
Reforming planning and embarking on a large-scale house building plan is one of the great challenges for the new government — but a blueprint is already out there for exactly what they need to do, says Country Life columnist Athena.
Pamela Goodman on the unique challenges — and opportunities — of spending seven days afloat while crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2.
Martin Fone tells a tale of sunshine and tax — and where there is tax, there is tax avoidance... which in this case changed the face of Britain's growing cities.
Our columnist from across the pond reflects on the turbulent state of politics, and retains hope for a more predictable future.
Although the term 'rewilding' is contentious, most agree that our countryside could be better managed for wildlife. Yet what should we actually be doing to improve it?
Turning the countryside into an eco-Disneyland ignores plenty of problems — most notably, where is our food going to come from?
Our columnist laments the painful decisions on culling wild animals which he argues have to be taken if we're to manage the countryside and maintain biodiversity.
Five collectors of unusual things, from taxidermy to tanks, tulips to teddies, explain their passions to Country Life. Interviews by Agnes Stamp, Tiffany Daneff, Kate Green and Octavia Pollock. Photographs by Millie Pilkington, Mark Williamson and Richard Cannon.
You'd think it would be simple. It's anything but, as Martin Fone discovers.
We must ensure that the UK’s first ever heathland green bridge, straddling the A3 and a lifeline for diminishing wildlife, isn’t the last of its kind to open, says John Lewis-Stempel.
The ex-NFU president reflects on a recent visit to the pioneering nature-recovery project being undertaken by the Duke of Norfolk in West Sussex.
There are many practical ways in which we–individuals, groups and Government–can make a difference to our planet, both locally and nationally. As the General Election looms, we present 10 areas where improvement is badly needed.
Heard it on the grapevine? Then you're simply making use of one of your great evolutionary advantages, says Jonathan Self.