Out & About
What to do and when, and Britain's best events, activities and goings on.
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'We don’t expect to catch monsters in British seas': The return of the bluefin tunaIt’s no longer necessary to venture to tropical waters in order to catch a monster tuna, says Jonathan Young, as he attempts to land a big-game fish in Falmouth Bay.
By Jonathan Young Published
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From 'Gerroff my land' to 'Get on my land': Farmers are keen to set the record straight with Open Farm Sunday 2025The event — which sees farmers throw open their gates to visitors — returns for its 19th year on Sunday, June 8 with hundreds of farms across Britain will be taking part.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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The capital's largest free flower festival blooms again in ChelseaChelsea In Bloom is back for its 20th year and this time round the theme is Flowers In Fashion.
By Will Hosie Published
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Alan Titchmarsh and Richard Osman will headline this year’s Queen’s Reading Room Festival at ChatsworthDame Jilly Cooper, the author of the Rutshire Chronicles, and Helen Fielding, who penned the Bridget Jones books, will also be attending the two day event hosted by The Queen’s charity at the Grade I listed house and gardens.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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‘I only ever want to be there when the circus is in town’: Everything you need to know about Cannes ahead of the famous Film FestivalThe annual Cannes Film Festival kicks off today — and it’s a hectic as it is glamorous. Chris Cotonou breaks down exactly how to do it, from where to stay and eat, to what to do
By Chris Cotonou Published
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Living La Dolce Vita: Skye McAlpine's Italian-inspired pop-up opens in BelgraviaHer new tableware shopping experience in central London showcases the writer and founder of Tavola's love of Venice.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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Behind the secret garden door at 10, Downing StreetBut don't expect to meet Larry the cat, or like him, for that matter.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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Lights, camera, country house, action: The gorgeous estates where The Gentlemen and Bridgerton were filmedBadminton House in Gloucestershire, seat of the Dukes of Beaufort, is rarely open to the public but has had plenty of screentime in hit TV shows.
By Kate Green Last updated
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'A delicious chance to step back in time and bask in the best of Britain': An insider's guide to The SeasonHere's how to navigate this summer's top events in style, from those who know best.
By Madeleine Silver Last updated
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Burberry, Jess Wheeler and The Courtauld: London Craft Week 2025 explainedWith more than 400 exhibits and events dotted around the capital, and everything from dollshouse's to tutu making, there is something for everyone at the festival, which runs from May 12-18.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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New balls please: Eddie Redmayne, Anna Wintour and Laura Bailey on the sensory pleasures of playing tennisLittle beats the popping sound and rubbery smell of a new tube of tennis balls — even if you're a leading Hollywood actor.
By Deborah Nicholls-Lee Published
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Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style: A whistle-stop history, from the Roman Baths to Hampstead HeathEmma Hughes dives into swimming's hidden depths at the Design Museum's exhibit in London.
By Emma Hughes Published
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Chelsea Flower Show 2025: Everything you need to know, plus our top tips and tricksCountry Life editors and contributor share their tips and tricks for making the most of Chelsea.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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'There is nothing like it on this side of Arcadia': Hampshire's Grange Festival is making radical changes ahead of the 2025 country-house opera seasonBy Annunciata Elwes Published
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Everything you need to know about one of sport's most gruelling rivalriesThis year's Boat Race is expected to play out to a global audience of 100million.
By Amie Elizabeth White Last updated
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How Country Life launched the career of Alistair Mackenzie, the architect who created Augusta National's iconic golf courseAlister Mackenzie winning golf hole design.
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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Is anyone more superstitious than a sports star?When it comes to worrying about omens and portents, nobody gets quite so worked up as our sportsmen and women.
By Harry Pearson Published
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You've gotta catch them all: Everything you need to know about London's giant Easter egg huntFortnum & Mason, Anya Hindmarch and Chopard are among the companies that have lent a creative hand.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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Archaeologists in North Yorkshire discover ‘the biggest and most important Iron Age hoard ever found in Britain’The 800 objects — including chariots and iron tyres — were likely buried in the 1st century AD around the time of the Roman Conquest of southern Britain.
By Jack Watkins Published
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The prestigious Saut Hermès was a tantalising taste of what to expect when Paris's Grand Palais reopens to the public in JuneThe Grand Palais in Paris, France, has been closed to the public for extensive renovation works since 2021.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Everything you might've missed last week — including the new Aston MartinA lot has happened in the last few few days, from an Aston Martin reveal and new Rolex flagship store opening, to a case of mistaken identify at the Wallace Collection.
By Rosie Paterson Published


