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If the Unloved Birds’ Club has an apex predator in its midst, then it is surely the white-tailed eagleWhat part–if any–did the white-tailed eagle play in the mysterious disappearance of a group of Shetland foals? Mark Cocker investigates
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The 'British Alcatraz' didn't become a prison — it was turned into a unique private island bolthole, and now it's up for saleThorne Island, off the beautiful coast of Pembrokeshire, is on the market after a nine-year labour-of-love transformation.
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How well do you know your crisp brands? It's harder than you think in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, July 2, 2026Warning! The Quiz of the Day might make you a little peckish.
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This painting sums up The War of Independence's effect on our shoresAgainst the backdrop of Portsmouth harbour seen from Gosport, this 18th century work of art tells a wider story of international importance.
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The most demanding, delicious pelargoniums, from the variety that likes it drier than a Martini, to the flower with peppermint-scented leaves 'as soft as mouse fur'Pelar
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'One of the finest manor houses to come to the market in recent years', in a Dorset village that's been inhabited for 2,500 yearsThe Ashmore Estate is a wonderful stretch of England for sale in an ancient, unspoilt landscape. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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What has the USA ever done for us? Quite a lot, as it turns outLet us give thanks for an open-hearted culture that will endure long after the politics have faded.
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In The Dogh0use: Would you pay extra to build your own luxury watch?Studio Underd0g's new seven-figure facility is a dream come true for wannabe watchmakers.
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‘Your brain switches off in a way it doesn’t necessarily when you’re staying in the nicest suite at Claridge’s’: Why we’ve all got cabin feverLisa Johnson questions why we all want to go off-grid, and reveals her favourite British cabin stays.
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Avoid flaccid lettuce, gently-rotting cucumber and shiny processed ham with Tom Parker Bowles's guide to the perfect saladTom Parker Bowles draws inspiration from around the world and tucks in.
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'A corner of the USA that is forever Putney': Charleston is a masterpiece of urban give and takeJohn Locke's ideas about individual liberty and public order emerged from this ideal new town in South Carolina.
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Knight Frank's experts on why, where and what to buy in the CotswoldsSponsor Content Created With Knight Frank
The Cotswolds are one of the most perennially popular places in Britain. Knight Frank's experts share their knowledge on what you need to know if you're considering buying in the area.
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Happily-ever-after treasures created by Cece JewellerySponsor Content Created With Cece Jewellery
Cece Jewellery’s latest collection — Once Upon A Time — brings to life figures from fairytales, dreamlike settings and romantic charms.
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The house where JM Barrie created Peter Pan is for sale, in one of the most unspoilt spots in the south of EnglandIn a wildly bucolic stretch of the Surrey Hills, JM Barrie's summer retreat — where the children of his family friends inspired the adventures of Peter Pan — has come to the market.
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Turn up the music because it's all about festivals in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, June 30, 2026Test your knowledge of Britain's biggest and best festivals in today's quiz.
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Why the natural patina that forms on copper, brass, and bronze is the colour of timelessnessGiles Kime extolls the virtues of verdigris.
