'Men may come and men may go, but Pie goes on for ever'
This week's magazine is full of some of the best things in Britain, from beautiful gardens to talented artists and writers, historic buildings and lovely pies.
** Alnwick Garden in Northumberland has defied all expectations to be a resounding success. George Plumptre pays a visit.
** This July marks 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter. Matthew Dennison celebrates the author and conservationist.
** We explore the pre-Reformation history of Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire
** Tom Parker Bowles finds out who is eating all the pies, and Tate’s political correctness doesn’t prevent Clive Aslet from enjoying its new exploration of how artists have reflected the Empire over 400 years
** Our kitchen garden cook makes her favourite recipes this year with cauliflower
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Robert Redford's Oscar and this week's unique royal funeral: Country Life Quiz of the Day, September 17, 2025One of Hollywood's greats is remembered in Wednesday's quiz.
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The Gallivant review: The Camber Sands retreat with show-stopping seafood and a penchant for happinessThe coastal hotel in Rye, East Sussex, is utterly unique and almost faultless, but is seamlessly eclipsed by the real showstopper, its Anglo-French restaurant, Harry’s.
