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Quiet beauty

The unique gardens of Bere Mill in Whitchurch are inextricably linked with the river and have a defining tranquility

Perfect Pairings

From a beautiful and historic South Devon estate, food and drink alchemy is produced, as HARRY WILD discovers

Old SCHOOL ties

As bells ring out to signal the start of a new academic year, we explore eight of Hampshire’s historic schools

Labour of love

Getting together 40 years after they first met inspired Simon and Nikki Rice to create a truly remarkable coastal home, as CHRISSY HARRIS discovers...

A forest reawakening

Few are better equipped to help navigate the New Forest’s post-lockdown recovery than Beaulieu’s Mary Montagu Scott

A floral feast

From cocktail bars to Bake Off, a Devon grower supplies gastronomes across the country with a feast of flowers – all of which are edible, discovers CATHERINE COURTENAY

FRONT RUNNER

Now racing has returned to our screens, ITV’s Ed Chamberlin reveals what it has been like presenting from his Broughton home

Behind closed doors

Meet the two women shining a light on Hampshire’s hidden historical sites as the 2020 Heritage Open Days defy the coronavirus crisis

10 New places to dine out

From the historic Grosvenor Hotel to pop-up café The Yard, book in to Hampshire’s newest places to eat

The ELEPHANT in the room

As Tracy Spiers visits Royal Leamington Spa, she finds a town full of positivity, pedals, parks, prestige and pachyderms, with no time to dwell on that other ‘p’ word

Mellow fruitfulness

Growing your own fruit is achievable whatever the size of your garden, producing a harvest of delicious wholesome tastes

THE SOUNDS OF DOWNS

Rose Elinor Dougall was a founding member of girl band The Pipettes before going solo and working with superproducer Mark Ronson. So how did lockdown in Lewes inspire her creativity?

Safe harbour

Director and harbour master of Chichester Harbour Conservancy Richard Craven oversees an area providing habitat for 55,000 birds – and more than 10,000 sailors

War and peace

Watercolour artist Gordon Rushmer’s Sussex landscapes are a far cry from his previous career as a war artist

REBUILDING HISTORY

How a revolutionary idea dreamed up 50 years ago in Singleton became one of our best-loved heritage sites

All things BRIGHT and Beautiful

Illustrator Camilla Perkins lives in Ringmer with her husband and two daughters. Her home features in a new book, Bold British Design, showcasing the living spaces of British creatives

LOCAL HEROES

Seven generations of Rottingdean’s Copper Family have kept the spirit of traditional English folk alive. Here young musician Andrew Millham examines their legacy

Age is just a number

You’re never too old to learn – and doing so might just improve your health

60 YEARS OF STEAM

The volunteers who run the Bluebell Railway weren’t going to let a pandemic spoil their diamond anniversary celebrations

24 HOURS IN Worthing

The vibrant seaside town of Worthing has long been a lure to tourists – among them Oscar Wilde, who lived here for a season and struck up a liaison with a local youth. So enamoured was he of both that he named the lead character in his most famous play, The Importance of Being Earnest, after the town.

WITNESS TO HISTORY

The story of Barnes Wallis, the Effigham inventor behind the bouncing bomb, is told through the letters of his wife Molly

Walking for health

Why not pencil some free walks into your diary and shed a few pounds, while having a great time?

Weybridge & Shepperton

With motorsport history, scenic riverside walks, café culture and classy pubs on the doorstep, Weybridge is a highly-prized place to live, while Shepperton is home to the famous film studios and a raft of hidden foodie gems

By royal command

A new hotel from the former COO of Beaverbrook is breathing new life into one of King Henry VIII’s old guest houses at Hampton Court

STARTING A NEW LIFE

When The Mayflower set sail to the New World in September 1620, Dorking shoemaker William Mullins was on board

From Surrey to the Square

EastEnders actress and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Emma Barton on how she’s hopelessly devoted to scenic Surrey

Natural beauty

Looking to upgrade your stationery this September? Bark & Rock creates stunning wooden notebooks at its West Molesey studio

CULTURE VILTURE

Former Union J singer Josh Cuthbert on Givenchy and learning to cook in front of the television cameras

Best Of Surrey Style

Surrey is home to a host of stylish celebrities who love nothing more than showing off the county’s style. During a special shoot at Silent Pool Distillery our fashion columnists, Marie Gibbens and Claire Hams, styled five leading ladies to look sensational in Surrey

THE JANE AUSTEN CONNECTION

If you’re a Jane Austen fan, then you’ll be interested to walk in her footsteps in Reading. She attended the Abbey School there and shortly afterwards began writing, and perhaps even based Mrs Goddard’s school in Emma on her time there...