CURATING LUXURY FOR THE DISCERNING TRAVELLER
BEYOND LONDON: GLASSHOUSES OF ENGLAND
In celebration of the renovation of the Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Arielle Witter swaps the vibrant city of London for the stunning and historically significant glasshouses dotted around the UK, discovering everything the British Isles has to offer every kind of visitor
A trip to London would not be complete without paying a visit to one of the city’s beautiful indoor or outdoor gardens. Among London’s most famous is the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has officially revealed its new Temperate House following a five-year restoration project. Having taken more than 1,700 days to complete as the largest renovation in the gardens’ history, the doors finally reopened on May 5.
Aug 6th 2018
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Countryside retreat: Five Arrows Hotel, Waddesdon
Once bustling with milling, silk weaving and lace making businesses, you’ll find the now sleepy village of Waddesdon in the heart of Buckinghamshire. Just an hour journey from the capital, the quintessentially British hamlet is the perfect getaway.
Beyond London: International Day at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club
Far from being mired down by tradition and image, Jamie Morrison is on a mission to revitalise the sport of kings. Tilly Berendt visits his Berkshire club to experience the new International Day, in which the pitch-side parties are as sleek and sexy as the sport unfolding on the grass
Roman Haven: An Escape to Bath Spa
It takes just one and a half hours to get to one of England's top spots for history, wellness and culture, making it the perfect weekend getaway
