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Country Life 31 July 2024
Country Life 31 July 2024 looks at fountains and chalkstreams, violins and pirates, and visits the Duke of Beautfort's garden.
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What's in a colour? The mystery behind our obsession with green
The human eye can detect more shades of green than any other colour and they are matched by a bewildering variety of names, discovers Lucien de Guise
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A'hoy there! The best adventurous boat charters from around the globe
There’s a whole world out there waiting to be explored and the most exciting way to see it is often from the water, says Emma Love.
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La Corbière lighthouse: How 'the herdsman of the waves' has protected the Channel for 150 years
A feat of pioneering Victorian engineering, La Corbière lighthouse has guided seafarers to safety for 150 years, finds Antonia Windsor.
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Country Life 24 July 2024
Country Life 24 July 2024 visits an ancient foundry, looks at oak-framed buildings and celebrates the wonders of sheepdogs.
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'She adored Elvis and wore slippers with his face printed on them': How Debo Devonshire is inspiring fashion 10 years after her death
Designer Erdem Moralioglu’s must-see exhibition in Derbyshire is a loving tribute to Debo Devonshire and her passion for Chatsworth, chickens and couture, says Kim Parker.
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Claim your free Country Life Dogs Ebook
Discover how man’s best friend has shaped rural living in Britain with our free Ebook offer.
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Agromenes: The new government is already delivering with aplomb — and in the countryside, it's all to play for
Our countryside columnist takes a look at the early efforts and impressive ministerial appointments of the new Labour government in Britain.
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Country Life magazine — 17 July 2024
Country Life 17 July 2024 finds out Alan Titchmarsh's favourite flower show, meets the bull terrier and discovers why people love the colour green.
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Plan properly, build well, and even the NIMBYs can't object to the solution to the housing crisis
Reforming planning and embarking on a large-scale house building plan is one of the great challenges for the new government — but a blueprint is already out there for exactly what they need to do, says Country Life columnist Athena.
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Country Life 10 July 2024
Country Life 10 July 2024 asks the country house experts who they turn to when they need to get things done to their own homes, and rejoices in the rise and rise of the Victoria sponge.
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Country Life 3 July 2024
Country Life 3 July 2024 celebrates the British coast, with beaches, boats and ice cream.
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Emma Kirby Design
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J. K. Place, Capri review: ‘A handsome mansion’ with jaw-dropping views of the Amalfi Coast
Five star hotels are aplenty on the fabled Italian island of Capri, but some — such as J.K. Place — standout from the pack. We sent Rosie Paterson to find out how they do it.
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The Country Life guide to Capri, Italy: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat
First popularised as a holiday destination by the Roman Republic, the Italian island of Capri shows no signs of losing it's allure.
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How 'an insatiable appetite for brass-band music' gave rise to the bandstand, and how we almost lost them all
From Handel to Bowie, our bandstands have been a hub for free live music for centuries, as well as being buildings of architectural interest.
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Country Life 26 June 2024
Country Life 26 June 2024 celebrates Britain's 4,000 beetles, finds out what farmers really think of rewilding, and learns how to use a scythe.
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Country Life 19 June 2024
Country Life 19 June 2024 looks at Buckingham Palace, natural iridescence and discovers Jeremy Clarkson's favourite painting.
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Everything you could ever want to know about the uniforms of the British Army
From Cromwell's New Model Army to Waterloo to the King's Coronation, the outfits of our soldiers have always been as functional as they have been stylish.
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How to grow your own botanicals and impress at cocktail hour
Once associated largely with gin, there is a host of easy-to-grow botanicals that will enliven both drinks and mealtimes, advises Natasha Goodfellow.
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A summer scone recipe with apricot, chamomile and honey, as imagined by the creator of a royal wedding cake
Claire Ptak shares a deliciously summery summer scone recipe.
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HollandGreen Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Design
HollandGreen is a multidisciplinary practice of architects, interior designers and landscape designers specialising in country homes and innovative new builds.
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10 ways to save the planet, according to Country Life
There are many practical ways in which we–individuals, groups and Government–can make a difference to our planet, both locally and nationally. As the General Election looms, we present 10 areas where improvement is badly needed.
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Country Life 12 June 2024
Country Life 12 June 2024 is our annual sustainability special, looking at soil, the seaside, and how to make the countryside beautiful again.
