Our Editors Choice section brings together the very best of Country Life editorial, from features on the British countryside and the people who work and live there, to our brilliant food and drink articles including great seasonal recipes, restaurant reviews from London and the countryside, and all our other quirky stories which you saw in the recent BBC Documentary Land of Hope & Glory: British Country Life, from our great traditions of country house architecture and country pursuits to our love of a good afternoon tea.
Raptors’ supersonic vision, effortless aerial acrobatics and ruthless hunting instinct make them the undisputed masters of the skies, but can you tell a merlin from a hobby or a goshawk from a sparrowhawk? Simon Lester explains the basics of these fascinating creatures and then gives a rundown of all 15 of Britain's raptor species.
The crossbreed is no longer considered an accident and dog owners are going crazy for these new versions. Emma Hughes sorts the schnoodle from the whoodle.
Where are the best villages, towns and small cities which are a pleasure to live in, but still offer a decent commute to the capital?
This year is the 70th anniversary of the Town and Country Planning Act 1947, which laid the foundation for the modern system of listing buildings. Roger Bowdler of Historic England charts its history.
Katy Birchall announces the winners of Country Life’s 2017 Gentleman of the Year Awards.
It's in our DNA.
Cold War agent George Smiley is back after 25 years. To celebrate John le Carré’s new novel, Katy Birchall presents her top 10 literary spies.
The gardener writes about one of his regrets with regard to his favourite type of tree.
Country Life's Jeremy Taylor took on world Scrabble champion Brett Smitheram. This is what he learned.
The most popular songs, the castaway who picked their own records, and why the producers dream of the Queen... and Madonna.
The shortlist for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards is out - and you have a chance to vote for your favourite.
21 courteous, kindly candidates are running for the title - which is your favourite?
Crucial signs to look out for when identifying a complete and utter bounder.
Pick out the true words of wisdom from the made-up ones in the Country Life famous last words quiz.
The redoubtable actress Patricia Routledge talks to Country Life about being a presenter, unacceptable mannerisms and turning down Alan Bennett.
A voluntary project to regenerate landscapes in the Midlands is going from strength to strength - and planting millions of trees in the process
These young men are terrific dancers and compelling performers, and their impeccable teamwork gives their repertory its distinctive edge, says our reviewer
Few people would deny that the idea of a wilder Britain is exhilarating, but isn’t it just a dream for a country such as this?
Country shows are a chance for the local farmers to show off their best bloodlines, and for the whole county to get together in the summertime.
