How to make perfect hot cross buns, using Tom Aikens’ recipe
Tom Aikens, founder of Tom's Kitchen, shared his recipe with Country Life.
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At Country Life Magazine we bring readers an incredibly diverse range of material.
One week we’re writing about caviar from Exmoor or the rise and fall of the smoking room in the country house in the 19th century; a few days later we’re reviewing a Botticelli exhibition or advising on box blight.
We celebrate the seasons every year- who doesn’t love the first whiff of spring in the air after a long, hard winter? But as the wildflowers and the dawn chorus appear as heralds of summer we are instantly converted. Likewise, as the days get shorter and the smell of woodsmoke fills the air, don’t we all become seduced by the beauty of autum, and its natural bounty, from sloes to mushrooms. We also have a great sloe gin recipe.
Country Life likes to try to cover the best bits of the British countryside from favourite dogs to country houses, country events and rural issues, as well as country sports and pursuits, from three day events like Badminton to the best places to fish. It’s a diverse range of subjects – more diverse than most- but then life in the country has a great deal to offer and we would hate to miss anything. Do let us know if we have..
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120 Years of 'Girls in Pearls' at the Beautiful Rooms and Blushing Brides exhibition
To celebrate Country Life’s 120th anniversary, the magazine is staging an exhibition called 'Beautiful Rooms & Blushing Brides' at the Linley Belgravia showroom.
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The walled garden at Glenarm Castle, full of surprising, exhilarating and fiery colours
Glenarm Castle's walled garden is a testament to the endless nurturing enthusiasm and creativity of those who care for it, says Non Morris.
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Tara Fitzgerald on fleas, miners and and Game of Thrones fanmail
The actress spoke to Country Life about how her perspective has changed as she prepares to enter her fifties.
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Britain's most beautiful rooms, captured by Country Life for 120 years
John Goodall explains how Country Life’s earliest photographers pioneered the art of capturing England’s most beautiful rooms.
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A rare chance to buy up almost 4,000 acres of Scottish forest
An extraordinary portfolio has come to the market, comprising of 10 forests across the breadth of Scotland.
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Foinavon's Grand National miracle: How a 100-1 outsider won the strangest ever race
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Which Caribbean island is best for you?
Decisions, decisions - it's a tough life.
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How to grow your own peaches: Five steps to peachy perfection
Steven Desmond explains how you can produce these delicious, luxurious fruits on your own soil.
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Inside the home of a top designer: Philippa Thorp’s Hampshire dream
Interior designer Philippa Thorp tells Arabella Youens about the transformation of her Grade II-listed house in Hampshire.
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What made Red Rum the ultimate Grand National hero – and why there will never be another
Marcus Armytage celebrates the notable Grand National anniversaries and explains why there will never be another Red Rum.
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Roy Lancaster: 'The world would be a better place if politicians were forced to spend time gardening'
Jonathan Self caught up with Roy Lancaster, one of the most recognisable faces in British gardening.
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The Rosemary Verey garden masterpiece that blends nature and geometry
The great Rosemary Verey masterminded this garden in Oxfordshire which remains naturally glorious despite being geometrically-inspired. Vanessa Berridge paid a visit.
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Country houses for sale with outstanding gardens
These gorgeous properties will put a spring in your step.
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Starry skies of Britain: 10 of the best places to go stargazing in the UK
Britain's starry skies can be spectacular, but you need to be in the right place to avoid light pollution. Julie Harding has some tips.
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The Richmond landmark overlooking Britain's only listed view to open its doors
One of Richmond's most recognisable landmarks has been converted into plush apartments. Eleanor Doughty reports on The Star and Garter.
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The 10 best cities in the world to buy a property
Cities that never sleep.
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Stunning second homes which won’t break the bank
We've rounded up five beautiful houses across Europe where you can enjoy a bolthole but still have plenty of change from £500,000.
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Oast houses to get you hopping down from London
Annunciata Walton rounds up some oast houses - fine examples of vernacular architecture that were once used to dry fresh hops.
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How to win at Scrabble, by the world Scrabble champion
Country Life's Jeremy Taylor took on world Scrabble champion Brett Smitheram. This is what he learned.
