Alive and wool
Jane Wheatley spins a yarn in anticipation of Wonderwool, a creative showcase for sheep
‘Painting horses is, to me, the breath of life’
Octavia Pollock celebrates the genius of Lucy Kemp-Welch, an artist who portrayed animals with an admirable empathy
That sounds just like you
From talking budgies to dawn-chorus impersonators, Stephen Moss meets the birdsong mimics
Dressed to impress
Amid the towering headdresses and voluminous skirts, Matthew Dennison discovers that fashion was fun in the Georgian era
Raynor Winn’s favourite painting
The author and walker chooses a striking Snowdonia landscape
Totally foxed
Wildlife will suffer as a result of unworkable new Scottish hunting legislation, argues Jamie Blackett
Is the ‘tourist tax’ realistic?
Charging visitors to our national parks could so easily backfire, suggests Douglas Chalmers
A future in the Arts
John Goodall investigates the colourful history of remarkable West Horsley Place in Surrey
Native breeds
Kate Green admires the noble Bluefaced Leicester, one of the UK’s most elegant sheep breeds
Return of the Mac
The magnificent Mackintosh is 200 years old and still keeping us dry, as Julie Harding discovers
The good stuff
Hetty Lintell earns her stripes with an attention-grabbing array of multicoloured marvels
Interiors
Giles Kime is dazzled by David Hicks in full colour and Amelia Thorpe brushes up on paints
Fronds in high places
Tiffany Daneff visits The Palm Centre in Surrey, home to some of the world’s most exotic plants
Kitchen garden cook
Melanie Johnson celebrates the sheer joy of the springtime forager’s friend: wild garlic
Simply the best
Michael Billington immerses himself in Sir Nicholas Hytner’s spectacular Guys and Dolls
And much more
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Dawn Chorus: A Blue Plaque for Marc Bolan, holidaying in the Caribbean with Francis Ford Coppola and a history of the National Gallery in 25 picturesPlus the best of the property pages, and how the railways will save the countryside.
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Game, set, match: 12 of the world’s most beautiful tennis courtsFrom Italy to Indonesia, when it comes to hotel amenities, a picturesque tennis court will always trump a 24-hour gym. So, before you book your next holiday, take a look at our pick of the 12 best.
