Britain

BRITAIN - The Official Magazine is the perfect choice for everyone with a thirst to know more about the UK's rich history and traditions. Each issue is a glorious surprise, packed with tales of kings and queens, heroes and villains and the stories behind our castles and cathedrals, stately homes and gardens, countryside and coastline.

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LEGENDARY LANDSCAPES • Britain is scattered with sites that stir the imagination, from prehistoric stone circles to windswept coastal ruins and enchanted forests. Here, we journey through some of the country’s most mystical places

Searching for CAMELOT • The timeless legends of King Arthur and his brave knights live on in the magical landscapes of North Cornwall

HAUNTED HERITAGE • Lavish, grand – and haunted? These stately homes may boast opulent interiors and manicured gardens, but look a little closer and you’ll find eerie legends, ghostly residents and centuries of supernatural suspense

Larger than life • Journey across the rolling hills of Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Dorset to see the bold, often baffling chalk figures that have long divided historians

Spring-Heeled Jack • Panic swept through Victorian London as a fire-breathing masked villain attacked residents, but was it all part of an elaborate practical joke?

Lord of the RINGS • The mystery of the ancient stones at Stonehenge has confounded and enchanted for centuries

MYSTICAL Scotland • Author Helen Fields takes us on a tour of Scotland through some of its most enduring and intriguing myths and legends

Long Meg and her daughters • Some believe this mysterious stone circle in Cumbria entombs a family of witches

LOST PROPERTY • The sight of abandoned houses – whether a palatial mansion or once-idyllic village – cannot fail to stir the imagination. And each has its own human story to tell

HERE BE Dragons • The wild and magical landscapes of Snowdonia in North Wales are steeped in myth and legend

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THE WITCHING HOUR • Witches are only seen at Hallowe’en these days, but in the 17th century a growing fear of witchcraft and sorcery sparked widespread witch hunts, as paranoia spread throughout the land

Raising SPIRITS • A good pint of beer always tastes better over a tall tale. Join us as we search out England’s headiest pub hauntings

Truly Awe-inspiring • Discover the Celtic legends and clan connections of Loch Awe, one of Scotland’s most atmospheric places

Mother Shipton • This mysterious soothsayer became famous for her remarkably accurate prophecies, earning herself a legion of followers – but did she really exist?

GHOSTLY GUESTS • Our fascination with ghost stories goes back centuries. We visit some of our most atmospheric castles, country houses and inns, and delve into their dramatic tales of hauntings

Changelings • We investigate the sinister belief that fairies kidnap human babies and replace them with one of their own

FIRE & FOLKLORE • The Shetland isles have a long and rich history of folklore and storytelling, culminating in winter’s dramatic fire festival, which celebrates the islands’ Viking roots

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Nessie • The Loch Ness Monster is one of Britain’s best-loved legends – but is there any truth in the story of the creature that lurks in the depths of the loch?

ISLE OF THE GIANT • As legend has it, the tiny island of St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall was once home to a terrifying giant

THE MAGIC OF MACBETH • It’s unknown if Shakespeare ever travelled to Scotland, but perhaps his decision to set Macbeth there was influenced by some higher power

Robin Hood • The legendary outlaw who...