Countryfile's Matt Baker Reveals Living a 'Double Life' Amid Farming Passion Sunday, May 3, 2026 countryfile mattbaker farming durham ourdreamfarm television countryside family farmlife nationaltrust Matt Baker has opened up about embracing a “double life” following a significant family move that plunged him deeper into farming. The Countryfile presenter and host of Our Dream Farm now divides his time between television … Read More
'Charming' village on the edge of the Cotswolds is 'like a real-life time machine' Sunday, April 5, 2026 lacock cotswolds medieval heritage nationaltrust conservation lancockabbey filming history england Nestled just a few miles from the Cotswolds, Lacock is a picturesque historic village in Wiltshire that has retained its 18th-century charm for centuries. Its timeless beauty, carefully preserved by the National Trust, makes … Read More
'Charming' Village on the Edge of the Cotswolds Feels Like a Real-Life Time Machine Sunday, April 5, 2026 lacock cotswolds history preservation medieval village abbey nationaltrust film heritage Nestled just a few miles outside the famed Cotswolds region in Wiltshire, the medieval village of Lacock is a living snapshot of England’s past. Renowned for its picture-perfect streets and historic buildings, the village … Read More
Fears Over Stroud Lido Closure Raise Drowning Risks in Local Lakes Wednesday, March 25, 2026 stroud lido safety swimming drowning gloucestershire wildswimming woodchester council nationaltrust Concerns have emerged in Gloucestershire that the closure of Stratford Park Lido could lead to dangerous wild swimming in local lakes, increasing the risk of drowning incidents this summer. Stroud District Council leaders … Read More
'Time Capsule' Mansion Near Gloucestershire Preserves 400 Years of One Family’s History Tuesday, March 17, 2026 chastleton history heritage nationaltrust architecture conservation oxfordshire jacobean timecapsule gardens Nestled near Moreton-in-Marsh in Oxfordshire, Chastleton House stands as a remarkable testament to a single family’s legacy spanning over 400 years. Built in the early 1600s, this grand estate was originally designed to … Read More
'Time capsule' mansion near Gloucestershire houses 400 years of one family's life Tuesday, March 17, 2026 chastleton oxford nationaltrust heritage architecture jacobean pleasuregarden longgallery historichouse conservation Nestled near Moreton-in-Marsh in Oxfordshire, Chastleton House stands as a remarkable testament to four centuries of one family’s legacy. Built in 1612 by Walter Jones, a successful lawyer turned country gentleman, this … Read More