Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, chairman of the English Heritage Trust, considers how best to manage our ruined country houses, ensuring that visiting them is both worthwhile and enjoyable.
The violinist Nicola Benedetti speaks to Claire Jackson about virtual teaching, playing Elgar and lobbying the government.
Reader Sam reveals how to make simple fruit jam in 20 minutes without pectin or a thermometer.
The world has changed, and with it the tastes of house buyers — not least with their determination to buy a place with a garden. And what's in that garden can help sway a decision.
Country Life 5 August 2020 takes a look at summer holidays, growing peaches and much more.
We take a look at some of the majestic homes for sale right now, with a series of French chateaux, a Balearic island paradise and more.
Just as our correspondents were starting to think that 2020 couldn't have dragged them any lower, the unwelcome double-whammy of blazing heatwave and a government-mandated diet regime hits home.
'For me, it’s like a prayer. Or a meditation,' says Emma Bridgewater of her favourite painting.
It's a bumper edition of our regular Sunday round-up of some of the greatest homes on the market today/
Dwelling on a tiny island sounds idyllic, but is the reality quite as romantic? Tim Relf speaks to Sarah Hills, the vicar of Holy Island, about the charms and challenges of a most particular way of life.
We take a look at the images on the Country Life frontispiece page featuring The Princess Royal over the 70 years of her life.
Country Life magazine's Managing Editor Paula Lester worked closely with HRH The Princess Royal to put together the Princess's guest-edited issue of July 29.
Country Life 29 July 2020 is a very special issue indeed, guest edited by HRH The Princess Royal as she approaches her 70th birthday.
HRH The Princess Royal has guest edited Country Life's 29 July 2020 issue — and one of the features covers her favourite game recipe, devilled pheasant.
HRH The Princess Royal has guest edited the July 29 issue of Country Life magazine.
Musicican Jane Glover chooses one of the greatest works of art in Venetian history.
At a time when public statuary is much in the news, Timothy Mowl considers the work of a leading British figurative sculptor.
It's peak gooseberry season, and the ideal time to make this delicious tart.
Country Life 22 July 2020 looks at dog training, the Isle of Wight and much more.
This week, Rosie shares a series of tips which in now way reflect bitter personal experiences, while James reminds us all to take care of ourselves, and each other.
