The Best Surfing Beaches in Cornwall

Discover the best surfing beaches in Cornwall, from Fistral Beach to Sennen Cove, with top spots for beginners and experienced surfers alike.

Surfing Beaches in Cornwall

The dramatic and windswept coastline of Cornwall is famous for the waves it produces. Rolling in from the Atlantic, they barrel, roll and crash into the rocks and onto the sand in a superb display of natural majesty. Although they may have been the bane of Cornish fishermen for centuries, they also provide a thrill-seeking opportunity for those who dare to enter them armed only with a polyurethane board between themselves and the water.

The dramatic and windswept coastline of Cornwall is famous for the waves it produces. Rolling in from the Atlantic, they barrel, roll and crash into the rocks and onto the sand in a superb display of natural majesty. Although they may have been the bane of Cornish fishermen for centuries, they also provide a thrill-seeking opportunity for those who dare to enter them armed only with a polyurethane board between themselves and the water.

The Grand National: History, Heritage and the Making of a British Institution

Explore the Grand National, one of the world’s most famous horse racing events, known for its thrilling jumps, rich history, and iconic racecourse at Aintree Racecourse.

First run in 1839, the Grand National at Aintree Racecourse has evolved from a modest steeplechase into one of the most significant events in global sport. In 2026, the Randox Grand National is due to take place from 9 to 11 April to bring together nearly two centuries of racing history.

First run in 1839, the Grand National at Aintree Racecourse has evolved from a modest steeplechase into one of the most significant events in global sport. In 2026, the Randox Grand National is due to take place from 9 to 11 April to bring together nearly two centuries of racing history.

Battersea Park Events in 2026: Sport, Society and Sound

Battersea Park 2026 events: Half Marathon, Evolution London summer series, and August Bank Holiday concerts in London’s iconic riverside park.

A Guide to Events in Battersea Park

In the vibrant borough of <a href="https://sothebysrealty.co.uk/area-guides/south-west-london/wandsworth/" rel="noopener">Wandsworth</a> and on the south bank of the river Thames, Battersea Park is one of London’s most treasured green spaces. The 200-acre park’s origins date back to the mid-19th century, when fields were transformed into formal gardens and the first public opening in 1858 was officiated by Queen Victoria. It quickly gained prominence as a venue of leisure and sport, even hosting one of the earliest exhibition football matches under the nascent Football Association rules in 1864.

In the vibrant borough of <a href="https://sothebysrealty.co.uk/area-guides/south-west-london/wandsworth/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wandsworth</a> and on the south bank of the river Thames, Battersea Park is one of London’s most treasured green spaces. The 200-acre park’s origins date back to the mid-19th century, when fields were transformed into formal gardens and the first public opening in 1858 was officiated by Queen Victoria. It quickly gained prominence as a venue of leisure and sport, even hosting one of the earliest exhibition football matches under the nascent Football Association rules in 1864.

The Best Places to Live in Switzerland

Explore the best places to live in Switzerland, from Zurich and Geneva to Lucerne and Lausanne, offering stunning scenery and exceptional quality of life.

Beyond its many mountain peaks and deep glacial lakes, Switzerland is rightly lauded for the high quality of life offered to its residents. Its cities combine a distinct blend of modernity and natural beauty, whilst smaller towns and villages are often found in the most sublime places, nestled within deep valleys or along the shores of stunning bodies of water.

St George’s Day in London 2026: Events, Celebrations and More

Explore St George’s Day in London 2026, from traditional celebrations and cultural events to lively festivities honouring England’s patron saint across the capital.

St George became England’s patron saint not through birth or geography, but through reputation. A Roman soldier believed to have been executed around AD 303 for refusing to renounce his Christian faith, George’s story spread across medieval Europe as a symbol of courage, loyalty and moral resolve. By the 12th and 13th centuries, his name was being invoked by English crusaders in battle and in 1350, King Edward III formally adopted St George as England’s patron saint with the founding of the Order of the Garter and the red cross on a white ground became inseparable from English identity.

St George became England’s patron saint not through birth or geography, but through reputation. A Roman soldier believed to have been executed around AD 303 for refusing to renounce his Christian faith, George’s story spread across medieval Europe as a symbol of courage, loyalty and moral resolve. By the 12th and 13th centuries, his name was being invoked by English crusaders in battle and in 1350, King Edward III formally adopted St George as England’s patron saint with the founding of the Order of the Garter and the red cross on a white ground became inseparable from English identity.

Easter Parade London in 2026: A History of Worship and Dress

Explore the history of the Easter Parade in London in 2026, where traditions of worship, elegant dress, and spring celebrations come together across the city.

Easter has occupied a central place in the Christian calendar since the earliest years of the faith. While it remains, at its core, a religious festival marking the resurrection of Christ, in Britain it also developed a set of widely observed social customs that extended beyond church walls and into shared public space, laying the foundations for what would later be recognised as the Easter parade in London. From an early point, Easter was experienced not only through worship, but through collective visibility in how people gathered, dressed and moved through the city.

Easter has occupied a central place in the Christian calendar since the earliest years of the faith. While it remains, at its core, a religious festival marking the resurrection of Christ, in Britain it also developed a set of widely observed social customs that extended beyond church walls and into shared public space, laying the foundations for what would later be recognised as the Easter parade in London. From an early point, Easter was experienced not only through worship, but through collective visibility in how people gathered, dressed and moved through the city.

What’s On in London at Easter 2026

Explore things to do in London at Easter, from family-friendly events and Easter egg hunts to seasonal markets, attractions, and springtime activities across the city.

Easter is one of the best times of year to visit the capital and in 2026, London offers a packed programme of events and activities to match. The school Easter holidays typically run from Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April, with the long Easter weekend falling neatly in the middle (Good Friday on 3 April and Easter Monday on 6 April). For some, Easter in London is about chocolate egg hunts, hot cross buns and family days out and for others it’s enjoying a four-day bank holiday break, spring flowers in bloom or the city’s church services marking the Christian festival.

Easter is one of the best times of year to visit the capital and in 2026, London offers a packed programme of events and activities to match. The school Easter holidays typically run from Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April, with the long Easter weekend falling neatly in the middle (Good Friday on 3 April and Easter Monday on 6 April). For some, Easter in London is about chocolate egg hunts, hot cross buns and family days out and for others it’s enjoying a four-day bank holiday break, spring flowers in bloom or the city’s church services marking the Christian festival.

Best Brunch in Oxford

Discover the best brunch in Oxford, from historic cafés to popular local spots serving full English breakfasts, pancakes and relaxed weekend brunch menus.

Where to Brunch in Oxford

The wonderful university city of Oxford has a long-standing history with all things brunch-related. It is here that famous establishments such as The Grand Café have been tailoring their morning meal offerings since 1650 to suit the study patterns and habits of busy students and professors. A full decade before Samuel Pepys first spoke of the exciting new social scene of coffee houses that were taking London by storm, Oxford was already using its own hubs for meetings, debate and more than a touch of news and gossip. All aided of course, by the provision of late breakfasts, early lunches and snacks to keep appetites as satisfied as their fiercely curious minds.

The wonderful university city of Oxford has a long-standing history with all things brunch-related. It is here that famous establishments such as The Grand Café have been tailoring their morning meal offerings since 1650 to suit the study patterns and habits of busy students and professors. A full decade before Samuel Pepys first spoke of the exciting new social scene of coffee houses that were taking London by storm, Oxford was already using its own hubs for meetings, debate and more than a touch of news and gossip. All aided of course, by the provision of late breakfasts, early lunches and snacks to keep appetites as satisfied as their fiercely curious minds.

Notting Hill Arts Club

Discover how small, grass-roots music and arts venues like notting hill arts club nurture emerging talent, shaping the UK’s rich cultural legacy.

The role of small, grass-roots music and arts venues in the UK has been integral to the vast cultural output of this small island for decades. It is here on the small stages, in the low-light, where talent takes tentative steps to experiment, to learn, to grow and develop their craft in front of an audience providing essential feedback.

The role of small, grass-roots music and arts venues in the UK has been integral to the vast cultural output of this small island for decades. It is here on the small stages, in the low-light, where talent takes tentative steps to experiment, to learn, to grow and develop their craft in front of an audience providing essential feedback.

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