If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise in the form of imposing sculptures popping up all across the English countryside. You'll find pieces in forests, along beaches and in parks from well-known names such as Henry Moore, Damien Hirst, Antony Gormley and scores of up and coming artists too. Here Daniel Johnson, of short breaks specialist BreakFree Holidays, lists eight places to see great Outdoor Art.

The Countess of Carnarvon talks us through what it’s like to be the ‘real’ Lady Grantham. She lives and breathes Highclere Castle, the grand Victorian estate on the edge of Hampshire that plays the leading role in ITV’s immensely popular drama, Downton Abbey. Everyday life involves film crew, builders and lots of sheep…

Tim Locke, Series Editor of Bradt’s Slow Guides, author of Slow Sussex and all-round expert on how best to soak up England’s sites at a relaxed pace, shares some of his favourites things to experience in England — with plenty of hidden gems thrown in along the way.