Russell-Cotes Museum Bournemouth: A Victorian Seaside Treasure
Discover Bournemouth’s extraordinary Victorian seaside museum, with spectacular interiors, remarkable art, lovely gardens and practical tips on tickets, parking and accessibility.
Inside Russell-Cotes Museum: A Victorian House That Refused to Be Ordinary
Step inside Bournemouth’s extraordinary Russell-Cotes Museum, where Victorian grandeur meets a painted Greek-mythology ceiling, a celestial glass dome, lavish drawing rooms and one wonderfully misplaced Parthenon Frieze.
Annie and Merton Russell-Cotes: The Story Behind Bournemouth’s Museum
From a Glasgow wedding to a spectacular Bournemouth seaside mansion, discover the remarkable lives of Annie and Merton Russell-Cotes, their famous friendships, worldwide adventures and lasting museum legacy.
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery: Paintings, Drama and Unexpected Treasures in Bournemouth
Some museums are full of beautiful things. The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery in Bournemouth is full of beautiful things, mysterious things,
Russell-Cotes Gardens in Bournemouth: A Tropical Secret Above the Sea
Palm trees, a Japanese-inspired red bridge, a Victorian grotto and gorgeous views over Bournemouth Bay. Discover the tropical garden created for one of Dorset’s most extraordinary seaside homes.
Tyneham Village, Dorset: The Ghost Village You Can Actually Visit
Hidden within Dorset’s military ranges, Tyneham is a deserted village you can still explore. Discover its ruined cottages, historic church and school, plus practical parking and opening information.
Tyneham: The Village That Never Went Home
In 1943, Tyneham’s residents were told to leave their Dorset village for military training. Discover its medieval roots, abandoned homes and remarkable survival.
Snowshill, Cotswolds: A Fairy-Tale Village Before the Crowds
We reached Snowshill early on a Sunday morning and found a fairy-tale Cotswolds village almost entirely to ourselves. Discover its honey-coloured cottages, St Barnabas Church, camera-shy sheep and genuinely free parking.
Stanton, Cotswolds: A Picture-Perfect Village Before Breakfast
Stanton was a golden Cotswolds surprise at 7am. Discover its historic cottages, thatched roofs, village cross, St Michael’s Church and where to find free parking for a short visit.