"We are used to Calke Abbey telling the story of the decline of the country house but it looked even more seemingly abandoned for the film." Caroline Taylor, visitor operations manager at Calke Abbey ...

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One of the country’s top stately homes is shining under a global spotlight. Scenes from the new Peaky Blinders film have been shot at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire. The sprawling country estate made it a ...

For the first time, the estate became the set of a major cinematic production, welcoming stars Cillian Murphy and Rebecca Ferguson to shoot key scenes. One of the country’s top stately homes is ...

As ancient, hollowed trees disappear in England, one researcher and his team are engineering prosthetic nests to provide an alternative home for endangered birds.

To celebrate the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, visitors will be able to discover more about Calke’s on-screen transformation with new walking routes this spring.

Amid constant threats from the US president, many ordinary people are at their limits. Some express exhaustion, others hope for a change.

Explore the ranking of every Best Picture nominee for the 2026 Oscars, from least to most deserving of the top prize.

You don't need Europe for a royal escape. These fairytale castle hotels across the U.S. offer lavish stays, grand architecture, and unforgettable views.

Our professional orchestras are one of our cultural glories, as good as any anywhere. Every single one is a miracle of stored ...

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Boutique hotels have been en vogue for a number of years now. Filled with character, the quirky getaway venues have been springing up in ...