Pub chain Young’s plans to reopen larger venues and beer gardens by mid-July

Pub chain Young’s plans to reopen larger venues and beer gardens  from mid-July with one-metre social distancing as it aims for all of its 276 sites to be back in business by August 3. The London-based pub group ‘expects’ to have opened its pubs by August 3, having shut all its 276 sites in March due … Read more

National Trust castles and stately homes across the UK reopen their gardens today

National Trust castles and stately homes across Britain reopen their gardens today… but nearly ALL are already fully booked to visitors Historic stately homes and gardens are reopening to visitors across Britain today Nearly all of the sites are fully booked, and visitors must buy tickets in advance Scotney Castle in Kent, Belton House in … Read more

Pubs with gardens will be first hospitality businesses to reopen when lockdown is eased

Easing the social distancing rule from two metres to one will have ‘no significant impact’ on the risk of spreading coronavirus, a government adviser claims. Professor Robert Dingwall said a change in policy could allow four times as many people into a space as is currently allowed, signalling a huge boost for the hospitality industry.   … Read more

National Trust to reopen some public gardens from next week … but stately homes will stay shut

National Trust is opening 29 of its parks and gardens to the public from NEXT WEEK… but which ones are open nearest you? The National Trust said it will be reopening 29 of its public gardens from June 3  But trust houses and shops will stay closed, along with cottages and campsites The Royal Horticultural … Read more

National Trust to reopen some public gardens from next week … but stately homes will stay shut

National Trust is opening 29 of its parks and gardens to the public from NEXT WEEK… but which ones are open nearest you? The National Trust said it will be reopening 29 of its public gardens from June 3  But trust houses and shops will stay closed, along with cottages and campsites The Royal Horticultural … Read more

Florida’s tallest roller coaster at Busch Gardens is set to welcome its first brave riders

Florida’s tallest launch roller coaster, which peaks at 150 feet and hits speeds of over 60mph, welcomes its first brave riders Steel coaster Tigris is making its debut today at the Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa Bay  The triple-launch ride’s 1,800ft steel track is designed to mimic the agility of a tiger  The new … Read more

The healing power of gardens

The turning point in Robin Hanbury-Tenison’s six-week battle with the complications of Covid-19 was a trip to a ‘secret garden’. He was hooked up to life-saving equipment as staff wheeled him from the intensive care unit (ICU) to an outdoor oasis of calm in the hospital, a moment Robin now credits with his recovery. ‘I … Read more

Glorious gardens! We pick homes worthy of the Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show may not be going ahead this year, but we’ve hand-picked some attractive properties for sale with outdoor space that could easily be described as best in show. The five-day Royal Horticultural Society show has been cancelled for the first time since the Second World War and will instead be held as … Read more

Ant McPartlin makes Declan Donnelly DISAPPEAR in impressive stunt performed in their gardens

Ant McPartlin displays his surprise magic skills as he makes Declan Donnelly DISAPPEAR in impressive stunt performed in their gardens By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 14:01 BST, 14 May 2020 | Updated: 14:01 BST, 14 May 2020 They celebrated reaching four million Instagram followers by performing a prank video earlier this month. And Ant … Read more

Blueprint to revive house sales: Sellers must wait in gardens

Blueprint to revive house sales: Sellers must wait in gardens and clean before and after viewings in plan being drawn up for Ministers  Housing Minister Christopher Pincher will host a video call with estate agents   Proposals include asking sellers to stay in their gardens during viewings  Sales have ground to a halt during the Covid-19 … Read more