Country Living UK

Whether you live in the town or countryside, in Country Living you’ll find a wealth of ideas for your home and garden, learn about traditional crafts, keep informed of rural issues, enjoy irresistible dishes using seasonal produce and, above all, escape the stress and strain of modern-day life.

Country Living UK

A note from the editor

September

emporium • Handcrafted gifts and seasonal buys from our favourite artisans, small businesses and high-street brands

SHOWS • Join us in the Country Living Pavilion at Burghley to discover original pieces such as these from artisans and small businesses

THIS MONTH Cider & apple juice • There’s never been a better time to go self-sufficient. In our ongoing series, Sally Coulthard shares tried-and-tested tips from her Yorkshire smallholding

T A H O M E W I T H THE PROMS QUEEN • BBC Proms presenter Katie Derham invites us into her West Sussex garden to reveal how music and horticulture can go hand in hand

VISIT THE COUNTRY LIVING PAVILION • Come and join us to discover hundreds of beautiful products from UK artisans, makers and designers – from fashion, bags and jewellery to fragrance, art and gifts for pets, you’ll find it all in the Country Living Pavilion, located on Avenue A.

GO WITH THE FLOW • The UK has around 4,700 miles of navigable waterways. Drifting along these hidden stretches is the perfect way to savour the tranquil joys and crafty spirit of traditional canal boat life

10 QUESTIONS WITH… CELIA IMRIE

HUTS & hideaways • Dream big for a little garden retreat that can be anything you want it to be

The BOLTHOLE RETREAT

The MAKER’S STUDIO

The GARDENER’S PARADISE

BOLTHOLES FOR MINI-BREAKS • Our pick of huts and hideaways to escape to (and maybe steal a style tip or two from)

FRESH FROM The IRISH KITCHEN • In the first of a new series, photographer Andrew Montgomery and Leiths-trained cook Cherie Denham bring us pickling and preserving recipes inspired by the Emerald Isle

JOIN US at the FESTIVE EVENT OF THE YEAR • The Country Living Christmas Market is back for 2025! Once more, we’re linking up with the spectacular Good Housekeeping Live to bring you four days of artisan shopping, workshops, talks and tastings, as well as a packed programme of interviews with top celebrities, including many of your Country Living favourites…

MAKE WAY FOR THE MANGELWURZEL • Meet the seed sellers creating a new market for long-forgotten heirloom vegetables that pack a flavourful and nutritious punch

40 creatures GREAT AND SMALL • WE CONTINUE OUR 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS BY HIGHLIGHTING OUR FAVOURITE WILDLIFE SPOTS ACROSS THE UK

THE BRAVE NEW BREW • Forget regular hops. At Futtle, a brewery in Fife, Stephen Marshall and Lucy Hines make their signature seasonal beer using locally foraged seaweed

WONDERFUL WOODSTOCK BY COUNTRY LIVING AT DFS

ESCAPE the EVERYDAY with COUNTRY LIVING • There’s never been a better time to join Country Living as we mark 40 years of celebrating a timeless, traditional way of life that is firmly rooted in the modern world. Plus, members get instant access to Country Living Rewards, our members-only online club, where you’ll find a line-up of exclusive events, discounts and experiences. Try now from just £1!

INJECTING NEW LIFE INTO THE DOCTOR’S SURGERY • Turning a dated former doctor’s clinic into a bright and stylish home demanded a healthy dose of artistic flair, tempered with pragmatism

CUE THE CHRYSANTHEMUM COMEBACK • Once dismissed as the naff staple of garage forecourts, the humble ’mum is enjoying a renaissance as the autumnal flower du jour. Naomi Slade explains why

MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW

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