The monthly magazine of the British Tourist Authority published by Premier Media Partners Ltd, London.
	IN BRITAIN February 2001 Front cover photo: The gardens of Castle Campbell

What to find in the February 2001 issue:

Editor's notebook The England for Excellence awards, learning in luxury; skiing in Scotland, where to eat in Yorkshire, new books to buy and the results of the IN BRITAIN Stay at a Castle competition. Forthcoming events What's happening in Britain? Letters to the Editor Write to tell us about your travel experiences, your recommendations for other readers and what you think about IN BRITAIN. Come into the Garden With growing pleasure, NICOLA STOCKEN TOMKINS takes a green-fingered tour of some of Britain's most beautiful gardens under the tender care of Historic Scotland. The Architecture of the Railways From the neo-gothic splendour of St. Pancras station to the quirky countryside halts, discover the romance of Britain's railways. PAT MOORE reports. Treasures of Teesdale Don't miss the splendour of the Teesdale area in north-east England. A beguiled ROS DRINKWATER follows in the steps of Dickens and finds a French château. On-line Meet GRAHAM MAXTONE, signalling manager and general troubleshooter, to find out what it's like working on the scenic West Highland Railway and having trains in your blood. Jurassic Coast Dorset's coastal path offers PETER BOOTON a snapshot of British heritage including Elizabethan pirates, Victorian endeavour and a fossil forest dating back 150 million years. Follow in his footsteps along one of Britain's most dramatic stretches of coastline. Bogs and Bikes Something strange is going on in mid-Wales. PAUL GLENDELL takes a deep breath and heads off for the World Bog Snorkling Championships. And that's not all they get up to in Llanwrtyd Wells! Sweet Thing HELEN PICKLES revisits Kendal, which, far from being the grey gateway to the Lake District of her childhood memories, turns out to be a sophisticated town with much more to offer than just sugar-packed mint cake and walking boots. My Bit of Britain "Places like Bowood provide an oasis of peace and tranquillity. The MARQUESS OF LANSDOWNE invites us to share in the beauties of his 18th-century family home in rural Wiltshire. What are they like? BRYAN McNERNEY on the British.

Click for IN BRITAIN February 2001 pages 14-15 Come into the Garden; gardens of Scotland PhotoİNicola Stocken Tomkins   Click for IN BRITAIN February 2001 pages 26-27 Treasures of Teesdale the splendour of north-east England PhotoİRos Drinkwater   Click for IN BRITAIN February 2001 pages 32-33 The signalling manager on West Highland Railway PhotosİNicola Stocken Tomkins   Click for IN BRITAIN February 2001 pages 36-37 Dorset's dramatic coastal path a snapshot of British heritage Photos İPeter Booton