We made marmalade at home the other day, because Seville oranges had arrived and the season demanded it. At the same time, marmalade was quietly appearing elsewhere too - in judging rooms at Dalemain, in kitchens around the world, and in the way certain places choose to take everyday things seriously. This is a piece about how traditions are made, not inherited - and what happens when kitchens, confidence and care meet place.

As we head into a new year, I’ve been thinking less about trends and more about conditions - the conditions we create for visitors, for colleagues, and for ourselves in cultural, heritage and landscape places.

For us non-alcoholic drinkers, let’s explore life beyond cheap orange juice…

A long awaited visit to Sissinghurst garden galvanises Jon’s reflections on perspectives in gardens, museums, galleries, landscapes and heritage sites

It’s reflection time in Jon’s blog post this week - and he’s getting on his soapbox!

Jon reflects on the age old question - is less more or is more more when it comes to collections in museums and galleries?

A day is not enough. This week Jon is reflecting on great overnight stays at various locations - and what makes them extra special. There are roses, skeletons and the odd tiger thrown in too.

Are historic houses places for grown-ups only?

This week Jon’s getting nostalgic for late 1980s television and feeling inspired for a butter race.

In his first Eagle & Oak blog post, Jon’s got tantalising reasons to return to some old favourite places, and a few uncharted destinations too on his 2023 list.