Hannah Dodd Is Our March/April 2026 Cover Star

Hannah Dodd, who is returning as Francesca in season 4 of Bridgerton, part two, is Country & Town House‘s March/April 2026 cover star. Read Lucy Cleland‘s editor’s letter, here.

Inside Country & Town House’s March/April 2026 Issue

Usually in winter, you’ll find me solemnly chewing a stale bread roll at least 20 times in a fasting clinic in Europe. Not this time though: oh no, I chose the pure chilled air of the Lower Himalaya and my walking boots and got to meet people like Kushar Singh instead – much more nourishing for both body and mind. India is a country I’m always desperate to spend more time in, so I hope our India Travel Special whets your appetite to seek out something extraordinary – including cycling through tiger country.

Jacket, shirt and skirt Fendi. Bralette Commando. Shoes Christian Louboutin

Seeking ‘something’ is what Hannah Dodd’s character Francesca Bridgerton in Series 4 of the Netflix hit show is famous for. Currently, a ‘pinnacle’ (orgasm) eludes her, but that doesn’t mean the love isn’t real, says Dodd in her cover interview with Lucinda Baring. Will she finally get there? Of that we have no doubt (although, tantalisingly, you’ll have to wait ’til Series 5). Read the complete interview here ahead of picking up your print issue.

Bringing things more up to date, we’re waiting with bated breath for the most hyped restaurant opening of the year. Jeremy King’s newest venture is transforming London institution Simpson’s in the Strand. But what really went on behind the scenes when he was ousted from his former business Corbin & King. He gets a few things off his chest with William Sitwell.

You might of course prefer supper among your own sort – in your private members’ club. Dylan Jones certainly isn’t averse to having a few sleek cards in his wallet, but which one to go to, he muses: ‘there are so many great places in London right now’ with more soon set to open. And it’s not just in the city – Long Lane, the first alcohol-free members’ club is opening this spring in West Sussex, and already has a waiting list. Times they are a-changin’.

Elsewhere, we’re head down in design with our 50-page special, bringing you our picks from the design shows, plus Hatta Byng explains why comfort should overrule everything.  I couldn’t agree more.

More From Country & Town House‘s March/April 2026 Issue

• Shane C. Kurup brings you 16 pages of men’s style, from the re-emergence of 80s watches to the best raincoats to invest in  
• Tessa Dunthorne discovers why British landowners are turning to shamans and druids as they reassess their relationship with a changing landscape 
• …. and why travelling to Provence in its low-season might just reward you richly, if you’re prepared to dig for it. We go inside France’s threatened truffle season.