We’re kicking off 2021 with an issue packed full of inspiration and ideas for the year ahead. Ellie Bamber, star of The Serpent, wears Chanel on the cover, and talks to Harriet Compston about why she’s always drawn to darker roles. There’s also the A-Z of Wellbeing, your complete guide to the wellness hacks trending right now, an exploration of how country estates are the latest frontiers of the green revolution, and Carole Annett visits Aynhoe Park, the magical house with whimsical interiors that will soon go under the hammer. Plus, Ski Editor Felix Milns looks forward to skiing safely once we can travel again – he rounds up the places to know for this season and beyond.