England for all seasons

From the explosion of colour and new beginnings of spring to sun-parched summer days and autumnal landscapes, glimmering with auburn and gold - we love England's changing seasons.

Head to a farm and welcome newborn lambs, hire a narrowboat for a lazy week exploring the Norfolk Broads, and when the nights draw in, settle in an historic pub for a winter's evening warmed with mulled wine and an open fire.

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Spring

Spring in England

Crisp dewy mornings, new born lambs, pastel blossoms coating trees. Spring is the perfect time for staying on a farm or a weekend wander around one of England's stately homes and lush gardens.

Spring in England

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Upper Parsonage Farm, Hampshire; Copyright: Chris Warren;

Upper Parsonage Farm in Hampshire

Cows and sheep for company plus cream teas all round in the Meon Valley.

Harewood Waterfall, Harewood House, Yorkshire; Copyright: Peter Stubbs;

Gardens at Harewood House

Stunning Capabilty Brown-designed grounds plus penguins, flamingos and an ice house.

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire; VisitEngland/Visit Oxfordshire;

Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire

Birthplace of Winston Churchchill, this decadent UNESCO World Heritage site is filled with history.

Surfing at Polzeath, Cornwall; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Summer

Summer in England

Summer is a perfect for surfing frothy teal waves and sand castle competitions. It's also a great time to lose yourself in the sun-dusted countryside with hiking boots and a compass or a gingham blanket and pink lemonade. How will you make the most of the sunshine?

Summer in England

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Norfolk Broads sailing

The Norfolk Broads offer endless miles of lock-free cruising on shallow lakes and rivers.

O' Connors Campers

Explore the South West in a characterful vintage VW Campervan.

High Force

Located at Forest-in-Teesdale in Durham, High Force takes a roaring plunge over volcanic rock.

Autumn

Autumn in England

As well as picturesque landscapes dusted with gold and auburn, autumn is also great for food and drink festivals, scaring yourself silly on a ghost walk in honour of Halloween and venturing to new cities for an edgy weekend away.

Autumn in England

Here are some ideas...

National Space Centre, Leicester; Copyright: National Space Centre;

Rainy day ideas

Keep the kids entertained on rainy days. Stare sharks in the face at the Deep or journey back to Viking days.

Fireworks On Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Bonfire Night

Remember, remember the 5th of November with our pick of the top firework displays.

Manchester Wall Art; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Manchester Urban Culture Trails

Take an Urban Culture Trail and wander through the city’s past and present at your own pace.

Winter

Winter in England

We can't promise you sunshine but we can promise you some of the best Christmas events in Europe, charming cottages with open fires, Michelin star restaurants, and an arts and culture scene that is unmatched.