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If yours is an adventurous spirit, we’ve plenty of ideas for seizing the day, from mountain biking in Cumbria and surfing in Cornwall to gliding over the Yorkshire hills.

As well as tips for tapping England’s rich culinary heritage, discovering the stories behind musical and literary heroes, or slowing things down and indulging in some afternoon tea.

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Rural escapes

Camping, Cumbria; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Go camping

Sites to suit all moods - from quiet beaches and Gypsy caravans to secluded woodland havens.

Boating on the River Thurne, Norfolk Broads; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Boating trips

It's all about taking your time - it's easy going, civilised and you'll never get stuck in traffic.

Scarborough Beach; CLIFFWALKER;

Seaside fun

The bonus of living on an island is how spoilt for choice we are when it comes to hitting the beach.

English traditions

Afternoon Tea at Fortnum and Mason; Thom Watson;

Afternoon tea

We're not just talking about breaking out the Hob Nobs.

Afternoon tea

Beatles Story, Liverpool; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Walking in the footsteps

Musical heroes; literary greats; industrial giants; and a whole storybook of myths.

Walking in the footsteps

Fine dining and a flight of fancy

The Samling, Lake Windermere; Copyright: Von Essen Media;

Dinner at The Samling

Top grub, log fires, a sculpture garden and sweeping views of Lake Windermere.

Bath Balloon Ride; Copyright: Balnet Photo Libary;

Balloon ride over Bath

For a unique perspective on Bath's Georgian architecture, take a hot air balloon trip over the city.

Puffin; Wild About Images;

Seal and Puffin Spotting

Visit Farne Islands to see thousands of seabirds and a huge Grey seal colony.

Want something to do?

Blackpool Tower and Pier at sunset; VisitBritain images;

BLACKPOOL TOWER

Making Melton Mowbray pies; VisitBritain images;

A TASTE OF LEICESTERSHIRE

Legoland, Windsor, Berkshire; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

LEGOLAND WINDSOR

KNEBWORTH HOUSE Knebworth House, Hertfordshire; Mark Abel;

Knebworth House, Hertfordshire; Mark Abel;

SAXON HERITAGE AT SUTTON HOO Sutton Hoo, Suffolk; bakis 49;

Sutton Hoo, Suffolk; bakis 49;

CHAUCER’S CANTERBURY Chaucer

Chaucer

NORFOLK BROADS SAILING Norfolk Broads Sailing; Copyright: East of England Tourism;

Norfolk Broads Sailing; Copyright: East of England Tourism;

SILVERDALE IN LANCASHIRE Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve, Silverdale; Copyright: Photolibrary;

Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve, Silverdale; Copyright: Photolibrary;

PENDLE WITCH TRAIL Pendle Witch Trail, Lancashire; nadzferatu;

Pendle Witch Trail, Lancashire; nadzferatu;

EXPLORE THE LAKE DISTRICT Lake District Camper Van; Samantha Tatters;

Lake District Camper Van; Samantha Tatters;

LEVANT MINE AND BEAM ENGINE, CORNWALL Levant Mine and Beam Engine; ©NTPL/David Noton;

Levant Mine and Beam Engine; ©NTPL/David Noton;

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park; ©LLDC;

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park; ©LLDC;

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