Winter holidays. Things to do in winter from VisitEngland
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England for all Seasons

Winter

It's a time for long breaks away in cosy cottages, for trips to historic pubs in hidden valleys, for wrapping up warm on frosty rambles on river banks and through forests.

 

As the light fades, it's time for late nights at the Tate and ice skating in the glow of Winchester Cathedral, for huddling close on ghost walks in Chester and York, and fine dining behind closed doors...


Rural escapes

Alden Cottage, Lancashire; Copyright: Alden Cottage; Alden Cottage, Lancashire;

Cosy cottages

Thatched roofs, open fireplaces, oak beams and rose studded gardens.

The Hollybush Inn, Staffordshire; Copyright: Advantage West Midlands;

Historic Pubs

English pubs have a fantastic story to tell.

Antique Shop on Portobello Road, London; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Antique Shopping

Know your Chippendale from your Eastlake?

Out and about

Dunham Massey

When it comes to flower-filled walks head to Dunham Massey in Cheshire.

Eat at the Alnwick Tree House

A restaurant with a difference and traditional Northumbrian tunes.


Indoors and down below

Tate Modern, London; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Art galleries

A treasure-trove of international art

Cheddar Caves, Somerset; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Caving in Cheddar Gorge

3,000 year-old caves beneath England's biggest gorge.

Ironbridge, Shropshire; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Ironbridge Gorge

A World Heritage site and an industrial strength attraction.