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VisitEngland’s 2025 Hotlist

26 November 2024 10.00 

2025 promises to be a landmark year for England with milestone celebrations and exciting new launches across the country. The new year will mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway with nationwide festivities, celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with immersive events and crown Bradford as UK City of Culture 2025. From the Women’s Rugby World Cup to the launch of new hotels, food halls, tours, events and attractions, Brits can expect 2025 to be action-packed.

VisitEngland’s 2025 Hotlist

VisitEngland’s Christmas 2024 Events and Experiences

21 October 2024 15.00 

England offers up a whole ho-ho-host of festive fun this winter, from traditional markets and seasonal feasts to quirky immersive experiences and twinkling illuminated trails. Here’s our selection of yuletide celebrations across the country, including new ice-skating rinks, eco-friendly light shows and even a Christmas silent disco.

VisitEngland’s Christmas 2024 Events and Experiences

VisitEngland’s 2024 Autumn News 

4 September 2024 13.00 

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, England comes alive with seasonal celebrations – including outdoor experiences to make the most of these early autumn days. From music, comedy and literature events to breathtaking stargazing opportunities and bountiful harvest festivals, there are plenty of ways for Brits to embrace the new season. 

VisitEngland’s 2024 Autumn News

VisitEngland’s Summertime News 2024

8 July 2024 12.00 

English summertime is in full bloom! Here VisitEngland shares the destination’s latest summer news including quirky hotel openings, exciting exhibitions, museum launches and a range of brand-new festivals focussing on bespoke themes such as wild swimming, hot air ballooning and accessibility in the great outdoors.

VisitEngland’s Summertime News 2024

VisitEngland’s 24 Responsible Travel Experiences to mark World Environment Day 2024

9 May 2024 12.00 

Ahead of World Environment Day (5 June 2024), VisitEngland is highlighting some of the country’s top responsible tourism experiences, including new low-impact dining, conscious festivals and sustainable stays. With responsible tourism becoming more of a priority for holidaymakers, VisitEngland has curated the following eco-friendly ideas to help Brits connect with the natural world on their travels.

VisitEngland’s 24 Responsible Travel Experiences to mark World Environment Day 2024

VisitEngland’s 2024 Springtime News

12 March 2024 11.30 

The promise of warmer days and lighter nights means spring is upon us. Blooming amongst the Easter break and multiple bank holidays there’s a wealth of new experiences across the country to get excited about. England is ready and waiting to be explored this spring with fresh attractions, accommodation and cultural events popping up in our cities, countryside and coasts.

VisitEngland’s 2024 Springtime News

Easter in England 2024

5 March 2024 15.00 

The promise of chocolate paired with a long weekend means Easter is nearly upon us. With food and fun at the heart of the action, here are VisitEngland’s highlights for Easter including egg hunts with a twist, fantastic food festivals and quirky days out for all the family. 

Easter in England 2024

England’s 2024 travel scene – what’s set to trend?

6 December 2023 12.00 (Updated February 2024)

VisitEngland has identified a number of travel trends for 2024, including more ways to enjoy the ever-evolving English wine scene, new immersive experiences offering a peek behind the scenes and a spotlight on outdoor trails with the King Charles III England Coast Path opening fully next year.

England’s 2024 travel scene – what’s set to trend?

VisitEngland’s 2024 Hotlist

15 November 2023 15.00 (Updated February 2024)

England is gearing up for another exciting year with 2024 promising world-class music venue launches, new historical and cultural sites, must-see exhibitions, fresh outdoor adventure experiences, hotly anticipated hotel openings and an ever-evolving culinary scene. 

VisitEngland's 2024 Hotlist

England’s Christmas 2023 Events and Experiences

26 October 2023 11.00

From magical light trails and steam train rides to markets and immersive experiences, England does Christmas in style. Here’s our selection of new and revamped festive experiences for 2023.

England’s Christmas 2023 Events and Experiences

England’s 2023 Halloween Events & Experiences

3 October 2023 10.00

Get ready to embrace the eerie and succumb to the supernatural as England unveils a spellbinding selection of Halloween horrors that promise to send a shiver down your spine. As the witching hour approaches, here’s a selection of England’s spookiest events and experiences, from dance parties and escape rooms to pumpkin picking and ghost tours through historic cities.

England’s 2023 Halloween Events & Experiences

Autumn in England Gets a Glow Up

26 September 2023 12.00

As the nights draw in, England offers plenty of ways to brighten up the season, from Diwali festivities and fireworks bonanzas to illuminated trails and Dark Skies Festivals. Here, VisitEngland shines a light on some of the must-visit autumn evening experiences across the country.

Autumn in England Gets a Glow Up

VisitEngland’s 2023 Autumn News

23 August 2023 11.30

There’s a whole host of reasons to get excited for autumn 2023, from Herefordshire’s cider sleepovers to autumnal walking festivals in East Sussex and the Isle of Wight – along with major cultural events including the Turner Prize 2023 in Eastbourne and the hotly anticipated opening of Manchester’s Aviva Studios.

VisitEngland’s 2023 Autumn News

England’s 2023 August Bank Holiday Events and Experiences

24 July 2023 11.00

As summer reaches its peak, England is all set to celebrate the August bank holiday weekend (Saturday 26 – Monday 28 August 2023) with an exciting line up of events and experiences across the country – many of which are free to attend. From cultural festivals to lively street parades to outdoor adventures and family-friendly entertainment, here are some ideas to get out and enjoy the long weekend.

England’s 2023 August Bank Holiday Events and Experiences

Enjoy £25 Off Fun Summer Trips and Get More from your National Lottery Ticket with National Lottery Days Out

3 July 2023 9.30

To help make this summer fun-filled and affordable, The National Lottery is offering £25 towards great days out at hundreds of tourist attractions, immersive experiences and tours across the UK as well as West End theatre shows.

Enjoy £25 Off Fun Summer Trips and Get More from your National Lottery Ticket with National Lottery Days Out

Explore England’s New Street Food Markets, Foraging Masterclasses & Culinary Celebrations this Summer

30 May 2023 15.00

The coming months offer plenty of ways to get a taste of England’s thriving culinary scene with English Wine Week on the way, along with a host of food festivals and events. From brand new street food markets in Manchester and Blackpool to specialist tours and foraging masterclasses across the country, here’s a selection of experiences to celebrate England’s regional specialities and modern food trends on a break this summer.

Explore England’s New Street Food Markets, Foraging Masterclasses & Culinary Celebrations this Summer

VisitEngland’s 2023 Summertime News

18 May 2023 12.30

As the summer months approach, England comes alive with free events and new outdoor experiences. From immersive arts trails and al fresco theatre performances to new cycling routes and major venue launches, there’s a whole host of reasons to get excited for summer 2023.

VisitEngland’s 2023 Summertime News

Five Regal Adventures to Welcome the King Charles III Coast Path

5 May 2023 10.00 

As part of the celebrations for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the England Coast Path will be renamed the ‘King Charles III England Coast Path’ after an unveiling on 10 May 2023. The new National Trail will be fully walkable by the end of 2024, connecting communities across England. Set to be the world’s longest managed coastal path, the King Charles III England Coast Path will cover around 2,700 miles when it is complete.

Five Regal Adventures to Welcome the King Charles III Coastal Path

Let the Music Move You (Around England) 

3 April 2023 10.30

Liverpool is hosting the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine this May, providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate England’s musical heritage, tourism experiences and trails. Whether you fancy singing along with Boy George at the British Music Experience; joining an underwater sea disco parade at EuroFestival or dancing the night away at a new coastal festival in Northumberland, here’s a round-up of some of our favourite new music experiences from across the country – along with some iconic fan favourites. 

Let the Music Move You (Around England)

The Coronation Celebration

28 March 2023 09.30

A true moment in history is upon us. The nation, and the world, is preparing to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and his wife, Her Majesty The Queen Consort Camilla on Saturday 6 May. Alongside the official celebrations, there are events aplenty taking place across the country over the Bank Holiday weekend and beyond, from major exhibitions to castle sleepovers and bespoke afternoon teas.

The Coronation Celebration

Easter in England 2023

14 March 2023 12.30

From eggs hunts with a twist, to new experiences and foodie delights, we’ve curated some of the top ways to spend the Easter break.

Easter in England 2023

VisitEngland’s 2023 Springtime News

1 March 2023 12.30

Spring is in the air and this year it’s set to be extra special. Along with the longer, lighter days and an abundance of bank holidays, England is hosting two once-in-a-generation events in May – the Coronation of King Charles III and the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

VisitEngland’s 2023 Springtime News

VisitEngland’s 2023 Travel Trends

14 December 2022 10.00

VisitEngland has identified a number of travel trends for 2023, including northern cities enjoying a major moment in the spotlight, the rise of nostalgic getaways and heritage beverages making a comeback.

VisitEngland’s 2023 Travel Trends

What’s New in England for 2023

17 November 2022 15.00

From a show-stopping Eurovision party and a right Royal celebration, to the opening of major new cultural, foodie and outdoors experiences, here’s our round-up of England’s top new offerings for 2023.

What’s New in England for 2023

England’s Accessible Travel Experiences

27 October 2022 11.00

This winter marks two important disability awareness days – Purple Tuesday (1 November), a global social movement to improve the customer experience for disabled people and their families, and the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December). To mark these disability awareness days, here are some of England’s best accessible travel experiences including outdoor adventures, award-winning attractions and adapted accommodation options.

England’s Accessible Travel Experiences

England’s Christmas 2022 Events and Experiences

25 October 2022 09.00

From magical light trails and steam train rides to festive markets and immersive experiences, England does Christmas in style. Here’s our pick of festive experiences for 2022.

England’s Christmas 2022 Events and Experiences

England’s Halloween Horrors

04 October 2022 15.00

England is full of pumpkin patches, enchanted trails, haunted castles and after dark experiences to give everyone a little fright this Halloween. Here’s our pick of spooky October events and experiences across the country for young and old.

England’s Halloween Horrors

Celebrate 100 Years of the BBC with Exhibitions and Interactive Experiences across England

07 September 2022 16.00

The BBC centenary – known as 'BBC 100' – has spanned the entirety of 2022 with sports, events and landmark commissions for TV, radio and online. The broadcaster was founded on 18 October 1922 and became one of the world’s most important platforms for news and entertainment, having broadcast to over 200 countries in more than 40 languages. This autumn, there are plenty of ways to experience the BBC beyond the sofa, including special centenary exhibitions in Manchester, London and Bradford, as well as immersive Peaky Blinders theatre shows, Sherlock escape rooms and Fawlty Towers dinner parties.

Celebrate 100 Years of the BBC with Exhibitions and Interactive Experiences across England

England’s 2022 Autumn News – Free Events, Food Festivals and New Openings

23 August 2022 10.00

As England’s spectacularly sunny summer draws to a close, autumn brings along a host of new attractions, free events and anniversary celebrations. Here are some of our autumn highlights, from brand new launches, such as foraging retreats in Herefordshire, a science and discovery centre in Merseyside and a Peaky Blinders stage show in London, to regional food festivals focussing on specific produce, such as Lincolnshire sausages, Whitstable oysters and Yorkshire puddings.

England’s 2022 Autumn News – Free Events, Food Festivals and New Openings

August Bank Holiday Events in England 2022

03 August 2022 10.00

As summer continues to bring long warm days and high spirits, England is all set to celebrate the August Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 27 – Monday 29 August 2022) with a host of events and experiences across the country – many of which are free to attend. 

August Bank Holiday Events in England 2022

Experience England for Less this Summer

05 July 2022 16.00

Spending time exploring with friends and loved ones can often add up, but with the milder weather and a range of festivals, city celebrations and low-cost experiences there’s plenty of opportunities to enjoy days out on the cheap.

Experience England for less this summer

Lavish Locations to Celebrate English Period Drama’s Contribution to Tourism

09 June 2022 14.00

Films and TV series are powerful motivators for travel, and the incredible impact of ‘The English Period Drama’ on tourism has led to it being crowned with the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism accolade on 8 June at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022, presented by Clare Balding CBE.

Lavish locations to celebrate English Period Drama’s contribution to tourism

England’s Responsible Travel Experiences to Celebrate World Environment Day 2022

24 May 2022 13.00

This year, World Environment Day (5 June 2022) is calling for collective, transformative action to celebrate, protect and restore our planet and England offers plenty of responsible travel experiences for holidaymakers to put this into practice.

England’s Responsible Travel Experiences to Celebrate World Environment Day 2022

England’s 2022 Summertime News

17 May 2022 12.00

As England gets set to host landmark celebrations, major sporting events and immersive experiences galore, summer 2022 is tipped to be one to remember. Here are some of our summertime highlights, including the launch of new attractions, accommodation, festivals, trails and ground-breaking exhibitions all across the country.

England’s 2022 Summertime News

Rewilding England – Ways to Help Nature Recover and Flourish on your Travels

11 May 2022 15.00

Each June, the Wildlife Trust encourages the nation to reconnect with nature every day as part of its 30 Days Wild campaign. Rewilding is the practice of restoring landscapes and habitats to their natural state, and England offers plenty of opportunities to incorporate the 30 Days Wild ethos by connecting with nature on your next adventure.

Rewilding England

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Spring and Summer Celebrations Across England

13 April 2022 10.00

Events to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are taking place across the country throughout the spring and summer months. Here’s a selection of events, experiences and activities on offer across England to mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Spring into Easter

04 April 2022 10.00

With Spring in the air, flowers starting to bloom, the nights drawing out, and the whiff of chocolate around the corner, we’ve curated some of the best ways to spend the holiday across the country.

Spring into Easter

New ways to Escape the Everyday in England in 2022

06 December 2021 14.00

From a world-class year of sport and landmark Jubilee celebrations to a nationwide festival of creativity, new outdoor adventures and brand new family and cultural attractions; 2022 in England has all the ingredients for a holiday or break to remember. Here’s our (tip of the iceberg) round-up of England’s top new offerings for 2022.

New ways to Escape the Everyday in England in 2022

Christmas events in England 2021

05 November 2021 12:00

Christmas events are back for 2021; from mouth-watering markets and magical illuminated trails to family festive train rides, Christmas craft workshops and everything in between. Here’s our pick of the happenings across the country.

Christmas events in England 2021

England’s Halloween Horrors for all the Family

06 October 2021 17:00

With our freakiest time of the year just around the corner it’s time to start conjuring up a concoction of spooky experiences to enjoy this Halloween. England’s full of pumpkin patches, spooky trails, haunted castles and after dark experiences to give everyone a little fright …

England's Halloween Horrors for all the family

Olympic Inspiration on Home Soil

19 July 2021 10:00 

Hot on the heels of Wimbledon and the Euros, the summer of sport will continue with the delayed Tokyo Olympics kicking off on 23 July. What’s more on 28 July it’s only one year to go until Birmingham plays host to the Commonwealth Games, 10 years on from the iconic London Olympics 2012.

With new sports on the Tokyo schedule including surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing, here’s a round-up of ways to try your hand on home soil this summer. Plus, for those feeling nostalgic for 2012, we’ve included ways to plan an Olympic or Commonwealth Games themed day out.

Olympic inspiration on home soil

Family Fun times in England’s Cities this Summer…

15 July 2021 14:00 

With school bells about to ring summer holidays in, it's time to start planning your family fun time. England’s cities are packed full of festivals, events, new openings and endless experiences to keep all ages entertained, our only worry…how we’re going to fit it all in...

Family Fun times in England’s cities this summer…

England’s football frenzy experiences

23 June 2021 17:00 

With UEFA EURO 2020 finally kicking off & England off to a winning start there’s never been a better time to explore our football heritage and experiences. From a visit and pint at the birthplace of modern football, to stadium tours and of course the best places to catch a match and soak up the atmosphere, here’s our roundup of great ways to join in on the football frenzy sweeping the nation right now.

England’s football frenzy experiences

Raise a glass to England’s Breweries, Distilleries and Vineyards this summer

25 May 2021 17:00 

Recent VisitEngland research* shows that the feeling of a cold drink in hand and a visit to a pub garden were amongst the activities most missed by Brits during lockdown, so with a host of alcohol themed celebration days coming up over the summer months there’s no better time to plan a trip around your favourite tipple. Head to a vineyard to mark English Wine Week (19-27 June); say cheers to beer for Beer Day Britain (15 June) and International Beer Day (6 August), or try your hand at crafting your own blend at an English distillery to mark World Gin Day (12 June).

Raise a glass to England’s breweries, distilleries and vineyards this summer

What's New in England's Cities this Summer

18 May 2021 10:00 

Whether you’re after a long overdue culture fix or some new family adventures to add to the memory bank, England’s cities are coming up trumps this summer with a host of new experiences, attractions and new accommodation on offer.

Visitors are advised to always check individual websites and government guidance for the latest information. National restrictions are currently in place. Check out www.visitengland.com for the latest guidance on how to Escape the Everyday responsibly.

What's New in England cities this summer

Lace up your shoes for National Walking Month

17 May 2021 11:00

May is National Walking Month and to mark the occasion we’ve rounded up some walking holidays, day-trip ideas and themed walking tours from across the country to get you inspired for your next walking adventure. See below for more information.

Visitors are advised to always check individual websites and government guidance for the latest information. National restrictions are currently in place. Check out www.visitengland.com for the latest guidance on how to Escape the Everyday responsibly.

Lace up your shoes for National Walking Month 

Brits’ lockdown Longings Revealed with our Taste Buds set to Guide our Travel Plans

06 Apr 2021 11:00

With just days to go until al-fresco dining and the first phase of staycations are allowed across the country, new VisitEngland research shows that it’s foodie experiences that are top of the agenda for sensory-starved Brits.

Brits’ lockdown longings revealed with our taste buds set to guide our travel plans

Hop into Easter

26 Mar 2021 16:30

While we can’t venture too far this Easter, there’s plenty of egg-citing Easter entertainment to have at home, from kids bake off competitions to virtual campfires and sing-a-longs; Easter egg hunts in local parks and gardens and energising walks and outdoor activities to burn off egg-cessive eating.

Hop into Easter

Mother's Day Musings

04 Mar 2021 11:26

Whether you share the same household or live a hundred miles apart, mum definitely deserves some love and appreciation – now more than ever.

Mother's Day Musings

England’s Wildlife Escapes

1 Mar 2021 10:23

World Wildlife Day takes place on 3rd March and with England’s countryside and coast home to some of the world’s most amazing animals you don’t need to go far or put on virtual reality goggles to have a close encounter.

England’s Wildlife Escapes

Escape the Everyday in the UK this Autumn with some inspiration from First Dates’ Fred, Claire Balding and AJ Odudu

6 Oct 2020 09:33

Claire Balding, Fred Sirieix and AJ Odudu have been out filming across the country to help inspire Brits to take an autumn break, from fishing in Southwold and biking in Yorkshire to rediscovering our cultural icons in London.

Escape the Everyday in the UK this Autumn with some inspiration from First Dates’ Fred, Claire Balding and AJ Odudu

What’s New in England – September 2020

21 Sep 2020 17:52

School’s back and summer may be (nearly) over but there’s plenty of activities and experiences happening across the country to ease us into September and make the most of fresh, crisp autumnal days.

What’s New in England – September 2020

22 ways to Escape the Everyday in England this Autumn

17 Sep 2020 17:24

Autumn Equinox is around the corner (22nd September) bringing with it a host of new season treats, from wildlife wonders and golden landscapes to the chance to explore our landmarks, icons and coastal gems without the crowds.

22 ways to Escape the Everyday in England this Autumn

What’s New in England in August 2020

17 Sep 2020 17:16

August offers a month of jam-packed new offerings, with exhibitions, experiences, eateries, accommodation and activities, there’s lots to keep us entertained and make the most of the last month of summer and a bank holiday weekend.

What’s New in England in August 2020

What’s New in England in July 2020

13 Jul 2020 13:58

As we begin to enjoy a sense of normality with our pubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries throwing open the doors to welcome us back, we’ve highlighted many of the new offerings we’ll have the chance to experience over long summer days and beyond.

What’s New in England in July 2020

Know before you go: It’s time to explore your England

24 Jun 2020 11:17

With many of our favourite attractions now beginning to reopen their doors, we’ve rounded up some ways to enjoy outings across the country.

Know before you go: It’s time to explore your England

Get a taste of England’s brilliant breweries, dazzling distilleries and vibrant vineyards

4 Jun 2020 17:10

Summer is coming and there is no time like now to sip a glass of wine, drink ‘a pint of your finest’, or enjoy some gin to celebrate England’s vast array of breweries, vineyards and distilleries.

Get a taste of England’s brilliant breweries, dazzling distilleries and vibrant vineyards

What’s New in England in May 2020

27 Apr 2020 17:05

It’s a case of armchair travel, planning for later, mastering those gardening skills and supporting your favourite local foodie hotspots this month.

What’s New in England in May 2020

Staycation whilst staying IN

03 Apr 2020 11:17

Take a travel journey around England from your armchair in this month’s bulletin as we stay in and stay safe.

Staycation whilst staying IN

 

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