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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.
Mother's Day Musings
4 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.
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.
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.
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
3 Apr 2020 11:17
It’s a case of armchair travel in this month’s bulletin as we stay in and stay safe.
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