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VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025
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The 52 finalists, selected following a rigorous judging process by handpicked tourism industry experts, go on to compete in 16 core categories at the national awards in June.
The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence have been championing the best in England’s tourism industry for more than three decades and celebrate quality, innovation, best practice and exceptional customer service.Things to do
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Find things to do based on your interests and start planning your next short break in England. Seaside getaways, foodie breaks, romantic spa weekends, city breaks, countryside escapes - we've got all based covered, from Cornwall to Carlisle.
Places to visit on a foodie break in Cumbria
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4-5 Days
Food and drink breaks
From Michelin-starred restaurants to famous sticky toffee and gingerbread, these are the tastiest places to visit in the Lake District and Cumbria.
Places to visit on a foodie break in Herefordshire
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4-5 Days
Food and drink breaks
Four-day foodie breaks on the England-Wales border, with a few adventures to help you burn off that cider and cheese.
Places to visit in the Lake District
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4-5 Days
Nature and Outdoor Breaks
It’s one of the prettiest places in England – but the Lake District is also ripe for adventure, too…
Places to visit on a foodie break in Lancashire
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2-3 Days
Food and drink breaks
From small-batch gins and organic cheeses, to the best restaurants in Lancashire – here’s how to plan the tastiest three-day getaway.
Places to visit in Suffolk
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4-5 Days
Nature and Outdoor Breaks
Discover the best coastal adventures, gin-tasting tours and glorious beaches in Suffolk on this action-packed four-day itinerary.
Places to visit in the North Pennines
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4-5 Days
Nature and Outdoor Breaks
Escape into the wild on this four-day North Pennines trip – from starry-eyed nights to the best waterfalls in England.
Relaxation and romance in Stratford upon Avon
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2-3 Days
Relaxing and Romantic Breaks
From Shakespearean legends to river cruises and rum school, this two-day itinerary showcases the top things to do near Stratford-upon-Avon
Places to visit on the Northumberland coastline
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4-5 Days
Nature and Outdoor Breaks
With epic beaches, fairytale castles and top-notch fish and chips, this is one of the best seaside short breaks in England