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Take a cruise along the River Ouse
The city of York owes its existence to the rivers. Escape the city rush and admire the scenery from the comfort of a City Cruises boat.
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Explore the city of York by bike
York is voted as one of the most bike-friendly cities in England with a wide range of cycle routes through the city and beyond.
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Swing through the trees at Leeds Castle
Clamber the treetops of 'the loveliest castle in the world'.
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Adventure boat trips to Beachy Head
Jump aboard an adrenaline filled boat trip for a close up view of the stunning South Downs National Park coastline and Beachy Head lighthouse.
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Unleash your inner F1 racing driver at Buckmore Park
Speed around the track where world champions Hamilton and Button first got behind the wheel.
Location: Chatham , Kent
Action packed watersports at Camber Sands
Kite-flyers and windsurfers of all ages and abilities should head to Camber Sands - a dramatic sandy beach on the south coast, and the perfect spot to catch the waves.
Location: Camber Sands, East Sussex
Explore historical Worthing with four Heritage Trails
Discover the historical delights of a Victorian seaside town with very traditional beginnings.
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Sleep in the treetops on an overnight safari in Kent
Get in touch with your wild side in Kent this spring with a true African experience that the whole family will rave about.
Location: Lympne, Kent
Take a guided walking tour and discover the real Colchester
Britain’s oldest recorded town has a raft of different tours exploring different aspects of the town’s history, all hugely enjoyable too.
Location: Colchester, Essex
Kayak around The Needles rocks and lighthouse
How would you like to get up close and personal with one of the Isle of Wight’s most iconic landmarks?
Location: Freshwater, Isle of Wight
See an Island from the air
Enjoy the view that most visitors to the Isle of Wight miss every year by seeing it from the skies on a paragliding trip.
Location: Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
Admire the iconic architectural landmarks of the City
Explore the fusion of historical and modern architecture in the ever-evolving City of London.
Location: London, Greater London
See England's finest view from Sutton Bank
Celebrated author and vet James Herriot gave the view from Sutton Bank the ultimate accolade – “England’s finest”. Find out if he was right…
Location: Sutton Bank, near Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Trip-trap along the Red Squirrel Trail
This family-friendly cycle and walking path encompasses an exciting trail of artwork, sculpture and trolls under bridges.
Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
Cycle the City of Bristol
Classic Cycle hire with picnics makes for a great active break, and guides available with themed itineraries means you can see the sights.
Location: Bristol
Rainy Day Activities: Embark on an expedition into Cheddar Gorge
This ultimate indoor activity will have you venture deep into the famous caves at Cheddar to see where the Cheddar Man, Britain's oldest skeleton, was discovered.
Location: Cheddar, Somerset
Heart-pumping mountain biking in the Forest of Dean
Feel the adrenaline flow through you as you experience downhill mountain bike tracks in the Forest of Dean.
Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Take a longer look at London with the City Visitor Trail
Make the most of your time in London - no matter how long you have - with the main trail and its side tracks you'll have plenty to do and more.
Location: London, Greater London
Live the good life at The Lido in Bristol
Bristol's restored Victorian Lido offers outdoor swimming, spa facilities, a café and bar for lunch and award winning restaurant for dinner.
Location: Bristol
Celebrate your adventurous side at Avalanche Adventure
Are you one of those people who like their challenges a little off the beaten track?
Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Discover one of England's last remaining ancient woodlands
Take your bicycle to the Wyre Forest and see more of this ancient woodland than if you were on foot.
Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire