Autumn
Take afternoon tea 20s style and enjoy timeless views
Sat high on a cliff overlooking the stunning North Devon coast, the art deco Saunton Sands Hotel is a wonderful spot to take afternoon tea.
Location: Saunton, Devon
Escape to Another Place
Forget crumbly sand sculptures; Antony Gormley’s 'Another Place' is seaside art on a whole new level.
Location: Crosby Beach, Merseyside
September events: Live the sense and sensibilities of Jane Austen’s Bath
Step into a Georgian world and explore the City of Bath that inspired one of England’s most famous writers.
Location: Bath, Somerset
Walk with Ezekial Bone on the Ghost Guts & Gore Tour
Hear some of the most horrific tales from Nottingham's past with resident ghost Ezekial Bone on the Ghost Guts and Gore Tour.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Lose yourself in Neverland at Nottingham Arboretum
The Arboretum just outside Nottingham’s city centre is said to be the inspiration behind J.M. Barrie’s classic children’s tale ‘Peter Pan’.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Go wild for the nature and wildlife of the Cotswolds
Experience the wild beauty of Batsford Arboretum in Moreton in Marsh and the sight of rare birds of prey soaring over the surrounding Cotswolds hills.
Location: Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire
Go glamping in shepherds’ huts at Elmley Nature Reserve
With spectacular landscapes and breath-taking wildlife, Elmley National Nature Reserve is an inspirational place to visit - and to sleep in.
Location: Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Sup on local ales in one of Norfolk best breweries
Join a tour of Woodforde’s Brewery on the edges of The Broads and discover the local ingredients that make Woodforde’s beer taste so great.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Take a romantic walk through ancient countryside
Escape to north Nottinghamshire for a romantic break, discovering ancient countryside, decadent dining and luxurious B&Bs.
Location: Creswell, Nottinghamshire
Find The National Forest’s six time-telling sculptures
Beautiful and intriguing, these natural installations interpret the distinctive nature of six different landscapes that form The National Forest area.
Location: Multiple locations, The National Forest
Travel back in time at Milestones Museum
A trip to Milestones in Basingstoke brings the past to life. The museum is home to over 20,000 objects that were either made or used in Hampshire, and is a record of the county's social, industrial and transport history.
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Step into the Industrial Revolution at Quarry Bank
This fascinating industrial heritage site transports visitors back to 18th century Northern England and the life of a thriving cotton mill community.
Location: Styal, Cheshire
Dip into a well of history in beautiful Dukes Wood
Feel the crunch of leaves beneath your feet as you enjoy autumnal walks in Clumber Park and uncover the past of the UK's first oilfield in Dukes Wood.
Location: Eakring, Nottinghamshire
October events: Visit England's largest travelling fair in Hull
Hull Fair celebrated its 700th birthday in 1993 and has grown continuously, now attracting over half a million visitors every year.
Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Discover Bristol’s myths and legends
Delve into ancient folklore and uncover Bristol’s iconic landmarks on a family city break
Location: Bristol
October events: Watch a world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival
Book tickets to a wide variety of new and award-winning films at London’s most accessible and exciting film festival.
Location: London, Greater London
Enjoy a meal within the trees at Alnwick Tree House
Enjoy a unique dining experience at a restaurant with a difference and traditional Northumbrian tunes.
Location: Alnwick, Northumberland
Learn prehistoric skills with Norfolk’s resident ‘caveman’
Norfolk’s resident ‘caveman’ Will Lord will teach you the long-forgotten skills of fashioning tools out of flints and even how to make deerskin clothes.
Location: Thetford, Norfolk
Discover Whitby’s only traditional smokehouse
Peep inside Whitby's famous Fortune’s Kippers smokehouse and awaken your senses to the flavours, tastes and smells of long ago.
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Fish and Chips on the Beach
Make it a traditional English seaside holiday and have fish and chips on Mablethorpe Beach.
Location: Mablethrope, Lincolnshire
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