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Learn the ropes at Chatham’s The Historic Dockyard
Immerse yourself in 400 years of discovery at the world’s most complete dockyard from the Age of Sail.
Location: Chatham, Kent
Visit the remains of the grandest house on the Isle of Wight
Take a trip round Appuldurcombe House which was bombed during the Second World War.
Location: Wroxall, Isle of Wight
Learn about the bravery of England’s World War II heroes
A story of daring exploits and courageous acts, as commemorated along Hayling Island’s WWII heritage trail.
Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire
Discover a seaside sporting paradise
The island where windsurfing was invented has got to be an ideal place for watersports, but Hayling has beautiful countryside as well.
Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire
Marvel at prehistoric cliffs and caves
The magnificent coastline of South Tyneside tells a story that stretches far beyond the stunning aesthetics of the golden sands and rugged cliffs.
Location: Marsden, South Tyneside
Visit the public artwork of the “TERN” Project
Have your photo taken with Eric Morecambe, and enjoy stunning views over the Bay as you take a stroll along Morecambe Promenade.
Location: Morecambe, Lancashire
September events: Be blown away at St Annes International Kite Festival
St Annes hosts the spectacular annual Kite Festival, featuring magnificent kites from all over the world.
Location: St Annes on Sea, Lancashire
Be inspired by the Earthship Brighton
The Earthship Brighton was the first to be built in England.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
A royal palace by the sea
Brighton is home to the spectacular Royal Pavilion, a palace like no other.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
From the Kissing Policeman to the Kiss Wall
Brighton & Hove is an artistic hub with a wide variety of art galleries, the biggest of which is the city itself.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Uncover ghostly Brighton
Brighton is believed to be one of the most haunted places in England.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Explore King’s Lynn’s rich history on foot
Explore 900 years of history found in historic King's Lynn, where medieval churches, secret courtyards and hidden alleys await your discovery.
Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
Make waves on a water sports holiday in Bournemouth
Bournemouth has a vast array of water sports on offer throughout the year for both the novice and professional.
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Get your jazz hands out for the Scarborough Jazz Festival
Each September, the annual Scarborough Jazz Festival on Yorkshire’s north coast provides the ideal tonic for music lovers to wash away those summer blues.
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Be royalty for a day at Scarborough Castle
Take an audio tour around the Castle, enjoy breathtaking views from the headland of the North Yorkshire Coast and have tea in a historic building.
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Explore historic Whitby Abbey
Discover how over 2,000 years of history made Whitby Abbey one of England’s most important archaeological sites.
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Delve into the story of Dracula
Probe into the dramatic history of Bram Stoker’s Dracula in the very place where the stories of the bloodthirsty vampire were born.
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Have a frightful Halloween with Dark Encounters
Discover a spookier side of Portsmouth on a ghost walk around some of the most haunted spots in the city.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Find yourself face-to-face with gigantic outdoor sculptures
Each face reveals a story as you meet the gigantic outdoor sculptures that span the width and breadth of the seaside resort.
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Experience the locations that have inspired great literature
The constantly changing scenery, dramatic landscapes and distinctive character of Yorkshire’s people have all been sources of literary inspiration.
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Tuck into fish and chips on the beach
Make it a traditional English seaside holiday and have fish and chips on Mablethorpe Beach.
Location: Mablethrope, Lincolnshire