Central England has the wow-factor when it comes to dramatic countryside. Clamber craggy peaks and moors in the Peak District National Park, bike deep through the National Forest or turn back the clock to the industrial age on the Grand Union Canal. Step into the West Midlands’ cities in style in shoppers' paradise Birmingham and cathedral city Coventry. Enjoy Shakespearean plays at the theatres, discover the Bard’s quaint family homes in Stratford-upon-Avon, and head to Sherwood Forest for adventures with England’s favourite outlaw. Be prepared for a culinary adventure too. Central England has a mouth-watering plethora of specialities from sticky Bakewell tart to sizzling balti curries and Stilton cheese.
Central England
Enjoy a romantic escape to a secret corner of Lincoln
Escape with your special someone to a medieval palace hidden beside Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln’s Medieval Bishop’s Palace.
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Enjoy a romantic escape in Shakespeare’s England
Shakespeare’s England, home to Romeo and Juliet - the greatest love story of all time, is the perfect place for a romantic escape.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Enjoy an indulgent weekend at The Ardencote Manor Hotel
Spend quality time together and treat yourselves to a relaxing spa weekend at the Ardencote Manor Hotel and Spa.
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
Stay in a secret chalet in rural Nottinghamshire
Enjoy a romantic stay in a beautiful chalet in the grounds of Langar Hall, and explore the surrounding area including country walks and walled gardens.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Woo your loved one on the Lord Byron trail
Discover the romantic escapes of poet Lord Byron, England's most notorious romantic poet, on a visit to his ancestral heartland in Nottinghamshire.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Enjoy a relaxing & romantic break at Eden Hall Spa
Visit Eden Hall Day Spa to refresh and revive your body and mind; then unwind and relax at Kelham House Hotel for a peaceful getaway.
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Enjoy great views from Lincoln’s Electric Bar and Restaurant
Gaze down on the picturesque city of Lincoln while sipping cocktails and enjoying a delicious meal.
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Fall in love (all over again) at Malmaison Birmingham
Topping the list as England’s fastest growing Valentine’s Day destination, where better to rekindle a romance than in Birmingham?
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Escape to a romantic penthouse
Book a room at the penthouse at the St James Hotel in Nottingham for the ultimate luxurious and romantic getaway.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Revel in Nottingham’s romantic park life
Stay in Nottingham’s newest luxury hotel and enjoy a relaxing weekend taking in beautiful parks and outdoor cinema.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Make it a Resorts World romantic break
Romantic breaks should be about luxury, indulgence and relaxation, so it’s a good job Birmingham has all of these in abundance.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Treat your loved one to a romantic getaway in Leicester
Explore the sights of Leicester with your loved-one on a city break this winter.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
