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Planning a weekend break or a much-needed romantic trip away and in need of fresh ideas and holiday inspiration for 2024? We’ve got just the thing. From England’s best gardens to Harry Potter filming locations, 24-hour city breaks ideas and some of the most charming villages and countryside in the world, we have plenty of recommendations to help you escape the everyday.
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Award-winning places to visit across England
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Discover our award-winning restaurants, pubs, hotels, glamping sites and attractions from around the country…
Six great places to watch live sports in England
When the Premier League is well underway, it’s a great excuse to head down to the pub and cheer on your favourite team.
From London to Newcastle: 16 days out near you
Pack up a picnic, hop in the car and swap the city for some of these beautiful English sights - all an hour or less from a major city.
5 beaches you wouldn't believe are in England
It's hard to believe, but these five beaches really are in England. Check them out, and you might find your next holiday destination.
10 places to visit in Dorset this summer
Take a Dorset adventure this summer for top-notch seafood, squirrel spotting, cool hotels and Instagrammable villages.
A muggle's guide to Harry Potter filming locations
From Hogwarts to Diagon Alley, relive the Harry Potter legacy by discovering the locations of some of the series’ most iconic scenes.
10 ridiculously romantic things to do in England
With heaps of places to explore hand-in-hand, love is in the air all year round in England, not just on Valentine’s Day.
Bonfire Night events and light shows in 2023
Remember, remember the 5th of November with five of the best annual fireworks displays across the country.
16 secret English country gardens to visit
England is world-famous for its grand manicured gardens but there are plenty of leafy hidden gems that are worth a visit too.
10 places you didn't know were dog friendly
Both you and your canine companion will have a fantastic day out or stay at one of these dog-friendly locations.
The best English vineyards to visit this summer
With great wine tasting sessions, tours and luxury touches, here are some of the best vineyards to visit in England.
Tuck into these 2024 food festivals
Celebrate the great tastes and smells of the autumn's food festival season at one of these fabulous foodie locations.
6 ways to live like a Jane Austen character
Relive the Regency period as depicted in Jane Austen's iconic novels with this selection of traditional cultural activities.
5 gruesome murders in historical English homes
Some of England's historic houses and castles have played witness to some unsavoury tales of murder, deception and revenge.
See where ITV's Victoria was filmed
Explore the regal residences and places in England where ITV’s Victoria was filmed, and relive your favourite scenes.
Cute and cosy places to visit in England
Escape the colder weather by hunkering down in a super-cute tea room or visiting one of London's lesser-known museums.
8 festive places for a Christmas break in 2024
Get stuck into the festive season by visiting some of England’s most Christmassy locations, from charming villages to historical cities.
UK breaks: 24 hours in Leeds
Victorian warehouses and shiny 21st-century architecture collide to awesome effect in this gritty Yorkshire city.
UK breaks: 24 hours in Hastings
Head down south to this arty East Sussex enclave for super-cool galleries, cute boutiques, excellent coffee shops and superb sea views.
UK breaks: 24 hours in Windsor
Windsor is more than just Legoland – it’s a sprawling royal town studded with elegant landmarks, riverside pubs and lots of things to see and do.
UK breaks: 24 hours in St Ives
Travel to this sun-kissed Cornish town, in the far South West, for chilled-out beach cafes, sweet surf spots and a thriving art scene.
13 festive stately homes to visit this Christmas
Indulge in all things Christmassy at these sublime stately homes famous for their elaborate festive decorations.
