Home of the original martini and the perfect afternoon tea, style icons from Vivienne Westwood to Kate Middleton, and grand architecture from castles to glass skyscrapers, it’s no wonder that England has more than its fair share of luxury experiences and indulgent escapes. Hire your own fort or stately home for group holidays or escape the rat race on relaxing holidays in your very own treetop canopy suite. Stay ahead of the game with the hottest tickets in town, whether theatre, opera, tennis or rugby, hire a classic car or float above the action in a hot-air balloon. And what’s a holiday without a souvenir or two? From designer flagship stores to Royal Warrant-holding boutiques with a royal seal of approval, England’s shopping scene is second to none.
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Home of the original martini and the perfect afternoon tea, style icons from Vivienne Westwood to Kate Middleton, and grand architecture from castles to glass skyscrapers, it’s no wonder that England has more than its fair share of luxury experiences and indulgent escapes. Hire your own fort or stately home for group holidays or escape the rat race on relaxing holidays in your very own treetop canopy suite. Stay ahead of the game with the hottest tickets in town, whether theatre, opera, tennis or rugby, hire a classic car or float above the action in a hot-air balloon. And what’s a holiday without a souvenir or two? From designer flagship stores to Royal Warrant-holding boutiques with a royal seal of approval, England’s shopping scene is second to none.
Browse and buy from the Ferrers Centre Courtyard Workshops
You’ll find the Ferrers Centre Courtyard in the beautiful Staunton Harold Estate, a traditional country estate with a great Georgian mansion.
Location: Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
Shop till you drop and admire the view at One New Change
One New Change combines high street favourites, public art, striking architecture, unrivalled views & restaurants from some of the UK’s top chefs.
Location: London, Greater London
Enjoy a boutique stay in historic Helmsley
Historic yet buzzing with stylish shops, restaurants and hotels, Helmsley is a great base for a weekend away in the North York Moors National Park.
Location: Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Enjoy a tranquil break in a renovated railway carriage
Stay in your own 1st Class carriage at Coalport Station in the stunning Ironbridge Gorge.
Location: Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire
Enjoy a rural escape at Kitley House Hotel
This 500 year old country house is set in the heart of the South Devon countryside making it the perfect destination for a relaxing and enjoyable break.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
A thrilling day at Chester Races
You can’t beat a fantastic day at the races, so get dressed up and pick up your race card for a day of fun and socialising.
Location: Chester, Cheshire
Blow your own glass bubble
Learn about the distinctive aquamarine-coloured glass and make your own glass bubble at Bath Aqua Glass.
Location: Bath, Somerset
Enjoy the ultimate shopping experience in Colchester
Discover easy and interesting shopping in Colchester; with its great mix of big name stores and specialist shops, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Location: Colchester, Essex
Wildlife and Conservation Holidays on The Suffolk Coast
Enjoy a wildlife conservation and research holiday at RSPB Minsmere and National Trust's Dunwich Heath in Suffolk
Location: Dunwich
Indulge in all things affordable and vintage in York
‘York Does Vintage’ better than anyone else as the city’s affordable vintage fair in Merchant Adventurers’ Hall transports you to bygone eras.
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Shop in style in the beautiful Victoria Quarter
Marvel at this collection of beautifully restored Victorian shopping arcades in Leeds and browse the luxury shops within them.
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Enjoy horseracing as the Romans did 2000 years ago
Go to York Races and take part in a spectacle that first took place over 2,000 years ago.
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Dine at the Chef's table at Derby’s Cathedral Quarter Hotel
Experience an ultimate dining experience at the ‘Chef’s Table’. Create a menu and watch chefs at work through your own window.
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Christmas at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Make your Christmas magical with a visit to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, the UK’s largest designer outlet.
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Enjoy an up market shopping experience in Beverley
The bustling market town of Beverley has many high street names, independent stores and antiques centre.
Location: Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
Enjoy a luxurious camping trip at Crafty Camping
Luxury glamping in a beautiful forest setting alongside Guy Mallinson’s Woodland Workshop, featured in the BBC Mastercrafts series.
Location: Holditch, Dorset
Kick back at award-winning B&B, Alkham Court
To hot tub, or not to hot tub? That is the question, at Alkham Court B&B near Dover.
Location: South Alkham, Kent
Rekindle your romance in the Peak District
Put a spring in your step with a tete-a-tete in a country house hotel, share a walk with heart-stopping views and chill out in a relaxing spa.
Location: Castleton, Derbyshire
Unwind with a hotel stay boasting 'England’s best view'
Sitting perched on the side of the magnificent Malvern Hills, with panoramic views across the Severn Valley and beyond, The Cottage boasts ‘England’s best view’.
Location: Malvern, Worcestershire
Hone your skills at The Farm Cookery School
Learn top tips, perfect party food and much more at this rural cooking school in the Wiltshire countryside.
Location: Bromham, Wiltshire
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