The words ‘I’m bored’ aren’t welcome here. Especially when we have heaps of holiday ideas and things to do in England for you discover based on your interests. We’ve got fun-fuelled breaks for families, holidays for flocks of friends, romantic getaways for love birds, city breaks for culture vultures and rural escapes for tree huggers - think of us as your England travel guide. Get filtering to find your perfect holiday in England.
Things to do
Spa by the sea at Climping’s Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa
Relax and unwind in the tranquil coastal setting of Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa in Climping.
Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex
14 indulgent short break ideas
Savour cocktails on a rooftop bar or escape to a secluded woodland lodge complete with steaming hot tub.
Live the high life in Cheshire’s villages
With high-end boutiques, swanky eateries and millionaire footballers, Cheshire’s ‘Golden Triangle’ brings exclusive city treats to the countryside.
Location: Cheshire
Spoil yourself with a bit of luxury at Ellenborough Park
Indulge in classically beautiful surroundings and enjoy a hotel that strives for excellence.
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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
Sip cocktails and soak up panoramic views of Manchester at Cloud 23
If you’ve got a head for heights and a taste for good cocktails, go to Manchester’s highest bar with a view.
Location: Deansgate, Manchester
Sleep in a royal bed at Thornbury Castle
Get treated like royalty at Thornbury Castle, where its opulent bedchambers, award-winning food and picturesque gardens will bring out your regal side.
Location: Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Take a luxury break at Kesgrave Hall
Treat yourself to a stay at Kesgrave Hall, a boutique hotel housed in a Georgian building just outside Ipswich.
Location: Kesgrave, Suffolk
Holiday amongst the clouds
For a fairytale holiday on the Suffolk Coast, drop your bags off at The House in the Clouds, a weird and wonderful holiday home.
Location: Thorpeness, Suffolk
The Orange Tree in Rosedale Abbey
Looking after your body doesn’t need to involve colonic irrigation and strenuous yoga workouts.
Location: Near Pickering, North Yorkshire
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
Experience England at its most glorious
Enjoy a quintessential English break exploring the grounds of the grand Goodwood Estate and grounds.
Location: Goodwood, Sussex
Explore the heart of Shakespeare's England
Get out of the town and explore the romantic countryside and luxurious hotels of Shakespeare’s England in the heart of rural Warwickshire.
Location: Warwickshire
Find the perfect outfit at Trentham Shopping Village
Situated on a beautiful estate you’ll experience shopping in a charming timber lodge village.
Location: Trentham, Staffordshire
Enjoy a luxurious family getaway at the Manor Farmhouse
With a heated pool, sauna, cinema and billiard room on site, your family will never want to leave the Manor Farmhouse.
Location: Milstead, Kent
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
Enjoy a stay in this unique holiday home
Stay in Hill House Hall on Woodbridge’s Market Hill, one of the oldest houses in Suffolk packed with personality and surprises.
Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk
Retreat to your very own wood cabin in the forest
Double sunken baths, riverside walks and panoramic views make this luxury forest retreat a truly romantic destination.
Location: Shadwell, Norfolk
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
Escape to a world of opulence at Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa
This Grade 1 listed mansion house stands proudly within magnificent grounds, and has 1,000 acres of parklands, a 50-acre Lake and a luxurious spa.
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Enjoy luxury by the lake at Storrs Hall Hotel
Perched on the edge of the famous Lake Windermere, this Grade-II-listed Georgian mansion is surrounded by 17 acres of neatly trimmed grounds – plus the obligatory folly (in this case a temple).
Location: Windermere, Cumbria
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