We’re not usually the type to boast but seeing as St George’s Day is just around the corner, we think it’s only fair to make a bit of a hoo-hah about this green and pleasant land. Join us as we celebrate the many things that make England great, from the centuries-old tradition of afternoon tea to exploring some of the best-preserved castles and historical sites in the world.
Great English escapes
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Enjoy afternoon tea in a thatched Cotswolds cottage
Tour the Cotswolds’ hidden gems and receive a warm welcome at the Secret Cottage, a private home where you are invited to traditional afternoon tea.
Location: Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
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Read John Keats' love letters at Keats House
Read love letters and poems from John Keats to Fanny Brawne in the home where the poet fell in love and wrote some of his finest poetry.
Location: Hampstead, Greater London
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Relive the past at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Peel back 900 years of history at this UNESCO World Heritage Site of majestic monastic ruins, water gardens and medieval deer park.
Location: Near Ripon, North Yorkshire
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Join in this most colourful of parades at Bristol Pride
Take in some drag queen cabaret or chill out to some pumping tunes; whatever you decide to do at Bristol Pride, it won’t be boring.
Location: Bristol
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Sampling England’s national dish in historic Whitby
The traditional taste of fish and chips still comes out on top in the picturesque seaside town of Whitby.
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
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Satisfy your sweet tooth at England’s Oldest Sweet Shop
Enjoy retro sweets that evoke childhood memories at The Oldest Sweet Shop in England.
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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Drive through the Lake District in a classic car
Explore the Lake District in style. Only the sexiest sports car will do, the top has to be down, and the roads have to be winding.
Location: Lake District, Cumbria
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Explore Hogwarts' Great Hall at Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Step inside Hogwarts' Great Hall at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and feel the films magically come to life.
Location: Leavesden, Hertfordshire
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Enjoy a magical ride across the English countryside
With your day ticket in hand, hop on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and discover some of the best villages in UK between Pickering and Whitby.
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
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Pair classical music with strawberries and cream at Proms in the Park
A glass of Pimm’s and some top class musical entertainment – it doesn’t get much better than this on an early September evening in London's Hyde Park.
Location: London, Greater London
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Experience contemporary art in Margate
Contemporary art is leading the way in Margate alongside retro shops and funky bars framed by the trappings of the classic English seaside.
Location: Margate, Kent
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Discover the majestic Warwick Castle
Explore the spooky towers and frightening dungeons at Warwick Castle, and uncover its gruesome past spanning over 1100 years.
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
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Watch the changing of the Guards in London
For sheer pomp and ceremony, you can’t beat the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
Location: London, Greater London
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Enjoy a Sunday lunch on the Severn Valley Railway
Setting off from Kidderminster, dine in style on a steam-hauled restaurant car train, along 16 miles of Shropshire’s beautiful Severn Valley.
Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
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Bed down in a VW campervan and explore Bath’s rolling countryside
Hire a fully refurbished and kitted out VW campervan and explore Bath and its surrounding villages and countryside.
Location: Bath, Somerset
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Discover the two sides of the Peak District
Two contrasting personalities, one national park... White Peak Vs Dark Peak.
Location: Peak District, Derbyshire
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Go punting on the River Cam
Find your inner rhythm in Cambridge as you mess about on the River Cam.
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgshire
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Head to Lanhydrock for a splendid woodland picnic
Head to finest house in Cornwall for a relaxing picnic with magnificent panoramic views and 900 acres of parkland and woodland.
Location: Bodmin, Cornwall
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Embark on a two-night classic car break in the Durham Dales
Combine a luxurious stay at Headlam Hall with the use of a superb Jaguar E-type and a luxury picnic hamper with which to explore the Durham Dales.
Location: Durham Dales, Durham
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Enjoy a pint in ‘England’s oldest pub’
Experience a meal at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, ‘England’s oldest pub’ according to Guinness World Records, where Oliver Cromwell dined in the 1600s.
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
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