Heritage

Enjoy the festivals of vibrant Valletta with the Phoenicia Hotel

Enjoy a summer break at Phoenicia Hotel Malta and you can save 30% by booking online, with prices at this five-star hotel in high season from only £57.50 per person sharing.

Discover new features this summer in Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Garden

Visitors to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Garden near Stratford-upon-Avon can experience a number of new and exciting garden features this summer.

Regal revelries as England celebrates Coronation Anniversary

On 2 June 1953, Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Six decades on, England will be celebrating her 60-year reign with a range of events right across the country, from river pageants and Big Lunches to concerts and a royal appearance by a miniature (10 cm!) monarch.

A right royal escape

As the Queen prepares to say fare-thee-well to some of her farther flung international duties, Cheapflights looks back at the Royal Family’s most recent regal escapes. With a family of well-seasoned travellers, the Queen needn’t worry as she hands over more of her long-distance engagements to Charles, Camilla, Harry, William and Kate.

Whitsun Half term fun in Shakespeare Country

Celebrate the Whitsun Half Term from 25 May – 2 June in Shakespeare Country with a host of exciting activities and events.

Tallinn - A cultural escape that won't break the bank

Taking a short break to immerse yourself in a cultural destination doesn't mean you have to break the bank. Recent research by the Post Office listed the spectacular city of Tallinn as a 'best value for money' destination.

Pubs, puffins and punting all make VisitEngland's bucketlist!

The world's largest greenhouses and its best mountain biking routes, a first edition of Shakespeare's sonnets and Europe's first international dark sky reserve all help make up VisitEngland's "101 things to do before you go abroad", revealed to mark St George's Day.

From the Mayflower to the Boston Tea Party - history in New England

History is everywhere in New England, and many attractions bring it to life in a way that is fun and fresh. From the simple huts of Plimoth Plantation to the grand Newport Mansions of the Gilded Age.

BBC Two's Coast series uncovers Guernsey's incredible history of invasion

Guernsey’s fascinating history of invasions will showcase on Coast’s new series; ‘Invaders of the Isles’ on 3 April at 8pm on BBC Two.

Shakespeare Houses gear up for an exciting spring season

The Shakespeare Houses and Gardens are gearing up for an exciting season of family friendly activities this spring including the re-opening of Mary Arden’s Farm, a new singing tree at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, a fascinating new “Treasures” exhibition at the Birthplace, a family activities marquee at Nash’s House and New Place, and a Herb Festival at Hall’s Croft!