Cultural Trips

A summer festival in Puglia

Visit the San Vito Martire festival on 14, 15 and 16 June in Polignano al Mare, Puglia this summer. The Feast of San Vito Martire is based around a large procession bearing the silver statue of the Saint. Highights of the festival include a boat procession on the Monday, midnight fireworks on Tuesday with plenty of music, dance, plus the film premier of Gianni Torres' Le Mamme di San Vito, plus lots of fantastic Italian open-air dining courtesy of the local butchers.

Antiques hunting in Provence

The 89th International Antiques Fair that takes place at the beautiful riverside town of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in Provence from August 12-15 is an amazing flea market of high quality antiques that attracts hundreds of stall holders and thousands of visitors every year.

Discover Gloria Hunniford's Ireland

Whether you want to explore the culture and heritage, or the unique festivals or even a nice romantic weekend away there is a lot on offer from Ireland that you won’t find on a holiday in Great Britain. Someone who is very passionate about what Ireland has to offer is Gloria Hunniford.

Culture, cuisine and corporate hospitality at Paris’ Hotel Square

If you are seeking a contemporary Parisian retreat with a difference look no further than Hotel Square. This trendsetting 22 room boutique hotel is an inspiring hideaway for those visiting the French capital appealing to art lovers, gourmet fanatics and businessmen alike.

Party in Morocco at the Gnawa Music Festival

Unlike Europe, holidays in Morocco – which is under 3 hours away from the UK – remain extraordinarily good value for money. Why not travel to Essaouira on the coast at the end of June, before the school holidays start, and witness the Gnawa World Music Festival (24-28 June)?

Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival celebrates 57th year

The Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival celebrates its 57th year when it takes place this summer from Wednesday 14 July – Sunday 1 August. Presented by The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the Festival is a celebration of poetry in the town of the greatest poet and features a range of superb events with well known actors.

Discover the wonders of Charlevoix, Quebec

In Charlevoix, mountain and sea combine to form a setting that can only be described as spellbinding.

Discover Grenada with gardening guru Suzanne Gaywood

Grenada’s gardens are set to welcome their first group of green fingered guests this October. They’ll be the first to explore the Caribbean island’s exotic flora with a new seven night guided Garden and Spice Plantation Tour from Golden Caribbean from a tidy £999pp including flights.

'Not just Shakespeare’ service proves popular with tourists

“Not just Shakespeare”, the new tourism service set up following the sudden closure of ‘Shakespeare Country’, has already attracted over 5,000 visitors since it began operation just 6 weeks ago.

Discover the 'myths & legends' of England this summer

To celebrate the release of Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood, VisitEngland have brought together some of England’s most fascinating 'Myths & Legends' in a user-friendly online map, facebook character quiz and downloadable podcast series, all available at enjoyengland.com/mythsandlegends.

Discover Shakespeare's Birthplace by night

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) is yet again taking part in the successful “Museums at Night” campaign on Saturday 15 May. For one night only, Shakespeare's Birthplace will open from 5pm - 9pm (with last admittance 8.30pm) enabling visitors to enjoy the special qualities of the Birthplace at night.