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The English Social Season
Exotic flowers in full bloom at the Chelsea Flower Show, dapper gentlemen in bowties quaffing champagne along the banks of Henley, and ladies crowned with lavish hats cheering on their favourite horses, it can only mean one thing: the English social season is in full swing.
Gatsby's private paradise in Devon
Burgh Island is an Art Deco gem and probably the only place in the UK where black tie dining is not only expected but actively encouraged.
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.
Narrowboat hire for the Bath International Music Festival
Taking place between 22 May and 02 June, the 65th Bath International Music Festival – with this year’s theme being Mystics, Magic, Myths and Monsters - combines classical, jazz, world, folk, rock and electronica at various venues all over the city.
Flappers, dappers and all that jazz
With the imminent cinematic release of The Great Gatsby, England's film, fashion and fun have been hit by a surge of 1920s fever.
Five of the best family walks for summer
Why not get out and about this summer and combine a family walk on the South West Coast Path with a host of other old-fashioned childhood pleasures, from crabbing in rockpools and exploring hidden coves, to following in the footsteps of giants.
Wild Lochaber Festival showcases region's nature secrets
As Scotland celebrates the Year of Natural Scotland 2013, the Lochaber region is getting set to host the second Wild Lochaber Festival.
Enjoy Britain’s best public and private gardens on a Garden Tour
For those inspired by the wonderful floral displays and designs at the spectacular RHS Chelsea Flower Show - which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in May
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.
Island hopping holiday on the Outer Hebrides
For travellers who want to go one step beyond the standard UK staycation, there is one outstanding option – an island hopping holiday in the Outer Hebrides.
Enjoy a Lakes break at hotel celebrating Beatrix Potter literary centenary
Enjoy a unique break in the English Lake District this year by heading to a country house hotel from which author Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated one of her famous Tales exactly 100 years ago.
An idyllic retreat on the Isle of Wight
Surrounded by 60 acres of beautiful coastal estate on the Isle of Wight, Priory Bay Hotel offers the perfect UK escape.
Center Parcs reveals restaurants, cafés and shops for new village
Center Parcs has revealed the restaurants, cafés and shops that will be bringing family friendly dining and shopping to the new Woburn Forest village when it opens in spring 2014.
Loch Ness launches monster programme of summer festivals & events
Whenever you choose to visit Loch Ness, there’s a packed programme of events and festivals on offer throughout the spring and summer months to suit all ages and tastes.
Check out the tastiest foodie film of the year for English holidaymakers
If you are a food lover looking to have a holiday infused with superb taste sensations, a real smack from your bacon and delicious treats with a local food provenance, head to Eden in Cumbria – an area rapidly becoming a first class green tourism destination with local food at its heart.