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How much spare time do we really have? We have the minimum of 20 days annual leave. We have 8 bank holidays, 104 weekend days, 233 evenings and hundreds of spare hours in our busy schedules... but only if you make them spare. Click on the links below to discover some truly unique ways to enjoy England...

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City break ideas

city break

From Cambridge to Carlisle, discover England's vibrant and extraordinarily varied cities. Read more

Guardian Interactive map

guardian-map

We want to know all about your favourite places in England - add your tips and photos to our interactive map Find out more

Autumn events

Autumn events

The Red Arrows soar over Duxford, Liverpool celebrates its most famous son, and Taekwondo comes to Manchester. Find out more

Adventure group holidays

Adventure group holidays

If you’ve a yen for leaping from cliffs, bomb-dropping into the briny and doing some truly wild swimming... Find out more

Camp England

Camp England

Forget about room service and cable TV, say no to fitness centres and spas - it's time to camp! Read more

England in 60 minutes

England in a day

England in a weekend

England in a week

England in 60 minutes

Visit an English folk legend
and investigate the Royal Society

Check out our travel apps
There's even one for finding your nearest chippie

Surf's up
Take a surfing lesson in Scarborough

Immerse yourself in Victoriana and tackle a holy climbing wall

Cross the great divide
Journey over the Clifton Suspension Bridge

Up in the clouds
Take a walk in Salcey's treetops

Here be monsters
Discover Norfolk's Dragon Hall

Spa break for two
Relax with a break at a health spa

England in a day

Win the ultimate day out at Ascot  
Win tickets to the 4th Annual CAMRA Beer Festival at Ascot

Take a group adventure holiday
See a different side to England

Creating the ultimate guide to England Add your tips and photos to our interactive map

Festival England From dance weekenders to literature fests

Release your speed demon
at Silverstone Racetrack

Take time out in Greenwich
Straddle the Meridian line

Experience a dark and distubring past
in England's oldest inn

Revisit the Profumo affair at Cliveden
and take a walk under the Mersey

England in a weekend

Outdoor music great gigs in beautiful settings

Stay on a farm Fresh air, sumptious home cooking... sound good?

Take a vineyard tour Adopt a vine and take part in wine tasting sessions

Discover the best places to stay from our England Awards for Excellence 2010

Robin Hood
Visit Nottinghamshire and explore Robin Hood country 

Up to 20% off weekend breaks at Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts

Room with a view?
Stay in South Foreland lighthouse’s East Cottage

England in a week

Adventure group holidays See a different side to England's countryside 

Best campsites for teenagers Stay in an Elvis caravan and a circus tent

Dog friendly beaches
Let Fido stretch his legs

Discover the stories behind
England's Myths & Legends

Under the stars
Camping and caravanning in England

Get back to nature in Blackberry Wood and mix it up at The Great Escape in Brighton

One, two cha-cha-cha
Get your dancing shoes on

Eyes on the skies over Bristol and surf and turf on the Isle Of Wight

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