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Welcome to the official site for VisitEngland – the national tourist board... here you will find hundreds of ideas for exploring and enjoying England.

Experience the magic of Shakespeare under the Cornish stars, spend a lazy weekend drifting through the Norfolk Broads, and have a family adventure in a Cumbrian yurt or a cosy cottage hideaway in Northumberland. Explore Norman castles and stately homes and discover leafy hangouts and scenic cycle routes...

 
Celebrate England 2012
2012 Olympic Stadium;

2012 is a huge year for England with the world's sporting elite set to compete in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London 2012 Festival and Olympic Torch Relay, and a packed calendar of cultural events to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and Dickens Bicentenary...

Find out more about England 2012
What's on this year?

A performance of Henry IV at Shakespeare's Globe in London; John Haynes; 2010;

2012 Festival

The countdown as begun to some superb events taking place in 2012.

Her Majesty The Queen; Copyright John Swannell;

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Events

From the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant to the Katherine Parr Quincentenary Festival.

Dickens Portrait; Copyright visitbritainimages.com;

Dickens Bicentenary

Celebrate 200 years of one of England’s greatest authors.

Enter our competitions
Climbing on Brimham Rocks Yorkshire;

Win a climbing break in Yorkshire

Explore Dancing Bear and Druid’s Writing Desk with Lost Earth Adventures.

The Grand Hotel York; The Grand Hotel, York;

Win a luxury break in York

We're offering a weekend break for two at the Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa in York.

Out and about

Lancaster Canal; flickr;

Outdoor England

Discover hidden leafy hangouts, scenic cycle routes and the best boating experiences.

Leeds Castle Concert; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Attractions and events

Find out what's happening around the country. From big festival weekends to more offbeat events.

The Flaming Lips at Bestival, Isle of Wight; Copyright: Bestival;

Arts & culture

Festivals with friends, Shakespeare under the stars, and lazy days wandering the Tate.

Award winning places to visit and stay
The Deep, Hull; Copyright: The Deep;

England Awards for Excellence 2011

Find out who took the accolades in attractions and accommodation at this year's awards.

Hever Castle, Kent; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Historical places to stay

Stay in a castle once owned by a king or sleep amongst ghouls.

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THE LONDON 2012 CULTURAL OLYMPIAD IS THE LARGEST CULTURAL CELEBRATION IN THE MODERN OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC MOVEMENT.

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