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Here you’ll find everything you need to plan a day out or short break in England. Explore the map for top locations around the country, find inspiring ideas on where to go and what to do or use our day trip planner to find great events happening near you

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Valentine's Day ideas

Valentine's Day

If you’re looking for something more adventurous than flowers and chocolates this Valentine's Day... Find out more

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

Experience Sherlock Holmes' England. Discover movie locations and stay at a luxury Radisson Edwardian Hotel Find out more

New for 2010

New for 2010

There's already a packed calendar of events lined up across England for the new year. Take a peek at our guide to 2010... Find out more

Half term fun

Half term days out

We've loads of ideas for keeping the kids entertained over the school holidays Find out more

Winter walks

Winter walks

Winter is well and truly here, so get your woolies on and enjoy the quintessentially English activity of a bracing walk Read more

Ideas for short breaks

Win a luxury break in Dartmoor
at the Ilsington Country House Hotel
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Award winning accommodation 
The best places to stay in England this winter
Find out more (www.enjoyengland.com/corporate/corporate-information/excellence-awards/previous-winners-2009.aspx)

Spa break for two
Relax with a break at a health spa
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Accessible hidden gems
Perfect getaways for people with physical and sensory needs 
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See Mamma Mia! in the West End
The hit musical inspired by the songs of ABBA
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Take a cosy cottage short break
Get away from it all this winter and enjoy a quintessential English cottage experience
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Ideas for winter

Discover Sherlock Holmes
Watch the trailer for the new Warner Bros. release and explore the locations behind the film.
Find out more 

Tour of Shakespeare's Globe
and afternoon tea in London
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Sister Act at London Palladium   
Catch the all singing, all dancing musical comedy 
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Driving experiences   
Give your favourite car fanatic an amazing driving experience 
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Top 10 Towns & cities
Discover our visitor hotspots
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Take a winter walk
Get your winter woolies on
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Take time to pamper yourself 
at the newest spas
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