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Welcome to England

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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 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?

Les Commandos Percu; Credit: Daniel Saint Léger;

2012 Festival

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

The Barge; Copyright: William Dudley;

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Events

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

A Tender Thing ; Keith Pattison. Copyright Royal Shakespeare Company;

World Shakespeare Festival

An extraordinary celebration of the Bard of Avon, with productions, exhibitions and workshops across the country.

Enter our competitions

Win a climbing break in Yorkshire

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

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

England Awards for Excellence 2011

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

Historical places to stay

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


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