Things to do

Meeting Boggles and cheeky monkeys on days out with the kids; browsing antique markets and sampling tasty treats at farmers’ markets; and catching a Shakespearean play as it was meant to be seen.

We have loads of ideas for exploring England - from otter spotting in Norfolk, exploring The Lowry in Salford to walking in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter in the Lake District.

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Out and about

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.

Where to go

British Museum Exhibit, London; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Cheap days out

A fun day out without the price tag - from iconic attractions to quirkier things to do.

Cheap days out

The Royal Procession at Ascot, Berkshire; Copyright: Ascot Racecourse;

Major sporting events

Some of the world's most exciting spectator events are right on your doorstep.

Major sporting events

Days out

Blackpool Pleasure Beach; VisitBritain images;

Theme parks

Get your adrenaline fix at Thorpe Park and visit the land of the Boggles in Bewilderwood.

Boutique, Bristol; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Shopping

The best boutique and vintage hotspots, places to buy antiques and local produce markets.

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

Open air arts

Savour Shakespeare as it should be seen and take in a summer concert at a medieval castle.

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BEAMISH MUSEUM IN COUNTY DURHAM

Livingstone Safari Park, Kent; Copyright: The Aspinall Foundation;

LIVINGSTONE LODGE SAFARI PARK

WINDSOR CASTLE

HIGHCLERE CASTLE Copyright Richard Munckton;

MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND Murder Mystery Weekend; Copyright: Photolibrary;

EXPLORE DUNGENESS Dungeness, Kent; Copyright: Discover Folkstone;

STEAMBOAT RIDE ON CONISTON WATER Gondola on Coniston Water; FloraandFauna;

A NORTHUMBRIAN ODYSSEY Alnmouth, Northumberland; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Harry Potter London Studio Tour; TM & © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter publishing rights © JKR ;

COUNTY DURHAM'S BARNARD CASTLE Barnard Castle, Durham; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

JAZZ, ART AND SUNSETS IN ST IVES Porthmeor Beach, St Ives; Evelyn Flint;

RAF MANSTON HISTORY MUSEUM, KENT Spitfire Museum, Kent; Windy Miller;

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