Special events
There are some superb events and activities taking place in England throughout the year: from classic sporting events such as the FA Cup Final and the Grand National, to the peculiarly English, such as the Isle of Wight’s Garlic Festival and the World’s Biggest Liar Competition in Cumbria. Find out more about special events taking place around the country.
Torvill and Dean are bringing their hit TV show Dancing on Ice to the live arena in 2008. The live tour is set to bring its magic and sparkle to the length and breadth of the UK.
Find out more about Dancing on Ice
This winter two must see exhibitions will be arriving in London for the first time in many years Tutankhamun and Terracotta Army will be showing at the O2 centre and the British Museum respectively.
Find out more about the exhibitions
The English adore watching sports, and some might argue that nothing comes close to experiencing a charged atmosphere at an English sports ground or stadium – particularly one steeped in past glories.
Read more about sport
Don't have anyone to take away with you? Even better... go where you want to go, and do what you want to do, when you want to do it.
More about singles holidays
Gathering some friends together for a weekend or short break can be difficult to organise – particularly when it’s a single sex group.
More about group getaways
The English have a reputation for eccentricity and this is well reflected in just some of the weird and wonderful events that take place around the country throughout the year. Why not take the opportunity to witness something truly out of the ordinary?
Read more about out of the ordinary