Hundreds of fantastic money-saving offers to help you make the most of your holiday in England this year
2009 promises to be a great year for holidaying at home, where you'll get great value with hundreds of money-saving offers to help you make the most of a day trip, short break or week-long holiday in England. Enjoy England has rustled up a new campaign to encourage Britons to get out and about in England this year, with great seasonal ideas and special offers all to be found on our website at www.enjoyengland.com/value.
From country house hotels, to relaxing spa retreats; quirky B&Bs to gorgeous cottages, there is a great range of accommodation options to make the centrepiece of a great weekend away. Enjoy England’s campaign features hundreds of special offers – three nights for the price of two; package breaks from just £50; some hotels even treat you to a free glass of champagne on arrival or a complimentary restaurant meal, all included in one great value price.
Discover parts of the country you may never have been to before with events, exhibitions and new openings throughout the regions. Cambridge will be celebrating the 800th anniversary of its world famous university, while Kew celebrates its 250th anniversary and both Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle will be hosting events and exhibitions all year to honour the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne.
Why not take in a bit of film tourism? The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt was released at the beginning of March and the costumes will be exhibited at Blenheim Palace, Belvoir Castle and Kensington Palace.
Combine great offers on accommodation and attractions with lots of free day trip ideas throughout England’s regions:
North East
Spend a day wandering through Hamsterley Forest, in county Durham or at the Great North Museum, opening this summer in NewcastleGateshead. Get three nights for the price of two at The Vermont Hotel for a weekend in bustling Newcastle.
Northwest
It’s no surprise that Liverpool, last year’s Capital of Culture has seven inspirational museums and galleries – what may surprise you is that they’re all free! Download an exciting audio tour to guide you on a walk through the Lake District. Take the kids on a Manchester United Museum and Stadium tour with our 2 for 1 offer and then check in to a Premier Apartment, at 50% of the original price!
Yorkshire
Plan a picnic in the pleasant surroundings of Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens, combined with three nights for the price of two at the Sheffield Park Hotel. Spend a day at the National Railway Museum in York and treat yourself to a long weekend at The Grange Hotel to continue your stay in this historic city.
East of England
Enjoy a day spent walking along Southwold Pier or the Pleasure Beach at Great Yarmouth, both popular spots for a free family day out. Nomad Sea Kayaking are offering 2 for 1 on all of their kayaking courses along the Essex coastline and The Old School B&B in Ely encourages visitors with three nights for the price of two.
East Midlands
Visitors to Salcey Forest Tree Top Walk in Northamptonshire get close and personal with a range of wildlife in the ancient forest. Go walking or cycling at Carsington Water award-winning reservoir in Derby and then head over to the Cathedral Quarter Hotel where they’re offering two nights for the price of one.
Heart of England
Dedicate some time to learning more about Shakespeare's sonnets, the Mini, Darwin or the Ironbridge Gorge during Heart of England's 'A Celebration of Imagination' anniversaries and festivities. Kids go free at Alton Towers and Warwick Castle is enticing visitors with 2 for 1 vouchers.
London
Treat the kids with 2 for 1 entry at The London Bridge Experience and on City Cruises around England’s capital, then enjoy 20% off on Millennium and Copthorne Hotels when you stay for three nights or more. Most of London’s museums have free entry, so head to the British Museum or Tate Modern for a cultural blast.
South East
Why not take a walk along the South Downs or head to the Museum of Natural History in Oxford before checking into one of Four Pillars Hotels three and four star luxury hotels in the area, offering 2 nights for £75 per person. Head further south to Denbies Wine Estate where they’re offering 2 for 1 entry.
South West
Cost conscious pleasure seekers need look no further than the South West with its stunning walks along the Jurassic Coast, picturesque towns and beautiful Cornish landscapes. Steam through the Somerset countryside with 2 for 1 on the East Somerset railway or head to Royal Oak Inn where you’ll get two Devon cream teas for the price of one!
For great offers, ideas and inspiration for your next short break or holiday in England, visit the website www.enjoyengland.com or www.enjoyengland.com/value
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Notes to editors:
For further press information on Enjoy England please contact:
Stephanie Boyle
Destination PR Manager
Tel: 020 8563 3378
Email: stephanie.boyle@visitbritain.org
Notes to editors
• The English Tourist Board was reclassified by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in 2003 as an unfunded Advisory Non Departmental Public Body. Since that point, VisitBritain has been funded by DCMS to promote England as a destination. Although VisitEngland remains an unfunded non departmental public body and VisitBritain continues to be funded to undertake the England remit, VisitEngland has its own chief executive, who reports directly into the Chairman of VisitEngland and the VisitEngland Board. Accountability to the VisitBritain Board and CEO is exercised via a funding agreement between the two organisations.
• VisitEngland will continue to use its Enjoy England consumer brand in the domestic market and continue to market England under the VisitEngland brand in international markets.
• For further information visit: www.visitengland.com/corporate and www.enjoyengland.com
