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Inspire me

Planning a weekend break or a much-needed romantic trip away and in need of fresh ideas and holiday inspiration for 2024? We’ve got just the thing. From England’s best gardens to Harry Potter filming locations, 24-hour city breaks ideas and some of the most charming villages and countryside in the world, we have plenty of recommendations to help you escape the everyday.

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Warwick Castle

From London to Newcastle: 16 days out near you

Pack up a picnic, hop in the car and swap the city for some of these beautiful English sights - all an hour or less from a major city.

 
The family-friendly Big Feastival in Oxfordshire.

9 family-friendly music festivals in 2024

England is big on festivals; here’s our guide to some of the best family-friendly events in the country.

 
Two carved pumpkins lit up by candle

Top family-friendly Halloween events 2023

Boil, boil, toil and trouble! Get out this October half-term with these spooky yet family-friendly Halloween activities and events.

 
A steam train travels through a snow-covered landscape

9 unmissable Christmas steam train experiences for 2023

Get into the Christmas spirit by jumping aboard any one of these festive-themed steam train experiences in England.

 
White alpacas on a pasture in North Yorkshire, England.

5 of the best farm stays for a UK family break

With farmyard animals, tractor rides and nature galore, these farm stay holidays are perfect for a short break with the kids.

 
Bay, with steep cliffs and rocks on the beach, on the North sea coastline of Yorkshire. Sunset. Evening. Calm seas.

5 of the best beaches for wildlife spotting

From fluffy seal pups, to bottlenose dolphins and soaring sea birds, England's beaches are great places to see nature at its very best.

 
Daffodils in bloom in a London park

Easter events in 2024

Looking for things to do during the 2024 Easter holidays? Check out our guide to family-friendly Easter events taking place over the Easter weekend.

 
Characters in front of a ride at Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park

7 toddler-friendly theme parks and play areas

From ball pits to merry-go-rounds, England has no shortage of exciting attractions geared towards smaller children.

 
Close up of human hand picking blackberries from branch in garden.

Where to go summer fruit picking in England

Check out summer fruit picking locations in England where the whole family can get hands-on with harvesting their own fruit and vegetables.

 
Mayfield Lavender, Banstead, Surrey, England.

8 of the loveliest lavender fields in England

Treat your senses to vivid sights, floral smells and fragrant flavours with a day trip to a lavender farm.

 
Woman pushing two children in a wheelbarrow, Undley Pumpkin Patch & Maize, Suffolk, England.

Where to pick your own fruit this autumn

Grab your wellies and get into the autumn mood at some of England's best pumpkin patches and popular pick-your-own farms.

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