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England Gears Up For National Bike Week

12

Jun

This weekend sees the start of National Bike Week (15 – 21 June), which encourages everyone from novices to seasoned cyclists to dig out their bikes and get out on the saddle. In the wake of Wiggo’s Olympic glory in 2012 and with next year’s Tour de France starting on our shores, it seems that England is experiencing something of a cycling revolution.

One for the Boys… England’s Father’s Day Delights

04

Jun

Gifts aren’t the only way to show your dad that he’s appreciated. Whether you want to set him an abseiling challenge, spend a weekend bonding over his obsession with cars or treat yourselves to a spa treatment, there are great Father’s Day experiences to share with Dad, whatever his interests.

Royal warrant holders, royal coronation festival, fortnum and mason

THROW YOURSELF A ROYAL PARTY

06

Jun

With next month’s four-day garden party at Buckingham Palace and a Royal Baby on the horizon, the Royal Household is sure to be in party planning mode. Now you too can shop, eat, dress and indeed party like a royal this summer with a little help from the Royal Warrant Holders.

2.7 MILLION BRITS TO TAKE A UK BREAK OVER EASTER WEEKEND

27

Mar

2.7 million Brits (6 per cent of the adult population) plan to make the most of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend by taking at least one overnight holiday trip in the UK, with 2.5 million people (5 per cent) planning to take that trip in England, according to VisitEngland’s latest Trip Tracker survey.

HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES TO BE PATRON OF ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK

20

Mar

VisitEngland announced today that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will become Patron of English Tourism Week for the next 5 years.

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