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REGAL REVELRIES AS ENGLAND CELEBRATES CORONATION ANNIVERSARY

15

May

On 2 June 1953, Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Six decades on, England will be celebrating her 60-year reign with a range of events right across the country, from river pageants and Big Lunches to concerts and a royal appearance by a miniature (10 cm!) monarch.

FLAPPERS, DAPPERS AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

02

May

With the imminent cinematic release of The Great Gatsby, England’s film, fashion and fun have been hit by a surge of 1920s fever. Here, VisitEngland introduces some of the best hotspots for indulgent glitz, glamour and good-living that would make Gatsby proud, all on this side of the Atlantic.

OVER THE GARDEN FENCE – BEYOND CHELSEA

24

Apr

For those not lucky enough to get a ticket for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, VisitEngland suggests some ways on the other side of the garden fence to mark its centenary. From floral afternoon teas and flowerful cocktails to hotels with incredible gardens, here are some quintessentially English ways to celebrate 100 years of a thoroughly English tradition.

MADE IN CHELSEA – INSPIRED BY ENGLAND

19

Apr

As one of England’s most iconic events, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (21-25 May) is celebrating its centenary with a big nod to the influence and inspiration of England’s landscape and flora. Stoke on Trent, Yorkshire and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park are all stars of show gardens, whilst celebrated designer Christopher Bradley-Hole will feature classic native English species in his Japanese-influenced garden, plus this is also the year that the humble garden gnome will make its first (and last!) appearance. If you can’t wait for the show to start, why not have a sneak preview of the star features instead?

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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