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April 2006

great holiday ideas...

...for the Spring

With the winter behind us, and the summer months to look forward to, now is a great time to get out and about. Here are some great ideas to inspire you this spring

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get back to nature

Experience a “Luxury in a Farm” break in the stunning Lake District... WIN a deluxe break at beautiful Highside Farm, a rural idyll near Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick

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get active in Oxfordshire

Ever fancied cycling around the Oxfordshire countryside soaking up the sights and atmosphere before unwinding in a Country hotel?

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City Culture

The Easter Bunny is coming…

chocolate heaven in Birmingham

Chocolate lovers' eyes light up this Easter season as every store is beaming with goodies galore. Treat yourself to a visit to Birmingham’s Cadbury’s World this Easter. See how the chocolate is made and how it comes together to make such a delightful Easter treat

Celebrate Brunel’s Bristol

great celebrations and exciting events

Bristol comes alive in April with the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the brilliant engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, whose legacy is both physical and inspirational. In Bristol, you can see his great steamship ss Great Britain before enjoying the great celebrations and exciting events throughout the city

Stratford-upon-Avon

the birthplace of William Shakespeare

Beginning in April this year, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is staging a year-long festival with a grand aim: to perform every word written by our greatest playwright, William Shakespeare. Before attending one of the performances, visit the five historic houses connected with the great playwright where you will be dazzled with the story of his life

Get outdoors

best places to see wildlife

in associaton with the wildlife trusts of England

The countryside around England is teeming with wildlife. All you need to do is look in the right places

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Walk these ways

the International Waendal Walk

Join visitors from all over the world in Wellingborough and take part in the International Waendal Walk on the 12th-14th May. With walking and cycling routes from 5km-42km, this is the perfect opportunity to sample some of Northamptonshire’s beautiful countryside

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Waterside cycling

refresh yourself

Ditch the car this weekend and enjoy the fresh spring air with an invigorating cycle ride along the Kennet and Avon canal, stretching from Reading to Bristol. Pedaling past scenic countryside, picturesque market towns, stunning aqueducts and dramatic locks along this almost entirely traffic-free route will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed

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Just relax!

Easter Escape

escape this Easter to an ultimate retreat

England's health farms open the door on a rich array of health, fitness and beauty experiences, in rural environments that help you truly get away from it all. Try Grayshott Hall in Surrey or Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire for an ultimate relaxing getaway

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Explore England’s Gardens

Springtime is in the air

Flowers are beginning to bloom. Get outside and relax in the beauty of England’s gardens. Garden’s such as the National Trusts Sissinghurst in Kent and Hardy’s Cottage in Dorchester are only two of many splendid gardens in England to lose yourself and feel a million miles away

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Get inspired to Relax

ideas on how to find that essential 'me time'

Enjoy breakfast in a country house hotel, sail off the coast, try yoga on the beach or have a massage in five-star surroundings - there are so many ways to unwind in England that the only problem is deciding what to do first. Order your free Just Relax brochure which will inspire you with ideas on how to find that essential 'me time' in England

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