England destination news

Autumn reveals a different side of England’s coast, from exploring gothic abbeys and spotting wildlife in coastal nature reserves to feasting on seasonal native oysters, sampling harvest-time English wine and unwinding in sea-view saunas.

From landmark cultural openings to atmospheric after-dark adventures, seasonal feasts and screen and literary-inspired escapes, autumn is packed with fresh reasons to explore England.

England is making a splash this summer with a wave of new coastal experiences, waterside escapes and seaside events offering fresh inspiration for a staycation.

England is set for a golden summer in 2026, with a bumper calendar of major events, new attractions and unforgettable food and drink experiences providing the perfect setting for a staycation.

For a footie fix that continues beyond the World Cup tournament, VisitEngland has curated some of the country’s top football-related experiences from exclusive stadium experiences and new exhibitions to walking tours and set-jetting sights.

This spring, English seaside towns, coastal cities and beaches are offering a fresh range of events, experiences and new openings to explore.

England’s treasured stories and settings will be reimagined in 2026, introducing classic tales, experiences and landmarks to new audiences.

England is set for a blockbuster year in 2026, with period dramas shining on screen, milestone anniversaries and major cultural openings across the country.

This winter, England is set to sparkle brighter than ever with a spectacular line-up of new and much-loved Christmas experiences across the country.

As the nights draw in there are plenty of opportunities to get starry-eyed in England this autumn, from dark skies festivals and illuminating light installations to fireworks displays and Diwali celebrations.

As autumn paints our treetops golden and the air turns cool and crisp, England’s calendar is brimming with new seasonal events, festivals and launches.

England’s great outdoors is bursting with fresh adventures this summer, from subterranean sculpture shows and pioneering wine trails to pop up saunas with icy cold plunges.