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England Makes a Splash with New Coastal Experiences for Summer 2026

June 2026

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.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Ollie Kilvert

Location: Wells-next-the-Sea, England

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England’s Bumper Staycation Summer 2026

June 2026

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.

Photo by: Lost Village Festival/Andrew Whitton

Location: Newark, England

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Everything you need to inspire your clients. Discover new products, experiences and itinerary ideas – plus useful resources and the latest market insights.
Tourism businesses
Reach new customers and increase your profitability. Drive sales with our tools, events and training, find out about quality assessment and get expert guidance from the England Business Advice Hub.
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Build sustainable and valuable growth. Learn about England’s new destination management structure, find expert advice, and boost your proposition with our training and toolkits.
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Discover our media centres, image and video library and latest press releases, plus contacts for our corporate and consumer press teams.
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Studying tourism at school, college or university? We’ve gathered essential resources and data for students of tourism, plus information about our internships.