Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire
Autumn is the best time to appreciate the majestic beauty of this amazing collection of trees and plants set in peaceful countryside.

Cowes Week, Isle of Wight
The spirited atmosphere and sense of occasion at this yachting jamboree every August draw thousands, infecting even the staunchest landlubbers.

York Minster
Britain’s biggest Gothic church has a thousand-year history and treasures to match, including the world’s largest medieval stained-glass window.

A pint down the pub
From trendy micro-breweries to ancient coaching inns, England’s pubs are an essential part of any visit.

St Ives Tate, Cornwall
Southwest England’s best arts collection occupies a superb site overlooking Porthmeor Beach, and has a wonderful rooftop cafe.

Oxford
The famous old university town boasts many beautiful buildings, including the imposing Italianate rotunda, Radcliffe Camera.

Surfing, Newquay
The beaches strung along the north coast of Devon and Cornwall offers some great breaks, and Newquay is still the top place to see and be seen.

Royal Crescent, Bath
After visiting the baths, head to England’s most elegant Georgian terrace, perfectly sited for views across the town.

WOMAD
Celebrations of World Music, Arts and Dance are now held all over the world, but the first and best is staged at Reading’s Rivermead Leisure Complex each July.

Punting on the Cam
The handsome university town of Cambridge is justifiably popular, and punting on the River Cam is de rigueur.