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70 years of Bruce Forsyth

  

Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee is a pretty impressive feat but Brucey – never one to be left in the shadows – has taken Her Majesty's 60 years on the throne and raised it by 10. 

Fall in love with Birmingham

Scratch beneath the surface of England's underdog city and you'll discover glorious architecture, a cool yet unpretentious arts scene, hoards of chic restaurants and a vibrant atmosphere that's unique to this part of the world. It's time you gave Birmingham a second chance.

Art-on-sea: Holidays for culture vultures

A lot of us would gladly spend all day frolicking on the beach. But if you fancy mixing sandcastles and chip butties with a bit of art and culture, England has a hip and happening collection of seaside towns that offer more than the occasional sand sculpture or flower bed display. Here are a few to get you started...

Vintage fashion and medieval dancing

Celebrate everything that’s great about England, with hundreds of special events being held as part of the first ever English Tourism Week. Here are a few quirky ones to get you started…

Grayson Perry at The British Museum

Grayson Perry’s new exhibition had my friend and I in fits of giggles from the off-start. As soon as we were greeted by the fabulously tacky Hello Kitty-style motorbike at the entrance I couldn’t wait to immerse myself in Perry’s unique artistic visions and find out more about the curious Chelmsford character...

Getting to know Agatha Christie: Greenway

It’s easy to see why Agatha Christie loved Greenway, her summer home. The house sits on sunny, tree-covered slopes near Brixham in Devon and was the family retreat. It has been preserved as it was in the 1950s, when Agatha lived there, and visitors can view personal mementoes of the inimitable creator of Poirot and Miss Marple.

Nora Maki, our social media executive, recently spent a weekend on the English Riviera, also known as Torbay, and took the time to get to know The Queen of Crime with a trip to Greenway, the author’s summer home. Here’s her straight-to-the-point story...

London's alternative nightlife

 
London is home to countless cool bars, clubs and hidden events so there’s really no excuse to join that ridiculously long, shivering queue for a generic night club...

Rocking out at Butlin's in Minehead

Dancing the night away to the likes of The Zombies and Iggy Pop at Butlin’s. Yes you read that right, Butlin’s... 

'Magical Mystery Tour' of Liverpool

 

When I learnt that you were sending me on a trip to visit Liverpool to follow in the footsteps of The Beatles, I just had to book a room in the Hard Days Night Hotel. This boutique hotel is dedicated to The Beatles situated right beside the Cavern Club...