Visit England News
VisitEngland’s New 2025 Christmas Experiences, Enchanting Lights Trails & Festive Set-Jetting
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. Magical moments await, from enjoying a film-inspired festive adventure to soaking up seasonal spirit on a historic steam train or wandering through an illuminated winter garden.
Lights, Camera, England! VisitEngland’s Latest Set-Jetting News
England takes centre stages in the coming months with a spectacular line-up of new films and stage productions set to showcase our blockbuster storytelling, cinematic landscapes and scene-stealing landmarks. With iconic characters back on our screens and stages, Brits have plenty of opportunities to go behind the scenes, step into the spotlight and explore the locations behind the action.
VisitEngland’s 2025 Hotlist
2025 promises to be a landmark year for England with milestone celebrations and exciting new launches across the country. The new year will mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway with nationwide festivities, celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with immersive events and crown Bradford as UK City of Culture 2025. From the Women’s Rugby World Cup to the launch of new hotels, food halls, tours, events and attractions, Brits can expect 2025 to be action-packed.
VisitEngland’s Christmas 2024 Events and Experiences
England offers up a whole ho-ho-host of festive fun this winter, from traditional markets and seasonal feasts to quirky immersive experiences and twinkling illuminated trails. Here’s our selection of yuletide celebrations across the country, including new ice-skating rinks, eco-friendly light shows and even a Christmas silent disco.
Heritage in Britain… It’s Why People Visit
At World Travel Market, London, this year, the ‘Heritage in Britain’ stand brings together a wide cross section of the greatest historic buildings, museums, galleries, palaces, cathedrals, gardens and heritage attractions that the UK has to offer.
VisitEngland’s 2024 Hotlist
England is gearing up for another exciting year with 2024 promising world-class music venue launches, new historical and cultural sites, must-see exhibitions, fresh outdoor adventure experiences, hotly anticipated hotel openings and an ever-evolving culinary scene. Whether you’re a culture enthusiast, nature lover or gourmet traveller, England has something for you to look forward to in the coming year.
England’s 2023 Halloween Events & Experiences
Get ready to embrace the eerie and succumb to the supernatural as England unveils a spellbinding selection of Halloween horrors that promise to send a shiver down your spine.
VisitEngland announces Awards for Excellence 2022 to be held at the Library of Birmingham
VisitEngland has today announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at the Library of Birmingham on 8 June.
UK Royal baby on board
As the nation waits with bated breath for the now-overdue Royal Baby, it appears that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s pregnancy has sparked the biggest baby boom in 40 years. New figures suggest that more than 700,000 babies will be born in England this year – the highest number since 1971, according to the Royal College of Midwives.
Life after London 2012: the legacy left behind
With dozens of new venues and attractions being specifically constructed and opened for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we take a look at what will happen to these after the storm on this colossal event has settled. From shopping malls to white water rafting facilities, the legacy that London 2012 leaves behind is sure to benefit millions of local Londoners and tourists alike.
Day visits worth over £54 billion to UK economy
As English Tourism Week begins, VisitEngland, the national tourist board announces findings from the first survey of its kind on the importance of day visits to the domestic tourism industry.
BTN Spotlight: James Berresford, Chief Executive, VisitEngland
Launched in April 2009, VisitEngland is responsible for steering the nation’s tourism strategy. BTN met Chief Executive, James Berresford, to find out his strategies for raising market share.