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September 2024
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Take on the challenge of these epic Isle of Wight walks this Autumn19-09-2024
It's the 25th anniversary of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival with the popular multi-award-winning event takes place…
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Food Glorious Food! Discover Nature’s Larder in South East England this Autumn04-09-2024
Broadstairs Food Festival, Credit: Harding Lee Media
The word ‘harvest’ originates from the Old English word hærfest meaning…
August 2024
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Explore historic events that shaped our nation and defined our history14-08-2024
Bletchley Park
History is storytelling and who doesn’t love a great story! Britain has a rich history dating back thousands of years, a…
May 2024
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12 Breathtaking Views in South East England22-05-2024
Dover Castle, English Heritage, Kent - © Garry Begg Drone Photography
"The best view comes after the hardest climb."…
January 2024
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Celebrate the prelude to spring and discover where to see the snowdrops in South East England31-01-2024
You may not necessarily think about heading out and about to visit one of the South East’s many gardens, parklands or woodlands in January…
November 2023
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Celebrate Christmas in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead08-11-2023
Windsor Great Park Illuminated © Mike…
October 2023
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Portsmouth: The place to be for attractions, events and history17-10-2023
HMS Warrior
Portsmouth has been the place to be in '23 - and though summer may be over, there's still loads to enjoy before the year…
June 2023
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Celebrating English Wine Week in the Wine Capital of the UK – South East England 19-06-2023
Celebrating English Wine
"Good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures" - Michael…
March 2023
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What's New in Sussex in 202324-03-2023
Sussex is a blend of culture, sea and countryside, home to some surprising gems and a foodie heaven. Always changing, always…
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What's New in Kent in 202322-03-2023
It will be no surprise to discover that there is a host of new events, places to stay and things to do in the county of Kent…
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What's new in Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset in 202321-03-2023
As the tourism industry comes together to celebrate English Tourism Week (17th - 26th March), there's no better time to celebrate all of the…
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What's new in Surrey and Berkshire in 202317-03-2023
Every year new hotels, tourist attractions and events join the already fantastic tourism offering in South East England and 2023 is no…
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Celebrating the Year of the Coast in Brighton & Hove13-03-2023
Celebrate the year of the coast in Brighton and Hove - there's no better time to get out and explore all that this coastline has to…
February 2023
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Egg-citing Easter Egg Hunts in South East England28-02-2023
Looking for an Easter egg hunt to enjoy with all the family? With the Easter school holidays fast approaching, there's a whole host of…
January 2023
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Spectacular South East Snowdrops - a sign that spring is on the way!23-01-2023
You may not necessarily think about heading out and about to visit one of the South East’s many gardens, parklands or woodlands in January…
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Romantic Valentines Date Ideas18-01-2023
Misty-eyed lovers everywhere are preparing to celebrate their love as this Valentine's Day 2023 approaches.
February 14th is a chance to…
September 2022
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Top 5 ‘Must Sees’ this Autumn in West Sussex22-09-2022
Autumn in West Sussex
Where better to kick up golden leaves, make the most of short sunny days and discover sparkling dark nights? Explore our…
April 2022
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1066 Country - A Walk Through History04-04-2022
This way for the 1066 Country Walk
Pull on your walking boots ready for a new adventure.The revamped 31-mile 1066 Country Walk passes…
March 2022
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Unique places to stay in South East England25-03-2022
Bumble Barn, Great Field Farm B&B
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without…
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Explore Waverley 03-03-2022
Thursley Common
Wellness in Waverley
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of messages about how you should be tak
February 2022
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Dog Friendly West Sussex01-02-2022
With its winning combination of coast and countryside, West Sussex is a wonderful place to bring your canine companion. Whether its chasing through…
October 2021
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Ten top places to enjoy the Autumn colours in South East England 05-10-2021
Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower….Albert Camus
Autumn offers the chance to head out and experience a…
September 2021
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Walking on the Wight: Ian Griffiths, Walk Leader & Chairman of Visit Isle of Wight07-09-2021
Visit Isle of Wight
I moved back to the Isle of Wight seven years ago and I live in Alverstone Garden Village, which is South of the Island.…
June 2021
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Eight Ways to Create Your Own British social season09-06-2021
Coworth Park
Historically, the 'Season' was a series of balls, receptions, social and sporting events which ran from May to August each…
May 2021
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101 Things to do in South East England - Part 5: Learn Something New Everyday28-05-2021
Arundel Castle - Experience West Sussex
South East England is simpl
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101 Things to do in South East England - Part 4: Take a Walk on the Wild Side27-05-2021
Samphire Hoe, White Cliffs Country credit Explore Kent
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101 Things to do in South East England - Part 3: Fun Filled Family Experiences26-05-2021
Visit Isle of Wight
It’s easy to enjoy a fun filled family day out
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101 Things to do in South East England - Part 2: Discover Something Different25-05-2021
Hobbit House at Oastbrook Estate, 1066 Country
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101 Things to do in South East England - Part 1: Small & Simple Pleasures 24-05-2021
Undercastle Cottage, New Forest, Hampshire
With the recent lifting of the restrictions and most bus
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LCT 7074 – The newest attraction for Southsea, Portsmouth04-05-2021
The last landing craft of its kind, LCT 7074, is due to open as part of step 3 of the government roadmap (17th May 2021) as a brand new visitor…
October 2020
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Badger Cam at Painshill Park08-10-2020
Painshill, for those that do not know us, is a landscape garden in Cobham, Surrey. Originally created in the 18th century it is 158 acres of…
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Discover the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton01-10-2020
Mayflower Theatre, in Southampton is the largest theatre on the South Coast with over 2,200 seats in its auditorium is currently what is referred…
September 2020
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Gosport’s top museums are back open!24-09-2020
The Royal Navy Submarine Museum and Explosion! Museum of Royal Naval Firepower are open and ready to welcome visitor back.
After a deep clean…
August 2020
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Alliums of Arundel Castle - 35,000 to enjoy!14-08-2020
By Martin Duncan, Head Gardener
Recently, alliums have become very popular which is rather amusing considering alliums are part of the humble…
July 2020
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Top 5 places to enjoy the chalkstreams28-07-2020
So why such a love of chalkstreams ? Rare. Special. Unique. Sparkling, clear water tumbling over bright gravel. Brown trout hanging in the eddies…
June 2020
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Keeping the animals safe at the British Wildlife Centre during lockdown24-06-2020
Spring and early summer are arguably the most wonderful times of the year here at the British Wildlife Centre. The trees and shrubs have burst…
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Wakeboarding & Paddleboarding - Good for the soul - Outdoor adventures to look forward to!10-06-2020
With lockdown really beginning to bite and the novelty of Joe Wicks wearing thin (we have very limited space in our house to be throwing…
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What has Maintenance Manager, Connor Reeve, being doing during lockdown at Mersea Island Holiday Park?02-06-2020
I don’t think there’s any getting around the fact that COVID-19 has been a devastating situation, throwing all of us into situations…
March 2020
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5 hotels for spring flowers in South East England14-03-2020
Shake off winter with a stay at one of these five hotels that really start to flourish come spring. They each offer an uplifting display of…