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Apr 20, 2006
Enjoy England has published a handy booklet that details ten reasons why travelers should visit England in spring. The colorful and information-packed A5 booklet offers a mine of insider tips and suggestions, from following the footsteps of Shakespeare, the British Art Show in Nottingham, experiencing Luton carnival to exploring the Garden of England in rural Kent.
Given below are five of the best ideas from the spring edition as a sampler.
Follow the footsteps of Shakespeare - Beginning on Shakespeare's birthday and the anniversary of his death, 23 April, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will organize a year-long festival that aims to perform every word written the world's greatest playwright. It will be the first time all 37 plays, sonnets and long poems by the Master have been performed at the same event. Star performers will include Judi Dench in the Merry Wives of Windsor and Ian McKellan in King Lear.
Nottingham in the spotlight - The British Art Show is the UK's largest exhibition of contemporary art and takes place every five years. This year the city of Nottingham hosts the event from 21 April to 25 June. With great street side café-bars, shops and galleries, and the ongoing renaissance of Nottingham's canal quarter, city of Nottingham has a new spring in its step. Enjoy a wonderful arty experience by combining The British Art Show with some great deals on hotels and B&B's, discounts for attractions, restaurants, bars and shops across the city.
Carnival Fever - On 29 May, experience UK's biggest one-day carnival, the Luton Carnival where more than 150,000 people will take to the streets of Luton as floats wind their way through the streets and performers strut their stuff in dazzling costumes. Combine your visit with a stay at the four-star Ponsbourne Park Hotel in Newgate and mix the vibrant carnival with peace and tranquillity. Set in 250 acres, this hotel boasts a renowned restaurant and heated outdoor swimming pool.
Go Green in the Garden of England - Enjoy a feel-good weekend in rural Kent and support the environment at the same time. Stay at Alkham Court, a working family farm and winner of a Green Tourism Gold Award. Wake up, get active and walk the countryside, with 4,000 miles of footpaths crisscrossing the Kent countryside, you will be spoilt for choice. For lunch visit The Yew and Ewe, a 16th century Kentish free house which offers fresh, seasonal, local produce. After absorbing the fresh air, round off the afternoon with a guided tour and wine-tasting session at one of Kent's finest vineyards.
Magical Mystery Tour – Enjoy a weekend on the trail of the Beatles in Liverpool starting with The Beatles Story, recent winner of Best Visitor Attraction in Liverpool. Take a stroll along the World Heritage Waterfront, before enjoying a cruise along the Mersey. The Magical Mystery Tour takes in all the places associated with the Fab Four. In keeping with the Beatles theme, round off your day with a visit to the iconic Cavern Club. Besides being the home of the Beatles, Liverpool has more museums and galleries than any other UK city outside London.
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