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Itineraries

Take a look at inspirational itineraries for each of the five regions and start planning your break.

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Whether you're interested in wine tasting, five star gourmet dining or glorious garden tours, here you'll find all the inspiration you need.

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Destinations

From the rolling countryside and villages of the north, to the coast and castles of the south, discover our five regions.

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Vineyards

Sip and sample your way through England's vineyards. Stroll through acres of vines, tour the wineries and taste your way through some of England's finest wines, all within the setting of glorious rolling countryside and welcoming tasting rooms.

While the thought of an English wine was once considered laughable, the English wine industry has come along way in the last ten or twenty years. Don't believe us? Take a tour of some of these award-winning vineyards and discover wines that have been compared to those of Champagne.

For the true wine connoisseur, why not make a proper break of it and tour three or four? As each vineyard and wine maker has their own unique style, skills and even soil, you'll be able to taste from a whole range of delectable wines.

With south facing slopes, lower than average rainfall and the perfect soil, Essex has been cited as a prime wine growing region.

Home to some of England's best-loved vineyards, the accolades for Kent's wines just keep on coming. Some have even graced the weddings of royalty.

The Peak District & Derbyshire's Renishaw Hall Vineyard has been growing grapes for more than 40 years.

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Planned itineraries

Whether you want to see the castles and seafood of the coast or the rugged beauty and manicured gardens of the countryside, it’s time to start your gourmet garden adventure.