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22 places in England to visit in 2022

Sheep grazing in a field with the Seven Sisters Cliffs behind

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If you're looking for an adventure closer to home this year and want to explore the best of what England has to offer, look no further than these 22 locations around the country.

Get cosy and watch a Great British romance film this Valentine's Day

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11 of the best British romance films to watch this Valentine's Day

Cate Crafter

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Shepperton Studios was founded in 1931 and ever since has been a centre of filmmaking in Britain.

Surrey Life

Shepperton Studios - putting Surrey at the heart of cinema since 1931

Surrey Life

World Over-Head Ferret racing Championships in Appletreewick.

Yorkshire Life

Ferret racing - even the Queen is a fan of the furry frenzy

Victoria Benn

Crispy pig’s head

Surrey Life

Restaurant review: The Victoria, Oxshott

Faye Bartle

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Doughnuts Free From Festival Bristol

Competitions

WIN tickets to a Bristol food festival

Charlotte Skidmore

Charleston Farmhouse

Sussex Life

A haunting glimpse into a lost past at Charleston

Angela Wintle

Dave Ryding in training last year at Saas Fee in Switzerland

Lancashire Life

Alpine World Cup gold for skier Dave Ryding from Croston

Paul Mackenzie

Actors dressed as lions dancing on stage in a London production of the Lion King.

Devon Life

Why the Lion King is still a 'must see' London musical

Andy Cooper

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Chatsworth House

How to go behind the scenes at Chatsworth

Nathan Fearn

Rocksalt enjoys a stunning harbour setting in Folkestone

Kent Life

6 romantic restaurants in Kent to try

Kent Life

Aerial view of Norwich Cathedral located in Norwich, Norfolk, UK

The most beautiful places to live in Norfolk - according to estate agents

Angie George

Dusk falls at the cathedral in Wiltshire in Hampshire, one of the largest in Europe

Hampshire Life

The best walk for city and countryside in Winchester

Elizabeth Kirby

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The Crispin penthouse lodge at Apple Tree Lodges, Stoke By Nayland

Travel Features

Travel: Escape to this luxurious penthouse lodge at one of the region’s...

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

Romantic Matlock Bath

6 romantic Valentine's Day locations in Derbyshire

Nathan Fearn

Ria Hebden

Yorkshire Life

Ria Hebden's fight to survive Dancing on Ice skate-off this weekend

Kathryn Armstrong

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The Great Barrier Reef built from Lego bricks can be seen at The Novium Museum

Sussex Life

8 things to do in Sussex this half term

Eve Smallman

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Willy Lott's cottage in Flatford, Suffolk

Suffolk Magazine

5 romantic walks in Suffolk for Valentine's Day

Cate Crafter

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A close up of a place setting with red napkin and pink and red roses.

Norfolk Magazine

Romantic places to eat in Norfolk this Valentines Day

Martha Griffiths

View of the marina

Suffolk Magazine

Discovering old Waveney Ways: The Angles Way walk

Lindsay Want

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Hampshire Life

Historic Isle of Wight recipes saved from extinction

Elizabeth Kirby

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Stepping stones at Dovedale by David Reynolds

Derbyshire Life

6 great walks near the River Dove

Derbyshire Life

Weir and sluce gates beside North Mill, Belper

Derbyshire Life

6 great walks near Belper

Derbyshire Life

Belper is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Derbyshire Life

Try this three mile walk around Belper

Helen Moat

A walker on the way into Coppermines Valley

Lancashire Life

Lake District walk - Coniston and Levers Water Waterfalls

John Lenehan

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The Elements rug collection from Monasch, by Best Wool

Surrey Life | Win

Win a luxury rug from hülsta worth up to £1,000

Faye Bartle

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Crispy pig’s head

Surrey Life

Restaurant review: The Victoria, Oxshott

Faye Bartle

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A Winnie the Pooh inspired house in Ashdown Forest, the original Hundred Acre Wood, is available to

Sussex Life

You can stay at this adorable Winnie the Pooh 'Bearbnb' in Sussex

Eve Smallman

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The Glasshouse at the Grove in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Life

20 of the best restaurants in Hertfordshire

Victoria Purcell

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A group learn to make candles with an array of flowers and other ingredients spread across a table

Devon Life | Win

Win a unique candles and country house prize

Martha Griffiths

A flower bouquet at The Flower Shed near Taunton and Wellington

Somerset Life | Win

WIN flowers, chocolates and Prosecco for Valentine's Day

Charlotte Skidmore

Dunston Hall near Norwich is one of the hotels you could choose for your break

Hampshire Life | Win

Win a relaxing spa stay for two at The QHotels Collection

Elizabeth Kirby

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Si King, and Dave Myers with volunteers Anthony, Tim and Lynn at Heage Windmill, Peak District.

Derbyshire Life

The Hairy Bikers Go North to the Peak District

Beth Windsor

Food And Drink

Restaurant review: The Victoria, Oxshott

Crispy pig’s head

Surrey Life

Faye Bartle

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Restaurant reviewer Matthew Williams sits down to dinner at The Victoria in Oxshott to see what its Heston Blumenthal alumni owners have been cooking up

Doughnuts Free From Festival Bristol

Competitions

WIN tickets to a Bristol food festival

Charlotte Skidmore

https://wightoriginals.com/

Hampshire Life

Historic Isle of Wight recipes saved from extinction

Elizabeth Kirby

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The Sun Inn on Dedham High Street

Essex Life

Is this the cosiest pub in Essex?

Hannah Gildart

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Get cosy at the intimate Chesil Rectory in Winchester

Hampshire Life

10 romantic restaurants to dine at in Hampshire

Eve Smallman

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Home Interiors

Win a luxury rug from hülsta worth up to £1,000

The Elements rug collection from Monasch, by Best Wool

Surrey Life | Win

Faye Bartle

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Win a stylish, hand-crafted rug by Best Wool courtesy of hülsta furniture store in Esher

Stone bathroom design trends using Breccia Capraia marble from stoneCIRCLE in Basingstoke

Hampshire Life | Promotion

2022 interior design trends: the latest stone looks and colours to use...

Lauren Knight

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An exhibition at the Zuleika Gallery in Woodstock, the Cotswolds

Cotswold Life | Promotion

How to start building your own art collection

Hannah Gosset

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living edge cover december 21 - two deer forms made from LED lights, in stipple effect on dark blue background

Living Edge | Win

WIN! A signed print of Living Edge's December cover art

Kate Houghton

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Deep, earthy, rustic tones are going to dominate the interior design trends of 2022 at Josies Interiors in Devon.

Devon Life | Promotion

Top interior designs trends for 2022: 4 stunning looks you can recreate...

Victoria Chapman

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Gardening

Winter gardening: which flowers to plant in your garden in January

Ilex crenata (a holly with tiny dark green leaves) works well in a topiary garden

Somerset Life

Charlotte Skidmore

Jane Earthy from Monkton Elm garden centre tells us how we can give our green spaces a new year makeover.

Autumn is a myriad of hues at Great Comp

Kent Life

Make sure you visit this Kent Garden this autumn

Anna Lambert

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Apples in the orchard at Rosemoor RHS Apple festival in Devon.

Gardening | Promotion

Autumn gardening: RHS tips on what to plant this October

Victoria Chapman

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Fall - gardening

Lancashire Life

6 things to do in your garden this month

Paul Mackenzie

Stefan Buczacki presents Caroline Caine with £250 worth of Webbs garden vouchers, along with a signed copy of his book

Cotswold Life

Stefan Buczacki judges glorious Gloucestershire gardens

Candia McKormack

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Lifestyle

11 of the best British romance films to watch this Valentine's Day

Get cosy and watch a Great British romance film this Valentine's Day

Film

Cate Crafter

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On the run-up to Valentine's Day, there's nothing quite like curling up on the sofa and watching a romance film.

Students and headmaster standing outside of Derby Grammar School, Derby

Derbyshire Life | Promotion

Derby Grammar: How a co-ed school can support pupils and connect with...

Chad Holroyd

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Demand for Cotswold gloves stayed high until the 1900s

Cotswold Life

12 things that made the Cotswold economy pt 1: Glove-making

Candia McKormack

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Puppy raisers Steve and Mel with Flash in the Artisan Garden at RHS Chelsea 2021

Hertfordshire Life

Puppy Love: Ware Guide Dogs raiser on the joys of the job

Richard Young

Pupils in outdoor learning environment at Kent College in Kent

Kent Life | Promotion

How an independent school educates, inspires and stimulates students

Victoria Chapman

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People

Alpine World Cup gold for skier Dave Ryding from Croston

Dave Ryding in training last year at Saas Fee in Switzerland

Lancashire Life

Paul Mackenzie

Dave Ryding from Croston has won Britain's first alpine skiing World Cup gold medal with victory in the Kitzbuhel slalom.

Doughnuts Free From Festival Bristol

Competitions

WIN tickets to a Bristol food festival

Charlotte Skidmore

Ria Hebden

Yorkshire Life

Ria Hebden's fight to survive Dancing on Ice skate-off this weekend

Kathryn Armstrong

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Yorkshire Life

Actor and comedian Jayne Tunnicliffe on her favourite things about...

Kathryn Armstrong

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Harry Parkin with book

Cheshire Life

The surnames that reveal Cheshire's history

Harry Parkin

Things To Do

WIN tickets to a Bristol food festival

Doughnuts Free From Festival Bristol

Competitions

Charlotte Skidmore

Somerset Life has joined forces with Free From Festival Bristol to offer five lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to the show.

Dusk falls at the cathedral in Wiltshire in Hampshire, one of the largest in Europe

Hampshire Life

The best walk for city and countryside in Winchester

Elizabeth Kirby

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Romantic Matlock Bath

6 romantic Valentine's Day locations in Derbyshire

Nathan Fearn

The Great Barrier Reef built from Lego bricks can be seen at The Novium Museum

Sussex Life

8 things to do in Sussex this half term

Eve Smallman

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Willy Lott's cottage in Flatford, Suffolk

Suffolk Magazine

5 romantic walks in Suffolk for Valentine's Day

Cate Crafter

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Travel

Ferret racing - even the Queen is a fan of the furry frenzy

World Over-Head Ferret racing Championships in Appletreewick.

Yorkshire Life

Victoria Benn

Flat caps, real ale and scores of ferrets racing overhead. Welcome to the quirkiest event in Yorkshire

Actors dressed as lions dancing on stage in a London production of the Lion King.

Devon Life

Why the Lion King is still a 'must see' London musical

Andy Cooper

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Chatsworth House

How to go behind the scenes at Chatsworth

Nathan Fearn

Castle Street Saffron Walden

Essex Life

Discover the charming Essex town of Saffron Walden

Hannah Gildart

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The Carriage at High Barn Heritage

Essex Life

Essex staycation: sleep in this quirky refurbished train carriage

Hannah Gildart

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What's On

8 things to do in Sussex this half term

The Great Barrier Reef built from Lego bricks can be seen at The Novium Museum

Sussex Life

Eve Smallman

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From cooking classes to ice skating, there's plenty of things to do in Sussex this half term.

A wander through Bonsall Moor

Derbyshire Life

Things to see and do in Derbyshire in Spring 2022

Nathan Fearn

Three women sit on the grass at a festival with crowds and stages in the distance

Devon Life

Amazing Devon events in the second half of 2022

Martha Griffiths

Gaynor Faye, Luke Ward-Wilkinson 'Max Bryce', Leon Stewart 'Branson', Adam Woodyatt 'Tom Bryce' Looking Good Dead

Living Edge

Theatre review: Peter James’ Looking Good Dead

Kate Houghton

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A grey stone is littered with perfect fossils

Dorset Magazine

22 amazing festivals in Dorset in 2022

Martha Griffiths