Seasonal Newsletter

WELCOME TO OUR SPRING NEWSLETTER 2025

Spring – that magical time when Mother Nature casts her greening wand over the winter-blackened woodlands and hedgerows. The warming sun, as it climbs higher in the sky, is the alarm call to some of the finest countryside in the world. Trees yawn and stretch. The crisp air sharpens the landscapes and seascapes, the moors and mountains, the lakes and rivers. So what are we waiting for? How about a morale boosting spring time break in the great British countryside?

Elsewhere in our website we feature our National Parks. Take a look at what these fifteen wonderlands have to offer. The watery wilderness of the Norfolk Broads; the inspirational Lake District; the majestic Cairngorms; mysterious Exmoor; the gentle South Downs; Pembrokeshire Coast’s seaside spectacular…and so much more.

Wildlife is up and about early this year. Catch it preparing for a new year by visiting our tremendous variety of nature reserves (www.rspb.org.uk) and (www.wildlifetrusts.org).  And our woodlands…look in on (www.woodlandtrust.org.uk).

It is also a great time for walking the lanes, woods, moors and heaths. There are walking festivals planned for all parts this year. The Ramblers will help you out and about (www.ramblers.org.uk).

In Scotland, soar through the air on a canal boat on the Falkirk Wheel, go aboard a windjammer in her homeport of Glasgow, then go underground and explore Scotland’s huge Secret Bunker, 100 feet beneath St Andrews.

Take the Wales Way…a trio of routes: the rugged North Wales Way starts in Anglesey, the Cambrian Way follows the spine of Wales and the Coastal Way rounds off a stunning tour.

Enjoy mapping England’s gastronomic geography. From north to south there are Craster kippers, Singin’ Hinny, scouse stew and pyclets. Then on to Bedfordshire clanger, Sussex pond pudding and stargazy pie.

Consider exploring and visiting some of these things. While you travel it is easy to find first-rate places to stay and enjoy all this, along with the best of the great British way of life by using our website and brochure of B&Bs and self-catering accommodation –The Little Green Book.

All the B&Bs and cottages have been specially selected to ensure that they provide high quality accommodation. They range from country cottages to town houses, manor houses to farm houses – all offering a warm welcome and good value. The hosts are all keen to promote their part of the country and suggest fun days out and how best to get there.

Some more ideas…

March

• 17 Mar – St Patrick’s Day
• 21 – 22 Mar – Fakenham Gin & Beer Festival
• 29 Mar – 6 Apr – Oxford Literacy Festival
• 31 Mar – 5 May – Celebration of Spring at Hever Castle

April

• • 1 – 6 Apr – Oxford Literacy Festival
  • 3 – 5 Apr – The Randox Grand National Festival 
  • 5 Apr – Sheringham Viking Festival
  • 5 – 6 Apr – Plant Hunters Fair, Weston Park, Shropshire
  • 12 – 13 Apr – Bishop Auckland Food Festival
  • 12 – 13 Apr – Norfolk Artisan Fair (Fakenham Racecourse) 
  • 13 Apr – Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race 
  • 16 – 20 Apr – York Chocolate Festival

May

• 2 – 3 May – Toby’s Garden Festival, Powderham Castle
• 2 – 4 May – Porthleven Food Festival
• 2 – 5 May – The Betfred Guineas Festival 2025, Newmarket
• 2 May – 1 Jun – Brighton Fringe Festival
• 3 May – Downton Cuckoo Fair, Downton nr Salisbury
• 4 May – Maldon Mud Race

…and even more in our Days Out Diary. 

For details on how to receive our brochure, The Little Green Book  click here

Happy travelling!

Sue Opperman and the Team at :
Bed and Breakfast Nationwide
PO Box 10894
Frinton-On-Sea
Essex
CO13 3AN

Tel: +44 (0) 1255 672377
office@bbnationwide.co.uk