Discover the green landscapes of the Emerald Isle and the setting of the endearing love story starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, in which the director John Ford paid tribute to the land of his fathers.
This year, Britain has a lot to celebrate: as well as the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games, 2012 also marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, one of the best known and best loved writers in English literature. All round the country, tributes and events are getting underway.
Liverpool may be the home of the Beatles, but there were plenty of other influences in their lives. And 'the King' was one. Now, the Fab Four's home city is hosting the unprecedented 'Elvis and Us' exhibition, which offers a chance to discover more about the relationship between these musical greats.
Art lovers, make a note in your diary: starting November 9th, London's National Gallery is hosting the most comprehensive exhibition ever held of the paintings of the Italian Renaissance genius, Leonardo da Vinci.
With the spring weather making days out a more attractive option, why not visit one of the many mansions, country houses and castles across England? We've chosen a few that you may recognise from their appearances on TV and the silver screen.
Astronomical calculator? Sacred burial ground? Landing spot for UFOs? Altar for human sacrifice? Whatever the wild theories about Stonehenge, it's clear that the monument is an awe-inspiring work of vast antiquity, which comes into its own at the solstice celebrations.
The world of the digital book is every day more real, and shopping on-line has plenty of advantages, but there's still nothing to compare with the feel of a real book and the atmosphere of a 'proper' bookshop where all those stories are just waiting for you to lift them down off the shelf and take them home with you.
Steam trains, garden parties, tea dances, genteel hotels and an intriguing tidal island... elegant settings from a by-gone age, and all to be found as the English Riviera celebrates the 120th anniversary of its most famous daughter: Agatha Christie, the 'Queen of Crime'.
Kilts and tartans, bagpipes and malt whisky, misty scenery with heather-clad hills, mysterious lochs and ancient castles... all things Scottish are waiting to be discovered from the comfort and splendour of the Royal Scotsman train.
Its dingy industrial past has been left well behind: now, Leeds, with its busy cultural scene, lively nightlife, unique Victorian architecture and one-of-a-kind shops, is a city to be reckoned with.
Masks, jewelry, maps, weapons, manuscripts and many other works of art are all part of the exhibition about this controversial ruler, open until 24 January at the prestigious British Museum.