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TRADITIONAL: Go for afternoon tea at Woburn Abbey
Afternoon tea at Woburn Abbey

The very English tradition of taking afternoon tea was popularised around 1840 at Woburn Abbey, Beds, where Duchess Anna Maria would enjoy a brew and cakes with her friends.

Tea is now served every day in The Duchess’ Tea Room, set within the grounds of Woburn Abbey offering a fine selection of teas, including its own blend.

Work up a thirst first by exploring the gorgeous gardens, or of course, there’s the safari park.

Afternoon tea from £14. Call 01525 290 333 or click on woburnabbey.co.uk

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AUTHENTIC: Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe has been going since 1851
Visit the Black Friars gin distillery

Drink in the authentic English gin experience by taking a 40-minute tour of Plymouth’s Black Friars Distillery, the oldest working gin factory in England. Explore the working home of Plymouth Gin since 1793, find out about the history of the distillery, which used to be a monastery, and get an introduction to how Plymouth Gin is made.

If you’re as much of a fan as Churchill was of Plymouth Gin martinis, opt for the Master Distiller’s Private Tour where you can create and distil your very own gin recipe. And if that still hasn’t quenched your thirst, there are plenty of gin cocktails to choose from at The Refectory Bar. Tours from £7.

See plymouthdistillery.com; 01752 665292

[St George is the patron saint of England]
St George’s Day facts
Saturday, 23rd April 2016
St George’s Day in England remembers St George, England’s patron saint. The anniversary of his death, which is on April 23, is seen as England’s national day
St George is also the patron saint of Portugal, Georgia, Beirut, Palestine – and many other placesGETTY IMAGES
St George is also the patron saint of Portugal, Georgia, Beirut, Palestine – and many other places St George’s Day is also Shakespeare’s birthday – and the day he died St George is revered in Islam under the name al-Khidr
St George only became England’s patron in the 14th century – after his legend was brought back from the Middle East by Crusaders Bulgarians celebrate St George’s Day on May 6 – when it is traditional to roast a whole lamb
In Catalonia, Spain, of which St George is also patron, April 23 is celebrated in a manner similar to Valentine’s Day – with lovers and friends giving each other gifts
The lance St George used to slay the dragon was called Ascalon. Winston Churchill named his personal aircraft after the mythical weapon during WW2. St George is supposed to protect people from leprosy, syphilis, herpes Ð and the plague The real St George may have fought a crocodile in Beirut Celebrations And Flag Flying On St George’s Day

Make a pork pie in Melton Mowbray

Leicestershire’s Melton Mowbray is home to the humble pork pie and Dickinson & Morris is the oldest pork pie bakery in the country. Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe has been going since 1851 and today it holds demonstrations on how they create these authentic English delicacies.
Even better, the shop is right next door to The Sausage Shop and near The Melton Cheeseboard, which stocks the ‘real’ Red Leicester and locally produced stilton. Pork pie demonstrations take place between 9am-3pm and must be pre-booked. They cost £1 each, but samples are included.

See porkpie.co.uk; 01664 482068

Punting in CambridgeVISIT ENGLAND
HISTORIC: Go punting in Cambridge and see The Backs from the River Cam
Go punting

The golden buildings of Cambridge’s world-famous historic colleges are beguiling enough from the city’s cobbled streets, but hop on board a punt to view The Backs from the River Cam.

You’ll drift past King’s College Chapel, the Wren Library at Trinity College, and the Bridge of Sighs. Just remember to duck for the bridges! Rental from £20.

See puntingincambridge.com; 01233 301845.

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TASTY: Aldeburgh will serve great fish and chips
Fish ’n’ chips in Aldeburgh

Where better to eat England’s signature dish than in one of the country’s finest seaside resorts?

With pastel-painted homes looking out to sea and a pebble beach topped with fishermen’s huts selling the daily catch, Aldeburgh, in Suffolk, encapsulates the great English seaside scene.

You’ll find a superb fish supper or takeaway at the family-run Aldeburgh Fish And Chip Shop, where the queue often stretches around the block.

See aldeburghfishandchips.co.uk.

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