Mad Dogs and Englishmen: A Year of Things to See and Do in England

A seasonal snapshot of things to do in England at any time of the year, come rain or shine (or more likely just rain!). Beautifully illustrated with bitesize entries, this is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to discover all of the gems England has to offer...

''Excellent and unusual book - a wonderful way of discovering and planning things to do and places to visit you would never have thought of'' -- ***** Reader review
''A travel guide with humour'' -- ***** Reader review
''Good fun and interesting'' -- ***** Reader review
''A great gift for all ages'' -- ***** Reader review
''Must have book for anyone who''s interesting in a staycation or any fans of weekend mini-breaks'' -- ***** Reader review
''Takes you on a journey to places you never knew existed...'' -- ***** Reader review

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Using a mixture of unique seasonal events and interesting places to visit (all presented in attractive bite-sized entries), Mad Dogs and Englishmen is a browsable gift book aimed at those who are interested in getting to know their home country better as well as tourists seeking to make the most of their stay in England.

In more than 220 pages, divided into months, Tom Jones demonstrates the diversity of England as a country; presenting interesting, unusual and thought-provoking things to do which also enlighten the reader, and convey the message that England is a great place to live and explore all year round.

Go to a tree cathedral, collect glass on the beach, pretend to be a spy, visit a pub with no beer, go curling and canoeing, walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs - the possibilities are endless!

''England is a country which requires more than a second look, an amazingly diverse place, offering almost-unlimited landscapes, culture and history, and a diversity of opportunities which is unrivalled anywhere else in the world.''