English Tourism Week returns in March, although tourism is such an important industry that the week is actually 10 days as it runs from the 14th to the 23rd. 

VisitEngland leads the campaign which is a celebration of our diverse, exciting and vibrant sector. The slogan for this year is: "Supporting people and places to drive growth" and that really does sum up why those of us lucky enough to work in tourism do what we do. 

Each year 11.8 million of you lovely people visit our compact city, generating £1.3 billion for the economy and supporting 23,742 jobs. So, while tourism is a fun industry, English Tourism Week is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the importance of the visitor economy.

But I think that's enough statistics for one post, instead let's take a look at some of the fabulous events taking place from 14th to 23rd March and with so much going on we've included a couple of suggestions of places to stay so you can make a make a break of it... 

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Friday 14th March 

🍽️ Friday 14th March is the final day to vote in this year's BRAVOs but don't worry voting doesn't close until 9pm so you still have time to squeeze in another meal (or two!) before casting those all-important final votes. 

📸 Speaking of last chances, time is running out to catch the stunning images in thet Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.

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Saturday 15th March

🎭 On Saturday 15th March head to Brighton Dome to see Mark of a Woman, the performance project by Chisato Minamimura celebrating and exploring the undertold relationships between women and tattooing cultures.

🥂 Alterntaively head to Pryzm for Bougie Drag Bottomless Brunch the ultimate drag day out presented by a collective of the country's leading queens!

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Sunday 16th March

☘️ On Sunday 16th March head to Shelter Hall for their St Patrick's celebrations including a free Irish Ceilidh hosted by Sutton Acoustic. 

🎤 Alternatively head to Brighton Music Hall for their Sunday Drag Roast featuring music from local artists as well as two free drag shows. 

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Monday 17th March 

👜 Brighton is a shopper's paradise so why not take some time out to explore the independent shops of the North Laine or the boutiques in The Lanes and Hanningtons Lane?

🎨 The city of Brighton makes a great base from which to experience Sussex attractions such as Charleston. New for March is the first institutional exhibition of Izumi Kato’s work in the UK.

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Tuesday 18th March

🦄 Head to Brighton Marina to discover the latest addition to GLOBALLS - The Labyrinthia Maze. Guided by six legendary guardians, you’ll navigate twisting pathways and discover hidden treasures waiting beneath the maze’s enchanted depths.

🍺 Alternatively on Tuesday 17th March head to UnBarred to try your hand at their Bingo Bangers. Mark off the tracks as you hear them and shout BINGO when you win!

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Wednesday 19th March

🐠 On Wednesday why not enjoy a wander around SEA LIFE Brighton and catch a glimpse of life beneath the waves? Journey through the underwater tunnel or see things from another view with a ride on the glass bottom boat. 

🔍 Think you know the city? Why not see Brighton in a different way with Solve the City's immersive and interactive Alice in Wonderland themed adventure?

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Thursday 20th March

👩‍🎤 Join BN1 Arts' first year musicians end of term gig - you never know you might be watching one of the stars of the future!

🎸 And the music doesn't stop there. Head to the Green Door Store to catch indie rockers the Bighead Tea Drinkers with support from Together Effect and Saintclair.

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Friday 21st March

🎙️ On Friday pop down to Komedia for the sensational Murdoch's Crazy Eyes who will take you on a journey through all of your favourite smash hit bangers from the 1960's up to present day.

🎫 If you your music taste is more old romantic then New Romantic then book your tickets to see La Boheme at the Theatre Royal Brighton as this brand-new production is traditionally staged featuring beautiful sets and costumes.

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Saturday 22nd March

🍇 On Saturday escape the city for Artelium's Spring Maker's Market featuring artisans and creators including the eco-friendly and evocative perfumes of Nancy Meiland and the beautiful woodblock worlds from Keith Petit.

😁 Return to the city for an evening of giggles with Simon Munnery at The Old Market. Expect classic Munnery one-liners, sketches and anecdotes from the British Comedy Award nominee.

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Sunday 23rd March

💈 No trip to the city is complete without a visit to the iconic Brighton Palace Pier whether you're there to try out the fairground rides, indulge in doughnuts or simply enjoy the view. 

💜 Embark on a captivating chromatic promenade through the Royal Pavilion with COLOUR. Step back into George IV's era, when colour wasn’t just seen -it was felt. 

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Places to Stay 

🛏️ Right in the centre of Brighton Creatick Apartments has sea and city views, and is just a pebble's throw from the beachfront. 

🏨 If you are travelling by train then there are few places as convenient as Staybridge Suites which offers guests a “home from home” experience.

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Please continue to show the love for our tourism businesses and keep exploring all the fantastic Places to Stay, Things to Do and Events happening in Brighton & Sussex. Let us know what you get up to by using #EnglishTourismWeek25

Charlotte