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 13th to the 22nd. 

VisitEngland leads the campaign which is a celebration of our diverse, exciting and vibrant sector. The theme this year is ‘Local Stories, National Growth — Celebrating English Tourism Week.’ 

Each year 12.2 million of you lovely people visit our compact city, generating £1.3 billion for the economy and supporting 25,677 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 13th to 22nd March and with so much going on we've included a couple of suggestions of places to stay so you can make a break of it... 

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Friday 13th March 

✨ As the sun sets and the skyline sparkles, sit back, relax, and enjoy spectacular panoramic city views at dusk during a City Lights Experience at i360

🎨 Visit Charleston for the first major exhibition in over 25 years dedicated to Roger Fry as a painter, unveiling a lesser-known aspect of one of the most influential figures in 20th-century British art.

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Saturday 14th March

🎤 After viral tiktok success on their single 'boy', Passion Mango has since amassed a dedicated global fanbase, with over 30 million streams on Spotify alone.  This is your chance to catch them at an intimate venue as Passion Mango will be performing at the Hope & Ruin. 

🥂 With not just one, not even two but three queens who have performed on some of the biggest stages and made thousands jump out of their seats to dance like no one's watching, Boss Brunch at Komedia is something special! 

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Sunday 15th March

💐 Mum deserves Brighton this Mother's Day, whether your mother figure wants to make a splash, is a history buff or simply wants to enjoy a family meal together, we have you covered. 

👻 Preston Manor reopens with lots of new surprises in store. Experience Edwardian Ghosts and Glam at this remarkable home. 

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Monday 16th March 

🎠 No trip to Brighton is complete without a visit to the iconic Brighton Palace Pier whether you're looking for exhilarating rides, stunning views or fantastic food, you can find it all! 

🖼️ Kellie Miller Arts Gallery is pleased to announce their first annual Open Call Exhibition. Culminating in an outstanding representation of Sussex artistic talent, the exhibition showcases the variety and diversity of original art, particularly in a region with such a rich and evolving artistic history.

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Tuesday 17th March

👑 Visit the Royal Pavilion and experience a fantasy palace fit for a king. The spectacular seaside palace of the Prince Regent is one of the most dazzling and exotic buildings in the British Isles.

🎫 Head to The Old Market to see Nine Sixteenths a journey through 3 acts, exploring themes of representation and pop culture with a nostalgia for the early 00s, and the hopes and dreams of 4 black female performers through a visual variety of devised theatre, dance and lip sync. 

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Wednesday 18th March

🧸 Enjoy a nostalgic trip at the Brighton Toy & Model Museum, home to one of the finest public collections of toys and models in the world with over 10,000 exhibits on display, including collections of toys from the golden age of toy making from the world’s top manufacturers plus a rare vintage model train collection.

🎟️ Visit Brighton Dome to see Dan Schreiber and enjoy an evening of mind-blowing stories, unbelievable coincidences, jokes and facts that will make you question everything you thought you knew.

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Thursday 19th March

🍸 From cover pop, funk & soul bands, to rock covers and even steam punk and blues…there is something for everyone to tap along to while enjoying the amazing molecular cocktails, casual drinks, or food in the eclectic artistic venue Bohemia. 

📽️ Play Back Forward at Hove Museum explores the legacy of Brighton & Hove’s early film pioneers, George Albert Smith, Laura Bayley Smith, and James Williamson. The exhibition weaves together archival films, creative responses by young people, and new collaborative works by artists Chahine Fellahi and Annis Joslin.

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Friday 20th March

🌞 Celebrate the arrival of spring at Lido Nights, a vibrant live music evening showcasing the very best of local talent in the iconic surroundings of Saltdean Lido. Marking the Spring Equinox — a time of renewal, longer days and fresh beginnings — this special edition welcomes the new season with uplifting live performances and great company.

🎶 Head to Green Door Store to see Ladylike. The Brighton based quartet serve their folk rare: raw and pastoral, but with a side of textural, atmospheric builds directly wired into the tensions of the modern world. 

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Saturday 21st March

🎭 Join Skip’s Family Workshop for an undersea adventure in this magical workshop packed full of wonderfully imaginative arts & crafts and making & playing around the Theatre Royal Brighton.

😂 Get set for an evening of giggles at The Forge Comedy Club. Acts that have appeared previously include Romesh Ranganathan, Russell Kane, John Bishop, Sara Pascoe, Stephen K Amos, Rob Deering, Jen Brister, Zoe Lyons, Jen Ives and many more.

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Sunday 22nd March

🐠 SEA LIFE Brighton features 5,500 mesmerising creatures including Rays, Sharks, Turtles, Terrapins, Star Fish, Seahorses and an Anaconda.

🏠 Upside Down House is a luxurious turquoise beach house with a variety of designed rooms with a bespoke gaming area, a jukebox and a vintage bicycle on the ceiling. 

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Places to Stay 

English Tourism Week starts on World Sleep Day which we think is a sign that you need to book a place to stay to make the most of the week.

🛏️ Q Square Aparthotel comprises 64 suites allowing guests to choose from a range of apartments, which include bright living rooms, fully equipped kitchens, spacious bathrooms and ultra-comfortable king-sized beds. 

🏨 On the seafront, just off from The Lanes, the Queens Hotel is well located for Brighton’s nightlife, restaurants, shopping, the beach and attractions like the Royal Pavilion & Brighton Dome are all within a 10 minute walk. 

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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 #EnglishTourismWeek26

Charlotte