England
In England's North Country you’ll find the scenic splendour of lakes and mountains, castles, dramatic coastlines and glorious National Parks, combined with the medieval city of York, lively Blackpool and Manchester, world renowned for its football.
Travel south and you'll see a gentler landscape; quiet country lanes and inland waterways, the shimmering fenlands of the east coast and Stratford, Shakespeare’s birthplace and the university city of Cambridge.
Continue south of London and the area boasts glorious gardens, oast houses and stately homes whilst, the southern coast has an enviable reputation for its beaches and resorts, historic market towns, and the charming cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, close to Stonehenge.
To the South West of London, the West Country offers great surfing off the craggy Cornwall coast, picturesque thatched cottage villages in the Cotswolds, cider from Somerset and delicious Devon cream teas.
The VisitEngland site offers a searchable database of events and attractions, a complete range of places to stay and contact details for Tourist Information Centres throughout the country.
Must see and do
- Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
- British Airways London Eye, London
- Tatton Park, Knutsford
- Beamish, the North of England Open Air Museum, Beamish
- Alton Towers Theme Park, Stoke-on-Trent
- Blickling Hall, Norwich
- Chelsea Flower Show, Chelsea
- York Minster, York
- Eden Project, St Austell
- Windermere Lake Cruises, Ulverston
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Fabulous historic cities and towns, great country houses and gardens, bustling seaside resorts, picturesque villages, and miles and miles of beautiful countryside and coastline await your discovery in the East of England.
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There is England and there is the Heart of England. This is the very heart of Britain, capturing the very essence of Englishness. It is majestic yet unassuming, its countryside and traditions are old, even quirky, yet its cities are progressive and cosmopolitan.
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Yorkshire is your open door to so many different experiences. It’s big and boundless, a mix of magnetic landscapes, seductive seascapes and vibrant cities.
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London is a vibrant, bustling, multi-cultural city. It is also a city full of history, heritage and culture. Visit some 300 museums and art galleries or enjoy London's 6,000 restaurants.
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England’s Northwest – The hill walking, bird-watching, gourmet eating, football supporting, scenery loving, roller-coaster riding, history obsessed, architecture appreciating, mountain biking, opera watching, fishing, adrenalin-seeking region.
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Passion fills North East England. Modern cities and beautiful countryside showcase innovation, rich heritage and picturesque scenery, with the friendliest welcome you’ll ever come across.
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