The top English tourist attractions, great things to do and the best places to visit, in England. For those wanting to visit England, interested in England travel or are just an Anglophile.
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The Best 20 Castles To Visit In England
The best castles in England. Take a look at some of the most monumental castles in England and learn about the rich history of these awe-inspiring structures.
Non Touristy Things To Do In London (Top 10)
Here's our list of the very best non touristy things to do in London, for those wanting to see the city off the beaten track.
11 Great Places To Eat On A Budget In London
There are a few great places to eat on a budget in London, allowing you to enjoy incredible cuisine that is available in London without breaking the bank.
14 Great London Pubs: Our Pick Of The Best
These 14 London pubs are a great example of that very British institution: the public house (or, pub, for short). Here's a short review of each, followed by a map of how to get there.
11 Best Places In The Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales have long been a favorite area for walkers and day trippers. Here are the best 'Dales' places to visit.
20 Gorgeous English Thatched Cottages
English thatched cottages are popular as homes, and with visitors from overseas as quintessentially English. We've compiled a list of some of the best examples.
6 Places to See In England Before You Die
There’s a lot to see in England, and it would be a big ask to name just a few places[...]
10 Fun Facts About England: Some Unheard Of Until Now!
There are lots of fun facts about England due to its long history which has thrown up lots of strange anomalies and rather strange ways of doing things, or traditions.
101 British Insults, Slang & Phrases: Did You Know Them All?
Our list of 101 words and phrases that will have you speaking the lingo as if you were born in England…
Visit Somerset, England: Cider, Bath, Glastonbury & More
Visit Somerset, the jewel of South West England. Somerset has something to offer for all tastes in travel from sandy beaches, historic architecture and rolling hills.
London
(We've collated our most popular London travel posts here)
The Tower Of London Explored: Its History From Medieval Times To The Present Day
No other royal residence in England has been put to such dastardly use or gained such a chilling reputation as[...]
London Science Museum: Great Educative Fun For All The Family
The London Science Museum in South Kensington attracts 3.3 million science enthusiasts each year. The huge museum has over 250,000[...]
London Architecture’s Hidden Gems
London is full of fantastic famous buildings such as the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace (many of[...]
London’s Sky Garden: Rise Above it All
At the Sky Garden in London you can get a breathtaking bird’s eye perspective on the capital – without spending[...]
The London National Galley And Its Art Collection
England ranks alongside Italy and France among the world’s most popular spots to experience the best in art. An abundance[...]
Feature: Tate Modern In London, England
The Tate Modern is a large world-class contemporary art gallery located on the banks the River Thames in London. Its[...]
London Tourist Attractions: The 20 Things You Must Do in London
London is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. A trip to this capital city will not[...]
London For The Mobility Impaired: The 10 Most Accessible Places to Visit
Source London, if you are disabled or mobility impaired, could seem like a challenge to visit. But with a bit[...]
Best Mid-Priced Hotels in London
London is one of the most famous cities in the world and its rich history attracts visitors all year round.[...]
The British Museum: A London Visitors’ Guide
The British Museum is one of the most popular attractions in the United Kingdom. Millions of people visit each year,[...]
Great Ways to Experience London’s River Thames
There are several great ways to experience London's River Thames as Londoners have done for centuries, it being the lifeblood[...]
London Travel Tips: Top 10 Hacks For Travelers to London
So, you’re finally going to London! Need some London travel tips? Right now, you might be a bit overwhelmed with[...]
London Quiz: How Do You Know The UK Capital?
London Quiz: How well do you know London? Find out in our quiz of 20 questions… 1. What was the[...]
London Movie: The Best 20 Films Based In London
There has been some great London movie, from modern comedies such as Notting Hill, the Ealing comedies and grittier films[...]
London Bars: The Top 10 Coolest Bars In London, England
Are you looking for the coolest London bars? You have come to the right place. The drinking scene in London is[...]
How To Use The London Underground
London Underground: History And Use The London Tube Opens The London Underground, or 'Tube' as it came to be known,[...]
London Museums And Galleries: The Best 10 To Visit
Ten magnificent museums based right in the heart of the city, most of them completely free, and all considered some[...]
The 10 Most Spectacular Buildings in London
London is filled with spectacular architecture that has been built over centuries of rich history. You can capture the feel[...]
10 Writers’ Birthplaces in London
London has long been recognised as the main contributor to literature on a global scale. There are many famous authors[...]
London: A One Day Culinary Adventure
With an amazing variety of destinations and delicious food options, from fancy breakfasts, pub lunches to classic cuisine, London can[...]
The 20 Best London Parks and Green Spaces
If you’re planning on spending a few days in London, there are several ways to fill your time. Apart from[...]
The Top Royal Sites in London
Royal sites in London give visitors the chance to feel like Kings and Queens for a day. With an abundance[...]
Region In Focus: West London
Few people other than Londoners know exactly how big the city really is. So when you visit “London” you’re really[...]
The 12 Best High Class Restaurants in London
Dining out in any city can be confusing, let alone in London. It can be difficult to know where the[...]
The Top 10 Places to Enjoy Afternoon Tea in London
Are you heading to the England soon? If so, you should treat yourself to afternoon tea in London... No trip to England is complete[...]
14 Great London Pubs: Our Pick Of The Best
Updated: Increased to 14 London pubsLondon pubs are a great example of that very British institution: the public house (or,[...]
11 Historic London Churches To Visit
Historic London churches are some of the best showcases of the capital's history, culture and character. They are places popular[...]
Top 10 Things To Do In London On A Budget
You have probably heard that London is an expensive city, and that is true, in part. However, while you can[...]
3 Historic Luxury London Hotels
Some luxury London hotels are historic landmarks in their own right. Here are the stories of three: The Dorchester, Browns[...]
11 Great Places To Eat On A Budget In London
There are a few great places to eat on a budget in London, allowing you to enjoy incredible cuisine that is[...]
Non Touristy Things To Do In London (Top 10)
So you've seen Buckingham Palace, fed the pigeons in Trafalgar Square and viewed Big Ben from 14 different angles. But[...]
Top 8 London Activities for Kids (Aged 6-12)
London is one of the most stunning places in the entire world, and offers lots of activities for kids (and[...]
9 Great Places To Visit Near London
London's a great place to visit, but it would be a shame if you didn't also grab the chance to[...]
English Countryside And Rural Life
British Lakes: The Finest Stretches Of Water In Britain
Lakes aren't necessarily the first thing to come to mind when thinking about Britain. Unless you're a nature lover, other[...]
British Coastal Wildlife: The Birds, Fish & Other Animals Of The British Coastline
Here's our list of some of the most common British coastal wildlife. The British coastline is home to a wide[...]
Gallery: 20 Gorgeous English Country Churches
England is dotted with 100s of beautiful rural churches, many well over 500 years old. Here then is a list[...]
Gallery: 20 Common British Birds
Britain has a surprisingly diverse set of commonly found birds, as showcased by this list of 20 of the most[...]
The Top 10 Canals in England
One very leisurely way of enjoying the beautiful English countryside is by taking a boat down one of England's canals.[...]
Top 10 Coastal Walks in England
Whether you want to go for a short afternoon hike, run a marathon or take in stunning seaside vistas, you[...]
The 10 Best English Forests
The 10 Best English Forests No matter what activity you enjoy, there is a forest that is perfectly suited to[...]
England Rivers: 10 English Rivers You Must Visit
There 10 English rivers you should definitely visit when you have the chance as each of them has something special[...]
20 Gorgeous English Thatched Cottages
English thatched cottages are popular as homes, and with visitors from overseas as quintessentially English. We've compiled a list of[...]
The 20 Best Walking Trails in England
England may be a small region, but the island is full of incredibly diverse landscapes, from thick, lush forests to[...]
10 Great Things To Do In The New Forest
The New Forest is an area of southern England that includes one of the largest tracts of unenclosed pasture and[...]
Top 10 Great English Stately Homes
English stately homes, like its castles, have been a feature of the British landscape for the past 500 years. A key[...]
7 Great English Country Gardens To Explore
English country gardens are some of delights of the country house boom that lasted about 400 years from the 1500s[...]
10 Beautiful Cotswolds Cottages
Here are 10 drool-making Cotswolds cottages, as a follow up to our most popular post by far, our recent 'Region[...]
10 Gorgeous Images Of The English Countryside
The English Countryside is one of the most diverse in the world. For such a small place, England (and its[...]
English History And Life
(NB We have collected all our posts on the history of England here >>> English History: Kings, Queens, Castles & Churchill)
Gloucester Cathedral: Kings, Cloisters & Harry Potter
Gloucester Cathedral has loomed over the South Western city of Gloucester for centuries. Let’s take a look at this impressive[...]
Canterbury Cathedral: Piety, Murder & Beauty
Canterbury Cathedral has a menacing beauty. The seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual head of the Church of[...]
The English Weather: The Making Of A Local Obsession
What is it about the English that they spend so long discussing their weather? We take a look at what[...]
The Great Public Schools Of England
A British education at one of the great public schools of England has long been sought by the rich and[...]
Mary Queen of Scots: The Extraordinary Life Of Mary Stuart
Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of[...]
Queen Victoria – The Monarch Who Was Not Amused
Queen Victoria, Queen of England and Empress of India, tends to be remembered today as a rather dour, jowled old[...]
The Suffragette Movement: Its Deeds, Campaigners and Legacy
It is less than a hundred years since the suffragette movement and the right to vote being extended to English[...]
Winston Churchill – The Greatest Briton of All Time
Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill is revered as one of the most famous and celebrated Britons in the long history of[...]
Gallery: The Abbeys And Priories of England
The abbeys and priories of England were hives of activity until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in Henry VIII’s time[...]
England During The War: How The Home Front Did Its Bit
The date was the 3rd of September, 1939. It was a Sunday and unseasonably warm out, in London at least.[...]
Turner’s England: Every Picture Tells a Story
Voted Britain’s favourite artist in 2015, Joseph Mallord William Turner is renowned for his sweeping brushstrokes and incredible use of[...]
Longleat House & Safari Park – Lions, Mazes and Wifelets
Longleat House is a place of firsts. In 1547, it was the first house in England to be built in[...]
Great English Hoaxes: Fairies, Aliens and African Royalty
English hoaxes have ranged far and wide in the subject of their pranks – from pretending to be foreign royalty[...]
Saltaire Village, Bradford: One Of England’s World Heritage Sites
Saltaire is one of the few relics of the Victorian age that tells a story about the working class that[...]
Inklings of Greatness: The Story of an Oxford Institution
If you’d been so fortunate as to step inside the college rooms of C. S. Lewis on a Thursday evening[...]
English Literature Locations: Places To Be A Hero Or Heroine
Love English literature? Dream of seeing the world through the eyes of Elizabeth Bennett or Jane Eyre, Heathcliff or Mr[...]
101 British Insults, Slang & Phrases: Did You Know Them All?
Learning to speak English is one thing, learning to speak British English like a native is quite another. With a[...]
Harry Potter Movie Locations: A Magical Tour Of England (And Scotland)
It’s now 18 years since we first saw the world’s favourite wizard, Harry Potter, come to life on screen. Harry[...]
Queen Elizabeth I Of England, Last Tudor Monarch
Queen Elizabeth I of England, the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty, reigned during the Elizabethan era, which was named[...]
English Country Pubs: 20 Of the Finest Rural Pubs In England
English country pubs are an institution. We've put together a gallery of some of the finest, from all over the[...]
The Wars of the Roses – The Lowdown on England’s Other Civil War
Everyone’s heard of the Wars of the Roses but most people have only a hazy notion of when they took[...]
Queen Victoria – The Monarch Who Was Not Amused
Queen Victoria, Queen of England and Empress of India, tends to be remembered today as a rather dour, jowled old[...]
Strange Folk Remedies From English History
Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease… For centuries before the development of modern medicine the inhabitants of the[...]
The 10 Best English Archaeological Sites
From the mysterious stone circles at Stonehenge, to Roman cities and fortifications, to the medieval ship burials at Sutton Hoo,[...]
Henry VIII: Ten Facts About This (In)Famous Tudor King
Henry VIII was one of the most important, and infamous, British monarchs. Most people know about his 6 wives, but[...]
English Historic Sites: 10 Lesser Known Historical Places To Explore
We've featured many English historic sites such as, castles, Stonehenge and the Tower of London on EnglandExplore before. However here[...]
Richard III: My Kingdom For A Horse
KING RICHARD III : A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse! Richard III, Scene IV. (William Shakespeare) Richard[...]
Quiz: How Well Do You Know England?
So how well do you know England's history, geography and culture? Here are 20 questions to find out...
Top 10 Strange English Place Names | Great Snoring, Crapstone & More
If you take a look at the map of Britain, you will notice that there are some strange English place[...]
The Best 10 Roman Ruins & Buildings in England
The Best 10 Roman Ruins/Buildings in England There is rich Roman history embedded in the countryside of Great Britain. It[...]
Solve These 5 Baffling English Mysteries
England's long history is full of mysterious stories that have never been fully explained--or at least not to the satisfaction[...]
Cathedrals In England: Here Are The 20 Best Ones!
Some Of The Most Famous & Beautiful English Cathedrals England is home to a splendid collection of religious buildings, but[...]
10 Great Family Friendly Attractions in England
England's a great place to visit, but can be a challenge if you have to keep children amused. Let's see[...]
The Kings And Queens of England: From William the Conqueror To Elizabeth II
[no_toc] The Kings and Queens of England have had a huge impact on the direction of the country throughout its[...]
Great English Battle Sites
England has been involved in military conflicts worldwide, but did you know that many conflicts were also fought on its[...]
Top 10 Traditional English Foods (With Strange Names)
Discover traditional English foods such as Toad In The Hole, Bubble And Squeak, Spotted Dick and Jellied Eels. The English[...]
The Best 20 Castles To Visit In England
The great castles of England have played an important role in the economic, military, and social development of the nation.[...]
English Cities & Regions
Visit Northamptonshire, England
Visit Northamptonshire - a beautiful county in the East Midlands of England, also known as 'The Rose of the Shires'.[...]
Gallery: Cornish Fishing Villages
Cornish fishing villages: These pretty little places dot the coast of Cornwall, in the far south west of England. The[...]
Gallery: The 20 Prettiest Devon Villages
We've featured Devon in South West England several times before, but thought we'd concentrate on one of the reasons for[...]
Gallery: The 20 Most Gorgeous Hampshire Villages
Hampshire on the south coast is pretty rural county, like its neighbour, Dorset. It also has a diverse range of[...]
England’s World Heritage Sites: Durham Cathedral
Standing proudly on a rocky peninsula looking out over the city, Durham Cathedral seems to have been around forever. A[...]
Visit Somerset, England: Cider, Bath, Glastonbury & More
One of the many beautiful counties in England, Somerset has something to offer for all tastes in travel. Sandy beaches,[...]
Lake District Writers And Poets: Inspired by Beauty
For over a century, some of England’s most celebrated Lake District writers and poets have found their inspiration in the[...]
Region in Focus: East Anglia
Situated on the east of England, the region of East Anglia is sometimes overlooked by visitors drawn to the better[...]
Nottingham: 20 Things To See, Do & Eat
Nottingham, a city in East Midlands, is full of character and history. If you're visiting for a day or two,[...]
Essex: 20 Things To See, Do, Or Eat
Essex is a vibrant location with various attractions to keep visitors occupied, but discovering what to do can be tricky[...]
Birmingham: 20 Things To Do, See Or Eat In England’s 2nd City
Birmingham, the “Second city” of England, is also often the most underrated in the country. The city made its name[...]
Exploring Wales
(I realise that this site is devoted to England, but we couldn't resist covering Wales at least once). Any trip[...]
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Bath, England
With its elegant Georgian buildings and ancient Roman Baths, the city of Bath on the River Avon is truly inviting.[...]
The Yorkshire Wolds: Our Pick Of The Best Places To Visit
The Yorkshire Wolds lie to the east of God’s Own County and are often overshadowed by the Yorkshire Dales or[...]
The Best Restaurants Outside London: 10 Great Dining Experiences
Whilst London is rightfully known as the culinary capital of the UK, there are lots of great restaurants outside of[...]
Liverpool: 10 Fantastic Things To See And Do
Liverpool is one of the best known cities in the world due, in large part, to it having been the[...]
Boating On The Norfolk Broads
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing[...]
Lancashire: The Best Things To See And Do
Lancashire is an ancient county to the west of its arch rival, Yorkshire. This rivalry dates back from the Wars[...]
England Geography Quiz: Where am I?
How much do you know about English places? Take our England Geography Quiz below to find out. For each statement,[...]
Region In Focus: Peak District
The Peak District is an upland area of Northern England, in the county of Derbyshire, similar to the Yorkshire Dales[...]
10 Places to Visit in Cheshire England
Cheshire in England is one of the oldest and most historically relevant counties in the country. It is situated on[...]
10 Best Places to Visit in Leicestershire England
Leicestershire, a landlocked county in the English Midlands, is one of the foremost places of tourist attraction in England because[...]
10 Best Places to Visit in Cambridgeshire, England
The modern county of Cambridgeshire is historically and archeologically rich and significant and a number of important archeological and paleontological[...]
Top Ten Places To See In Bristol, England
The largest city in South West England is famous for balloons, bridges, bikes, boats, Banksy, and Brunel. The name of[...]
The 10 Must-See Places In Cornwall
Cornwall is a region of England that has a lot to offer, from biodomes to castles, from modern cities to[...]
10 Best Places In Devon
The 10 Best Places in Devon Devon is known for its beautiful climate, great food, vibrant cities and wild moors.[...]
The 10 Best Places in Shropshire
A Shropshire Travel Guide The name Shropshire might not immediately ring a bell, but some of the places in this[...]
Dorset: Discover 10 Great Places In Thomas Hardy Country
Dorset is one of the more untouched counties of England, offering the beauty of the Cotswolds, without the crowds. It's[...]
6 Places to See In England Before You Die
There’s a lot to see in England, and it would be a big ask to name just a few places[...]
Manchester’s Mad Music Scene
What do the Bee Gees, New Order, Oasis, Herman's Hermits, The Chemical Brothers and The Stone Roses have in common?[...]
The Best 15 English Seaside Resorts
When you think about visiting England, do you think about spending a lazy day or two on the beach in[...]
The Top 10 Places In The Thames Valley
The Thames Valley region of England is a loose term for the counties and areas that roughly follow the course[...]
Great Cities of England (Other Than London)
When we think about exploring England's cities, the first one to come to mind is London. While London is a[...]
11 Best Places In The Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales have long been a favorite area for walkers and day trippers from local towns such as Leeds,[...]
Region in Focus: North East
The North East of England comprises the counties of Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and the Tees Valley. While[...]
The Best 10 English Rail Journeys
The train is an excellent way to get around in England, and so we've looked at some of the best[...]
The Best English Market Towns
English market towns are an important part of the country, and its history. Traditionally the center of a region's life[...]
The Cotswolds: The 20 Best Places To Visit
The Cotswolds epitomise the very best of the English countryside: gorgeous villages of honey-coloured stone nestling in the hills, surrounded[...]
Region In Focus: West Country
The West Counties of England (Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall) are a rich hodgepodge of cultural history and modern ingenuity. The[...]
Region In Focus: Lake District
"Perhaps to the Lakes!" - With these words, Elizabeth Bennett of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice began her adventure to[...]
York: The 9 Must See Attractions
People from all over the world recognize York as a destination full of history, culture, and activity. There are buildings[...]
Visit Yorkshire, England: York, The Dales & More
Visit Yorkshire in the north of England, one of the most popular tourist regions in England. There are tons of[...]
10 Must See Sites In Oxford
Oxford is the city of ‘dreaming spires’ with a world wide reputation for learning. It’s a collection of about 40[...]
