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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England's a great place to visit - but there's just so much to do, from exploring 1000 year old castles and churches, sampling the delights of London, sipping beer in an English pub or just getting to know the locals.
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