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England

Why we love England

Few locations inspire quite like England. It’s the home of iconic landmarks from Big Ben to Stonehenge. You’ll find swathes of natural landscapes, from the Lake District to the Cornish coast, alongside market towns, vibrant villages and dramatic coastline.

From legendary landmarks and bustling cities to rolling emerald hills - England is an unmissable nation of contrasts. But beyond its beautiful landscapes and rich heritage, there’s a side of dynamism, creativity and culture to discover. Sing your heart out at the iconic Glastonbury music festival, or lose yourself in Manchester’s diverse street food cooking up international flavours. Or take in the tranquil vineyards of Kent before sampling sustainably brewed beers in the country’s microbreweries. Whether it’s an adrenaline-fuelled adventure across our National Parks, hitting up the waves of our coastline, or taking in the hustle and bustle of our cultural hubs, it’s time to discover all that England has to offer.

Capital city

London

Currency

GBP

Timezone

GMT (Winter), GMT + 1 (Summer)

English destinations

Bath

A wellness retreat for the Romans and Georgian architecture around every corner.

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Birmingham

An industrial hub with a vibrant, creative heart and a whole host of quirky adventures.

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Brighton

A quirky seaside city filled with diverse cuisine, vintage shopping and adrenaline fuelled adventure.

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Brighton

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Bristol

Cool creative Bristol is a must-see for art, culture and action-packed adventure.

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Cambridge

The city of Cambridge is a hotbed of history, architecture and innovation.

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Cornwall

Renowned for its glorious countryside, striking coastline and unique attractions.

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Coventry

The birthplace of 2-Tone music, and home to a bohemian village and a showy modern cathedral.

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Devon

Hugging the south-west, Devon is a playground for adventurers, explorers and foodie lovers.

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Devon, England

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Kent

From ice-cream parlours to sea food festivals, the ‘Garden of England’ is meant for discovery.

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Kent

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Leeds

A hotbed for shopping and the arts, you’ll find lots to explore in Leeds.

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Liverpool

From The Beatles to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with seriously cool credentials.

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Liverpool

Rooftop of Oh me oh my restaurant in Liverpool
London

An unmissable destination for travellers, London is a melting pot of history, culture and green spaces.

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Picadilly Circus underground station
Manchester

World-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.

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Newcastle upon Tyne

Linked by no fewer than seven bridges, it's one vibrant place to visit.

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Newcastle, England

Mensen die fietsen en skateboarden op een pad langs rivier de Tyne bij Newcastle
Nottingham

Steeped in legends that surround Robin Hood to literary greats, discover what this city has to offer.

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A performer in front of Nottingham Castle
Oxford

Just an hour by train from London and you’re in the city of dreaming spires.

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Stratford-upon-Avon

Birthplace of the great bard, William Shakespeare, fall in love with this hopelessly romantic 16th century town.

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Couple walking around the exterior of Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Windsor

Lovers of The Crown can wrap themselves in royalty as this town is about as regal as it gets.

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Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Guards marching, Windsor Castle
York

Small and mighty – York is the medieval walled city that really packs a punch.

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Jurassic Coast

Welcome to dinosaur territory, with beaches and rocks strewn with ancient fossils and footprints.

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People kayaking along the shores of coastline
King Charles III England Coast Path

A masterpiece in the making, filled with beaches, clifftops, cities and nature.

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The Broads

The Broads is a breath of fresh air, beautifully webbed with lakes, fens and rivers.

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Dartmoor and Exmoor

With tangled oak forests and looming peaks, it can feel like the edge of the world.

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Horses and riders trotting through the shallow water.
Yorkshire Dales

Proof that perfection can’t be rushed, the Yorkshire Dales was millions of years in-the-making.

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New Forest

Step into nature with tufty-haired ponies, wild countryside and a labyrinth of bike trails.

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Girl, in a white skirt, walking beside a Highland cow
South Downs

Discover epic trails, rivers to kayak, castles to conquer and wild woods to explore.

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Two men on mountain bikes cycling at Devil's Dyke. Sunrise
Lake District

From the tip of England’s tallest peak to the nation’s deepest lake, this national park is stacked with super-sized scenery.

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Lake District, England

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Peak District

For hikers, cyclists, horse riders and thrill seekers, the Peak District offers adventures galore.

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Cotswolds

Lush rolling pastures, pretty stone villages and rambling rivers - the Cotswolds has it all.

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Cotswolds, England

Pärchen, das sich im Garten in der Nähe eines Springbrunnens umarmt
Northumberland

Historical hot property – evident in its castles, citadels and 2,000-year-old Hadrian’s Wall.

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View from a distance of a castle on hill near a beach
North York Moors

Rugged yet beautiful, wild yet welcoming – the North York Moors National Park is full of surprises.

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VisitBritain/Sam Barker

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Colchester

A perfect blend of nature and urban living, this Essex city was made to be explored.

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Norwich

Known as the City of Stories, create your own narrative as you explore Norwich’s huge array of historic and modern day attractions.

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Norwich, England

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Leicester

From a Medieval monarch found under a car park to the city’s celebration of multicultural modern life, Leicester has got it all.

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Visit Leicester

Leicester, England

An outdoor view of Leicester's historic Guild Hall
Bath

A wellness retreat for the Romans and Georgian architecture around every corner.

Find out more

VisitBritain

Woman swimming in a swimming pool at a spa
Birmingham

An industrial hub with a vibrant, creative heart and a whole host of quirky adventures.

Find out more

West Midlands Growth Company

Historical building, with a clock tower, beside a fountain
Brighton

A quirky seaside city filled with diverse cuisine, vintage shopping and adrenaline fuelled adventure.

Find out more

British Airways i360

Brighton

Female yoga class taking place on the viewing platform of British Airways i360 Viewing Tower
Bristol

Cool creative Bristol is a must-see for art, culture and action-packed adventure.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Lit up hot air balloons and fireworks in the night sky
Cambridge

The city of Cambridge is a hotbed of history, architecture and innovation.

Find out more

Shutterstock/Pajor Pawel

View of college in Cambridge with people punting on River
Cornwall

Renowned for its glorious countryside, striking coastline and unique attractions.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Ben Selway

Surfer in a wetsuit surfing a large wave on a red surfboard
Coventry

The birthplace of 2-Tone music, and home to a bohemian village and a showy modern cathedral.

Find out more

West Midlands Growth Company

Robot sculpture outside a building with geometric décor
Devon

Hugging the south-west, Devon is a playground for adventurers, explorers and foodie lovers.

Find out more

Shutterstock / Hugh O'Connor

Devon, England

Idyllic Scene On Surfers Beach With Beautiful Beach Huts Reflecting In The Water
Kent

From ice-cream parlours to sea food festivals, the ‘Garden of England’ is meant for discovery.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Dipyourtoesin

Kent

Man and woman walking between vines at a vineyard
Leeds

A hotbed for shopping and the arts, you’ll find lots to explore in Leeds.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Thomas Heaton

The Victorian formal gardens with statues and low hedges in front of Harewood House
Liverpool

From The Beatles to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with seriously cool credentials.

Find out more

Oh Me Oh My

Liverpool

Rooftop of Oh me oh my restaurant in Liverpool
London

An unmissable destination for travellers, London is a melting pot of history, culture and green spaces.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Hazel Parreno

Picadilly Circus underground station
Manchester

World-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Manchester Craft Beer Festival

DJ playing to groups of people at Manchester Craft Beer Festival, in Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Newcastle upon Tyne

Linked by no fewer than seven bridges, it's one vibrant place to visit.

Find out more

Rich Kenworthy

Newcastle, England

Mensen die fietsen en skateboarden op een pad langs rivier de Tyne bij Newcastle
Nottingham

Steeped in legends that surround Robin Hood to literary greats, discover what this city has to offer.

Find out more

projecthoop

A performer in front of Nottingham Castle
Oxford

Just an hour by train from London and you’re in the city of dreaming spires.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Jess Barfield

Two boys playing on a path in front of a palace
Stratford-upon-Avon

Birthplace of the great bard, William Shakespeare, fall in love with this hopelessly romantic 16th century town.

Find out more

©VisitBritain/Nemorin

Couple walking around the exterior of Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Windsor

Lovers of The Crown can wrap themselves in royalty as this town is about as regal as it gets.

Find out more

Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Guards marching, Windsor Castle
York

Small and mighty – York is the medieval walled city that really packs a punch.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Woman wearing trench coat and pink hat walking
Jurassic Coast

Welcome to dinosaur territory, with beaches and rocks strewn with ancient fossils and footprints.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Ben Selway

People kayaking along the shores of coastline
King Charles III England Coast Path

A masterpiece in the making, filled with beaches, clifftops, cities and nature.

Find out more

South West Coast Path/Roy Curtis

A person on a footpath on the coastal path near sea
The Broads

The Broads is a breath of fresh air, beautifully webbed with lakes, fens and rivers.

Find out more

Norfolk Broads Direct

A family riding on a boat in the Norfolk Broads
Dartmoor and Exmoor

With tangled oak forests and looming peaks, it can feel like the edge of the world.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Ben Selway

Horses and riders trotting through the shallow water.
Yorkshire Dales

Proof that perfection can’t be rushed, the Yorkshire Dales was millions of years in-the-making.

Find out more

VisitBritain/MattCant

Cyclist riding on road through green dales. Panoramic views
New Forest

Step into nature with tufty-haired ponies, wild countryside and a labyrinth of bike trails.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Raul Alex Caramizaru

Girl, in a white skirt, walking beside a Highland cow
South Downs

Discover epic trails, rivers to kayak, castles to conquer and wild woods to explore.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Nadir Khan

Two men on mountain bikes cycling at Devil's Dyke. Sunrise
Lake District

From the tip of England’s tallest peak to the nation’s deepest lake, this national park is stacked with super-sized scenery.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Ryan Lomas

Lake District, England

Rear view of young woman on a hillside with two dogs
Peak District

For hikers, cyclists, horse riders and thrill seekers, the Peak District offers adventures galore.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Becky Stacey

A woman with her arms raised enjoying the view from high
Cotswolds

Lush rolling pastures, pretty stone villages and rambling rivers - the Cotswolds has it all.

Find out more

VisitBritain

Cotswolds, England

Pärchen, das sich im Garten in der Nähe eines Springbrunnens umarmt
Northumberland

Historical hot property – evident in its castles, citadels and 2,000-year-old Hadrian’s Wall.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Chris Ceasar

View from a distance of a castle on hill near a beach
North York Moors

Rugged yet beautiful, wild yet welcoming – the North York Moors National Park is full of surprises.

Find out more

VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Chef wearing apron on pier holding lobster trap with lobster
Colchester

A perfect blend of nature and urban living, this Essex city was made to be explored.

Find out more

Indre @Colchesterstreets

Man walking through arch covered in flowers at Lion Walk, Colchester
Norwich

Known as the City of Stories, create your own narrative as you explore Norwich’s huge array of historic and modern day attractions.

Find out more

Visit Norwich/Norwich Paddleboarding

Norwich, England

A group of people paddleboarding on the River Wensum
Leicester

From a Medieval monarch found under a car park to the city’s celebration of multicultural modern life, Leicester has got it all.

Find out more

Visit Leicester

Leicester, England

An outdoor view of Leicester's historic Guild Hall

Our favourite experiences in England

Manchester 31st May - 4th June 2024

Don’t miss the UK-exclusive last ever shows from The Eagles at Manchester’s vibrant new venue, Co-op Live.

Music and festivals

Manchester Co-Op Live

Promotional artwork for the final Eagles show at Manchester Co-Op Live
Norwich

Enter the forest of family fun – with treehouses, wobbly wires, storytelling, boat rides, marsh walks and more.

Adventure and sport

journeyof_maisonmorgan

Person in raincoat pushing buggy along trail in woodland
The World of Beatrix Potter, Lake District

Step into Beatrix Potter’s enchanting stories, with a chance to meet Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and friends.

Arts and culture

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Peter Rabbit 2013 credit photograper Steve Barber
Hammersmith, London 7th - 8th December 2024

Calling all herbivores, get into all things plant-based with a weekend of food and entertainment. Look out for the Bristol Vegfest, too.

Food and drink

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Portobello Vegan Night Market
Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

Calling all Batman fans! Welcome to ‘Wayne Manor’, where the Batman movie The Dark Knight Rises was filmed.

Great Britain on screen

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Wollaton Hall
Bamburgh, United Kingdom

Overlooking the golden sands of Bamburgh beach, this magnificent fortress is one of Britain’s biggest inhabited castles.

History and heritage

VisitBritain/Chris Ceasar

View from a distance of a castle on hill near a beach
Sackville Garden, Manchester

The world’s largest free-to-attend celebration of gender diversity lands in Manchester for an annual festival full of lively music and entertainment.

LGBTQIA+ Britain

Sparkle Festival, Danny Mclaren, Snappitysnaps Photography

Sparkle Weekend
Bristol, England 9th - 11th August 2024

Come and see 100 balloons take to the sky at Bristol’s International Balloon Fiesta.

Music and festivals

VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Colourful hot air balloons over floating above countryside
From Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex

Meander the ancient trackways and spy dazzling chalklands along the South Downs Way National Trail.

Outdoors and nature

VisitBritain/Nadir Khan

Two men on mountain bikes cycling at Devil's Dyke. Sunrise
Whitby

The looming ruins of Whitby Abbey inspired Bram Stoker to write his classic novel Dracula – and they’re just as atmospheric today.

Relaxation and wellbeing

VisitBritain/Simon Palmer

Two people on the steps of a hillside looking towards the pier
Brighton, East Sussex

Visit this 19th-century seaside ‘pleasure palace’ in the heart of Brighton to discover its colourful history.

Royalty

VisitBritain/Simon Anderson/Royal Pavilion

Brighton

Royal Pavilion at dusk, lit up in a range of vivid colours
Cotswolds

Take one of Britain’s most beautiful walks, on the Cotswold Way National Trail, from Chipping Campden to Bath.

Outdoors and nature

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The Cotswold Way Walking Trail

Paddle past London’s landmarks

VisitBritain/Mollie Bylett

Two women kayaking on a river towards a bridge

As London begins to twinkle with city lights, climb aboard a kayak for a sightseeing adventure like no other. Make a splash on the Thames, and paddle past iconic landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s and Tower Bridge.

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