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Your holiday, starring England

Why we love England

Few locations inspire quite like England. From legendary landmarks and bustling cities, to rolling emerald hills and dramatic coasts – this is an unmissable nation of contrasts. But beyond its beautiful landscapes and rich heritage, there’s bucketloads of dynamism, creativity and culture to discover.

For a blockbuster break, look no further than England’s screen stars. Fall in love with Bridget Jones’ London, be charmed by Bridgerton’s Bath, or step back in time in Peaky Blinders’ Birmingham. Whether it’s family-friendly fun at The Paddington Bear Experience, or broomsticks and butterbeer at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – this really is where the movie magic happens.  

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English destinations

Bath

A wellness retreat for the Romans, with elegant Georgian architecture around every corner.

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Vrouw zwemt in een zwembad bij een kuuroord
Birmingham

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

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Photo by: West Midlands Growth Company

Historische gebouwen in Birmingham, West Midlands
Brighton

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

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Smiling woman in denim jacket standing between shops
Bristol

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

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Photo by: 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.

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Photo by: Shutterstock/Pajor Pawel

Uitzicht op college in Cambridge met mensen die punteren op de rivier
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

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

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Photo by: VisitBritain/Ben Selway

Surfer in een wetsuit surft op een grote golf op een rode surfplank
Coventry

A vibrant music scene, quirky creative quarter and chock-loads of medieval history – there’s so much to see in Coventry.

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Photo by: West Midlands Growth Company

Robotsculptuur buiten een gebouw met geometrisch decor
Devon

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

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Photo by: Shutterstock / Hugh O'Connor

Location: Devon, England

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

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

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Photo by: VisitBritain/Dipyourtoesin

Man en vrouw lopen tussen wijnranken in een wijngaard
Leeds

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

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Photo by: 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.

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Photo by: Oh Me Oh My

Location: 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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Photo by: VisitBritain/Hazel Parreno

Piccadilly Circus metrostation, Londen
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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Photo by: VisitBritain/Manchester Craft Beer Festival

DJ speelt voor groepen mensen op het Manchester Craft Beer Festival, in Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Newcastle upon Tyne

Linked by no fewer than seven bridges around a bustling quayside, Newcastle and Gateshead form one vibrant place to visit.

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Photo by: Rich Kenworthy

Location: Newcastle, England

Two men skateboard along the River Tyne in Newcastle
Nottingham

Steeped in the legends that surround Robin Hood, Nottingham is home to literary greats and a thriving independent arts scene.

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Photo by: 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.

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Photo by: VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Man kijkt omhoog naar een historisch gebouw met koepel
Stratford-upon-Avon

Fall in love with this hopelessly romantic 16th-century town, birthplace of the great bard, William Shakespeare.

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Photo by: ©VisitBritain/Nemorin

Paar wandelt rond de buitenkant van Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Engeland
Windsor

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

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Photo by: 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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Photo by: VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Wandelende vrouw met trenchcoat en roze hoed
Jurassic Coast

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

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Photo by: 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.

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Photo by: 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.

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Photo by: Norfolk Broads Direct

Een gezin op een boot in de Norfolk Broads
Dartmoor and Exmoor

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

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Photo by: 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.

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Photo by: VisitBritain/MattCant

Fietser rijdt op weg door groene dalen
New Forest

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

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Photo by: 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.

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Photo by: VisitBritain/Nadir Khan

Twee mannen op mountainbikes fietsen bij zonsopgang op Devil's Dyke
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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Photo by: VisitBritain/Ryan Lomas

Location: 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.

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Photo by: VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Location: The Peak District, England

Woman skipping on rocks at edge of hill. Landscape view
Cotswolds

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

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Photo by: VisitBritain

Man en vrouw knuffelen in de tuin bij een fontein
Northumberland

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

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Photo by: 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.

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Photo by: VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Kok met schort op pier houdt kreeftenval met kreeft vast
Bath

A wellness retreat for the Romans, with elegant Georgian architecture around every corner.

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Photo by: VisitBritain

Vrouw zwemt in een zwembad bij een kuuroord
Birmingham

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

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Photo by: West Midlands Growth Company

Historische gebouwen in Birmingham, West Midlands
Brighton

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

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Photo by: VisitBritain

Smiling woman in denim jacket standing between shops
Bristol

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

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Photo by: 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.

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Photo by: Shutterstock/Pajor Pawel

Uitzicht op college in Cambridge met mensen die punteren op de rivier
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

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

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: VisitBritain/Ben Selway

Surfer in een wetsuit surft op een grote golf op een rode surfplank
Coventry

A vibrant music scene, quirky creative quarter and chock-loads of medieval history – there’s so much to see in Coventry.

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Photo by: West Midlands Growth Company

Robotsculptuur buiten een gebouw met geometrisch decor
Devon

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

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Photo by: Shutterstock / Hugh O'Connor

Location: Devon, England

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

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

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Photo by: VisitBritain/Dipyourtoesin

Man en vrouw lopen tussen wijnranken in een wijngaard
Leeds

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

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Photo by: 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.

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: Oh Me Oh My

Location: 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.

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: VisitBritain/Hazel Parreno

Piccadilly Circus metrostation, Londen
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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Photo by: VisitBritain/Manchester Craft Beer Festival

DJ speelt voor groepen mensen op het Manchester Craft Beer Festival, in Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Newcastle upon Tyne

Linked by no fewer than seven bridges around a bustling quayside, Newcastle and Gateshead form one vibrant place to visit.

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Photo by: Rich Kenworthy

Location: Newcastle, England

Two men skateboard along the River Tyne in Newcastle
Nottingham

Steeped in the legends that surround Robin Hood, Nottingham is home to literary greats and a thriving independent arts scene.

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Photo by: 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.

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Man kijkt omhoog naar een historisch gebouw met koepel
Stratford-upon-Avon

Fall in love with this hopelessly romantic 16th-century town, birthplace of the great bard, William Shakespeare.

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: ©VisitBritain/Nemorin

Paar wandelt rond de buitenkant van Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Engeland
Windsor

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

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: 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.

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Wandelende vrouw met trenchcoat en roze hoed
Jurassic Coast

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

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: 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.

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: 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.

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: Norfolk Broads Direct

Een gezin op een boot in de Norfolk Broads
Dartmoor and Exmoor

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

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: 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.

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: VisitBritain/MattCant

Fietser rijdt op weg door groene dalen
New Forest

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

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: 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.

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: VisitBritain/Nadir Khan

Twee mannen op mountainbikes fietsen bij zonsopgang op Devil's Dyke
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.

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: VisitBritain/Ryan Lomas

Location: 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.

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Location: The Peak District, England

Woman skipping on rocks at edge of hill. Landscape view
Cotswolds

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

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: VisitBritain

Man en vrouw knuffelen in de tuin bij een fontein
Northumberland

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

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: 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.

Ontdek meer over

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Kok met schort op pier houdt kreeftenval met kreeft vast

Our favourite experiences in England

Bristol, England

Laat je verrassen bij het spektakel van Europa’s grootste luchtballonnenfestival en vlieg zelf ook mee!

Muziek en Festivals

Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Kleurrijke heteluchtballonnen zweven boven het platteland
Manchester

Doe mee aan de indrukwekkende meeslepende tour vol technische hoogstandjes door het Etihad-stadion van City.

Sport en avontuur
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Cotswolds

De wandelroute Cotswold Way National Trail loopt van Chipping Campden naar Bath en is een van de mooiste wandelingen in Groot-Brittannië.

Het buitenleven en de natuur

Photo by: vivlee123

De Cotswold Way wandelroute
Cornwall

De klif met uitzicht op de Porthcurno Bay is de adembenemende achtergrond voor theatervoorstellingen in de openlucht.

Muziek en Festivals

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sarah McNally

View from the top of the Minack Theatre
Whitby

Ga terug in de tijd met een ritje in deze stoomtrein, die loopt van het marktstadje Pickering tot aan Whitby aan de kust.

Geschiedenis en Erfgoed

Photo by: VisitBritain/Lucy Ellis

Stoomtrein op treinsporen en ouderwetse rijtuigen op Goathland Railway Station
Cornwall

Bj het grootste tuinherstelproject van Europa wacht je romantiek, erfgoed en avontuur in overvloed.

Het buitenleven en de natuur

Photo by: VisitBritain/Ida Eriksson

Jonge vrouw loopt over een touwbrug omringd door bomen

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