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Mini guide to England
The beautiful English counties are the mainstay of the British Isles and are typified by lovely green pastures, rolling hills, pretty valleys and some spectacular coastline. In the summer it’s a delightful island to tour, boasting vibrant cities, incredible history, plenty of entertainment and shopping and an excellent tourist infrastructure.
London is one the greatest cities in the world. Simply wandering about Trafalgar Square Leicester square, Picadilly Circus and the entertainment precinct of Soho and the West End is fascinating. Prime attractions include; Westminster Abbey, Tower of London (and Tower bridge), St Paul’s Cathedral, Parliament buildings and Bigben. There are also endless museums, restaurants, clubs, pubs, shops and parks to keep you busy for weeks.
Manchester is truly an English city, with an industrial revolution legacy and very hip atmosphere. It includes St Peter's Square, the Roman fort in Castlefield, lively Salford Quays, Chinatown and Old Trafford (home of Manchester United FC). Nearby, Liverpool is famously home to the Beatles legend and Liverpool football team. Mathew St is ‘moptop mecca’, with landmarks such as Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields. Oxford is rightly known as the city of dreaming spires, with its collection of famous colleges, inspiring archiecture, quaint streets and pretty meadows. Cambridge is a similarly famous university town with a pleasant atmosphere and historic appearance. Bath, two hours by train West of London, is stately and popular with its orderly terraced houses and Roman baths. York has been the capital of the North for over a thousand years, and played a central role in British history under the Romans, Saxons and Vikings. Nearby, The Lake districts inspired Wordsworth with its pretty lakes, green hills and pleasant walking, and now attracts 10 million visitors a year! The lively seaside town of Brighton, on the south coast, is bohemian and only an hour from London. Further along the coast, the lovely New Forest is steeped in King Arthur legend. Poole is a pretty town located on a huge natural harbour, while nearby Bournemouth absorbs the optimistic sun-seeking locals. Dorset and Devon are picturesque, while Celtic Cornwall has a magical charm about it. The iconic Stonehenge, on the Salisbury plains, is an ancient ritual site estimated to be five thousand years old.
Dover is most famously the landing place for continental visitors and is remarkable for its white cliffs, while Hastings and Battle, in Sussex, are where William the Conquer was victorious in his conquest of England. Most visitors to England arrive at London’s Heathrow (west) or Gatwick (south) airports, both receiving flights from all over the world. Visitors from Europe have the convenient option of flying into Luton and Stansted Airports (north), or catching the Eurostar train right into central Waterloo station. The Bus and rail network in Britain is very well developed, frequent and efficient, providing access to the rest of England.
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