Top 5 Places To Visit In England

England is one of the worlds finest travel destinations with more going on than you could possibly shake a stick at. It is impossible in just one visit to experience all of what England has to offer and for those of you who don’t have endless weeks to explore, here are the Top 5 Places To Visit In England.

London

It would be difficult to meet someone who couldn’t name at least one London attraction. From Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, people worldwide come to visit these cultural and historical icons and surprisingly, many are free.

The British Museum has millions of exhibits featuring ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman artifacts. Another popular free destination is the British Library and its collection of original manuscripts. The Changing of the Guard takes place at all the Royal Palaces with the most famous one of course being Buckingham Palace but if the crowds there are too much, you can check out a smaller ceremony at St. James’ Palace. Oh and with all the money you’ve saved, why not take a ride on the London Eye for the finest views in all of London.

The Lake District

The Lake District is the mountainous, northwest realm of England. Bounded by the Irish Sea, you’ll find some of England’s highest mountains and its deepest and longest lakes. Here you can reconnect with nature whilst spending nights camping under the stars. Outdoor enthusiasts can kayak or ride zip wires high above the ground. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, you can explore the area’s nature reserves and historic homes. Unique museums feature Roman military altar stones, steamboats and the railway. For the cultural tourist, there are summer theater performances and creative arts festivals.

Oxford

Oxford is best known for it’s University, one of the leading universities in the world. For the architectural tourist, Oxford is a vast architectural museum which dates back to the arrival of the Saxons. Begin your treasure hunt with a tour of the university. Many of this university’s 11th century buildings are open to visitors. The University of Oxford also has the oldest botanic garden in the UK with more than 7,000 plant species in greenhouses, water and rock gardens. The Science Oxford Live takes on the challenge of explaining how science fits into our daily lives. There are several interactive exhibits for children to conduct their own experiments.

Brighton

A Visit to Brighton would not be complete without a visit to its famous Victorian Pier, this festive destination keeps you entertained with a fairground, arcade halls, restaurants and bars. Afterwards, download one of Brighton’s many free podcasts and embark on a walking tour where The Royal Pavilion tour takes you to the opulent seaside palace that was built by the Prince Regent. During warmer months, you can enjoy spiced gingerbread on the balcony overlooking the restored Regency-era gardens. Brighton also hosts several festivals and is less than an hour from London by train.

The Cotswolds

The Cotswolds are situated in the heart of England. Here you’ll find a stunning backdrop of rolling hills and ancient stone villages rising from the beautiful countryside. When you hear the trickling streams and see the lush meadows, you’ll understand why the Cotswolds are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From Bath to the Malvern Hills, you’ll see the landscape that inspired novelists and composers. For a panoramic view of the Cotswolds and beyond, make a visit to the Broadway Tower.

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17 Responses to Top 5 Places To Visit In England

Careful traveller Reply

September 27, 2011 at 9:34 pm

England is the amazing country! But do not forget about travel safety issues when you are planning to visit England. Remember that riots and terrorist attacks occur there. Be prepared for possible dangers and enjoy your travel!
- Hooklineandsinker Reply
  
  February 9, 2012 at 10:25 pm
  
  Are you joking? One riot in 30 years and on mainland Britain (exculding NI) one terrorist attack in 30 years
- Eureka Reply
  
  March 7, 2013 at 9:32 pm
  
  England,Manchester is disgusting and it is a place where you don’t want to see an I know this because I live there
The annoying copy-cat Reply

October 4, 2011 at 4:24 pm

England is the amazing country! But do not forget about travel safety issues when you are planning to visit England. Remember that riots and terrorist attacks occur there. Be prepared for possible dangers and enjoy your travel!
The annoying copy-cat's copy cat Reply

October 29, 2011 at 4:15 pm

England is the OK country! But do not forget about travel safety issues when you are planning to visit England. Remember that riots and terrorist attacks occur there. Be prepared for possible dangers and enjoy your travel!
- Chinese Whispers Reply
  
  January 29, 2013 at 5:10 pm
  
  England is OK country! But do not forget about travel issues when you are planning to visit England. Remember that terrorist attacks and killings occur every day. Be prepared for possible dangers and don’t travel there!
  - Erick Reply
    
    February 25, 2013 at 6:23 am
    
    “England is OK country [...] and don’t travel there!” Huh?
Siegfried Reply

December 9, 2011 at 12:02 pm

I would love to see Lake District, plan is to go there this summer
regards!
Francesca Harper Reply

December 19, 2011 at 2:51 pm

Great choices! I’ve been to all but Oxford; on my list of places to go! Helvellyn in the Late District and Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotwsold are my favourites.

And England is a very safe country; the riots have finished (thankfully) so don’t be put off visiting the capital
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hello people Reply

February 6, 2012 at 6:18 pm

i am planning to go to london once i graduate from High School so this website is my best friend
Ga Reply

February 21, 2012 at 6:43 pm

The verdict of the top 5 places are pretty good tbh. Nice and selective. The problem being, is that some peoples opinion’s are way to harsh. You can’t be so blunt about England, just because of something tragic which occured in the past. There are other countries in the world which are way worse, than we have dealt with.
Justin Reply

March 20, 2012 at 7:22 pm

Thanks for this post! It was very helpful… i don’t know if i’ve seen anything else about the lake district and it looks amazing!!! I will have to look into updating that part of my own plans for a trip I want to take!
Duncan Reply

April 25, 2012 at 4:33 pm

Hey,

The lake district is fantastic – shame the peak district didnt get a mention!

Duncan
Natricia Reply

May 28, 2012 at 7:33 pm

england is the second best country in my vision you know jamaica top my list i love england so much one day i will go their
Andy Reply

September 22, 2012 at 10:00 am

Hi. Enjoyed reading your post. London certainly is jam-packed with things to do. There are lots of other places in England to visit though. We’re in the process of writing free reviews of tourist attractions in England which may assist your readers – take a look:

http://www.free-attraction-reviews.com/england/

Best wishes

Andy
Steve Davis Reply

November 6, 2012 at 5:53 pm

In previous years I had been holidaying abroad but this year I decided to stay in Britain stop at one of Allens Caravans parks,and I must say it was one of the best holidays that I have ever had, I got to see and learn so much about Britain and there was always something to do. It’s something I would recommend to anyone.