England is the biggest country in Britain, and is home to the largest city in Europe. It's also home to over 600 miles of beautiful coastline and some of the world's top tourist attractions. England is divided into 9 distinct regions, each with its own unique personality, history and culture - from the rolling hills of the Cotswolds and charming Cornish villages to the bustling city life of London and the dramatic coastlines of the North East. So no matter what kind of holiday you want, you'll find the perfect destination in England.
With superb Roman remains and a wealth of fine Georgian architecture - its no wonder Bath is a World Heritage Site. This world-famous city has developed around its hot spring waters discovered by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, and the famous Roman Baths remain. Bath combines its fascinating history with a diversity of museums, galleries, gardens and tourist attractions, making it a beautiful, exciting and unique city to visit. Bath is home to some of the finest architectural sights in Europe, such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge.
Fashionable, funky and loaded with style, Brighton has - a royal palace, elegant Regency architecture, museums with more, laid-back beach life and superb shopping -, just 49 minutes from central London. The Royal Pavilion is the magnificent palace created by King George IV, and is an eclectic mix of styles that has to be seen to be believed. The Victorian Pier and the beachfront have stylissh bars and cafés spill out onto the curved paving, jostling for space with surfer shops, giant sculptures, buskers, fresh fish and artists' studios.
The timeless university towns of Oxford and Cambridge, home to England's top competitive ivory-tower institutions. Cambridge has breathtaking buildings, with the River Cam running along the backs of the colleges and the bustling market at the centre of it all. Oxford is known as the 'city of the dreaming spires' - in reference to the gentle spires and harmonious architecture of the city's university buildings. The beauty of the city's colleges and riverside setting, Nearby Oxford is the stunning Blenheim Palace, one of the finest baroque houses in the country.
Canterbury was named one of Britain's Heritage Cities due to its fascinating history and heritage. In 597 A.D. the Pope St Augustine came to Canterbury, to convert the region back to Christianity. In recognition of this, UNESCO granted World Heritage status to part of the city, including St Martin's Church, St Augustine's Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral, which date back to that period.
Cornwall is the most south westerly county in England, and is most famous for its stunning scenery - tantalizing views of deep wooded valleys and wide vistas of sparkling blue sea combine with a varied and luxuriantly coloured landscape, historic market towns, attractive fishing villages and picturesque riverside hamlets.
It's quintessential England. Exquisite villages of honey-coloured stone, old market towns, antique shops country pubs and rolling hills. Enchanting countryside and one of the prettiest areas of England.
Dorset offers the 'best of England' - delightful rolling countryside, World Heritage coastline, pretty villages, historic market towns. Famous as the setting for Thomas Hardy's novels, the county will be forever associated with the author of Tess of the d'Ubervilles. There are also ancient fossils await discovery at the Jurassic Coast, crooked thatched cottages dot sleepy villages and Iron Age remains peep from beneath dense forest and wild flowers.
Home to some of the most stunning countryside in the world. From 16 sparkling lakes and England's highest mountains, to sheltered valleys, heather moorlands and salty seascapes, Cumbria and the Lake District have inspired and captivated generations of visitors and famous writers and poets such as William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. But there's more to see than just scenery. The area has a rich heritage to discover, a vibrant and contemporary cultural scene, and a growing reputation for fine food and drink.
The iconic waterfront, which includes Albert Dock, has earned Liverpool its UNESCO World Heritage Status. Synonymous with the Beatles, Liverpool was the European Capital of Cluture in 2008 and has experienced an amazing revitalization. The city has a fascinating maritime history, and its history as one of the world's great ports has left a remarkable legacy of art and architecture that gives it a distinctive look and unique atmosphere.
The Peak District is Britain's first and most popular National Park, with open moorland, attractive river valleys, picturesque villages and grand houses. It features spectacular scenery - from dramatic moors to ancient woodlands - and is home to Chatsworth estate, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and one of Britain's best loved historic estates.
Situated on the River Avon, it's the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, 5 historic houses linked to the Bard its home to gothic churches, half-timbered houses and the green Cotswold countryside beyond.
A fascinating city layered with history, beauty and variety, York is superbly preserved and has more than 2000 years of vibrant history. York is a walled, riverside city, with the dramatic landscape of the Yorkshire Dales to the north and nearby, the breathtaking Castle Howard, a grand estate used in filming Brideshead Revisited.
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