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Introducing England
A journey through England is a journey through history - from the ancient megaliths of Stonehenge to the space-age domes of the Eden Project in Cornwall. It's also a trip to the 21st-century: London is gearing up for the 2012 Olympics while cities like Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle revel in their heritage and confidently face the future, with industrial buildings revitalised as waterfront galleries or trendy apartments, flanked by tempting bars, shops, restaurants and some of the finest music venues in the world.
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For visitors, the beauty of travel in England is the compact nature of the country. By spending less time going between places and more time in them, you can immerse yourself in the scenery, instead of just breezing through. Whether you're strolling the undulating hills of Oxfordshire, cycling in Norfolk, surfing off Newquay or rock-climbing in the Peak District, England is perfect for activity and adventure. And with time on your side, you'll get closer to understanding local sensibilities: relaxing with the locals in a country pub, enjoying a music festival or watching a cricket match.
Last updated: Apr 13, 2009
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Cities you really hate
9 October 2009
A couple of weeks ago, we published a list of your ‘least favourite’ destinations. Reaction...
England
Our Top Picks For England
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1 London
England's capital. Britain's cultural melting-pot. Europe's largest metropolis. The world in one city.
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2 The Cotswolds
Classic rural scenery. Picture-postcard villages. Antique shops on every corner.
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3 Manchester
England's Barcelona. Renowned for fine arts, modern architecture and unstoppable night-time activities.
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4 Lake District
England's highest mountains, with stunning views, tranquil lakes and hiking a-go-go.
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5 Oxford
Ancient university, manicured colleges, evocative architecture - reeking of history.
Fast Facts about England
- Number of divorces granted per year
132,500
- Hours spent commuting per year
139
- Unemployment
5.7%
- Average number of cups of tea drunk per day
3
- Number of Jedis in official census
390,000
- Inflation
2.5%
- Population
51 million
- Total number of televisions
30,500,000
- Average number of days when it rains
1 in 3
- Size
50,000 sq miles (130,000 sq km)
Related Groups
Our favourite England Blogs (beta)
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A sunny autumn day, Hertfordshire.
Blog: 501 Places - 15 November 2009
After a day of stormy winds and rain yesterday, we woke up this morning to a beautiful sunny sky. It was even quite warm. A perfect day to put on the hiking boots and enjoy the autumn colours near home. No words needed today, just some of the delights of home (and only 20 mins [...]
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Plane views: London City Airport
Blog: velvet escape's blog - 13 November 2009
London City Airport (LCY) is my absolute favourite of all the airports serving London. It’s small (getting through it is a breeze) and well-connected to the City (via the efficient Docklands Light Rail). One of the highlights (for me, at least) of flying to LCY is the approach. All flights from the European continent approach [...]
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How to have a Cheap Holiday or Backpacking experience in London
Blog: Cheap Backpacking in Bulgaria - 11 November 2009
London’s prices are as mad as their cabbies! In this post I will cover how to have a cheap holiday or backpacking experience without going bonkers in the process. In this post I will cover: - How to get to London for cheap - Cheap and ree accomodation in London - Eating Cheaply in London - Seeing London Cheap [...]
