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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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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)
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Our favourite England Blogs (beta)
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Uncovering a hidden side of London on foot
Blog: 501 Places - 23 November 2009
A few weeks ago we took a train into London and got off at London Bridge with no particular plans. We knew we wanted to walk, as it was a beautiful autumn day. But beyond that we were happy to see what came our way. The pictures below tell the story, and are a great [...]
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Lady at Cheltenham Racecourse
Blog: A Lady in London - 17 November 2009
With my year as the Face of Ascot behind me, I wasn't sure when I would next make it back to the races. But at Royal Ascot in June my boyfriend and I were introduced to the executive director of Gloucestershire's Cheltenham racecourse. He kindly invited us to spend a day at the races in Cheltenham, an offer which we took him up on over the weekend.
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Falling in Love in The Lake District
Blog: Solo Traveler - 17 November 2009
This is the first of two posts on the Lake District - a place where I fell in love. Please have a read. I hope the words and pictures give you a sense of what it is like and the joys it holds for the solo traveler. This is just a summary. To read the entire article, please click on the title above. If you enjoy this blog, please lend your support by forwarding this email to friends. Thanks, Janice
