England Travel Stories

Feb 26, 2014 • 5 min read

In the last 15 years, London has seen incredible growth in its brewing industry from a mere two breweries in 1999 to more than 50 today. Almost all of…

Dec 10, 2013 • 6 min read

Lush countryside, dramatic rural landscapes, quaint fishing villages and pretty coastal scenery combine to make southwest England a popular destination…

Aug 28, 2013 • 3 min read

American cafe culture has come a long way in the last two decades: corporate coffee has spawned near two generations of independent cafes that offer more…

Apr 8, 2013 • 4 min read

You snooze, you lose – if you’re a traveller, that is. Set your alarm clock for one of these unforgettable early-morning experiences.

Apr 7, 2013 • 5 min read

London is home to the world’s greatest collection of museums and galleries, from blockbusters to tucked-away treasures. The result of private and royal…

Jan 4, 2013 • 4 min read

Over one hundred and fifty years ago, the world’s first underground railway began operating in London, running for just six kilometres from Paddington to…

Nov 11, 2012 • 4 min read

From a tour of the Tower of London to a spin on the London Eye, England’s capital boasts enough attractions to keep visitors coming back time and time…

Nov 11, 2012 • 5 min read

England: seat of the royals, replete with cream teas and pastures green? Not quite. When you venture beyond England’s noble heritage and classic sights,…

Nov 11, 2012 • 3 min read

It is 58 million years old and 346km long. It has 80 islands, 45 locks and more than 200 rowing clubs. It’s crossed by 104 bridges and is home to 100…

Oct 3, 2012 • 4 min read

The only other Diamond Jubilee to be celebrated by a British monarch was in 1897, when Queen Victoria celebrated her 60 years on the throne. At that…

Oct 3, 2012 • 4 min read

The World Pride 2012 festival (23 June-8 July) is drumming up the Olympics fervour in London, just weeks before the Games begin. Pride London is already…

Aug 10, 2012 • 6 min read

Long before fresh ingredients and a 'back to basics' approach to cooking became trendy in the UK, the fertile Cotswolds – a picturesque stretch of hilly…

Jul 31, 2012 • 6 min read

London, with over 8 million residents and a strong liberal tradition, has historically been the place for gays and lesbians to take refuge from prejudice…

Jul 31, 2012 • 3 min read

Fans of the baddest bean in town have been turning the buzz up to eleven in recent months, as London’s coffee scene has exploded into life. One particular…

Jul 30, 2012 • 5 min read

The British capital has splendorous museums, royal pomp and all the urban chaos you’d expect from a city of eight million people. But while you shouldn't…

Jun 20, 2012 • 3 min read

London’s best bars and pubs as chosen by Lonely Planet Staff and Twitter followers

Jun 20, 2012 • 5 min read

Few world cities can compete with the English capital for variety, vitality and pace.

Jun 20, 2012 • 4 min read

Want to know more about London’s royal history? Here’s a handful of essentials, spanning time from first-laid stones to chopped heads and very outrageous…

Jun 5, 2012 • 3 min read

London has a reputation for being expensive, and while it’s true that you can spend a fortune here on hotels and wining and dining, it’s equally true that…

May 29, 2012 • 3 min read

It's not all about the pasties! In an excerpt from Lonely Planet Magazine, we share six unmissable things to do in picturesque Cornwall.

Apr 23, 2012 • 2 min read

The 23rd of April is St George’s Day, the celebration of all things English. We wanted to find out what people love most about this green and pleasant…

Apr 16, 2012 • 5 min read

Green. Pleasant. We all have our fantasies of the sceptered isle, and luckily for us, they're still embodied in England's stately homes - rich with…