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  1. Reasons to love England

    23 April 2012

    The 23rd of April is St George’s Day, the celebration of all things English. We wanted to find out what...

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  2. Britain’s grand gourmet tour

    16 April 2012

    Want to go straight to the source of Britain’s tastiest produce? Matthew Fort takes you on a tour of 20...

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  3. England’s best stately homes

    16 April 2012

    Green. Pleasant. We all have our fantasies of the sceptered isle, and luckily for us, they’re still embodied in England’s...

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  4. Gay London: a pink tour of the British capital

    31 January 2012

    London, with over 8 million residents and a strong liberal tradition, has historically been the place for gays and lesbians...

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  5. Mini guide to Somerset, England

    02 June 2011

    The sleepy Somerset landscape is one of hedgerows and russet-coloured fields scattered with ancient sites and steeped in folklore. The cathedral city...

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  6. Europe’s best national parks

    24 May 2011

    Granite peaks and beechwood forests, underground springs and swirling mists. Lonely Planet Magazine chooses its favourite national parks in Europe....

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  7. Great Britain: what’s new?

    11 May 2011

    Lonely Planet’s brand new Great Britain travel guide has just been released. Besides bringing you up-to-date information on all your British...

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  8. Lonely Planet’s handy guide to the royal wedding

    15 April 2011

    It’s here! Almost. The biggest English royal wedding since, well, the last one. On Friday 29 April, 2011, billions around...

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  9. Top 10 walks in the UK

    14 April 2011

    Rugged coastline, verdant fells or snowcapped mountains – grab a map, pull on your boots and discover the UK’s most...

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  10. A guide to royal London

    10 April 2011

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

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  11. How to ‘crash’ the royal wedding

    05 April 2011

    Booked tickets and a hotel room for the royal wedding in London April 29 yet? It’s not too late.No surprise:...

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  12. Perfect day in royal London

    04 April 2011

    The world’s gaze will be squarely set on the British Monarchy April 29, when the cute couple, Prince William and...

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  13. Great British islands

    29 March 2011

    Island-hoppers needn’t venture to Greece or Thailand for their fix of beaches, ferries and the castaway lifestyle. In fact,...

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  14. See it or skip it? Europe’s top attractions.

    11 March 2011

    You’re only in Paris for a short time: is it worth waiting in the long lines to go up the...

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  15. Mini guide to Brighton, England

    01 March 2011

    Brighton is one of Britain’s youngest cities, both literally – it was awarded city status for the millenni...

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  16. Travel etiquette 101: body language

    26 February 2011

    You step over someone’s legs in Nepal and don’t even realize you’ve committed a grave social taboo! Although most locals...

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  17. Weekend getaway: Channel Islands

    27 January 2011

    Looking for a short break where you can immerse yourself in the local history and culture? This week we’re bringing you Lonely...

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  18. Weekend getaway: music in Manchester

    25 January 2011

    Looking for a quick getaway and a big music fan? The February edition of Lonely Planet magazine has five history and...

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  19. Is this the UK’s best food destination?

    25 January 2011

    Working on the second edition of Lonely Planet’s guide to Devon, Cornwall and Southwest England, my co-author Belinda Dixon and...

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  20. Top 5 tips for budding photographers

    20 December 2010

    This article is taken from the Lonely Planet Images blog. All images and more are available to buy at Lonely Planet...

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  21. The UK’s favourite winter pubs

    15 December 2010

    Grab yourself a pint and a seat by the fire, as food (and drink) critic Matthew Fort guides you through our top 10...

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  22. The Somerset cider trail: from orchard to glass

    11 October 2010

    Flickr: mike warrenDown in England̵...

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