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The Shambles is a historic street in York and is considered to be one of the best preserved streets in England due to its mediaeval featured buildings.

Jul 31, 202615 min read

The 18 Best Places to Visit in England

A Black 5 train on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in Yorkshire, England.

Jul 30, 20268 min read

Discover the Joy of Steam on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, England

Brightly colored beach huts in reds, yellows, greens and blues facing a sandy beach.

Jun 18, 20268 min read

10 of the Best Beaches in England

The pepperpot lighthouse on cliffs above Portreath harbour in Cornwall, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-03-13T10:56:04.000Z, User: sashabrady26, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet , client: Photo Haul, other: Sasha Brady

Jun 15, 202610 min read

A Guide to Walking England’s South West Coast Path

Hikers follow an undulating chalk path over white cliffs with sandy beaches below.

Jun 3, 202610 min read

England vs Wales: Which Has the Best Coast Path?

canto-naft59o2 - Walkers follow the towering chalk cliffs at Beachy Head in the South Downs. Richard Whitcombe/Shutterstock

Feb 20, 202617 min read

The 9 Best Hikes in England

Take a summer dip in the Lake District, Cumbria. blue sky in my pocket/Getty Images

Jul 8, 202514 min read

Top 16 Experiences Around Windermere, in England’s Scenic Lake District

Hadrian's Wall, a World Heritage Site in Northumberland National Park. Dave Head/Shutterstock

Jun 12, 20256 min read

What Vacation Spots in England Are Loved by Locals?

A recent court decision has restored the right to wild camping in breathtaking Dartmoor National Park © James Osmond / Getty Images

Aug 8, 20235 min read

England’s Last Wild-Camping Refuge Saved as Campaigners Win Legal Battle Against Landowners

A lake with kayakers out on small boats and a large sail boat with a white sail. It's overlooked by huge green hills in a vibrant national park

Apr 12, 20229 min read

Explore the Best Bits of England's 10 National Parks: Hikes, Stargazing, and Wildlife

Dec 17, 20202 min read

You Can Watch This Year's Winter Solstice at Stonehenge Online

The ruins of Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire. Dave Head/Shutterstock

Nov 19, 20202 min read

England Plans to Create More National Parks and Areas of Natural Beauty

A rural footpath winding through the countryside of England

Nov 3, 20202 min read

Historic Footpaths Around England and Wales Have Been Lost – Here's How You Can Help Save Them

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Oct 12, 20202 min read

New Online Database Tracks Historic "Witch Marks" Carved into England's Trees

Shoes thrown by students nestle in the branches of The Shoe Tree in Newcastle © Tessa Chan/Woodland Trust

Sep 10, 20202 min read

Which of These Trees Is the Most Amazing in England?

The Angel of the North steel sculpture by Antony Gormley in Gateshead, England

Jul 19, 20204 min read

6 New Walking Trails in Northeast England Trace the Region's Unique History

Mayfield Falls River Hike

Jul 10, 20203 min read

Take a Trip to One of These Stunning English Lavender Fields Now Open to Visitors

Warmly lit thatched-roof wooden lodge glowing among trees under a starry night sky, with picnic benches nearby

May 20, 20202 min read

England’s Campsites and Holiday Parks Are Set to Re-Open in July

Mar 9, 20202 min read

The World's Longest Coastal Path to Open in England This Year

A small path leads to a fishing community with historic white buildings with orange roofs. The town sits on the edge of a bay with rolling green hills in the background. England.

Sep 18, 20194 min read

England's Top Eight Coast Path Highlights

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