London
The City of London is one of the most beautiful and interesting places to visit on our planet. From its many awe inspiring museums to its lovely parks and gardens, London England is a delight. Visitors to London can catch the famous London underground system to take you to the National Gallery, the British Museum, the London Eye or to one of London's rail stations.
Durham
Conquer all that Durham has to offer, night or day, by wandering its medieval streets. There’s only one way to arrive in this city and that’s by train. Should you arrive by car, drive straight to the train station and see what you’ve missed. The vast, soaring bulk of the Norman cathedral and the crenellated, much buttressed sprawl of the castle dominate the skyline like giant thrones on a dais.
Isles of Scilly
The Scillies consist of 300 islands, of which only 6 are currently inhabited. They lie some 28 miles south west of Lands End.
Lake District
A region of lakes, waters and mountains found in North West of England. The area consists of a number of lakes, innumerable mountain tarns and streams, and a range of mountains rising to a height of over 900 metres in four points.
New Forest
The New Forest is a former royal hunting area in the south of England. It is a unique area of historical, ecological and agricultural significance, and retains many of the rural practices conceded by the Crown in historical times to local people.
Northumberland
Explore mile upon mile of gloriously uncrowded golden sandy beaches and stunning countryside set amongst two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the rugged Northumberland National Park. Discover more castles than anywhere else in England, the birthplace of English Christianity on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the historic World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall, stunning Alnwick Garden, picturesque towns and villages and, at the end of it all, great places to stay.
Oxford
Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. With its mix of ancient and modern, there is plenty for both the tourist and resident to do. Whether its visiting one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums, going out for a drink or a meal, taking in a show or shopping till you drop.
York
The North's spiritual capital for 2000 years, York is central to Britain's colourful history. York is a compact walled riverside city and home to countless world class attractions, museums and galleries.
Canterbury Cathedral
Starting off at one of the most important and best preserved cathedrals in England, Canterbury Cathedral is a must see for anyone visiting the South East. Established over 1400 years ago, today Canterbury Cathedral is the centre of the Anglican Church and a World Heritage Site.
Highgate Cemetery
Highgate Cemetery can't be beaten for Victorian Gothic atmosphere and downright eeriness. Its overgrown grounds include Egyptian style catacombs, enough chipped angels to please the most discerning Joy Division fan, Karl the more serious Marx brother and personalised tombs reflecting their eccentric inhabitants.
Roman Baths Museum
These monumental remains are some of the best preserved in Britain. The city's steaming soul is the bath and temple complex built by the Romans over one of Bath's three natural hot springs from the 1st century AD.
Shakespeares Globe
17th century London theatre, octagonal and open to the sky, near Bankside, Southwark, where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed by Richard Burbage and his company.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury. One of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones.
Tate Modern
Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, Tate Modern is a spectacular setting for displaying the Tate's collection of international modern art from 1900 to the present day, including major works by Bacon, Dalí, Picasso, Matisse, Rothko and Warhol as well as recent work by artists such as Steve McQueen, Rebecca Horn and Gillian Wearing.
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a living Church, part of the Church of England: a House of God, where almighty God is worshipped daily, continuing a 1400 year tradition in this place.
Transport
England has a one the largest railway network in the world which includes a couple of beautiful lines through sparsely populated country. England is well serviced by roads, ports, and airports. However the public transport would be pretty expensive. The cheapest way to get around England is using buses or coaches that are numerous and operate on all over the country, but they are slower than trains.
Time Zone
Current time zone offset: UTC/GMT +1 hour
Population
England has a vast and influential culture that encompasses elements both old and new. The modern culture of England is sometimes difficult to identify and separate clearly from the culture of the wider United Kingdom, so intertwined are its composite nations. However, the traditional and historic culture of England is more clearly defined.
Currency and credit cards
The British monetary system is based on the pound sterling (GBP). Credit cards are another safe way to carry money, and they provide a convenient record of all your expenses. You can also withdraw cash advances from your credit cards at any bank or from an ATM with your PIN.
Safety and Security
England is generally a safe place in which to live and visit, especially away from the major inner city areas and public housing estates where petty and alcohol fuelled crime does occur but if you use your common sense it will be highly unlikely that you will experience any of these.