Some of the best places to visit in England:

So you’ve decided to visit England and admire all its famous culture and scenery. Now you have to choose where exactly to visit on your trip. While you may be inclined to go to the famous capital London, which is known for being home to the Buckingham palace and in turn the Royal family, you may actually be hoping to explore the lesser known areas of the country. With that in mind, here are ten places in England that would make for a wonderful trip.

1. Oxford

As its famed for its prestigious Oxford university, which is said to be the oldest university in the world, you may have heard of the fascinating city before. It’s a lovely city that depicts wonderful scenery and a perfect place to experience some of the fascinating English culture. Anyone who visits is sure to enjoy the friendly atmosphere and beautiful buildings throughout the unique city.

2. Stonehenge and Avebury

Stonehenge sits as the most architecturally sophisticated stone circle in the entire world and Avebury the largest. Located within Wilture, Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument and is a very popular place for those who are visiting England to admire. Avebury is also a stone circle but has the additional bonus’ of fewer tourists and fewer restrictions. 

3. Bath 

Bath is a beautiful and unique city largely famed for its Roman period baths, Medieval heritage and wonderful Georgian architecture. It’s the largest city within Somerset and has many wondrous sites to admire.

4. Jurassic Coast

Another World Heritage site with much beauty to offer. It is otherwise known as the Dorset and East Devon coast and depicts 185 million years of geological history where costal erosion has exposed a sequence of rock formation covering the Jurassic, Triassic and Cretaceous periods.

5. Lake district

This beautiful and popular vacation destination is a region and national park in Cumbria, in the northwest of England. Ambleside, Keswick on scenic Derwentwater and Kendal are wonderful market towns where the area can be explored and the traditional galleries, inns and much more can be witnessed.

6. Cornwall

Cornwall is a popular holiday destination for Brits themselves and with great reason. It sits on the rugged southwestern tip and is home to many beautiful sandy beaches.  A wonderful place to visit to relax, drink great ales and eat locally produced food, all while appreciating the magnificent coastline.

7. Brighton

Brighton is the nearest south coast to London and so is the perfect place to visit if you’re looking to enjoy the beach and escape the chaos of the city. It would make for a lovely trip for anyone, still featuring much of its original architecture and the breath-taking Royal Pavilion.

8. Devon

Much like its neighbour Cornwall, Devon boasts beautiful coastlines that make it a popular family holiday destination. Devon is a charming and enchanting county in southwest England which make it a wonderful place to explore and for a vacation.

With wonderful Roman and Viking heritage to be admired Yorkshire makes for a fascinating place to visit. There are many sites to visit there including Industrial revolution-era cities, medieval abbeys and Norman castles to be viewed.

9. Yorkshire 

10. London

There’s a reason the city is iconic and attracts visitors from around the world. London has incredible art, food, architecture and fashion; some being considered the best in the world. It’s a city with a vibrant culture and many incredible tourist attractions such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and The British Museum.