England

This green and pleasant land, this sceptred isle, this crucible of empire and pioneer of parliamentary democracy: England is eccentric and endlessly intriguing.

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Windsor Castle
Windsor & Eton
The world’s largest and oldest continuously occupied fortress, Windsor Castle is a majestic vision of battlements and towers. Used for state occasions, it…
Westminster Abbey
The West End
A splendid mixture of architectural styles, Westminster Abbey is considered the finest example of Early English Gothic. It's not merely a beautiful place…
Tate Modern
South Bank
One of London's most amazing attractions, Tate Modern is an outstanding modern- and contemporary-art gallery housed in the creatively revamped Bankside…
Roman Baths
Bath
Welcome to one of Northern Europe's most significant Roman sites. Today more than a million visitors a year come to see its historic finds, atmospheric…
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury
A rich repository of more than 1400 years of Christian history, Canterbury Cathedral is the Church of England’s mother ship, and a truly extraordinary…
Natural History Museum
Kensington & Hyde Park
With its thunderous, animatronic dinosaur, riveting displays about planet earth, outstanding Darwin Centre and architecture straight from a Gothic fairy…
St Paul's Cathedral
London
Sir Christopher Wren’s 300-year-old architectural masterpiece is a London icon. Towering over diminutive Ludgate Hill in a superb position that's been a…
Tower of London
London
Few parts of the UK are as steeped in history or as impregnated with legend and superstition as the titanic stonework of the Tower of London. Not only is…

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Best Things to Do
With its wild coastline, ancient history and rich culture, England invites deep exploration. Here are 15 top things to do in this green and pleasant land.
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Things to Know
From getting the best transportation prices to following local rules for queueing, you need to know these key practicalities before you visit England.
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Transportation
With info on everything from car hire to train tickets, ferries to coach services, here's what you need to know to travel around in England.
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Money and Costs
Is it possible to explore England on a budget? It is with these top money-saving tips.
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Traveling with Kids
From visiting zoos and theme parks to exploring the countryside and coastline, here are the best things to do with babies, toddlers, tweens or teens.
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Best Road Trips
Be inspired by these road trips across England to take a multiday drive through gorgeous landscapes, quaint villages and along epic coastlines.
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Camping

England’s last wild-camping refuge saved as campaigners win legal battle against landowners

Aug 8, 2023 • 5 min read

Conversationists scored a major victory for the “right to roam” as a court unanimously dismissed a lawsuit banning wild camping in Dartmoor National Park.