England is a country with it all - picturesque countryside, majestic castles and stately homes, mansions and manors, a world-famous Royal family, rich traditions, literary landmarks, ancient ruins, a vibrant and hedonistic nightlife, a passionate sporting-scene, charming coastal towns and cosmopolitan cities, fascinating history and incredible shopping, culture, fashion, art and a healthy music and festival scene. The biggest country in Britain, England is divided into nine distinct regions and is also home to the largest city in Europe, London.
With more icons than almost anywhere in the world, a trip to England is a trip back in time, to a country with a rich and varied history that you feel as you wander its streets and across its land. Admire the 5,000 year old megaliths of Stonehenge; walk amongst the ruins from ancient Roman times; visit medieval fortresses and centuries old castles; stroll down the same streets that legends of history such as Sherlock Holmes, King Arthur and William Shakespeare did. Discover the more gruesome side of England’s history, visiting the sites of bloody battles, castles that are haunted by its past occupants and streets that are visited by the ghosts of grizzly murders.
England also does modern very well. With contemporary attractions such as the London Eye, the space-age domes of the Eden Project and the futuristic architecture of the country’s many redeveloped cities. Once of the most fashion-forward country’s in the world, there is shopping aplenty from quirky Vintage shops, second-hand market stalls to high street fashion and haute couture. As far as dining is concerned, there’s something for every taste and budget – enjoy a tasty pub meal or a pint with the locals, feast in one of many of the country’s tasty Indian restaurants, go for a traditional high tea or experience fine dining in a Michelin star restaurant.
Admire the beauty of her many National Parks, regal gardens and expansive green parks and woodlands bustling with squirrels, deer and rabbits. Discover awe-inspiring masterpieces in the country’s many art galleries and behold ancient artefacts in its many museums; laugh, cry, gasp or sing along to a play, opera or West End musical; soak up the atmosphere at a football game, see the tennis greats play at Wimbledon or join the masses at the “home of cricket”, Lord’s; see some of the world’s most popular band’s at one of the country’s many summer music festivals.