England Travel guide

The different faces of England

England shows many different faces: pulsing city life and lonely landscapes, old-fashioned customs and avant-garde culture, lovely beaches and rough mountains. For cultural sightseeing as for nightlife, London is ceaselessly thriving, and inevitably, it is the one place that features on everyone’s itinerary. London’s West End offers a fantastic theater experience with many popular classic theater productions and also new emerging shows. 

The richest part of the country

It is not only Europe’s biggest city (with a population of over seven million} and capital of the United Kingdom, but also the place where the country’s news, politics and money are made. Within the southeast of England, along the coastline, Canterbury, the bishopric seat of Thomas Becket, offers contrasting diversions. This is the richest part of the country due to its agricultural wealth and proximity to the capital. The southwest of England with the rugged moorlands of Devon and the rocky coastline of Cornwall is another spot worth discovering. Salisbury, where they say the West Country starts, is dominated by the elegant spire of its cathedral.

When to go to England

Depending on what type of activity you are planning to do during your stay, England has a very varied climate and it is imprecise to know how the weather will be in the next few days after today. But if it does not matter, you can go to England at any month of the year, but it is recommended to bring an umbrella and a waterproof jacket, especially in London. 

The climate is not very hot during summer but you can enjoy the beaches. The best months to travel to England are the months of April, May, September and October, because the flights are cheapest, most places are less crowded at this time and there are less tourists. However, the most recommended month to travel is in September. The climate is very nice and less crowded with tourists.

Transports in England

England has one the largest railway networks in the world which includes a couple of beautiful lines through a 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 all over the country, but they are slower than trains. 

Taxis are plentiful in main cities. ‘Black Cabs’ are also common and can be hailed from the side of the road. Also another option would be Car hire considering exploring the countryside and villages. 

England has many hundreds of miles of Public Footpaths which allow free and unrestricted access into every county. British law protects the rights of pedestrians and these established footpaths. Many of these paths traverse private lands, and by statute, landowners may not impede the travel of a pedestrian or alter the path’s course. 

Best of England

English speakers from the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have a really close affinity for this land because it is here where their mother language comes from; even these countries share many cultural ties and names of different places with those countries. Regardless of that, England is unique and you can see that in the remains of its long history everywhere you look.

London, the capital, is one of the world’s great cities with the truly world-class museums, historical places, and great dining and entertainment scenes. Here you’ll find some information about the best of the best in England.

Some of the best places to visit in England are “the Lake District”, the Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London and the Crown Jewels, Stonehenge, Alton Towers, Windsor Castle, etc.

Eating and Drinking in England

England’s eating and drinking scene offers a great variety of choices, especially due the diversity of the immigrants in the country and its influence in the England recipes. Around the country each region has its own particularity. For instance, the north of the country tends to offer more substantial and traditional food, for more reasonable prices than the south. London and the major cities offer plenty of variety of food from all around the world, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Spanish, etc. Indian food is particularly popular and good value for money. The most popular dish is curry. 

England was always distinguished for its preference for beer as the most popular and traditional drink in the country, as well as the Cider, Gin and Tea. In the last few years the number of pubs and bars have been increasing around the country due to the increase in tourist activity and the arrival of millions of visitors. 

Festivals in England

England hosts an ample range of festivals to entertain and motivate everyone. From great weekend dance festivals to relaxing summer days enjoying literature, as well as every type of food & drink festival for the foodies, and great family events to while away the summer holidays with the kids.