England is a kingdom steeped in tradition and pride. The is a brief introduction to this royal kingdom and some places that you may find worthwhile.

Yes, you can find the typical British snobs, but you’ll find that most people are friendly, down-to-earth and assertive, if a bit pleasantly quirky at times. In fact, although more reserved than Americans, many Americans find friends in Britain with little difficulty, especially when camping or doing something else with the British, such as hiking, cycling or other activities. Our common language is a huge asset in Britain and allows you to talk to anyone.

The land is so enchantingly beautiful that it is breathtaking. Great Britain is truly one of the most beautiful islands in the world. England is a green, friendly and elegant land with rustic, uncluttered towns and cities and vibrant cities, all with centuries-old architecture that captures the quintessential essence of England. It is like visiting an enchanted land.

There are several big cities in England, such as Liverpool and Manchester, but the most important city politically and culturally is London.

London

Somehow, London captures the spirit of England and is its center in many ways except geographically. As well as a healthy and ever-changing clubbing scene, London also has a major venue for live theater in the English-speaking world; and this one is in the West End districts of Soho and Covent Garden. Interesting sights to see during the day include The Eye, which is a giant Ferris wheel with large enclosed cabins that travel slowly and offer surprisingly good views of London. A Thames River cruise tour through central London, but you can also visit the Tower of London which houses the Crown Jewels, London Aquarium, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Westminster Abbey and the London Zoo, among others. Some. For those interested, London has a number of major world-renowned museums, including the National Gallery, the Natural History Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. If you need to do some shopping for yourself or for gifts or just for fun, check out some neighborhood flea markets and antique stores on the weekend.

But London is not to everyone’s liking.

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Many American visitors stay in London for their entire vacation, and that’s a shame. If you’re backpacking or have the courage to get out and travel the highways and byways of the big city, then for God’s sake, after you’ve seen some of London, get out of London and roam the rest of England.

The English countryside has been the subject of rhyme and verse, ballad and song for over a thousand years. Simply put, it is stunning in its wooded grandeur and a welcome refuge from the hectic city. In Deeper England, you’ll be free from (most) motorways and, except for the festivals, the crowds of people and find the laid-back towns and cities that are the epitome of Olde England. Of course, in the summer months many Brits have the same idea, so the larger tourist towns may not be as quiet as one would like.

But there are other delicacies. In the summer months, festivals are everywhere and you can attend folk music festivals, rock festivals and all kinds of festivals all over Britain. Visit a government tourism office for festivals in the areas you plan to visit.

In addition, there are a host of magnificent medieval cathedral cities such as Lincoln, York, Salisbury, Durham and Winchester, fascinating ruined castles and stately manors dotting the countryside open to the public, a host of peaceful gardens, National Trails hundreds of miles long and picturesque towns, each with their own unique eccentricities, literally all over England.

Research and plan ahead for your trip and plan where you’d like to go and what you’d like to see and experience.

The following are some districts, towns and places that you would like to visit.

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Bath is considered by some to be the most idyllic of English cities. Bath is west of London and in the beautiful English countryside, Bath is an especially beautiful city. This is the location of the famous Roman Baths, which became popular due to the natural hot springs in the area. The remains of the Roman baths are open to the public.

oxford and cambridge

These are separate cities, but you can’t talk about one without the other, as the history of England is intertwined with the ancient universities of both cities. In fact, the two towns are sometimes referred to as “Oxbridge”. Oxford and Cambridge are stunningly beautiful cities that are so profoundly English and upper class that their importance and prestige would border on myth were it not fact.

Oxford is the older of the two cities and the University of Oxford is the oldest in Britain. The University of Oxford has 36 faculties and more than 14,000 students. Oxford is a very small city that is also one of the main tourist destinations in Great Britain. This means that it is often very crowded, so we don’t consider driving a car in Oxford to be a viable option. If you arrive by car, there is a Park and Ride service with buses to the city center that we recommend using. Or bring bikes and cycle around Oxford. By the way, if you try to rent a punt (boat) to navigate the river, we recommend that you do it only if you are a good swimmer, since learning to control a punt is incredibly difficult, but like all those things, it seems so easy.

Cambridge is a very nice city not far from Oxford. There are many things to see and do in Cambridge, but because it is smaller, Cambridge is the best option to visit during the school year, but if there are no classes, Oxford is the boss.

Stonehenge and Avebury

Stonehenge is a famous prehistoric ritual site made up of a circular formation of huge rocks. There are several theories about the origins of Stonehenge, but it is recognized that it served as an astronomical observatory and had great religious significance. Visitors have come in increasing numbers over the years, so to protect the site, it can only be observed from a distance, so don’t expect to be able to walk around the rocks.

Avebury is not far away and is also a magnificent prehistoric site. Unlike Stonehenge, Avebury remains fully accessible to visitors. Definitely worth a visit.

cotswolds

The farm fields and gently rolling hills of the Cotswolds are a beautiful area west of Oxford, east of Gloucester and north to an area south of Birmingham in the south west of England. The Government has designated it as an ‘Area of ​​Outstanding Natural Beauty’ (AONB). It is best to visit this unusually picturesque area out of season. If you visit during the warmer months, avoid the larger cities and you will by no means miss out on your experience. There is a national trail called ‘The Cotswold Way’, which is a walking trail that runs 102 miles (164 km) along the spectacular escarpment of the Cotswold Hills from Bath north then parallel to Gloucester and on to the north across the field to the west. from Cheltenham and then north to Chipping Campden. Several prehistoric sites are close to the trail and are worth a visit.

Glastonbury and its festival

Glastonbury, in Somerset, South West England, is of particular interest to those with a spiritual, New Age, neo-pagan, traditional craft or transitional community orientation. If you are of your opinion, you will find this small town to be an interesting place to visit. For some, it is a place of pilgrimage to experience its special energetic matrix, similar to that of Sedona, Arizona, with the convergence of energy lines, or lay lines, near the town. Glastonbury also has its share of myths, as it is thought by some to be the possible location of King Arthur’s Isle of Avalon. In any case, it is definitely a unique place with interesting people.

Since the 1970s, Glastonbury has been famous for its outdoor performing arts festival, which actually takes place in the small town of Pilton, near Glastonbury. Glastonbury Festival is a music festival that has attracted some of the biggest pop and rock musicians, but there are also live theatre, comedy and dance productions, a circus, cabaret and other arts. The Festival is usually held in late June, but did not happen in 2012 due to the 2012 London Olympics. In 2011, tickets sold out within four hours of going on sale. You have to plan ahead if you want to attend.

Cornish Eden Project

Although Cornwall itself is an interesting county, of special interest is an amazing place called the Eden Project. It consists of two incredibly huge domes with secondary supporting domes that make up the largest greenhouse in the world. This is an ecological facility that is huge in size. If you arrive on foot, by bike or by public transport, you’ll qualify for the “Green Discount” of £19.50 towards entry. Although expensive, it is worth it.

Inside the first dome there is a tropical jungle environment and the second one has a Mediterranean atmosphere. Thousands and thousands of plants and trees are carefully cared for. You can follow a path through these vaulted environments. It is a nice and beautiful experience. It is located in the countryside 1¼ miles (2 km) from the town of St. Blazey and 3 miles (5 km) from St. Austell.

the lake district

Another especially beautiful area is the serene mountains and lakes of The Lake District, also called ‘The Lakes’, in North West England, which is essentially the national park of the same name. The pastoral mountain scenery of The Lakes is stunning, with stunning views comparable to those you’ll find in Switzerland. The mountains with their natural lakes and beautiful rustic towns were the inspiration for some of England’s leading romantic poets of the 19th century, including Wordsworth and Coleridge.

Manchester

Manchester is an impressive city in the north of England that has been transformed into a modern metropolis that has fully embraced the 21st century like few others in Europe. Manchester is considered by many to be the most dynamic city in England if not Europe, and after London the most important city in England.

Manchester is a lively city with a very active nightlife, a lively fine arts scene, the site of a ‘music revolution’ and has a considerable amount of modern architecture. It is clearly the city of the future and is the only English city to carefully plan for orderly and planned residential expansion. It has been compared to Barcelona in its uniqueness and modernity. It’s a wonderful place for a vacation, and it’s cheaper, friendlier and nicer than London, but that’s a personal opinion. Manchester has five universities and a very active night scene.