From a great modern art scene to yummy home-grown food and home-brewed drinks, here are the best things to do in England.
England is enchanting, eccentric, endlessly fascinating and offers a variety of things to do. In England, dotted with natural marvels, lush National Parks and rural vistas that are begging to be front and centre on a postcard, you can explore the width and breadth of the tiny isle while discovering myths, legends and traditions, castles, ruins and landmarks with hidden histories. It’s the land of Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, The Beatles and an iconic Royal Family, but it’s not a country that is stuck in its past. Not forgetting London, the country’s vibrant, multicultural and thriving capital city, which has been leading the way for over two millennia. Discover all the best things the country has to offer with our guide to England.
1. Channel your inner druid at Stonehenge
This mystical stone circle in the Wiltshire countryside attracts hundreds of curious visitors a day (and an incredible 1.4 million in 2017). Made out of rare stone from 160 miles away, the construction has sat proudly on the Salisbury Plain for over 5,000 years and no one knows how it got there or what it was first used for. A solar calendar or a site for sacrifices? Go to come up with your own theories. You can visit at sunrise on the summer solstice for a totally mystical experience but it’s pretty special every day of the year.
2. Watch one of Shakespeare’s plays in his hometown
Shakespeare’s Globe on the South Bank in London is a pretty special spot to watch one of the Bard’s beloved plays, but there’s nowhere better than Will’s hometown in Warwickshire. Head to Stratford-upon-Avon to see a performance at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre on the river’s edge. Stick around to visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and the church where he was laid to rest before rowing along the river Avon in a boat named after one of the writer’s famous characters. Bagsy Ophelia.
3. Feast on fresh seafood in Whitstable
The pretty town of Whitstable in Kent is picture-perfect for a day by the seaside, with colourful painted houses, a wide pebble beach, cool shops and some great coastal art galleries. Whitstable is the place to indulge in seriously fresh fish ‘n’ chips and incredible seafood. Have a pint at The Old Neptune before heading to The Lobster Shack. As well as doing a nice line in the shellfish it’s named after, it serves stunning Whitstable oysters.
4. Stroll along the South Bank in London
There’s so much to see in central London it’s hard to know where to start. We’d recommend setting off from the gardens beneath the London Eye, with views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and walking east along the South Bank. You’ll pass brutalist beauties like the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall and Hayward Gallery and the National Theatre, a sprawling book market under Waterloo bridge and the OXO Tower. Keep going to wander past Shakespeare’s Globe and spy St Paul’s Cathedral across the Thames. Pop into the totally free, world-class art gallery Tate Modern before ending up in the culinary paradise that is Borough Market for a well deserved treat.
5. Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles
Take a magical mystery tour around the city of Liverpool in north-west England. It’s where the famous foursome first met. Step inside the National Trust-owned homes where John Lennon and Paul McCartney spent their childhoods. Head to The Beatles Story, the world’s largest permanent exhibition devoted to the musical icons and their history. Finish your trip with a visit to the rebuilt Cavern Club, which sits near where The Beatles first started to play in the early ’60s, and live your best psychedelic life.
6. Admire the views from Glastonbury Tor
On a clear day you can see for miles from Glastonbury Tor. It might be a bit of a steep climb, but a visit to the Grade I-listed tower at the top, which is steeped in history and legend, makes for a magical day out. Afterwards wander back into the tiny Somerset town of Glastonbury. It plays host to the iconic music festival most summers, but it keeps those hippie vibes going all year round. Shop for crystals and spells on the high street or stop by the Chalice Well Gardens for a sip of healing water.
7. Wallow in Bath’s famous thermal waters
Bath’s thermal waters have attracted visitors for hundreds of years. The Romans were the area’s first big fans, and the extravagant baths they constructed using the naturally heated springs can still be visited today. They are not for swimming in, though. Once you’ve seen The Roman Baths, head to the Thermae Bath Spa. Here you can soak in mineral-rich springs and look out over the honey-coloured Unesco World Heritage city that author Jane Austen called home from the rooftop pool. Bliss.
8. Play the penny arcades on Brighton Pier
The seaside town of Brighton, just an hour south of London, is the perfect destination for a day by the Great British seaside. The town is crammed full of creativity and culture. Wander around vintage shops on the Lanes, marvel at the exotic-looking Royal Pavilion, spy bold street art, dip into independent art galleries and pause for a Mr Whippy ice cream and a play in the arcades on the Pier. Brighton’s nightlife is legendary, so stay put for a wild night out in the town’s quirky pubs, bars and clubs.
9. Wander around West Yorkshire like the Brontës
Read Emily Brontë’s ‘Wuthering Heights’, or at least sung along to Kate Bush’s musical version? Head to the pretty village of Haworth in West Yorkshire, where the vicarage Emily, Charlotte, Anne and their family lived. The weather-beaten building has now been turned into a museum, documenting their lives. Afterwards explore the cobbled streets, tea rooms and old-fashioned railway station before heading off on one of the walking trails to waterfalls, rugged moorland and ruined farmhouses, like Top Withins, which is said to have inspired Emily’s gothic novel. Walking boots recommended.
10. Fly a broomstick at the Harry Potter Studio Tour
Potterheads the world over will know England as the home of The Boy Who Lived. There are filming locations dotted all over the country, but true fans will want to head straight for Leavesden Studios, where the majority of the movies were filmed. Set off on the ‘Warner Bros Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter’ to wander around the Great Hall, peek into shop fronts on Diagon Alley. No trip would be complete without a pint of butterbeer and the opportunity to ‘fly’ your very own broomstick. UP!
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