Forming part of the beautiful British Isles, England is renowned for its rolling countryside, historic towns and the iconic city of London. Its rich cultural traditions are on display in charming seaside villages and centuries-old castles while its Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty can be explored on a network of long-distance walking trails.

Things to do

Whether you want to see the Queen’s residence in London or explore the country’s spectacular landscapes on foot, there’s a reason why England is one of the world’s most visited countries.

Sightsee in London. Home to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Queen, London is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Browse ancient artefacts from across the globe at the British Museum, see the changing of the guards outside Buckingham Palace, then soak up the city’s iconic skyline from the London Eye.

Marvel at Stonehenge. One of the best-known prehistoric monuments in the world, Stonehenge is a cluster of megaliths that were erected between 3000 and 1500 BC. After being awed by these structures, you can visit the replica Neolithic Houses and see tools used by our ancestors 4,500 years ago.

Escape to the Lake District. Hit the hiking trails to explore the spectacular landscapes of the Lake District, which encompasses rugged mountains and glacial lakes in Cumbria. Scale the peak of England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, or cruise between the charming market towns and villages that hug Lake Windermere.

Walk the Cotswold Way. Famed for its thatched medieval villages and scenic rural landscapes, the Cotswolds has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Follow the 164-kilometre-long Cotswold Way from the Georgian city of Bath to Chipping Campden, which offers magnificent views across the Severn Valley.

Getting around

London Heathrow Airport is the main gateway to England, with large international airports also serving Birmingham, Manchester and Newcastle. Trains connect to continental Europe and travel throughout England while buses access smaller towns and villages. Many of England’s historic town centres are ideally navigated on foot.