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What to See in England
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
England has 19 sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
London and surroundings:
Greenwich (1997)
This "borough" on the outskirts of London is known for "its" meridian, its museums, and various sites (observatory, docks, royal park, etc.) in its maritime district, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This "borough" on the outskirts of London is known for "its" meridian, its museums, and various sites (observatory, docks, royal park, etc.) in its maritime district, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kew Gardens (2003)
These are the Royal Botanic Gardens. Set in a typical Victorian landscape, they house one of the world’s most important plant collections.
These are the Royal Botanic Gardens. Set in a typical Victorian landscape, they house one of the world’s most important plant collections.
Tower of London (1988)
It’s one of London’s symbols and a UNESCO World Heritage site. More than just a tower, the site is an 11th-century fortress where you can see the famous "Crown Jewels".
It’s one of London’s symbols and a UNESCO World Heritage site. More than just a tower, the site is an 11th-century fortress where you can see the famous "Crown Jewels".
Westminster Abbey (1987)
Alongside the Palace of Westminster (adjacent), it is one of the most important—and significant—monuments in the British capital. The site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
Alongside the Palace of Westminster (adjacent), it is one of the most important—and significant—monuments in the British capital. The site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
Palace of Westminster (1987)
Alongside the neighbouring Westminster Abbey, this is one of the most significant landmarks in the British capital, inseparable from Parliament and the famous Big Ben bell atop the Elizabeth Tower of the palace. The entire complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and can be visited in late summer.
Alongside the neighbouring Westminster Abbey, this is one of the most significant landmarks in the British capital, inseparable from Parliament and the famous Big Ben bell atop the Elizabeth Tower of the palace. The entire complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and can be visited in late summer.
South of England:
Bath (1987)
Located just a few kilometres from Bristol, Bath is one of England’s most beautiful cities, thanks to its architecture and Roman ruins. It is also entirely classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Located just a few kilometres from Bristol, Bath is one of England’s most beautiful cities, thanks to its architecture and Roman ruins. It is also entirely classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Canterbury Cathedral (1988)
Construction began in the 11th century, making it one of the oldest and most famous Christian churches in England. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Construction began in the 11th century, making it one of the oldest and most famous Christian churches in England. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jurassic Coast (2001)
The name refers to the coastline of Dorset (from Exmouth) and east Devon (to Poole). This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers around 150 km of stunning coastal landscapes, cliffs, beaches, and hiking opportunities.
The name refers to the coastline of Dorset (from Exmouth) and east Devon (to Poole). This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers around 150 km of stunning coastal landscapes, cliffs, beaches, and hiking opportunities.
Blenheim Palace (1987)
Near Oxford, in the town of Woodstock, Blenheim Palace is a stunning 18th-century UNESCO-listed palace.
Near Oxford, in the town of Woodstock, Blenheim Palace is a stunning 18th-century UNESCO-listed palace.
Cornish Mining Landscape (2006)
The southwestern tip of England has long been shaped by mining activity. This heritage is recognised by UNESCO through fifteen small sites.
The southwestern tip of England has long been shaped by mining activity. This heritage is recognised by UNESCO through fifteen small sites.
Stonehenge (1986)
World-famous for both its historical significance and its "New Age folklore," Stonehenge is an impressive megalithic site in southern England. Along with nearby Avebury, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
World-famous for both its historical significance and its "New Age folklore," Stonehenge is an impressive megalithic site in southern England. Along with nearby Avebury, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Midlands:
Derwent Valley
This valley in Derbyshire is home to a collection of more or less ancient mills designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This valley in Derbyshire is home to a collection of more or less ancient mills designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ironbridge Gorge (1986)
A UNESCO-listed valley northwest of Birmingham, known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
A UNESCO-listed valley northwest of Birmingham, known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
North of England:
Fountains Abbey (1986)
Alongside its adjoining park, this 12th-century Cistercian abbey in the heart of Yorkshire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Alongside its adjoining park, this 12th-century Cistercian abbey in the heart of Yorkshire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Durham (1986)
This northern city, near Newcastle, is known for its cathedral and picturesque castle, both UNESCO-listed.
This northern city, near Newcastle, is known for its cathedral and picturesque castle, both UNESCO-listed.
Lake District (2017)
One of the UK’s top tourist destinations, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017. It’s very busy in season, with its rolling hills, lakes, and forests. Hiking and climbing are popular activities.
One of the UK’s top tourist destinations, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017. It’s very busy in season, with its rolling hills, lakes, and forests. Hiking and climbing are popular activities.
Hadrian's Wall (1987)
Though far less impressive than many ancient ruins in southern Europe, Hadrian's Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a Roman-built wall stretching across the width of northern England (117 km) to protect the rest of the country from invasions from Scotland. You can hike along its entire length.
Though far less impressive than many ancient ruins in southern Europe, Hadrian's Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a Roman-built wall stretching across the width of northern England (117 km) to protect the rest of the country from invasions from Scotland. You can hike along its entire length.
Port of Liverpool (2004)
This vast port complex, blending various styles from Victorian to "modern," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its history, architecture, and charm.
This vast port complex, blending various styles from Victorian to "modern," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its history, architecture, and charm.
Saltaire (2001)
This small industrial village-town near Bradford is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its working-class heritage from the late 19th century.
This small industrial village-town near Bradford is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its working-class heritage from the late 19th century.
South of England
Bath
Located just a few kilometres from Bristol, Bath is one of England’s most beautiful cities, thanks to its architecture and Roman ruins. It is also entirely classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Located just a few kilometres from Bristol, Bath is one of England’s most beautiful cities, thanks to its architecture and Roman ruins. It is also entirely classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Beaconsfield
This small town west of London is home to the world's oldest miniature park: Bekonscot. It’s a local favourite with families.
This small town west of London is home to the world's oldest miniature park: Bekonscot. It’s a local favourite with families.
Bournemouth
A seaside resort in the south, next to Poole, popular with retirees and language-study visitors.
A seaside resort in the south, next to Poole, popular with retirees and language-study visitors.
Brighton
One of England’s best-known seaside resorts, with a charming typical English seafront. The impressive Seven Sisters cliffs are nearby.
One of England’s best-known seaside resorts, with a charming typical English seafront. The impressive Seven Sisters cliffs are nearby.
Bristol
Old neighbourhoods, a redeveloped waterfront, and a lively atmosphere in this large city in southwest England.
Old neighbourhoods, a redeveloped waterfront, and a lively atmosphere in this large city in southwest England.
Cambridge
As renowned as Oxford for its colleges and universities, Cambridge also boasts a stunning city centre, pleasant parks and gardens, and numerous museums.
As renowned as Oxford for its colleges and universities, Cambridge also boasts a stunning city centre, pleasant parks and gardens, and numerous museums.
Canterbury
The famous city in Kent is internationally renowned for its imposing UNESCO-listed cathedral, as well as its old medieval centre. The city is quite touristy.
The famous city in Kent is internationally renowned for its imposing UNESCO-listed cathedral, as well as its old medieval centre. The city is quite touristy.
Dartmouth
A well-known seaside resort on the southwest coast of England, featuring beautiful fisherman’s houses and half-timbered buildings from the 15th and 16th centuries.
A well-known seaside resort on the southwest coast of England, featuring beautiful fisherman’s houses and half-timbered buildings from the 15th and 16th centuries.
Dover
Its castle, its cliffs, and above all the main gateway to the United Kingdom for those arriving by ferry.
Its castle, its cliffs, and above all the main gateway to the United Kingdom for those arriving by ferry.
Duxford
A few kilometres from Cambridge, this village, which was an important airbase during the Second World War, is home to the well-known and much-visited Imperial War Museum.
A few kilometres from Cambridge, this village, which was an important airbase during the Second World War, is home to the well-known and much-visited Imperial War Museum.
Exeter
In the southwest of England, the city boasts various traces of its past, including its ramparts, cathedral, medieval churches, and a few old neighbourhoods.
In the southwest of England, the city boasts various traces of its past, including its ramparts, cathedral, medieval churches, and a few old neighbourhoods.
Glastonbury
This town is linked to the legend of King Arthur, as are the abbey and tower built here. In a different vein, the town hosts one of the world’s largest music and performing arts festivals every year.
This town is linked to the legend of King Arthur, as are the abbey and tower built here. In a different vein, the town hosts one of the world’s largest music and performing arts festivals every year.
Greenwich
This "borough" on the outskirts of London is known for "its" meridian, its museums, and various sites (observatory, docks, royal park, etc.) in its maritime district, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This "borough" on the outskirts of London is known for "its" meridian, its museums, and various sites (observatory, docks, royal park, etc.) in its maritime district, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hastings
Surrounded by cliffs and home to the ruins of its castle, Hastings is a medieval town on the south coast. It’s also a destination for its beaches and the memory of the 1066 battle that took place here.
Surrounded by cliffs and home to the ruins of its castle, Hastings is a medieval town on the south coast. It’s also a destination for its beaches and the memory of the 1066 battle that took place here.
Lundy Island
A charming little island that's almost uninhabited at the mouth of the Bristol Channel. You'll find a few historical remains and, above all, large colonies of puffins and seals.
A charming little island that's almost uninhabited at the mouth of the Bristol Channel. You'll find a few historical remains and, above all, large colonies of puffins and seals.
Isle of Wight
It’s a major tourist destination on the south coast. Visitors come for its climate, beaches, water sports, walks, and some lovely landscapes, particularly in the southern part.
It’s a major tourist destination on the south coast. Visitors come for its climate, beaches, water sports, walks, and some lovely landscapes, particularly in the southern part.
Isles of Scilly
At the tip of Cornwall. This small archipelago offers beautiful landscapes as well as opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, diving, and especially sailing.
At the tip of Cornwall. This small archipelago offers beautiful landscapes as well as opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, diving, and especially sailing.
Lavenham
A small town in Suffolk with many 15th-century timber-framed houses and an impressive church.
A small town in Suffolk with many 15th-century timber-framed houses and an impressive church.
London
With its vibrant energy, stunning architecture, museums, and landmarks (several of which are UNESCO-listed), the capital offers countless attractions, even in its outskirts, making it one of the world’s most visited cities. London also draws a large expatriate community, including many French residents.
With its vibrant energy, stunning architecture, museums, and landmarks (several of which are UNESCO-listed), the capital offers countless attractions, even in its outskirts, making it one of the world’s most visited cities. London also draws a large expatriate community, including many French residents.
Norwich
This city on the south-east coast is known for its cathedral and numerous churches, as well as its castle and old town centre.
This city on the south-east coast is known for its cathedral and numerous churches, as well as its castle and old town centre.
Oxford
This is THE university city of England (and the oldest), rival to Cambridge, with its colleges, museums, and charming urban centre.
This is THE university city of England (and the oldest), rival to Cambridge, with its colleges, museums, and charming urban centre.
Blenheim Palace
Near Oxford, in the town of Woodstock, Blenheim Palace is a stunning 18th-century UNESCO-listed palace.
Near Oxford, in the town of Woodstock, Blenheim Palace is a stunning 18th-century UNESCO-listed palace.
Cornish Mining Landscape
The southwestern tip of England has long been shaped by mining activity. This heritage is recognised by UNESCO through fifteen small sites.
The southwestern tip of England has long been shaped by mining activity. This heritage is recognised by UNESCO through fifteen small sites.
Plymouth
A large city and, above all, a major naval port. Visitors come partly for its old quarter but mainly for the nearby beaches and hiking trails.
A large city and, above all, a major naval port. Visitors come partly for its old quarter but mainly for the nearby beaches and hiking trails.
Poole
Nestled at the heart of its bay, renowned among birdwatchers, Poole is both a major commercial port, a ferry hub, and a sailing centre. Several beaches and seaside resorts in the surrounding area.
Nestled at the heart of its bay, renowned among birdwatchers, Poole is both a major commercial port, a ferry hub, and a sailing centre. Several beaches and seaside resorts in the surrounding area.
Portsmouth
Major port on the south coast. Its tourism primarily revolves around its naval and military activity (museums, docks, moored ships).
Major port on the south coast. Its tourism primarily revolves around its naval and military activity (museums, docks, moored ships).
Sealand
Off the coast of Suffolk in international waters, this former military platform claims the status of a micro-nation. Organized tours are available.
Off the coast of Suffolk in international waters, this former military platform claims the status of a micro-nation. Organized tours are available.
Southampton
One of the major ports on England’s south coast, Southampton is better known for its student nightlife, shopping, and as a cruise departure point than for purely tourist appeal.
One of the major ports on England’s south coast, Southampton is better known for its student nightlife, shopping, and as a cruise departure point than for purely tourist appeal.
St Albans
Around forty kilometres north of London, the city is known for its cathedral, and secondarily for its Roman remains and its impressive number of pubs.
Around forty kilometres north of London, the city is known for its cathedral, and secondarily for its Roman remains and its impressive number of pubs.
St Ives
With its beautiful beaches, it is one of the most renowned seaside resorts in Cornwall, especially popular with families.
With its beautiful beaches, it is one of the most renowned seaside resorts in Cornwall, especially popular with families.
Stonehenge
World-famous for both its historical significance and its "New Age folklore," Stonehenge is an impressive megalithic site in southern England. Along with nearby Avebury, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
World-famous for both its historical significance and its "New Age folklore," Stonehenge is an impressive megalithic site in southern England. Along with nearby Avebury, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Harry Potter Studio Tour
Though quite far from central London (and with a daily entry limit of around 6,000), these 14,000 m² where the Harry Potter films were shot have become a near-essential addition to a visit to the British capital for many.
Though quite far from central London (and with a daily entry limit of around 6,000), these 14,000 m² where the Harry Potter films were shot have become a near-essential addition to a visit to the British capital for many.
Tintagel
This Cornish village, with its ruined castle and stunning jagged coastline, is linked to the legend of King Arthur. Themed tourism—and taking advantage of the area’s remarkable setting—has naturally developed here.
This Cornish village, with its ruined castle and stunning jagged coastline, is linked to the legend of King Arthur. Themed tourism—and taking advantage of the area’s remarkable setting—has naturally developed here.
The Sunrise Coast
This is the name given to the tourist coast of Suffolk, east of London, with seaside resorts such as Lowestoft, Southwold, and Aldeburgh.
This is the name given to the tourist coast of Suffolk, east of London, with seaside resorts such as Lowestoft, Southwold, and Aldeburgh.
Waddesdon Manor
A stunning 19th-century manor house with magnificent gardens, located in the village of the same name northwest of London. It is one of the most visited estates in the country.
A stunning 19th-century manor house with magnificent gardens, located in the village of the same name northwest of London. It is one of the most visited estates in the country.
Winchester
Close to the south coast, not far from Southampton, Winchester has a renowned cathedral and an old town centre.
Close to the south coast, not far from Southampton, Winchester has a renowned cathedral and an old town centre.
Windsor
West of London, the town is famous for its vast royal castle, which you can visit. Also worth seeing are Legoland Park and Eton College, the town associated with Windsor.
West of London, the town is famous for its vast royal castle, which you can visit. Also worth seeing are Legoland Park and Eton College, the town associated with Windsor.
Natural Heritage
Cornwall
This is the southwestern tip of England. A highly touristic area and hiking destination, its stunning landscapes, cliffs, beaches, and charming villages are well worth a detour. Cornwall is also a former mining region whose "landscapes" are UNESCO-listed.
This is the southwestern tip of England. A highly touristic area and hiking destination, its stunning landscapes, cliffs, beaches, and charming villages are well worth a detour. Cornwall is also a former mining region whose "landscapes" are UNESCO-listed.
Cotswolds
This range of hills, straddling the South and the Midlands, offers beautiful rural landscapes where you can see many small villages, castles, and prehistoric remains.
This range of hills, straddling the South and the Midlands, offers beautiful rural landscapes where you can see many small villages, castles, and prehistoric remains.
Forest of Dean
One of England's most significant forests, on the border with Wales. Visitors come for its landscapes and walks.
One of England's most significant forests, on the border with Wales. Visitors come for its landscapes and walks.
Cheddar Gorge
Located in the village of the same name, famous for its cheese, these are the largest gorges in the country. Beautiful landscapes and several caves make it a popular tourist spot.
Located in the village of the same name, famous for its cheese, these are the largest gorges in the country. Beautiful landscapes and several caves make it a popular tourist spot.
Jurassic Coast
The name refers to the coastline of Dorset (from Exmouth) and east Devon (to Poole). This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers around 150 km of stunning coastal landscapes, cliffs, beaches, and hiking opportunities.
The name refers to the coastline of Dorset (from Exmouth) and east Devon (to Poole). This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers around 150 km of stunning coastal landscapes, cliffs, beaches, and hiking opportunities.
Dartmoor National Park
A large park at the southwestern tip of the country. You can discover charming villages and various prehistoric sites, all set in moorland and granite landscapes perfect for hiking. The area is quite touristy.
A large park at the southwestern tip of the country. You can discover charming villages and various prehistoric sites, all set in moorland and granite landscapes perfect for hiking. The area is quite touristy.
Exmoor National Park
Overlooking the Bristol Channel, facing Wales, this is a "wilderness" area of moorland dotted with small villages. Stunning landscapes and opportunities for hiking or climbing.
Overlooking the Bristol Channel, facing Wales, this is a "wilderness" area of moorland dotted with small villages. Stunning landscapes and opportunities for hiking or climbing.
New Forest National Park
Heathland and forests, plus some charming towns (Beaulieu, Buckler's Hard, Lymington), for this coastal park on the outskirts of Southampton. You can explore it on foot or by bike.
Heathland and forests, plus some charming towns (Beaulieu, Buckler's Hard, Lymington), for this coastal park on the outskirts of Southampton. You can explore it on foot or by bike.
Seven Sisters
These are impressive chalk cliffs east of Brighton, typical of the southern coast. Wild and spectacular, their image is sometimes used instead of the... less attractive but better-known cliffs of Dover.
These are impressive chalk cliffs east of Brighton, typical of the southern coast. Wild and spectacular, their image is sometimes used instead of the... less attractive but better-known cliffs of Dover.
The Broads
This park in the south-east of England consists of rivers, lakes, and marshes where you can navigate and discover the local wildlife (deer, birds) and the small villages scattered throughout.
This park in the south-east of England consists of rivers, lakes, and marshes where you can navigate and discover the local wildlife (deer, birds) and the small villages scattered throughout.
The Downs
A region of rolling hills between London and the English Channel, popular with city residents for its hiking and cycling opportunities.
A region of rolling hills between London and the English Channel, popular with city residents for its hiking and cycling opportunities.
Midlands
Alton Towers
Located in the town of Alton, this is the UK’s leading theme park and, according to enthusiasts, one of the best in the world.
Located in the town of Alton, this is the UK’s leading theme park and, according to enthusiasts, one of the best in the world.
Birmingham
The UK's third-largest city and an industrial hub in the northwest of London. While not particularly touristy, it offers some fine examples of architecture and several museums.
The UK's third-largest city and an industrial hub in the northwest of London. While not particularly touristy, it offers some fine examples of architecture and several museums.
Kenilworth Castle
These are the impressive remains of a 12th-century castle in the village of the same name, which also houses the ruins of an old abbey.
These are the impressive remains of a 12th-century castle in the village of the same name, which also houses the ruins of an old abbey.
Warwick Castle
This is one of the best-preserved medieval buildings in the country and also one of the most visited.
This is one of the best-preserved medieval buildings in the country and also one of the most visited.
Lincoln
This mid-sized city between Nottingham and the North Sea is built around its beautiful medieval cathedral and castle. It has an old town centre.
This mid-sized city between Nottingham and the North Sea is built around its beautiful medieval cathedral and castle. It has an old town centre.
Nottingham
In the heart of the Midlands, this is the city of Robin Hood and the nearby Sherwood Forest, even though very little remains of that era in the urban landscape.
In the heart of the Midlands, this is the city of Robin Hood and the nearby Sherwood Forest, even though very little remains of that era in the urban landscape.
Stratford-upon-Avon
This large historic town is best known as Shakespeare’s birthplace. Tourism here revolves mainly around the writer.
This large historic town is best known as Shakespeare’s birthplace. Tourism here revolves mainly around the writer.
Derwent Valley
This valley in Derbyshire is home to a collection of more or less ancient mills designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This valley in Derbyshire is home to a collection of more or less ancient mills designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ironbridge Gorge
A UNESCO-listed valley northwest of Birmingham, known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
A UNESCO-listed valley northwest of Birmingham, known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
Natural Heritage
Cotswolds
This range of hills, straddling the South and the Midlands, offers beautiful rural landscapes where you can see many small villages, castles, and prehistoric remains.
This range of hills, straddling the South and the Midlands, offers beautiful rural landscapes where you can see many small villages, castles, and prehistoric remains.
Donna Nook
This small protected marshland on the North Sea coast hosts a very large seal colony every year between October and December, which has become a tourist attraction.
This small protected marshland on the North Sea coast hosts a very large seal colony every year between October and December, which has become a tourist attraction.
Peak District
In the far north of the Midlands. Though less visited than the Lake District, this park is no less remarkable, with its stunning landscapes and diverse opportunities for hiking and other outdoor activities.
In the far north of the Midlands. Though less visited than the Lake District, this park is no less remarkable, with its stunning landscapes and diverse opportunities for hiking and other outdoor activities.
North of England
Fountains Abbey
Alongside its adjoining park, this 12th-century Cistercian abbey in the heart of Yorkshire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Alongside its adjoining park, this 12th-century Cistercian abbey in the heart of Yorkshire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Berwick
It is the northernmost town in England, bordering Scotland. It is known for its town walls that encircle the city and its old barracks.
It is the northernmost town in England, bordering Scotland. It is known for its town walls that encircle the city and its old barracks.
Blackpool
Located on the Irish Sea, it is England’s main seaside resort, offering lively entertainment and a sometimes slightly kitschy atmosphere.
Located on the Irish Sea, it is England’s main seaside resort, offering lively entertainment and a sometimes slightly kitschy atmosphere.
Bradford
A large city in Yorkshire, near Leeds, with various museums and some beautifully architectured buildings.
A large city in Yorkshire, near Leeds, with various museums and some beautifully architectured buildings.
Carlisle
In northern England, near Scotland, the city has a charming centre featuring a cathedral and a fortress. It is also located not far from Hadrian’s Wall and the Lake District National Park.
In northern England, near Scotland, the city has a charming centre featuring a cathedral and a fortress. It is also located not far from Hadrian’s Wall and the Lake District National Park.
Durham
This northern city, near Newcastle, is known for its cathedral and picturesque castle, both UNESCO-listed.
This northern city, near Newcastle, is known for its cathedral and picturesque castle, both UNESCO-listed.
Hull
Officially called Kingston upon Hull, this North Sea port city (cargo and ferries) has some old quarters and museums.
Officially called Kingston upon Hull, this North Sea port city (cargo and ferries) has some old quarters and museums.
Leeds
It is the largest city in Yorkshire. It is better known for its lively atmosphere and commercial activity than for its tourist sites.
It is the largest city in Yorkshire. It is better known for its lively atmosphere and commercial activity than for its tourist sites.
Liverpool
The Beatles' city boasts a very distinctive architecture. In fact, its entire docklands area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for this reason.
The Beatles' city boasts a very distinctive architecture. In fact, its entire docklands area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for this reason.
Manchester
The country's second-largest city (and the third most visited), with a strong industrial, sporting, and musical heritage. It boasts a historic centre and offers lively nightlife, particularly in the gay scene.
The country's second-largest city (and the third most visited), with a strong industrial, sporting, and musical heritage. It boasts a historic centre and offers lively nightlife, particularly in the gay scene.
Hadrian's Wall
Though far less impressive than many ancient ruins in southern Europe, Hadrian's Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a Roman-built wall stretching across the width of northern England (117 km) to protect the rest of the country from invasions from Scotland. You can hike along its entire length.
Though far less impressive than many ancient ruins in southern Europe, Hadrian's Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a Roman-built wall stretching across the width of northern England (117 km) to protect the rest of the country from invasions from Scotland. You can hike along its entire length.
Newcastle upon Tyne
In the north of England, this North Sea port is renowned for its lively atmosphere and nightlife, thanks to its large student population. It’s also a possible base for exploring the coast, Hadrian’s Wall, and the surrounding parks, including the Lake District.
In the north of England, this North Sea port is renowned for its lively atmosphere and nightlife, thanks to its large student population. It’s also a possible base for exploring the coast, Hadrian’s Wall, and the surrounding parks, including the Lake District.
Saltaire
This small industrial village-town near Bradford is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its working-class heritage from the late 19th century.
This small industrial village-town near Bradford is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its working-class heritage from the late 19th century.
Sheffield
A major industrial city with little tourism, forming one of the largest urban areas in England.
A major industrial city with little tourism, forming one of the largest urban areas in England.
Whitby
A charming small town facing the North Sea, with beautiful surrounding landscapes and the ruins of an ancient abbey.
A charming small town facing the North Sea, with beautiful surrounding landscapes and the ruins of an ancient abbey.
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Isle of Man
Between Ireland and England, this tax-haven island with a special status is a fairly touristy destination in season (castles, beaches, hiking) or during its famous motorcycle race (the "TT").
Between Ireland and England, this tax-haven island with a special status is a fairly touristy destination in season (castles, beaches, hiking) or during its famous motorcycle race (the "TT").
Natural Heritage
Lake District
One of the UK’s top tourist destinations, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017. It’s very busy in season, with its rolling hills, lakes, and forests. Hiking and climbing are popular activities.
One of the UK’s top tourist destinations, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017. It’s very busy in season, with its rolling hills, lakes, and forests. Hiking and climbing are popular activities.
North York Moors National Park
This large park facing the North Sea offers stunning landscapes (hills, valleys, cliffs, beaches, and of course plenty of moorland). It is very popular with hiking, cycling, and horseback riding enthusiasts.
This large park facing the North Sea offers stunning landscapes (hills, valleys, cliffs, beaches, and of course plenty of moorland). It is very popular with hiking, cycling, and horseback riding enthusiasts.
Northumberland National Park
Bordering Scotland (Hadrian’s Wall), this relatively quiet park offers stunning rolling landscapes dominated by moorland. You can explore on foot, by bike, or on horseback.
Bordering Scotland (Hadrian’s Wall), this relatively quiet park offers stunning rolling landscapes dominated by moorland. You can explore on foot, by bike, or on horseback.
Yorkshire Dales National Park
In the northern part of England, the park draws many visitors with its beautiful landscapes of hills, forests, moors, and quiet villages. It is also especially renowned for hiking and caving.
In the northern part of England, the park draws many visitors with its beautiful landscapes of hills, forests, moors, and quiet villages. It is also especially renowned for hiking and caving.
Must-see & highly recommended
Westminster Abbey
★★★★ Alongside the Palace of Westminster (adjacent), it is one of the most important—and significant—monuments in the British…
Cornwall
★★★★ This is the southwestern tip of England. A highly touristic area and hiking destination, its stunning landscapes, cliffs, beaches, and…
Lake District
★★★★ One of the UK’s top tourist destinations, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017. It’s very busy in season, with its rolling…
London
★★★★ With its vibrant energy, stunning architecture, museums, and landmarks (several of which are UNESCO-listed), the capital offers countless…
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Bath
★★★ Located just a few kilometres from Bristol, Bath is one of England’s most beautiful cities, thanks to its architecture and Roman…
Cambridge (England)
★★★ As renowned as Oxford for its colleges and universities, Cambridge also boasts a stunning city centre, pleasant parks and gardens, and…
Canterbury
★★★ The famous city in Kent is internationally renowned for its imposing UNESCO-listed cathedral, as well as its old medieval centre. The city…
Warwick Castle
★★★ This is one of the best-preserved medieval buildings in the country and also one of the most visited.
Isle of Wight
★★★ It’s a major tourist destination on the south coast. Visitors come for its climate, beaches, water sports, walks, and some lovely…
Jurassic Coast
★★★ The name refers to the coastline of Dorset (from Exmouth) and east Devon (to Poole). This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers around 150 km…
Exmoor National Park
★★★ Overlooking the Bristol Channel, facing Wales, this is a "wilderness" area of moorland dotted with small villages. Stunning landscapes and…
Peak District
★★★ In the far north of the Midlands. Though less visited than the Lake District, this park is no less remarkable, with its stunning landscapes…
Stonehenge
★★★ World-famous for both its historical significance and its "New Age folklore," Stonehenge is an impressive megalithic site in southern…
Tower of London
★★★ It’s one of London’s symbols and a UNESCO World Heritage site. More than just a tower, the site is an 11th-century fortress…
Waddesdon Manor
★★★ A stunning 19th-century manor house with magnificent gardens, located in the village of the same name northwest of London. It is one of the…
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Fountains Abbey
★★ Alongside its adjoining park, this 12th-century Cistercian abbey in the heart of Yorkshire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Blackpool
★★ Located on the Irish Sea, it is England’s main seaside resort, offering lively entertainment and a sometimes slightly kitschy…
Brighton
★★ One of England’s best-known seaside resorts, with a charming typical English seafront. The impressive Seven Sisters cliffs are nearby.
Canterbury Cathedral
★★ Construction began in the 11th century, making it one of the oldest and most famous Christian churches in England. It is a UNESCO World…
Sudeley Castle
★★ A charming and extensive medieval castle located in Winchcombe.
Chester
★★ A charming medieval city (with some Roman remains) located south of Liverpool.
Cotswolds
★★ This range of hills, straddling the South and the Midlands, offers beautiful rural landscapes where you can see many small villages…
Durham
★★ This northern city, near Newcastle, is known for its cathedral and picturesque castle, both UNESCO-listed.
Exeter
★★ In the southwest of England, the city boasts various traces of its past, including its ramparts, cathedral, medieval churches, and a few…
Cheddar Gorge
★★ Located in the village of the same name, famous for its cheese, these are the largest gorges in the country. Beautiful landscapes and…
Greenwich
★★ This "borough" on the outskirts of London is known for "its" meridian, its museums, and various sites (observatory, docks, royal park…
Isle of Man
★★ Between Ireland and England, this tax-haven island with a special status is a fairly touristy destination in season (castles, beaches…
Isles of Scilly
★★ At the tip of Cornwall. This small archipelago offers beautiful landscapes as well as opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, diving, and…
Kew Gardens
★★ These are the Royal Botanic Gardens. Set in a typical Victorian landscape, they house one of the world’s most important plant…
Lincoln (England)
★★ This mid-sized city between Nottingham and the North Sea is built around its beautiful medieval cathedral and castle. It has an old town…
Liverpool
★★ The Beatles' city boasts a very distinctive architecture. In fact, its entire docklands area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for this…
Manchester
★★ The country's second-largest city (and the third most visited), with a strong industrial, sporting, and musical heritage. It boasts a…
Newquay
★★ This seaside resort on the north coast of Cornwall is the surfing mecca of Great Britain.
Oxford
★★ This is THE university city of England (and the oldest), rival to Cambridge, with its colleges, museums, and charming urban centre.
Blenheim Palace
★★ Near Oxford, in the town of Woodstock, Blenheim Palace is a stunning 18th-century UNESCO-listed palace.
Palace of Westminster
★★ Alongside the neighbouring Westminster Abbey, this is one of the most significant landmarks in the British capital, inseparable from…
North York Moors National Park
★★ This large park facing the North Sea offers stunning landscapes (hills, valleys, cliffs, beaches, and of course plenty of moorland). It is…
Dartmoor National Park
★★ A large park at the southwestern tip of the country. You can discover charming villages and various prehistoric sites, all set in moorland…
Northumberland National Park
★★ Bordering Scotland (Hadrian’s Wall), this relatively quiet park offers stunning rolling landscapes dominated by moorland. You can…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
★★ In the northern part of England, the park draws many visitors with its beautiful landscapes of hills, forests, moors, and quiet villages…
New Forest National Park
★★ Heathland and forests, plus some charming towns (Beaulieu, Buckler's Hard, Lymington), for this coastal park on the outskirts of…
Port of Liverpool
★★ This vast port complex, blending various styles from Victorian to "modern," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its history, architecture…
Portsmouth
★★ Major port on the south coast. Its tourism primarily revolves around its naval and military activity (museums, docks, moored ships).
Rye
★★ A charming hilltop town near the sea with a rich history and pretty architecture.
Seven Sisters
★★ These are impressive chalk cliffs east of Brighton, typical of the southern coast. Wild and spectacular, their image is sometimes used…
Shrewsbury
★★ A town with a medieval past, as evidenced by its castle and many of its buildings.
St Ives
★★ With its beautiful beaches, it is one of the most renowned seaside resorts in Cornwall, especially popular with families.
Harry Potter Studio Tour
★★ Though quite far from central London (and with a daily entry limit of around 6,000), these 14,000 m² where the Harry Potter films were shot…
The Broads
★★ This park in the south-east of England consists of rivers, lakes, and marshes where you can navigate and discover the local wildlife (deer…
Tintagel
★★ This Cornish village, with its ruined castle and stunning jagged coastline, is linked to the legend of King Arthur. Themed…
Weymouth
★★ A pleasant and well-known seaside resort on the southwest coast of England.
Whitby
★★ A charming small town facing the North Sea, with beautiful surrounding landscapes and the ruins of an ancient abbey.
Windsor
★★ West of London, the town is famous for its vast royal castle, which you can visit. Also worth seeing are Legoland Park and Eton College…
York (England)
★★ A beautiful "historic" city in the north of England with its old centre and cathedral.
Alton Towers
★ Located in the town of Alton, this is the UK’s leading theme park and, according to enthusiasts, one of the best in the world.
Beaconsfield
★ This small town west of London is home to the world's oldest miniature park: Bekonscot. It’s a local favourite with families.
Berwick
★ It is the northernmost town in England, bordering Scotland. It is known for its town walls that encircle the city and its old barracks.
Birmingham
★ The UK's third-largest city and an industrial hub in the northwest of London. While not particularly touristy, it offers some fine examples…
Bournemouth
★ A seaside resort in the south, next to Poole, popular with retirees and language-study visitors.
Bradford
★ A large city in Yorkshire, near Leeds, with various museums and some beautifully architectured buildings.
Bray-on-Thames
★ A charming small town near London.
Bristol
★ Old neighbourhoods, a redeveloped waterfront, and a lively atmosphere in this large city in southwest England.
Carlisle
★ In northern England, near Scotland, the city has a charming centre featuring a cathedral and a fortress. It is also located not far from…
Kenilworth Castle
★ These are the impressive remains of a 12th-century castle in the village of the same name, which also houses the ruins of an old abbey.
Chichester
★ A town on the south coast with its cathedral and a few Roman ruins.
Dartmouth (England)
★ A well-known seaside resort on the southwest coast of England, featuring beautiful fisherman’s houses and half-timbered buildings…
Donna Nook
★ This small protected marshland on the North Sea coast hosts a very large seal colony every year between October and December, which has…
Dover
★ Its castle, its cliffs, and above all the main gateway to the United Kingdom for those arriving by ferry.
Duxford
★ A few kilometres from Cambridge, this village, which was an important airbase during the Second World War, is home to the well-known and…
Eastbourne
★ A major seaside resort on the south coast between Brighton and Hastings.
Forest of Dean
★ One of England's most significant forests, on the border with Wales. Visitors come for its landscapes and walks.
Glastonbury
★ This town is linked to the legend of King Arthur, as are the abbey and tower built here. In a different vein, the town hosts one of the…
Hastings (England)
★ Surrounded by cliffs and home to the ruins of its castle, Hastings is a medieval town on the south coast. It’s also a destination for…
Hereford
★ It's a small historic city near the Welsh border.
Hull
★ Officially called Kingston upon Hull, this North Sea port city (cargo and ferries) has some old quarters and museums.
Lundy Island
★ A charming little island that's almost uninhabited at the mouth of the Bristol Channel. You'll find a few historical remains and, above…
Lavenham
★ A small town in Suffolk with many 15th-century timber-framed houses and an impressive church.
Leamington
★ A spa town in the West Midlands with charming architecture.
Leeds
★ It is the largest city in Yorkshire. It is better known for its lively atmosphere and commercial activity than for its tourist sites.
Hadrian's Wall
★ Though far less impressive than many ancient ruins in southern Europe, Hadrian's Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a Roman-built…
Newcastle upon Tyne
★ In the north of England, this North Sea port is renowned for its lively atmosphere and nightlife, thanks to its large student population…
Norwich
★ This city on the south-east coast is known for its cathedral and numerous churches, as well as its castle and old town centre.
Nottingham
★ In the heart of the Midlands, this is the city of Robin Hood and the nearby Sherwood Forest, even though very little remains of that era in…
Cornish Mining Landscape
★ The southwestern tip of England has long been shaped by mining activity. This heritage is recognised by UNESCO through fifteen small sites.
Plymouth (England)
★ A large city and, above all, a major naval port. Visitors come partly for its old quarter but mainly for the nearby beaches and hiking…
Poole
★ Nestled at the heart of its bay, renowned among birdwatchers, Poole is both a major commercial port, a ferry hub, and a sailing centre…
Rochester
★ A town in Kent with a castle and a cathedral as its main tourist attractions.
Salisbury
★ This small town southwest of London is known for its vast cathedral.
Saltaire
★ This small industrial village-town near Bradford is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its working-class heritage from the late 19th century.
Scarborough (England)
★ Surrounded by cliffs, it is the most renowned seaside resort in Yorkshire.
Sealand
★ Off the coast of Suffolk in international waters, this former military platform claims the status of a micro-nation. Organized tours are…
Sheffield
★ A major industrial city with little tourism, forming one of the largest urban areas in England.
Skegness
★ It is the main seaside resort in the Midlands on the North Sea coast.
Southampton
★ One of the major ports on England’s south coast, Southampton is better known for its student nightlife, shopping, and as a cruise…
St Albans
★ Around forty kilometres north of London, the city is known for its cathedral, and secondarily for its Roman remains and its impressive…
Stratford-upon-Avon
★ This large historic town is best known as Shakespeare’s birthplace. Tourism here revolves mainly around the writer.
The Downs
★ A region of rolling hills between London and the English Channel, popular with city residents for its hiking and cycling opportunities.
The Sunrise Coast
★ This is the name given to the tourist coast of Suffolk, east of London, with seaside resorts such as Lowestoft, Southwold, and Aldeburgh.
Ironbridge Gorge
★ A UNESCO-listed valley northwest of Birmingham, known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
Derwent Valley
★ This valley in Derbyshire is home to a collection of more or less ancient mills designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Wells
★ The small town south of Bristol has a beautiful cathedral.
Winchester (England)
★ Close to the south coast, not far from Southampton, Winchester has a renowned cathedral and an old town centre.
- Windsor
- Liverpool
- Bath
- Beaconsfield
- Bournemouth
- Bray-on-Thames
- Brighton
- Bristol
- Canterbury
- Sudeley Castle
- Chichester
- Cornwall
- Dover
- Duxford
- Eastbourne
- Exeter
- Glastonbury
- Lundy Island
- Isle of Wight
- Isles of Scilly
- Lavenham
- London
- Newquay
- Norwich
- Oxford
- Poole
- Portsmouth
- Rochester
- Rye
- Salisbury
- Sealand
- Southampton
- St Albans
- St Ives
- Stonehenge
- Tintagel
- The Sunrise Coast
- Waddesdon Manor
- Wells
- Weymouth
- Dartmoor National Park
- Exmoor National Park
- Forest of Dean
- Cheddar Gorge
- Jurassic Coast
- New Forest National Park
- The Broads
- The Downs
- Hastings (England)
- Winchester (England)
- Alton Towers
- Birmingham
- Kenilworth Castle
- Hereford
- Leamington
- Nottingham
- Shrewsbury
- Skegness
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Derwent Valley
- Ironbridge Gorge
- Donna Nook
- Lincoln (England)
- Peak District
- Berwick
- Blackpool
- Bradford
- Carlisle
- Chester
- Durham
- Hull
- Isle of Man
- Leeds
- Manchester
- Hadrian's Wall
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Saltaire
- Sheffield
- Whitby
- Lake District
- North York Moors National Park
- Northumberland National Park
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Scarborough (England)
- Blenheim Palace
- Seven Sisters
- Cambridge (England)
- Cotswolds
- Cornish Mining Landscape
- Dartmouth (England)
- Plymouth (England)
- Warwick Castle
- Fountains Abbey
- York (England)