Tourist guide to visit England and prepare your trip well
Above all, this very old European monarchy has managed to preserve creativity at all times and a sense of enterprise among its fellow citizens who continue to be envied on this side of Europe.
It is also a country of very strong symbols: the red telephone booth, even if we don't see it as much as in the past, the London cab, this taxi that we hail at every street corner or its pubs are there to recall it.
There is no particular season for a getaway to England but spring can be particularly pleasant. Temperate oceanic, temperatures are actually slightly cooler than in France, England is also further north, it's a geographic reality! But it rains no more there than in Paris on an annual average. Enough to silence the bad languages that signal it rains all the time!
Transport infrastructure is important and will facilitate your travel from your hotel in England. They encourage movement inside and outside the country. While trains remain expensive and quite dated overall, with the exception of the Eurostar which links London to Paris and Brussels, England has a large number of airports.
London is for example served by four airports: Heathrow, the largest in Europe, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted. Outside the British capital, the country has a number of regional airports like Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, or that of the East Midlands in central England.
The historical roots are very present, from north to south. Remains of the prehistoric period are thus present at Stonehenge, famous for its megaliths dating back to 2800 and 1100 BC but also at Rudston, where one can discover a monolith, reputed to be the highest in England.
Finally Devil's Arrow and Cromlech de Castlerigg can also offer an interesting alternative. The Roman roots of England are also reflected in the large offer of amphitheatres, temples and Roman roads and forts. The most vibrant example of this Roman reminiscence undoubtedly remains the Hadrian's Wall, built from 122 AD, which runs along the entire north of the country.
In contrast, in the southwest, the Baths of Bath in Somerset illustrate the roots of England in the Romanesque period. The Norman conquest in 1066 then brought its share of castles, the most famous of which remain the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, an hour's drive from London, or Durham Castle.
For lovers of Gothic architecture, the Plantagenets era gave birth to many buildings such as Canterbury Cathedral or Westminster Abbey.
The treacherous Albion, which is one of the four constituent nations of the United Kingdom, is a large country, its area is close to 131,760 km², or about two-thirds of Great Britain. And its population of more than 50 million people represents 83.8% of the population of the United Kingdom.
It is also a country surrounded by the seas: that of the North, the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea, the Bristol Channel and finally, the English Channel which separates it from France. The country has common borders with Scotland and Wales.
It is also a country of very strong symbols: the red telephone booth, even if we don't see it as much as in the past, the London cab, this taxi that we hail at every street corner or its pubs are there to recall it.
There is no particular season for a getaway to England but spring can be particularly pleasant. Temperate oceanic, temperatures are actually slightly cooler than in France, England is also further north, it's a geographic reality! But it rains no more there than in Paris on an annual average. Enough to silence the bad languages that signal it rains all the time!
Transport infrastructure is important and will facilitate your travel from your hotel in England. They encourage movement inside and outside the country. While trains remain expensive and quite dated overall, with the exception of the Eurostar which links London to Paris and Brussels, England has a large number of airports.
London is for example served by four airports: Heathrow, the largest in Europe, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted. Outside the British capital, the country has a number of regional airports like Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, or that of the East Midlands in central England.
The historical roots are very present, from north to south. Remains of the prehistoric period are thus present at Stonehenge, famous for its megaliths dating back to 2800 and 1100 BC but also at Rudston, where one can discover a monolith, reputed to be the highest in England.
Finally Devil's Arrow and Cromlech de Castlerigg can also offer an interesting alternative. The Roman roots of England are also reflected in the large offer of amphitheatres, temples and Roman roads and forts. The most vibrant example of this Roman reminiscence undoubtedly remains the Hadrian's Wall, built from 122 AD, which runs along the entire north of the country.
In contrast, in the southwest, the Baths of Bath in Somerset illustrate the roots of England in the Romanesque period. The Norman conquest in 1066 then brought its share of castles, the most famous of which remain the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, an hour's drive from London, or Durham Castle.
For lovers of Gothic architecture, the Plantagenets era gave birth to many buildings such as Canterbury Cathedral or Westminster Abbey.
The treacherous Albion, which is one of the four constituent nations of the United Kingdom, is a large country, its area is close to 131,760 km², or about two-thirds of Great Britain. And its population of more than 50 million people represents 83.8% of the population of the United Kingdom.
It is also a country surrounded by the seas: that of the North, the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea, the Bristol Channel and finally, the English Channel which separates it from France. The country has common borders with Scotland and Wales.
What to visit in England
From North to South, pubs, where all social life is organized, can be useful for you to get to know the local population after a flight to England. For a simple weekend in the country, opt for London and its royal monuments (Buckingham Palace in mind). Also take a detour to the greener south of England. If by adventure, your holidays are longer, a passage through Cornwall is completely essential, in particular, if you are looking for fresh air and unforgettable panoramas. Also, don't forget to pay a visit to the old industrial cities.
Art and culture in England
If it was necessary to retain only one English city, London would probably gather all the suffrages in matters of cultural and artistic life: one can see many musicals there but the amateurs of museums will not be either for their expenses either : if the British Museum, the National Gallery, the Tate Modern appear as the most famous, the V&A, which regularly organizes exhibitions on fashion and style, is also worth a visit. For children, the London Zoo inside Regent's Park is worth a visit. But to extend your stay, do not hesitate to rent a car in England to discover other regions.
Gastronomic specialties in England
Who hasn't heard of Fish & Chips or the famous Sunday Roast, this Sunday dish, made from beef, lamb or chicken with vegetables? England is also famous for its pies, the famous magpies which are available as desired: fish pie, shepherd's pie, kidney pie but also apple pie, apple pies. We also like English breakfasts, made with bacon, fried eggs, beans, grilled tomatoes and fried mushrooms. If British gastronomy is not necessarily one of the world references, the country has made huge progress in recent years, thanks to a number of new chefs like Jamie Oliver.
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