Sights and Attractions in England

England is a magnificent and majestic nation that has beautiful views, sights, events and activities you can enjoy during your stay there. Learn English in England now and never miss a chance to explore its wonderful gems!

Cultural, Heritage and Ecotourism Sites

Many visit England for its historical and cultural value. Some of the places in England with notable heritage and cultural sites are Canterbury with its famous cathedral; Bath which is famous for its Roman baths and regency architecture; Cambridge which is a famous university town; Oxford which also has a famous university and is now a busy commercial town; Liverpool which is a World Heritage Site and a major port, it also has an orchestra, art galleries and two cathedrals; Salisbury for its cathedral with the tallest spire in the country and for the pre-historic rock formations on Stonehenge; York for the National Railway Museum, the Shambles, the Merchant Adventurer’s Hall and the York Minster; and Stratford-upon-Avon which is the birthplace of English playwright William Shakespeare. Other sites can be found in Ironbridge which is frequented by tourists for its legendary Iron bridge and having been the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution; Birmingham a major city which is also one of the significant players in the Industrial Revolution and it has art galleries, major exhibition venues, and an orchestra; Manchester which is a major city famous for its various Victorian buildings, art galleries and orchestra, and being the home of the world-famous Manchester United Football Club; and Hereford which is known for the chained library and the Mappa Mundi in the Hereford Cathedral.

Ecotourism is also one of the major industries in England since the nation has exceptional natural environments. Among the many ecotourism sites in England are the national parks in Devon the Dartmoor and Exmoor; the Jurassic Coast which is a World heritage Site in Devon and Dorset; the Eden Project in Cornwall; the Lake District which is a national park that includes the Windermere, the largest lake in England; and the New Forest which is a rural forest park that can be found in Hampshire.

London

London is the largest urban area and the capital of the constituent country of England and of the United Kingdom. In the heart of London is the ancient City of London to which the name historically belongs and since the 19th century the name was applied to the whole metropolis that has developed around the ancient city. London has been an important settlement for 2 millennia. It was founded by the Romans and since then it has been the center of many important phenomena and movements throughout history. The English Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution and the Gothic Revival had London as its main hub. London is one of the world’s leading centers of finance, business, and culture. It is a major global city with a major influence in the fields of education, politics, media, entertainment, the arts and fashion. London has more than 7.5 million inhabitants and over 300 different languages are spoken within the city making it culturally diverse. London is a major transport center with a large port and 5 major international airports and it has the multi-terminal Heathrow Airport which transports more international passengers than any other airport in the world.

In London there are several hostels where you can stay during a language course or just a holiday. Most of the Hostels London are next to the train station, which connects the main London airport with the city centre in only 15 minutes. There are community areas with TV and Wi-Fi and in most of the hostels you can have a typical English breakfast. One of the best options for accommodations in London. You definitely will enjoy it!

London is one of the most popular destinations of tourists in the world brought about by its economic growth and by its amazing sites. There are four World Heritage Sites which are the pride of London: the Tower of London, the historic settlement of Greenwich, the Palace of Westminster, and the Botanic Gardens, Kew or simply known as the Kew Gardens. It is in London where you can find other famous attractions such as the Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Dungeon, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, the London Eye, the Westminster Abbey, the London Zoo and of course, the Buckingham Palace! London has been the home of music legends such as The Beatles, Elton John and Led Zeppelin and world-renowned pop stars the Spice Girls.

Cuisine

English cuisine is molded by the history, geography and temperate climate of the country. Interactions with other cultures during the time of the British Empire and the arrival of immigrants in England have helped transform its cuisine having distinctive hybrid dishes.

Traditional English food includes bangers and mash, apple pie, Christmas pudding, Sunday roast, fish and chips, pork pie, full English breakfast, custard and Yorkshire pudding.

Many Indian, Chinese, Italian, French, Caribbean, Greek, Jewish, Thai, Spanish and Tex-Mex restaurants can be found in the country each influencing fusion dishes which become part distinctive English cuisine. Basmati, tikka masala, balti, pasta, pizza, lasagna, spaghetti Bolognese, chili con carne, spare ribs in OK sauce, bagels and Cantonese cuisine have become part of and English diet.