Where should i go in England? Whats the best place?

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jimporary

It might depend a bit on where you come FROM. If you are from the so-called "New World", you would probably enjoy visiting any of the well-preserved cathedral cities, such as Durham and York in the north, which have already been mentioned, or Exeter or Bath if you are further south, or Aberystwyth if you want to venture into Wales too. Of course, if you come over from continental Europe, they are no big deal - there are plenty of lovely old cities over there too. But if they are your cup of tea, you could try to fit in a visit to Edinburgh too - possibly the best of all. And while you are up in Scotland, visit Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond, a very accessible bit of the Scottish Highlands, without having to travel far to see it. If you are staying just in England, the Lake District is about as beautiful as the highlands. Take a day to walk on the fells - if you like walking, and only if the weather is fine. Another good place to visit, steeped in history - is Whitby on the east coast of Yorkshire. Captain Cook was an apprentice there and sailed in Whitby ships to discover most of the "New World". It's only an hour's drive from York, or a little more from Durham, so you could visit Whitby from one of those. And when you're done with sightseeing, let's not forget the pop festivals and Greenbelt, and...

"we dont do duvets"...

The Airport and get the h*ll out of here :) Only joking :D

telford_rocker

If u dont live in the uk then i guess the capital cities like London and cardiff. If u in the countryside tho go to the lake district

But if u r from the uk then why would u ask this question??? lol

John M

I've been to 4 places in England but only 3 I really loved : went to Brighton, London and Cambridge. While there I began to fully understood the English meaning of 'charming'. In my vernacular, it means, 'simply magic'. I'm sure there are other places but these places should be on your itinerary.

Big John

Sorry,but daft question.What do you like to do?Do you like walking in the country,eating,shoping,dancing,sport,bee... etc,etc,etc.?it's a bit like saying which is the best number?I think some people just like to get a response without thinking about what they just asked!

flow

hi i live in malvern worcestershire. it is a lovely place. malvern is famous for our hills we have famous people visiting all the time as the hills are so lovely. it is a small place but alot to see and do. take a look at the web site. malvern. com and have a look for your self.

_Picnic

That depends if you want to go for a 'picture postcard' view of Britain which basically means that everywhere you go will be populated by 'Saga Louts' wearing beige who think that nothing less than 50 years old can be classed as culture.

London has many modern features such as art exhibitions, the London Eye and Tate Modern.

Manchester, which is quite far away, is possibly the most modern city in the UK in terms of its outlook- trendy shops, bars, restaurants and some museums.

Oxford, in the words of Stephen Fry in Blackadder 'is a dump'. Not compared to the vast majority of places of course but compared to some historic places in the north east such as Durham and York, Oxford hasn't always taken great care to preserve its look- some awful buildings obscure centuries old ones (which are often closed) and there is little in the way of entertainment.

Durham (about 20 miles from where I live) has one of the most beautiful centres in the world, with a cathedral and castle situated on top of a huge rock surrounded by the River Wear. However , York is a safer bet as there is more to do for the tourist there.

Cornwall is superb if you're a hippy surfer.

Edinburgh in Scotland during the Fringe Festival is a great place to be with very hospitable people.

marianddoc

As a Yank, I don't qualify as an expert, but I loved Cumbria, Northumberland, Yorkshire & southern Scotland.

Wonderful scenery.

Great people everywhere.

toonmaniac

Newcastle its got the lot

JULIE S

Depends on what you are looking for. I like cornwall and Devon norfolk coast/broads sherwood forest area lake district.Need i go on we have some fab places here

pinkkiwi66

London, of course is beautiful and anywhere within that city is spectacular, I couldn't get enough when I was there. That city is just so interesting. Also, Oxford is beautiful if you like old architecture and mideival charm. It boasts the oldest library in the world.

munki

The Lake District & Peak District are very nice.York is quaint. Maybe try visiting one of these places.

gremlins

my place b&b in newtown powys.
bodhyfryd put in your browser.
I go here myegypt.co.uk

Kevan M

Ohhh nasty question, so many places to go, so many things to see!
How long have you got and what do you like?
For history, many many good castles and homes to see.
Like Nature, good diversity from Scotland and the Shetlands all the way to the Sciliy Isles.
City life, some good cities all over with lots of things to do and see.
Want to soak up English life? Take a car and head for the country, visit the pubs and villages, look at those weird folk doing weird things.
Choose an Area, check the local county council website for events and things to do, National Heritage, National Trust, whats on sites.
Be ready for information overload....

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