England has 48 counties, each with a distinctive personality. What they do share is the fact that the country has 4 distinct seasons each year and, because it rains a fair bit, then the grass is green and the landscapes colourful.
Whilst London is the capital city of England, there is plenty of history and culture in the regional cities – from the Roman heritage of York, to the media hub of Manchester, and home of Banksy in Bristol. Whether you visit the stunning coastal Cornwall, the chocolate-box villages of the Cotswolds, or vibrant market towns of Norfolk, you can enjoy a variety of landscapes without long travelling distances.
If you’re visiting the UK, then you’ll probably spend time in London – a vibrant and exciting Capital city full of history, culture and sightseeing opportunities. Enjoy world class restaurants, endless shopping possibilities and fabulous West End theatre performances!
However, make sure to visit some of the fantastic locations outside of the city in the surrounding London Boroughs for beautiful green spaces, city views and boat trips on the River Thames.
When visiting the North of England, an absolute must is to visit Yorkshire. This is not only England’s largest county, but also it’s most beautiful.
Here we have explored the natural and man made wonders through the centuries, so you can locate your next adventure with ease!
If you love the outdoors, then you will love the county of North Yorkshire. Visit the attractive Victorian Spa town of Harrogate, get lost in the Roman history of York, or blow the cobwebs away at one of the seaside towns such as Whitby or Scarborough.
Then grab your walking boots or bike for time well spent in the stunning Yorkshire Dales or North Yorkshire Moors. You will have learnt a good pub lunch in the countryside!
Lincolnshire is one of the UK’s flattest counties, and is well known for it’s farming and potatoes!
If adventuring and camping are an interest to you then you should check out these blogs on Lincolnshire, specially around Boston.
Kent is a county in the southeast of England, known as ‘the Garden of England’ due to its fruit orchards and hop gardens, and vineyards.
The coastal town of Whitstable is a highlight, particularly if you like oysters and a colourful High Street. Alternatively the historic city of Canterbury offers an impressive Cathedral and Roman artefacts including excavated mosaics.
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