England Eyewitness Travel Guide: Tourism Info, Attractions, GuideBooks

England is one of the four "home nations" that make up the United Kingdom. It is the largest of them, both in terms of surface area and population (about 50 million inhabitants out of about 60 million). On the island of Great Britain, Scotland sits to the north of England and Wales is to the west. Northern Ireland (also part of the UK) and the Republic of Ireland lie across the Irish Sea to west of England (and Wales). France and the Channel Islands are across the English Channel to the south, and to the east is The North Sea.

England is well serviced by domestic air, land and sea routes.
There are taxi firms everywhere (many are by booking only - find the phone number of the local company and phone ahead), and every town has a bus service. 'Black Cabs' are also common in cities and can be hailed from the side of the road. Sometimes in city centres, usually just after the nightclubs have closed, there will be queue for taxis which will sometimes be monitored by marshals or police.

England has one of the highest densities of railway lines per square mile in the world. There has been much improvement and investment in recent years to the railway network and rolling stock but delays and cancellations do occasionally occur. Overcrowding can be a problem in large cities, especially at 'rush-hour' times (7am - 9am & 5pm - 7pm, Monday to Friday) so it is best to avoid these times when tickets can be expensive as well.

Buses are numerous, frequent and reliable in most of the larger towns and cities and an ideal way of getting around. Rural areas are less well served and hiring a car is the best option to explore the countryside and villages.

Brown and white road signs indicate nearby tourist attractions,

and the blue i sign denotes Tourist Information.

More information on England travel at Wikitravel.org

My tour To England

Author: Ricky

England Country Info
England excites every tourist because of its superb culture, fascinating history, pageantry, theatre and world-class restaurants. England is a country having great contrast and diversity. England has the overall temperate maritime climate. The country's assorted landscape and stunning scenery makes it the perfect location to enjoy walking in the evenings. Watersports like scuba diving, snorkeling at Windermere, Coniston, Derwent Water, Ullswater and Bassenthwaite lakes make for a memorable experience. Presence of caves like Alum Pot, Gaping Gill and Mossdale Caverns makes caving an adventurous experience for the historians. England's vast countryside teeming with wildlife will surprise you with its lush beauty and greenery.

England is a vibrant and colorful place. Its culture dates back to the ancient history making it a land of various festivals celebrated with great pomp and show. All the necessary preparations for the festivals start prior to the festival.

Major Cities
London -London is the mother of all the tourist spots because of its modernity, rich traditions and culture. It is home to many of the tourist attractions like Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. From theaters to exclusive chic restaurants to excellent shopping, London has it all.

Manchester - This city lies in the northwest of England. It is the second largest city of the UK. Manchester is famous for its sports culture. The two famous football clubs from here are Manchester United and Manchester City. Manchester also has a lot of theaters, museums, and art galleries. It has a very cosmopolitan culture. Manchester also has a gay village and many gay shops.

Edinburgh- Situated in Scotland, Edinburgh is famous for the Edinburgh Festival, which is one of the most popular festivals for performing arts. Edinburgh is also home to the famous Royal Scottish Academy and Royal Museum. However, the most popular tourist attraction remains the Edinburgh Castle overlooking this city. The castle is situated atop a volcanic rock.

Tourist Attractions
Big Ben- one of London's best-known tourist landmark, the Big Ben looks magnificent when the clock faces are illuminated at the night. This huge clock is an outstanding timekeeper, which hardly ever stops. New Years Parade is the most popular and hugely celebrated festival which starts when 12 strikes at the Big Ben.

Buckingham Palace, the official residence of The Queen, is the busiest headquarters of the city. This palace is the venue for all the royal ceremonies and state visits organized by the Royal Household.

Hyde Park - This Park is popularly known as the 'lungs' of the city, providing respite for the busy Londoners. It is one of the finest landscapes covering 140 hectares and provides facilities for many leisure time sports activities. You can do here anything from rollerblading, rowing, wildlife watching to horse riding.

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Ricky - England tour packages

Traveling is my Passion. I will say You guys just

come to england and see beautiful city.