Thames River in London

Joseph Hollick

It might seem wild to attempt to deal with the sights of an area such as England but many of the finest sights are in National Parks so it seems worth while naming the National Parks and stating the areas in which they will be found on this site.

Dartmoor and Exmoor are in Bristol, Plymouth and the South-West [ Dartmoor under Devon within this division.]

The Peak District is under Leicester, Nottingham and East Midlands.

The Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors are under Leeds, Sheffield and Yorkshire.

The Lake District is under Manchester, Liverpool and North-West

Northumberland National Park is not listed separately but is found within Northumberland in Newcastle and North-East 

The Broads, not actually a National Park as such but very similar, is under Eastern England.

Lastly the designated area of the New Forest, which will be a national park shortly is in the South-East.

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England is one of the most visited tourist places on earth. London, every year, attracts millions of vacationers with its long heritage of outstanding architecture, modern marvels and calm lush green countryside. England Sights are so many in number that you need to plan well in advance to determine the sights you will want see.

London Sights

London itself is a great city to visit. Start your London tour from Westminster Abbey. Big Ben will definitely occupy some space in your camera's memory. The royal crowning place is a must-watch. St. Paul’s Cathedral is a great medieval monument and the panoramic view of Westminster Abbey from the top of the dome is awesome. The Tower of London will open many dark chapters from the English history. The Shakespeare Globe Theater, Dickens’s Museum and Buckingham Palace will open up the glorious past of the English people. A river cruise along the Thames River will give you a nice experience and view of the city.

Canterbury

The ages of spiritualism and rich history can be felt even in the stones and trees of Canterbury. You will learn about the pilgrims and Thomas Becket stories while visiting the Sword’s Point and the chair of St. Augustine. You can pay homage to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Arundel Castle is one of the greatest castles in whole of England. The priceless architectural style, paintings and glasswork will definitely interest you.

Stonehenge

This monument is one of the oldest in all of Europe. This 5000-year-old stone structure is one of the man-made wonders of the ancient world and dates from a time when ancient people used to pray to the sun god here. You can also visit beautiful Salisbury Cathedral and its surroundings which will give you a lovely account of the Saxon kings.

Glastonbury and Bath

If you are a fan of King Arthur then this is the place you must visit. Glastonbury Abbey carries with it a long history and myths. The place delicately preserves different remnants of King Arthur. Visit to nearby Bath will take you back to Roman times. The lovely Roman structures still attract crowds of people interested in history.

Midlands

Midlands is supposed to be the most naturally beautiful place in all of England. You will feel the real pulse of English life here. The thatched roof houses, green small hills and vast lush countryside are great for spending a lovely quiet weekend. Coventry Cathedral and Warwick Castle are two of the best places worth a visit.