Our tips for England
England is made for road trips: Cornwall and Devon for beaches and fishing villages, Exmoor and Dartmoor for hiking and the Cotswolds for honey-coloured villages and cream teas. We've crossed the Channel with our camper and kids a few times, most recently on the way to and from Ireland. London works best as a city break by train: drive in and you pay the congestion charge, and parking is expensive. Outside the cities, expect narrow country lanes, driving on the left and paid parking almost everywhere. Most visitors also need an ETA before they travel. Here you'll find all our tips for London, southern England, the Cotswolds and more.
- Capital
- London
- Population
- Over 58 million
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- High season
- July and August
- Airports
- London (Heathrow, Gatwick), Bristol, Manchester
- Time zone
- UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer)
- Driving
- On the left
- Entry
- Most visitors need an ETA
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Blogs about London
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Blogs about southern England
10 Best Places to Visit in Cornwall β A Guide to Englandβs Most Exotic County
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15 Best Places to Visit in Devon β A Guide to Englandβs Stunning Southwest
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15 Best Things to Do in Exmoor β Explore Englandβs Wildest National Park
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Where to stay in Brighton
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The villages of Looe and Polperro are easily among the most beautiful places to visit in Cornwall β...
Top Things to Do in Lynton And Lynmouth, England
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Selworthy: The Prettiest Village in Exmoor You Need to Visit
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18x Wild Camping in South England
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Blogs about the Cotswolds
20 Best Places to Visit in the Cotswolds, England β Explore Englandβs Prettiest Region
Picture yourself in a landscape of rolling green hills, honey-hued villages, and winding cobbled streets, where time seems...
Top Things to Do in Castle Combe, Cotswolds β Englandβs Prettiest Village
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Things to Do in Lacock, Wiltshire: Explore History and Charm
Lacock is a village so beautifully preserved that it feels like you’ve stepped into an open-air museum. Tucked...
More blogs about England
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