England has a lot of adorable things. The British passion for museums has its highest expression in England and the beauty of the English coast is spectacular.
Get ready to know or remember the best tourist places in England. We hope that very soon you can go to the fabulous British Isles to enjoy them.
1. The University of Oxford
Oxford disputes Cambridge's distinction as the best place in England to study. The University of Oxford already existed in 1096, making it the oldest in the English-speaking world and the second-longest still in operation.
Oxford's architectural harmony led the 19th century English poet Matthew Arnold to call it the "city of dream spiers." The Christ Church, known as The House, is both a university college and cathedral headquarters and is the most famous college in England.
Lewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, Iris Murdoch and J. R. Tolkien passed through Oxford as students or teachers. At Christ Church, Carroll set Alice in Wonderland and the "collage" was a Harry Potter movie location.
The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest in Europe and is housed in the Radcliffe Chamber, a majestic 18th century building in the English Palladian style. Tolkien, author of the novel The Lord of the rings, said it resembled the temple of Sauron.
2. Stonehenge
No travel plan in England should be missing Stonehenge, the ancient megalithic monument that is an English and world symbol of the end of the Stone Age and the beginning of the Bronze Age.
It is located 15 km north of the city of Salisbury (Wiltshire county) and very close to the town of Amesbury.
Although it is one of the most famous monuments in England, it is not known exactly what its function was. It is believed that it could be an astronomical observatory to record the passage of the stations. Its builders had astronomical knowledge, since on the summer solstice the Sun rises through the axis of the construction.
Some 300 human burials have been found, dated between 3030 and 2340 BC. It is thought that the burials may have been of elite people, given the low number of graves for such a long period. The golden ratio or divine proportion has been found in some components of Stonehenge.
3. The Cotswolds
If you are doing a program on what to visit in England in 3 days, you should include The Cotswolds, a hilly area in the southwest of England with winding roads, stone cabins, beautiful villages and English landscapes that make it an ideal place for a escape.
They are a two hour drive from London and en route is Bath, another captivating English destination. The Cotswolds are full of beautiful towns and places including Castle Combe, Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, and Stow-on-the-Wold. Gastropubs have great menus and the iconic British barbecue on Sundays.
Cotswold Wildlife Park offers an up close and personal wildlife experience as lemurs leap from tree to tree while rhinos roam free in front of the manor house. Another attraction is Sezincote House, a Mughal Empire-style house built in the early 19th century, when India was Britain's "jewel in the crown."
4. Bath
This beautiful city in the south of England was put on the map by the thermal baths and these are still one of its main tourist attractions. Although the hot springs had been known for a long time, it was the Romans who inaugurated the first spa in Bath almost two thousand years ago, when they built the Aquae Sulis bath in 60 AD.
The city, which is a World Heritage Site, is located in the Avon River Valley in Somerset County and became famous for its hot springs during the Georgian Era (1714 - 1830), when the Georgian buildings that form part of his heritage.
Bath also stands out for its cultural sites, such as theaters, museums, and galleries. The notable 18th century painters Thomas Gainsborough and Thomas Lawrence worked in Bath, and the novelist Jane Austen also lived in the city.
Several English gastronomic products are associated with Bath, such as the Bath Chap (smoked pork cheeks) and the bread called Sally Lunn Bun.
5. Bristol
Bristol is a city in southwestern England with plenty to see and do and a hipster flair that is captivating.
Everywhere there is street art and an event to animate the four seasons is always on the agenda, such as the impressive International Balloon Festival, when dozens of inflatables fill the autumn sky with their colors.
It was European Green Capital in 2015 and frequently tops the rankings of the best British cities to live. Bristol is known for its thriving film and music industries. It has been the cradle of folk, punk and other musical genres and has many cultural venues, such as the Royal Theater, founded in 1766.
It has been rated Britain's most musical city and at venues such as Colston Hall, Victoria Rooms, Bristol Academy, St. George’s Bristol and Trinity Center there are always live music events.
With over 40 exhibits, the Bristol Aquarium is one of the most comprehensive and interesting in the UK.
6. Norwich
This Norfolk county town in the East Anglia region is distinguished by its old town with cobbled streets and medieval buildings. By the middle of the 10th century it was already a recognized town and until the 17th century it was the second most important city in England after London.
Its central market was founded by the Saxons and has been permanently in operation for more than a thousand years. The Anglican Cathedral of Norwich, dedicated to the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, was completed in 1145 and its cloister with a thousand reliefs is the second largest in England.
Norwich Castle was built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror and its great keep has remarkable ornamentation. It houses a museum displaying clothing, jewelry, glass, silverware, and a display of ceramic teapots. It also has art galleries with works from the 17th to 20th centuries, including watercolors, landscapes, and modern painting.
7. Brighton
Brighton is a great destination for everyone, whether it's a family looking for fun by the sea, a couple wanting a romantic getaway, or a group of friends wanting to have fun until dawn.
It is located on the south coast of England and was already a tourist center in the 18th century, which was strengthened in the 19th century with the arrival of the railroad.
It is very pleasant to walk through its streets and it is often not necessary to draw up a plan to have a good time with what you find on the way.
Markets, street artists and graffiti art are some of the things that make Brighton adorable.
Brighton Pride is an event that takes place during the first week of August and promotes diversity, equality and non-discrimination, especially with the LGBT community.
The Royal Pavilion, the pier, St Nicholas Church, and the town beach (which has a small nudist section) are other Brighton attractions.
8. Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay - in the county of Cornwall, in the extreme south-west of England - is one of the best beach destinations in the UK. Walks along the beautiful coastline are invigorating and the small town of Newquay is Britain's premier surf sanctuary.
In the bay (or very close to it) there are 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, as well as apartments and rural houses for rent and other convenient tourist lodgings. In these accommodations you will enjoy European-level comforts.
The beachy atmosphere of Watergate Bay is relaxing and different from other beach areas in Europe.
Cornwall's capital Truro is located just 20 km south of Newquay. It is near the mouth of the Truro River in the English Channel and is known for its cobbled streets, Georgian architecture and open spaces.
9. Mount of San Miguel
Saint Michael’s Mount is a tidal island located 366 meters off the coast of Cornwall, in Mount Bay. At high tide it becomes an island and is only accessible by boats. When the tide goes out, you can walk to the island via a granite cobblestone causeway.
Granite and slate are the main geological hallmarks of Mount St Michael and the rocky outcrops offer a compendium of Cornish geology in one place. For this reason, St Michael’s Mount was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1995.
According to a myth of the place, a giant lives in a cave on the island, which owes its name to a supposed appearance of the Archangel Saint Michael to local fishermen in the 5th century. It is one of the beautiful and interesting places to visit in England. The island is crowned by a castle that houses relics, including period furniture and armor.
10. Castle Howard
This castle and mansion of impressive architecture is one of the most magnificent examples of the country houses built by the British aristocracy. It is located 40 km from the city of York, in the county of Yorkshire, and stands out for its architectural grandeur and its artistic and decorative heritage.
It is a manor house built in a rural setting commissioned by the Earl of Carlisle and was completed in 1712. These mansions were called "castles", although they had no military role.
It has been the home of the Howard family for 300 years, although it is open to the public. At Castle Howard you can live the experience of having afternoon tea in the purest British style, in an environment hardly more sumptuous and distinguished.
The art collection includes works by Canaletto, Titian, Carracci, Domenichino, Joshua Reynolds, and Thomas Gainsborough. There are more than 300 pieces of porcelain from Sevres, Delft and other famous European factories.
11. Robin Hood's Bay
To visit Robin Hood is to explore ancient England from the coast. Although it is doubtful that the mythical English archer and folk hero made the journey from the Sherwood forests to the bay, legend has it that Robin Hood distributed loot to the local fishermen that he snatched from evil French pirates.
Robin Hood is a cozy seaside town situated in the bay of the same name, on the North Yorkshire coast. The town has a labyrinth of narrow streets and tunnels and in past centuries it was dedicated to smuggling gin, tea, rum, brandy, tobacco and other products.
In May, local dancers perform the Morris dance, a mid-15th century English choreography. The houses are mainly sandstone and red roofs and descend from the cliff via New Road, the central street. Its main architectural attractions are the old and the new church of San Esteban.
12. Lake District
The Lake District is one of the tourist places in England that dazzles with its beauty. It is part of a national park in rural North West England, in an area dotted with beautiful bodies of water, mountain ranges and quaint little villages to explore.
Each lake has its particular charm that makes it totally unique. Probably the most famous is Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, very popular for summer holidays. If you want a calmer lake, the Ullswater is perfect.
In the Lake District you can go stand up paddle boarding, hiking, hiking and other outdoor adventures. You will get tired of taking fabulous photographs and if you climb to the top of Harter Fell, an elevation of 649 meters, you will have the most spectacular landscapes.
In the villages there are cozy pubs with fresh beer and homemade food. Going to the place is very easy; Lake Windermere is half an hour's drive from the M6 motorway, and train departures from London are frequent.
13. London Museums
London has classic and modern attractions and among the first stand out its incomparable museum premises, among which the British Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Science Museum, the Royal Air Force Museum, Madame Tussauds and the Sherlock Holmes Museum.
The British Museum houses jewels of universal culture, such as some friezes from the Parthenon in Athens, the Rosetta Stone, one of the moais on Easter Island and the Chess on Lewis Island. The Victoria & Alberto Museum is one of the most important in Europe for decorative arts.
The Natural History Museum contains the world's most impressive collection of specimens, while Madame Tussauds is the most famous wax figure museum on the planet. The small Sherlock Holmes museum is filled with admirers of the most famous fictional detective in the United Kingdom.
14. London historical attractions
London has historic attractions that alone make up a multi-day travel itinerary. Buckingham Palace, with its spectacular gardens and its colorful changing of the guard ceremony; the House of Parliament and Big Ben, the most photographed clock in the world; and the Tower of London, with its bloody history of executions. They are all London icons.
Other architectural and historical symbols of the city are the Tower Bridge, with its folding platforms; Westminster Abbey, place of coronation and burial of British kings; and the Cathedral of San Pablo with its imposing 85 meter high dome.
A tour of the main historical attractions of London would be incomplete without mentioning London Bridge, symbol of the city in various versions for almost a thousand years; Windsor Castle and the War Rooms, in which Churchill and his collaborators planned actions during World War II.
15. Lindisfarne
This island and its castle-monastery, located in the North Sea, marked a milestone in world history when on June 8, 793, they were the first targets attacked by the Vikings. This is how the era of seasoned sailors and fearsome Nordic warriors began, which lasted for more than 400 years.
The monastery was founded in the 7th century by Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, a Christian monk and missionary. It was to him that Oswaldo de Bernicia, Anglo king of Northumbria, commissioned the evangelization of inhospitable communities of the north of England.
The Lindisfarne Gospels, 8th-century Latin manuscripts of the evangelists' texts, were written in this monastery, constituting a remarkable display of religious art, with Anglo-Saxon and Celtic details. In the 10th century, the Gospels were commented on in Old English, making them the oldest English-language biblical texts.
16. Birmingham
Birmingham was called the "City of a Thousand Trades" and the "Workshop of the World." And it is that in the 18th century it became the main world site of the First Industrial Revolution that imposed the steam engine as a standard.
During the Industrial Revolution people came to Birmingham from all over the UK and the world. Thus he laid the foundations for his diverse and multicultural condition. Currently, it is one of the large European cities with a more plural profile, with 27% of inhabitants of Asian origin and almost 10% of Africans and Afro-Americans.
Birmingham is 185 km from London and is well worth a trip from the English capital to learn about its industrial history and beautiful sights, classic and modern. Among those places are the City Hall building, the Cathedral of San Felipe, the City Library, the University and the avant-garde Selfridges Building.
17. Manchester
It is probably best known today for its two great football clubs (Manchester United and Manchester City). But this English city has many personalities, apart from sporting ones.
Mancunians are amazingly friendly and their city has a great vibe that is expressed through its music scene, its gastronomy, its diversity and its bee. The Altrincham Market is a food lover's paradise, with stalls serving everything.
The bee is the symbol of the city, which can be seen in many places in the form of folk art. A stroll through the Northern Quarter leads to spectacular street art, and the city is extremely gay-friendly, with great bars and clubs on Canal Street.
Manchester is home to two major universities, which means there is no shortage of cheap nightspots. Science nerds count on the Jodrell Bank Observatory, which has one of the largest telescopes in the world. He tour for Old Tafford, the legendary home of Manchester United, costs 20 pounds.
18. Liverpool
It is impossible to think of Liverpool without automatically turning to The Beatles, the most important group in the history of music. The Cavern Club, the tavern where the band played 292 times in its beginnings between 1961 and 1963, is a place of worship for the fans of the grouping.
The statues of famous musicians in the city and the Beatles Museum are must-see stops for seniors in tourism, who will remember the band's golden age in the 1960s and 1970s.
Liverpool nights are still musically wild. If you like architecture, this port city in the north of England has the most Grade I monuments in the UK. The Anglican Cathedral, built in the 20th century in the Gothic style, is the largest in Britain.
19. Newcastle upon Tyne
Although the invention of the Eggs Benedictine recipe is attributed to the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York in 1894, this is an iconic breakfast in Newcastle, a city in the northeast of England on the banks of the River Tyne.
You can start the day by having breakfast on the pier, then taking a walk along the river bank, and then crossing the Millennium Bridge, arriving at the Baltic Center for Contemporary Art, free of charge. This center was built in a huge old flour mill and offers spectacular views from its terrace on level 4.
Newcastle has its own dialect, Geordie, a peculiar way of pronouncing and speaking English, typical of the area. The Millennium Bridge crosses the River Tyne and is tiltable and for pedestrian and bicycle use. Huge hydraulic jacks make the bridge tilt 40 degrees to allow the passage of boats up to 25 meters high.
20. Whitstable
Whittstable is a cute little seaside town in the county of Kent, half an hour's drive from Canterbury. It is famous for its oysters that have been collected in shallow waters on the seabed since the time of the Roman Empire.
In summer the annual Whitstable Oyster Festival is held, a gastronomic event of reference in England. During this party, raw and cooked oysters are eaten in a large number of recipes. The festival includes tasting competitions, concerts, parades and handicraft sales, and the fishermen celebrate their thanksgiving for the harvest.
At Whittstable you can spend a day, a weekend and even a week enjoying the sea and its fruits, which in addition to oysters include lobsters, fish and crabs. The old railway line, which linked Whittstable to Canterbury, was converted into a bike route between the two cities.
Regattas and sailing and rowing are also part of the local entertainment.
21. New Forest
The New Forest is a national park in southern England located in the county of Hampshire, also encompassing a part of Wiltshire. It includes ancient forests and large expanses of pasture and heathland and is criss-crossed by a network of walking and biking trails.
Striking towns and cities such as Burley, Lymington, Lyndhurst and Beaulieu are found in the New Forest, and horses, cows and even pigs roam freely in their rural environment.
To make the most of the ride, it is convenient to rent a bicycle and explore the trails and villages, stopping at a picturesque pub to refresh the body with a beer. In summer, tents for campers who are going to vacation or spend a weekend are common.
In the cold months you have to change your attire, including capes and wellies. But the stop at the pub is still necessary to warm the body with the fire and a warm drink.
22. Exeter
Exeter is the county town of Devon, in southwestern England, and one of the oldest cities in the United Kingdom. Its Roman wall, its Norman cathedral and its contemporary buildings give it an attractive mix of antiquity and modernity.
Because of its many parks and gardens, it is called the "European city of flowers" and it is also known as the "city in the country" because of the beautiful countryside that surrounds it.
In its architectural landscape, the cathedral, built in 1133, stands out. Of the original Norman church, the two powerful towers are preserved, the only ones located on the transept between the English temples. The rest of the building is in the Gothic style and dates from the 14th century.
Devon County is crisscrossed with spectacular walking, running and mountain biking trails. Some cross the Exmoor National Park, a protected area on the Devon and Somerset coast.
23. Margate
It is a coastal town in the district of Thanet (county of Kent), in the extreme south-east of England, 24 km from Canterbury. It has been an English resort for at least two and a half centuries and is credited with the invention of bathing machines, devices designed to discreetly get into the sea, which were in use between the 18th and late 19th centuries.
In the center of the city is the Dreamland Margate, an English-style amusement park opened in 1880. Its wooden roller coaster installed in 1920 was rebuilt in 2015.
The Theater Royal, located on Addington Street, was built in 1787 and is the second oldest in England. Between 1885 and 1899 it housed the first English formal school for the performing arts.
Other sights in Margate include the City Museum (located in Market Place) and the Shell Grotto, a mysterious underground passage lined with mosaics made from 4.6 million seashells.
24. South Dorset
One of the tourist places in England that you cannot miss on a trip to the United Kingdom is South Dorset, especially for Corfe Castle. South Dorset is a district in the southern county of Dorset and offers the tourist magnificent scenery, luscious scenery and plenty of outdoor adventures.
Corfe Castle is a ruined medieval fortress with almost a thousand years of history. Built in the 11th century, it was the scene in 978 for the assassination of King Saint Edward the Martyr, stabbed in the back on his horse while his treacherous stepmother distracted him by offering him a glass of wine.
Another of South Dorset's attractions is the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site facing the English Channel. This chain of cliffs was formed 250 million years ago and is famous for its geology, fossils, landscapes and for the Southeast Coast Path, the longest in England at 1014 km.
25. Alnwick
Alnwick is the traditional capital of the historic county of Northumberland and lies 5 miles offshore in the north of England. His castle (begun in 1096) has been home to the Dukes of Northumberland, one of the most powerful noble families in the English north.
The castle was the location for the first two Harry Potter films and is the second largest in England to be inhabited. It is open to the public throughout the summer and ranks in the top 10 of the most visited manor houses in England.
Adjacent to the castle, the current Duchess had a splendid garden built in 2001 that includes cannabis and poppy plants. His "tree house" is one of the largest in the world and houses a cafeteria.
On Shrove Tuesday a curious football game called Scoring the Hales is played in Alnwick. The game takes place on the castle lawn, the ball is carried in a musical procession from the fortress and the winner is the team that scores two goals first.
26. Sheffield
Its several universities and high student population make Sheffield a very active city, with many cheap places to eat in the day and have fun at night. The city is full of pubs with live music and excellent beer and cocktails. One of the English music icons born in the city was Joe Cocker.
The beautiful Winter Garden is the largest urban greenhouse in Europe. It is 70 meters long and 21 meters high and many plants change with the seasons. The Millennium Gallery was inaugurated in 2001, presents excellent exhibitions throughout the year and is free to access.
Sheffield Castle is a castle located at the confluence of the Sheaf and Don rivers. It was built in 1270 replacing a wooden one erected at the beginning of the 13th century and destroyed in 1266 during the War of the Barons.
27. York
York, the county town of Yorkshire, is a historic fortress city in the north of England characterized by its imposing monuments. The oldest parts of its majestic Gothic-style cathedral date back to 1270. It is the second largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe, second only to Cologne.
Harry Potter fans have to visit Shambles. This is an old cobbled street in York that inspired Diagon Alley, the place where the wizard bought his first magic wand. Shambles' outstanding houses date from the 14th century and were used by butchers to display their pieces of meat.
The Yorkshire Museum was opened in 1830 and has collections of archeology, geology, biology and astronomy. The largest sample is the archaeological one, with about a million objects. The Jorvik Viking Center makes the visitor feel like in an ancient Viking town, among fierce Scandinavian warriors.
28. Southwold
This Suffolk county town on the North Sea is home to British seaside charm. Its colorful beach huts invite you to a delicious vacation and near the pier there are charming cafes and the occasional quirky attraction.
The small local market is open Monday through Thursday and offers delicious food and an incredible variety of items, from heavy to flowers. The Adnams Brewery was founded in 1872 and produces draft and bottled beer. Until 2006 they delivered the beer kegs the old-fashioned way, in horse-drawn carts.
The lighthouse was erected in 1890 and electrified in 1938. It is 31 meters high and has a 113-step spiral staircase. The original pier, built in 1900, was damaged during World War II and topped by a gale in 1955. It was rebuilt in 2001. The Southwold Museum tells the story of the town.
29. Nottingham
The Sherwood forests are located near Nottingham and the Sheriff of this city was Robin Hood's main enemy. Nottingham is marked by the legend of the famous archer and every year the town and its forests are visited by thousands of fans of the popular hero.
The Robin Hood parade and Nottingham Castle (where the warrior had the final showdown with the sheriff) are city attractions linked to the semi-legendary character who is a global symbol of hero-outlaw duality.
Nottingham has a beautiful architecture, highlighting the Council House, a neo-baroque building located in the Old Market Square; and Wollaton Hall, a beautiful Elizabethan country house that currently houses the city's Natural History Museum.
The city is crossed by a network of caves built under its streets and buildings thanks to the softness of its limestone soil. These caves served different purposes (pantries, hideouts, homeless home) and the guided tour (£ 8) tells their story.
30. Canterbury
Cantebury Cathedral is one of the most famous and oldest temples in world Christianity. It was founded in 597. In 1170 it was the scene of the assassination of Saint Thomas Becket, then Archbishop of Canterbury.
The temple was rebuilt in the Gothic style at the end of the 12th century and the organ was installed in 1886. The cathedral has a great organist and choral tradition. It houses the tomb of Edward of Woodstock, the famous Black Prince.
The King’s School or School of the King was founded in 597, being the oldest school in the world that is preserved. In the Roman Museum there is a mosaic pavement built around the year 300.
Canterbury Castle was one of the first three castles built by William the Conqueror, after winning the Battle of Hastings. Christopher Marlowe, the first great English playwright, was born in Canterbury and the theater that bears his name is the main stage of the city.
31. Dover
The port and city of Dover face France, at the narrowest point of the English Channel. On both sides of the city, the White Cliffs, up to 110 meters high, are a geological marvel of chalk pierced by the black stripes of flint.
The county town of Kent lives off port activity and tourism. The Dover Museum displays the history of the city, including that of its castle. Dover Castle was built in the 11th century and was called the "Key to England" for its crucial defensive importance throughout history.
The Painted Roman House is the ruins of a Roman mansion built around the year 200 and discovered in 1970. The Western Heights of Dover are impressive fortifications built as defensive elements between the 18th and 19th centuries. They are currently a nice country park.
32. The Broads
The Broads National Park is a space of rivers and lakes located between the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. Los lagos, llamados broads, se formaron por la inundación de turberas. El área especial protegida tiene 303 km2 de superficie, con 7 ríos y 13 lagos navegables.
Aunque parecen y son tenidos por cuerpos de agua naturales, los broads son en realidad lagos artificiales, ya que el agua ocupó el espació de las excavaciones realizadas para la extracción de turba al menos desde la Edad Media.
El mar subió, los pozos se inundaron y con el paso del tiempo se formó el ecosistema de broads, pantanos de pastoreo y bosques húmedos que caracterizan a la zona. The broads han sido un destino turístico desde el siglo XIX, especialmente por barco. Las embarcaciones están sujetas a límites de velocidad para preservar el medio ambiente.
El parque es visitado particularmente por excursionistas, observadores de la naturaleza (especialmente aves) y pescadores deportivos. La Jerez Norfolk, una embarcación con una vela de pico alto, fue creada a finales del siglo XIX para navegar por los broads.
33. Stratford-upon-Avon
La ciudad natal de uno de los máximos iconos de las letras universales es visitada anualmente por millones de fans. William Shakespeare nació en Stratford-upon-Avon, en 1564. La ciudad está llena de referencias del poeta y dramaturgo, como su supuesta casa natal, su escuela primaria (King Edward VI School) y su tumba y monumento funerario en la Holy Trinity Church.
El Royal Shakespeare Theatre es el principal escenario teatral de la ciudad. Fue inaugurado en 1932 en el mismo lugar donde estaba su versión anterior de 1879, destruida por un incendio. Se encuentra a orillas del río Avon y es sede de la Royal Shakespeare Company, que regularmente tiene en cartelera alguna obra del dramaturgo más famoso de la historia.
The Garrick Inn es un pub que abrió en 1718, los que lo hace el más antiguo de Stratford-upon-Avon. Shakespeare, con fama de bebedor, no conoció la barra porque murió en 1616, pero es posible que haya visitado el edificio, que fue construido en 1596 y antes de bar fue una posada.
Se afirma que el pub está embrujado desde que un aprendiz de tejedor murió de peste en el lugar. Shakespeare también fue aprendiz, pero de carnicero.
34. Morpeth
Morpeth es una pequeña ciudad de mercado a orillas del río Wansbeck, en el condado histórico de Northumberland. Se distingue por su arquitectura religiosa, en la que destacan la Iglesia de Santa María, San Robert de Newminster, San Jorge y el templo Metodista.
Santa María pertenece a la Iglesia de Inglaterra y sus partes más antiguas son del siglo XII, con los restantes componentes del siglo XIV. La Iglesia de San Robert de Newminster es de culto católico y fue abierta en 1850.
El Parque Carlisle de Morpeth, inaugurado en 1929, está a orillas del río Wansbeck y alberga uno de los pocos relojes de flores existentes en Inglaterra. Sobre una colina está Morpeth Castle, castillo erigido en el siglo XIV que actualmente es un alojamiento vacacional de ambiente medieval.
Otro famoso monumento de Morpeth es la Torre del Reloj, situada en una esquina de la Plaza del Mercado. Fue construida en el siglo XVII con piedras medievales recicladas, por lo que parece una obra de la Edad Media.
35. Durham
La catedral y el castillo de Durham son Patrimonio de la Humanidad. La catedral, dedicada a Cristo, la Virgen María y San Cutberto, es uno de los más notables ejemplos de arquitectura normanda en Europa.
El castillo fue construido en el siglo XI por los normandos y desde 1837 es propiedad de la Universidad de Durham, que lo utiliza como albergue estudiantil, comedor, biblioteca y escenario de eventos culturales.
La ciudad está a orillas del río Wear y es capital del condado de Durham. El río es cruzado por puentes medievales, como Elvet (siglo XIII) y Framwellgate (siglo XV) y otro moderno (Kingsgate, 1963). Un cuarto puente (Prebends) fue terminado en 1778.
Otros inmuebles relevantes de Durham son el antiguo Hospital de Saint Giles de Kepier y la iglesia de San Oswald, ambos del siglo XII.
36. Cambridge
Cambridge, pequeña ciudad mágica y encantadora, es uno de los lugares turísticos de Inglaterra que no debe faltar en ningún itinerario. Se encuentra a 80 km de Londres y tiene una permanente y amistosa disputa con Oxford como la principal ciudad universitaria de Inglaterra.
La Universidad de Cambridge fue fundada por el rey Enrique III en 1209 y alberga varios de los colegios universitarios más famosos del mundo. Recorrer Cambridge es como escapar de la realidad para entrar en una fantasía Tudor.
Algunos de sus más de 30 colegios son de acceso pago para los turistas, mientras que otros son gratuitos. Uno de los más conocidos es King’s College, fundado en 1441 por Enrique IV. Su capilla es uno de los más soberbios ejemplos de la arquitectura gótica en Inglaterra.
La Iglesia de Santa María la Grande se encuentra en el centro de Cambridge en el extremo norte de King’s Parade. Fue construida en 1205 y desde su torre podrás disfrutar de maravillosas vistas de la ciudad.
37. Carlisle
Carlisle es una ciudad del norte de Inglaterra, cerca de la frontera con Escocia, situada en la confluencia de los ríos Eden, Petteril y Caldew. Durante la Revolución Industrial fue una importante ciudad fábrica y localidad ferroviaria.
Actualmente Carlisle es el motor comercial, industrial y cultural del norte del condado de Cumbria. Su castillo fue erigido a finales del siglo XI cerca del Muro de Adriano y se ha conservado relativamente intacto. Fue escenario de varios hechos históricos de Gran Bretaña.
En Carlisle Castle estuvo presa la reina escocesa María Estuardo en 1567 y la fortaleza fue teatro de operaciones de varias batallas. Actualmente alberga un museo sobre la historia militar de Cumbria.
En agosto se celebra en la ciudad una feria gastronómica con productos de todas las islas británicas, especialmente manjares locales como salchichas, mostaza, salsas y quesos.
38. Lancaster
La pequeña ciudad de Lancaster es capital del condado ceremonial de Lancashire en el noroeste de Inglaterra. La Casa de Lancaster, fundada en 1267, se enfrentó a la Casa de York en la famosa Guerra de las Rosas en el siglo XV. El monarca británico es llamado informalmente Duque de Lancaster.
La Catedral de Lancaster tiene una llamativa aguja de 73 metros de altura, visible desde diferentes puntos de la ciudad. El castillo medieval de Lancaster fue edificado en el siglo XI y es propiedad de la corona británica. Actualmente se puede conocer en visitas guiadas.
Lancaster cuenta con muchos inmuebles de arquitectura georgiana. Entre sus recintos culturales destacan el Museo de la Ciudad, el Museo Marítimo y el Edificio de Alojamiento de Jueces, utilizado como hospedaje de sus señorías entre 1635 y 1975. Actualmente alberga colecciones de muebles y pinturas.
39. Beverley
Beverley, que prestó su nombre a localidades estadounidenses en California y Massachusetts, es una ciudad inglesa con una intensa vocación musical y una fuerte inclinación por los festivales.
El Festival de Música Antigua es en mayo y el de Folk se realiza en junio. En agosto toca al jazz y en septiembre a la música de cámara. El Beverley Memorial Hall presenta mensualmente el evento musical Sunday Live.
También hay festivales de cometas, marionetas y literarios. La Feria de la Ciudad de Beverley es una tradición medieval y se realiza durante una semana de agosto.
La catedral de Beverley es una obra maestra del gótico y uno de los templos parroquiales más grandes de Inglaterra.
El pub White Horse Inn, conocido popularmente como “Nellies”, fue fundado en el siglo XVII y mantiene la mayoría de sus características originales. Es uno de los últimos pubs ingleses que sigue utilizando auténtica iluminación de gas.
40. Leeds
Leeds es la capital, la ciudad más grande y el corazón comercial, financiero y cultural del condado inglés de West Yorkshire. Fue un importante centro de comercialización de lana y durante la Revolución Industrial se desarrolló como ciudad fábrica con industrias alrededor del lino, la fundición de hierro y la imprenta.
Es una extraordinaria ciudad para caminar. El Leeds Country Way es un sendero circular de 99 km de longitud por los espacios rurales alrededor de la ciudad, pero siempre a menos de 11 km del centro de la misma. Transcurre por senderos, puentes y algunos tramos menores de carreteras.
Roundhay es un parque de 283 hectáreas, el más grande de la ciudad, con bosques, césped, jardines y lagos y cerca de un millón de visitantes al año. Otras atracciones de Leeds son el Museo de la Casa de la Abadía, el Museo Industrial, la Abadía de Kirkstall y Temple Newsam, una hermosa mansión de estilo Tudor.
41. Chester
Esta es una de las ciudades amuralladas mejor conservadas del Reino Unido. Se encuentra a orillas del río Dee, cerca de la frontera con Gales y fue fundada como un fuerte romano en tiempos del emperador Vespasiano.
Cuenta con notables inmuebles medievales y con restauraciones realizadas durante la Época Victoriana según la arquitectura renacentista en blanco y negro. Este fue un movimiento de mediados del siglo XIX en el que predominaron los paneles de madera blancos con marcos negros.
El principal recinto museístico de Chester es el Museo Grosvenor, inaugurado en 1886 con una muestra de objetos arqueológicos de la época romana de la ciudad, además de pinturas e instrumentos musicales.
Varios pubs, bares y discotecas de la ciudad funcionan en edificios medievales con ambientación de la Edad Media. El zoológico de Chester es uno de los más grandes del Reino Unido, con más de 11 mil ejemplares que viven en un espacio de 45 hectáreas.
42. Lincoln
Lincoln es una ciudad inglesa del condado de Lincolnshire, en el centro-este de Inglaterra, que sobresale por su catedral y su castillo. La Catedral de la Bienaventurada Virgen María de Lincoln es un soberbio edificio gótico construido durante la Alta Edad Media, que fue el más alto del mundo hasta 1548. Ese año la aguja colapsó y no fue reconstruida.
La catedral es la cuarta más grande de las Islas Británicas y muchos especialistas la consideran el edificio más precioso del Reino Unido desde el punto de vista arquitectónico.
El castillo normando de Lincoln fue construido por Guillermo el Conquistador a finales del siglo XI. Posee dos motes feudales, inusual característica arquitectónica que solo comparte en Inglaterra con Lewes Castle en el condado de East Sussex.
La Colección es un museo y galería con más de dos millones de objetos, incluyendo piezas arqueológicas, decorativas (relojes, muebles y otras) y obras de arte.
43. Leicester
Leicester es la capital del condado de Leicestershire en el centro de Inglaterra. Está a orillas del río Soar, cerca del extremo este del Bosque Nacional, a 68 km de Birmingham. Es una ciudad que combina armónicamente arquitectura romana, medieval, moderna y contemporánea.
El Centro Nacional Espacial funciona en un edificio vanguardista revestido de paneles de etileno tetrafluoroetileno y alberga una muestra relacionada con el estudio y exploración del espacio. El Museo Nacional del Gas fue abierto en un edificio de 1878 con una torre con reloj y repasa la historia del gas doméstico e industrial.
El Muro de la Judería son unas ruinas romanas del siglo II. En un costado está un museo que exhibe objetos locales de la Edad del Hierro, Edad Antigua (época romana de Leicester) y Edad Media.
El Carnaval y Desfile del Caribe de Leicester es el más grande de Gran Bretaña fuera de Londres y el Festival de Comedia está catalogado como uno de los cinco mejores del mundo.
44. Warwick
La capital del condado de Warwickshire se localiza cerca del río Avon, a 18 km de Coventry. Warwick School, escuela pública para niños establecida en el año 914, es la más antigua del mundo en su tipo.
El castillo de Warwick es una fortaleza normanda construida en madera en el siglo XI y reconstruida en piedra en el siglo XII. Durante la Guerra de los Cien Años fue re-fortificado, lo que le convirtió en uno de los más destacados ejemplos de arquitectura militar de la época.
Actualmente el castillo es una atracción turística que incluye recorridos, parque con jardines, exhibiciones de tiro con arco, espectáculos con aves de cetrería y teatro de recreación de eventos históricos.
La Colegiata de Santa María pertenece a la Iglesia de Inglaterra y se distingue por su torre de 40 metros de alto. El templo es escenario de conciertos de música antigua. El Hipódromo de Warwick organizas carreras de purasangres desde 1808. Está a 5 minutos en coche del centro de la ciudad y alberga un campo de golf.
45. Coventry
Coventry fue duramente castigada por los bombardeos alemanes durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, incluyendo su catedral, joya arquitectónica gótica del siglo XIV que quedó en ruinas.
La actual catedral fue construida en el lugar de la anterior y sobresale por su aguja, colocada con un helicóptero. Para la apertura del nuevo templo en 1962, Benjamín Britten compuso Requiem de guerra, considerada su obra maestra.
Las torres de la catedral, de la Iglesia de Cristo y de la Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad forman un conjunto llamado las Tres Torres, que domina el horizonte de Coventry. La llamada “aguja de los frailes grises” de la Iglesia de Cristo es la única estructura que sobrevivió de la casa monástica medieval Greyfriars.
La Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad data del siglo XII y es el único templo medieval de Coventry que se conserva completo. Su aguja de 72 metros es una de las más altas del Reino Unido entre los templos no catedralicios.
El Museo del Transporte de Coventry, de acceso gratuito, exhibe la mayor colección mundial de automóviles de fabricación británica. Coventry fue designada Ciudad de la Cultura del Reino Unido 2021.
Atractivos turísticos de Inglaterra culturales
Los museos forman parte de los principales atractivos culturales de Inglaterra y esta nación británica alberga algunos de los destacados recintos museísticos mundiales en historia natural, ciencias y arqueología. Buena parte de este gran patrimonio procede de todo el mundo y fue acumulado cuando el Imperio Británico dominó el planeta entre los siglos XVI y XX. La arquitectura inglesa, desde la invasión normanda hasta la actualidad, también ofrece notables atracciones culturales.
Atractivos naturales de Inglaterra
Las principales atracciones naturales de Inglaterra se encuentran en los parques nacionales y demás áreas protegidas inglesas. Entre estos se encuentran el Distrito de los Lagos, el Distrito de los Picos, Los Broads, Dartmoor, Yorkshire Dales, New Forest y los parques nacionales de Snowdonia, Costa de Pembrokeshire, North York Moors, Exmoor, Northumberland, Brecon Beacons y South Downs.
Lugares turísticos del Reino Unido: información adicional
Lugares turísticos de Inglaterra Wikipedia: la popular enciclopedia online tiene información sobre gran cantidad de lugares turísticos en Inglaterra, clasificados por categorías como Edificios religiosos, Fortificaciones, Monumentos, Museos, Playas, Lugares que son Patrimonio de la Humanidad y Atracciones de Londres.
Lugares turísticos de Reino Unido Wikipedia: la enciclopedia clasifica la categoría Atracciones turísticas de Reino Unido en 20 subcategorías. Entre estas se encuentran Edificios religiosos, Monumentos, Museos, Destinos costeros, Fiestas, Festivales de música, Lagos, Gastronomía, Instalaciones deportivas, Ruinas y Zoológicos.
Lugares turísticos de Inglaterra: más información
Lugares turísticos de Inglaterra Londres: Londres es la ciudad más grande de Inglaterra y del Reino Unido y alberga la mayor cantidad de atracciones turísticas. Entre estas se encuentran su fantástica red de museos y de atracciones históricas, el Ojo de Londres o Noria del Milenio y espectaculares parques como Regent’s Park, Hampstead Heath, Hyde Park, St. James’s y Kensington Gardens.
Lugares turísticos de Inglaterra en inglés y español: muchas atracciones de Inglaterra son conocidas en español por sus nombres tanto en inglés como en castellano. Entre estas se encuentran Buckingham Palace (Palacio de Buckingham), London Bridge (Puente de Londres) y London Eye (Ojo de Londres).
Lugares turísticos de Inglaterra información en inglés: la página oficial de turismo en el Reino Unido es esta.
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