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Discover a compelling blend of modern culture and rich heritage in London’s financial heart.

Enjoy the tranquil setting of this spacious sandy haven flanked by a miniature railway and an aquarium with Humboldt penguins.

Visit this famous spot on the Sussex coast, where you can enjoy waterside activities during the day and an energetic nightlife after dark.

Work up an appetite with invigorating coastal walks then dine on oysters and gourmet seafood at this seaside resort in the southeast of England.

With its white-washed cottages and white-sand beaches, this seaside village is as pretty as a painting and a magnet for artists and artistic happenings.

Stroll around the harbor-side walkways, admire the gleaming vessels moored at this marina and relax over a meal at a waterfront restaurant.

Gaze up at the iconic limestone cliffs rising from the North Sea in this lively town with a history of explorers.

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Stroll along this spectacular bay and admire its turquoise waters, white sand and intriguing rock formations, including a precariously balanced stone.

This picturesque English town is an ideal base for exploring Lake Windermere and the spectacular Lake District National Park.

See Newcastle’s industrial history through the eyes of artists using ceramics, glass and watercolors in this gallery with exhibits for children.

Discover the creatures that live deep in the world’s oceans and learn about the importance of conservation at the largest aquarium in the U.K.

Wander through what Wordsworth described as the “loveliest spot that man hath ever found” to feel the stirring emotions of the Lake Poets.

This picturesque English town is an ideal base for exploring Lake Windermere and the spectacular Lake District National Park.

Marvel at the picturesque terrain around the sheltered inlet harbor and learn about witchcraft, a vanished castle and devastating floods.

Bring your board to one of the best surfing spots in the country and attempt to ride the crashing Atlantic waves.

With vendors selling locally produced food and charming arts and crafts, this square is a pleasant place to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Cambridge.

Ride a boat around the islands of this scenic lake and visit the charming villages where some of England’s greatest writers lived.

Visit this historic church to see its fine stained-glass windows and one of Europe’s largest collections of ledger stones.

Witness student life inside the world’s most illustrious university and explore the stunning natural landscape of the Cotswolds.

Medieval architecture, galleries, cultural centers, picturesque parks and a lively waterfront make this one of the most attractive cities in southwest England.

From boat trips along the River Thames to an acclaimed university and a lively nightlife scene, Oxford is an action-packed English city.

Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.