Cambridge — the ancient city of colleges and scholars
Breathtaking views, stunning architecture, and lazy summer afternoons punting on the River Cam. Cambridge is a beautiful city full of beautiful minds, where …
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10 Beautiful English Villages
Known throughout the world for their beauty, the quintessential English village is a magical escape for urban city-dwellers. Quaint cottages nestled around a …
Warwick Castle - England's finest medieval castle
Invaded, embattled, and besieged through centuries of warfare, Warwick Castle (pronounced "Worrick") survived the ravages of history to become one of Britain's …
Calke Abbey—An English Country House Frozen in Time
Calke Abbey is an 18th-century country house near Ticknall, Derbyshire, England, in the care of the charitable National Trust. The National Trust for Places of …
10 Reasons to Love Winchester—the Ancient City of Kings and Knights
Steeped in history and legend, Winchester is a reminder of Britain's mythical past. Soak up the gothic splendor of Winchester Cathedral, stroll along ancient …
10 Reasons to Love Oxford—the City of Dreaming Spires
One of the most famous university cities in the world, Oxford is steeped in history, with beautiful honey-coloured college buildings dotted throughout the city. …
Stowe House, Buckinghamshire
Can you imagine going to school here? That's a reality for 770 lucky children aged between 13 and 18. Once a country home of the landed gentry, Stowe House is …
Herstmonceux Castle
Shaped by centuries of history, the story of Herstmonceux Castle is a fascinating tale of ambition, intrigue, murder, abandonment, and renewal. Domesday Book …
7 Reasons to Fall in Love with Britain's Beautiful Canals
Everyone deserves a place to escape. And that's exactly what Britain's canals provide with their idyllic tranquility, natural beauty, and over two hundred years …
10 Fascinating Facts About the English Lake District
It was a sunny spring morning in 1802 as William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy strolled along the banks of Ullswater in the English Lake District, Cumbria. …
10 Fascinating Facts About Covent Garden, London
Once an important working market and the backdrop for the musical My Fair Lady, Covent Garden today is one of London's biggest tourist magnets, attracting over …
20 Quaint British Phrases
In his short story The Canterville Ghost from 1887, Oscar Wilde wrote: Throw a few British idioms into the mix and our American friends and colleagues may be …