England Attractions
Our list of noteworthy England attractions and places to see in England, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
York
Nestling in the embrace of York’s miraculously preserved wall is one of the great medieval town centers of Europe. You can walk the wall itself and then ... Continue Reading »
Hyde Park
London is full of huge parks which the locals refer to as the lungs of the city. Hyde Park is one of the biggest and best known. Another of Henry VIII's ... Continue Reading »
Soho
Soho is one of London's most famous areas. Bounded by Charing Cross Road, Oxford Street, Regent Street and Shaftesbury Avenue, it's a close-knit tangle of ... Continue Reading »
British Museum
The British Museum is one of the largest museums in the world, comparable only to the Louvre in Paris and the Met in New York. Established around 1750, the ... Continue Reading »
Durham Castle
Durham Castle was built in 1072 by the order of William the Conqueror, who intended it as a statement of power over the local Saxons as well as a bulwark ... Continue Reading »
Thames River
The Thames is the longest river in England, the second longest in the United Kingdom. It flows from the west in the Cotswolds, passing through Oxford and ... Continue Reading »
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Theatrically inclined visitors to London will delight in the relatively recently reconstructed replica of the Globe Theatre, with which the Bard was famously ... Continue Reading »
London Bridge
London Bridge is the oldest bridge over the River Thames. While the current incarnation of the bridge dates from the 1970s, there has been a bridge in this ... Continue Reading »
Trafalgar Square
Dating from the 1820s and named after Admiral Nelson's last great victory, Trafalgar Square is a hub of London life. With the National Gallery on one side, ... Continue Reading »
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is one of the most iconic sights in London. It was opened in 1894, designed to echo the nearby Tower of London although the two have no ... Continue Reading »
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
On any trip to London, it's important to celebrity spot. Especially if Robert Pattinson or The Queen are in town. But if they prove to be camera-shy you'll ... Continue Reading »
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is the meeting place of many of London's most famous roads. Here beautiful Regent Street (shopping heaven), famous Piccadilly (Fortnum and ... Continue Reading »
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is still one of the world's great mysteries. Who built it? Why? And how? Around 3,500 years old, Stonehenge is a massive circle of standing stones ... Continue Reading »
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the largest working castle in the world that is still occupied by monarchy. For over 900 years, since William the Conqueror built a wooden ... Continue Reading »
Warwick Castle
One of England's historic medieval castles, Warwick Castle was originally built by William the Conqueror and has seen the likes of Henry of Anjou and the 16th ... Continue Reading »
- Animal Park
- Bridge
- Cemetery
- Cultural Experience
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Shop
- Holy Place
- Market
- Monument - Military
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Picnic Spot
- Plaza / Square
- Popular with Locals
- River
- Sailing
- Shore Excursions
- Stadium
- Street / Avenue
- Theme Park
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Town / City
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
- Bar
- Castle
- Church / Cathedral
- Golfing
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Live Music
- Monument - Historical
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- People Watching
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Pop Culture
- Religious Experience
- Ruin - Ancient
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Sporting Event
- Statue / Monument
- Theater
- Tip - General Travel
- Tower
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
- Zoo
A Tale of Two Cities Written by London Expert: Gavin
Harry Potter Tours Written by Viator
3 Days in London: Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator






