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Holidays in England   -   Travel information England.

Regions in England : London, Cumbria, East of England, Isle of Man, Heart of England, North West England, Northumbria, South East England, Southern England, South West England, Yorkshire, West Midlands


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Camping & Caravanning England

  Eurocampings   -   ACSI Camping Guide

  Camp-sites.co.uk 

  ukcampsite.co.uk   -   Caravan Sites and Camp Sites Directory Search

Car Rental England

  Holiday Autos   -    
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

 
From Enhanced Hertz Driving Directions to Emergency Roadside Assistance, check out the many reasons why Hertz is #1 in Car Rental

Holiday Homes / Cottages & Apartments

Belvilla  
A chalet, a villa, a castle or a mill? A country estate, a farmhouse, a gîte or a cottage? All have been carefully selected for quality, location, friendly welcome and attractive atmosphere. They are all ideal for a special holiday and good value for money.

   -   leading UK provider of self-catered holidays
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more  possible ], special offers and brochure request.

   -   Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season. You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands and from Pembrokeshire to East Anglia.

Interhome    -   Holiday homes in England
Holiday homes in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset

Hotels in England

  Hotels in England   -   Hotel Guide England
Hotels in London, Cumbria, East of England, Isle of Man, Heart of England, North West England, Northumbria, South East England, Southern England, South West England, Yorkshire, and West Midlands.

  Best Western Hotels   -    
If you're looking for hotel breaks in England

 

  

Superbreak 
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

Hostels / Budget Accommodations

  
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability. We do not charge a fee to use this service.

  Youth Hostels England

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

Helpful Holidays  
Destinations North Cornwall, South Cornwall, The Lizard, End of England, Dartmoor, South Devon, Mid Devon, Exmoor, East Devon, North Devon, Somerset, Dorset, New Forest, Bath & the Cotswolds.

Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

Play-and-Stay   -   Theme park breaks
Play-and-Stay is one of the leading theme park providers

  Legoland Holidays   -   accomodation and park entry packages
Legoland Windsor is a theme park in Windsor, Berkshire in England, with a Lego theme.
Areas in Legoland : The Beginning, Imagination Centre, Miniland, Duplo Land, Traffic, LEGO City, Land of the Vikings, Wild Woods, Knights Kingdom, Adventure Land.

 
Widest choice of self-catering holidays / short breaks throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe
A self-catering holiday in one of Hoseasons' holiday lodges and parks brings a new meaning to the word freedom. From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your dreams. Enjoy a weekend or short break in beautiful countryside, at some of Europe's finest beaches or forest surroundings.

   -   in England
Golfbreaks.com is the UK's premier service for organising Golf Breaks and Golf Days, providing tailor-made golfbreaks at discounted prices and hundreds of special offers!



  21st Century Travel
Extensive range of guided Coach and Mini Coach sightseeing Tours of London and Britain - Tour destinations include Stratford-Upon-Avon, The Cotswolds, Oxford, Warwick Castle, Bath, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Dover, Leeds Castle,Edinburgh, York, Canterbury, Winchester, Cardiff - London Sightseeing Tours include Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Pauls Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, Changing of the Guard, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Millennium Dome, Greenwich and much more.
  A Good Guide   -   guided tours Lake District & Cumbria
  Abercrombie & Kent   -  Canal & River Cruising
Just outside big cities like Windsor, Oxford, Inverness or Galway lie beautiful country filled with charming waterside villages, manor homes and castles, gardens, nature parks and friendly local people. Relatively few visitors see England, Scotland and Ireland from a river- or canal-side vantage point, and that's part of its charm.  A cruise along the River Thames or Shannon, along Lough Derg or the Caledonian Canal, offers a chance to savor the real life of the landscapes through which you're travelling.
  Astral Travels 
London's Premier Mini Coach Tour Operator  -  Daily Departures  -  Small Groups  -  Luxury Travel  -  Local Guides  -  Free Hotel Pick up.
  Bach Tavel  -  custom guided tours of Wales and England, for individuals and small groups
Explore the scenic beauty of the Welsh National Parks – Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire – and the Gower, as well as the renowned border areas of the Wye Valley, Offa's Dyke and beyond to the Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol and Stratford.
Visit the great castles of Caernarfon, Caerphilly and Harlech, amongst many others – the famous abbeys of Tintern and Glastonbury – and the historic Roman sites of Caerleon, Bath and Chester.
  Backpacker Tours   -   budget tours of UK, Ireland, Wales, Scotland
Choose from a wide selection of scheduled excursions including day tours to Britain's top attractions, extended tours, jump on - jump off tours, short break weekend packages and activity /adventure tours.
  Blakes Holiday Boating
Choose from a wide selection of boating holidays in England and book on-line.
  Ballathie Sporting   -   Ballathie Sportsman's Lodge / Fishing / Shooting
Situated in the grounds of Ballathie House Hotel, in the privately owned Ballathie Estate, Perthshire. The Sportsman's Lodge provides purpose built accommodation for fisherman, golfers and families seeking affordable, quality accommodation in Perthshire.
  British Tours  -  Personal Tour Operator  -  guided day tours in and around London
  Brit Tours
Experience the beauty, history and culture of britain and Ireland without the hassle of having to secure accommodation and transportation.
  Byway Holidays  -  holidays in the British countryside [ Cumbrian Lake District ]
Explore relatively unknown, and beautiful,unspoilt countryside in a small, comfortable minibus, meandering down narrow lanes, and byways, and stopping at pretty little villages, interesting small towns, historic churches and beautiful gardens.
  Compass Holidays
Breaks are based in the very best of the English Countryside, spectacular areas of breathtaking scenery, bustling towns and picturesque villages. We have travelled the roads and paths, visited the villages and chosen the hotels, inns and guest houses for their warm welcome and excellent hospitality
Destinations : Cumbria, Cornwall, The Cotswolds, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire Borders, Shakespeare Country, Bath and Wiltshire
  Customline Travel 
Specialists in short breaks and tailor-made tours for coach groups to the United Kingdom
  Floating Sensations  -  Hot Air Balloon Operators in England and the United Kingdom
Operates predominantly within the vicinity of Newbury and Hungerford in Berkshire. However, they have been known to do flights in Wiltshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and even London.
  Haven Holidays  -  family holidays in UK Holiday Parks
Fun-filled breaks at award-winning family holiday parks around the UK. With a choice of 'All-Action' parks for non-stop entertainment, or 'Lively' parks which also give the chance to unwind, there is something to suit the tastes of all family members. All the parks have excellent facilities such as all-weather sports courts, indoor and outdoor pools, crazy golf and mini-bowling, adventure playgrounds, kid's clubs and much more. There are also daytime and nightime shows full of music and spectacular floorshows, often from big-name star performers, so you'll never be short of something to do, day or night.
  Head in the Clouds
Hot air balloon pleasure flights in and around Newbury, Oxford, Reading, Swindon and the area west of London each day throughout the year.
  Homemade Holidays  -  personalised tours, self-drive itineraries
  Horizon Ballooning  -  balloon flights across the South of England
Hot Air Champagne Balloon Flights in the South of England in Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Berkshire and Wiltshire. From Spring to Autumn balloons fly just after dawn and about two hours before sunset when the winds are light and the air is stable.
  Hot Air Balloon Rides UK  -  Grange Air Chartered Ballooning Flights
Offer flights all over Hampshire and in the surrounding counties of Surrey, West Sussex and Berkshire. Whether its for a birthday, Christmas present, anniversary or self indulgence the peace and tranquility of hot air ballooning is sure to be "The experience of a lifetime".
  Isles of Scilly Travel
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, buffeted by the Atlantic, relying on sea and air links with the mainland, the unique Isles of Scilly are a world apart. Populated by a friendly community of just over 2000 islanders, sub-tropical Scilly has a tranquillity and a quality of life long lost to less isolated places.
The perfect destination for a short break or longer holiday. Sparkling white beaches, exotic plants, abundant wildlife, magnificent views, Civil War castles and prehistoric sites - all the treasures of the islands await you. There are five inhabited islands to choose from for your holiday base: St Mary's, Tresco, Bryher, St Martins and St Agnes.
  Karibuni  -  Adventure Weekend Trips
The easiest way of seeing Britain and enjoying a weekend away in some of the BEST destinations, partaking in the BEST activities. New Forest Adventure,  Snowdonia Adventure,  Lake District Adventure,  New Forest Adventure and much more.
  Living Planet Travel  -  based in Stow-on-the-Wold [ Cotswold ]
Short breaks, Walking Holidays, Cycling Holidays, Chauffeur Driven Tours and more.
  Owen's Travelmaster  -  Coach Tours  -  Oswestry, Shropshire
Tours in England,  Wales/Scotland,  Ireland,  Continental,  Group Tours,  Day Excursions,  Theatre Breaks etc.
  Paxtravel  -  a leading name in pilgrimage organisation for > 25 years
Itineraries on a mixture of religious and cultural themes, for groups large and small and individuals.
  Radical Travel [ Haggis ]  -  Small, fun guided tours of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
Adventures for Backpackers & Independent Travellers : Haggis Scotland, Haggis Britain and the Shamrocker Ireland.
  Ruddick Tours  -  London and UK sightseeing tours for private groups
Families, friends, clubs, societies, school/college groups, large and small, from two persons to 50, they take care of you all: Driver-guides car-tours, Bike Trails, Big Bus trips, City Walks, Countryside Hikes, Lazy luxury tours and more.
  Scottish Travel Services
Services range from fully escorted golf and sightseeing tours, day excursions, airport transfers and vehicle rental.
  Sightseeing Direct 
Discover the history & beauty of Britain on a tour or vacation from a respected and reliable tour operator like Golden Tours, Frames Rickards, Prestige Tours and Scottish Tours
  Slack's Travel  - 
Coach holidays throughout the United Kingdom from Derbyshire (see our boarding locations), Nottingham (boarding points Ripley & Derby) and South Yorkshire (boarding point Chesterfield.
  Stonehenge Tour Company  -  Ancient Britain
Tour company specialising in daily small group guided tours of Stonehenge Stone Circle and Ancient Britain. Tours depart daily from central London and operate all year round.
  Superbreak  -  short breaks throughout the UK
  Tellings Golden Miller  -  coach tours and excursions
Day excursions, short breaks & holidays. English seaside resorts, special events, Christmas markets, Father Christmas and London Christmas Lights, island adventures, London theatre trips etc. TGM Travel Club [after joining 5% discount! ].
  Titanhitours
Our own country is often forgotten when we turn our thoughts to holidays and yet, with so much variety and outstanding natural beauty it is a shame to miss out. Our Country Matters programme is designed to showcase the British Isles highlighting the best of our cities, the historical and magnificent historic houses and the diversity of our natural countryside.
  Waterscape  -  holidays afloat and complete waterway guide
The Waterscape.com  website is packed with information about things to do and places to visit not only on and around the British Waterways network but on other rivers, canals, lakes, and reservoirs.

Travel Guides England / related books

Travel Guides England  [ amazon.co.uk ]

Great Britain  
Paperback: 720 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (1 Feb 2008); ISBN-10: 1405320974; ISBN-13: 978-1405320979 
Language English; ISBN-10: 1405321024; ISBN-13: 978-1405321020 
England (Lonely Planet Regional Guides S.)  -   by Oliver Berry, Loretta Chilcoat, Fionn Davenport
Whether you're interested in its magnificent stately homes, its beautiful countryside or its vibrant cities, this guide will ensure you get the most out of one of the world's most interesting countries.
oo  over 120 detailed maps including 11 full-colour London city maps
oo  in-depth information on England's fascinating cultural heritage
oo  a range of accommodation options, from rustic bed and breakfasts to luxurious designer hotels
oo  discerning coverage of the country's most adventurous restaurants and its cutting-edge club scene
oo  insider tips on exploring England off the beaten track.
Paperback 768 pages (March 2005); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications

Transportation / How do I travel to England

  London Airports  [ London Gatwick, London Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport ] 
  London City Airport

  

 
Book cheap flights to England at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online.

  Airline Tickets /  Bargain Flights 
Flight tickets England

 
thetrainline is the fully impartial rail ticketing website owned by the Virgin Group, Virgin Rail Group and National Express Group, providing the cheaper way to buy train tickets online. thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.

  National Express   -   Regular local bus services

  Maps International   -   Maps of England  
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.

  UK   -  AA  -  Automobile Association 
For the best routes in Great Britain, Republic and Northern Ireland, plus Europe
  UK   -   Green Flag Motoring Assistance Route Planner  -  Plan a route
Know where you're going but not sure how to get there? Their Route Planner can help. Simply give them the information they need and they will suggest either your shortest or quickest route. It's that easy!
  UK   -   RAC Motoring Service  -  Route Planner  -  Plan routes for the UK and Europe
See turns step by step, Label your own map, Plan pan-European routes, Zoom around and measure Europe.
  UK   -   UK JourneyPlanner 
Easy route and timetable planning service for UK transport

  Multimap.com
Street-level maps,  road maps; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.


Links 

  Travel Insurance   -   online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

  Visit England 
Accommodation,  Essential Travel Information,  Destinations to Visit,  Attractions,  Events,  England for Less,  Images of Britain,  Holiday Inspiration,  English Language Schools,  Business Tourism etc.

  London   -   Regional Capital

  Cumbria   -    the Lake District
Has plenty to offer including the scenery of England's highest mountain, deepest lakes, and a long varied coastline to a cultural and literary heritage second to none.
  East Midlands   -   the Heart of England   -   Visit the Heart of England
The undiscovered East Midlands is just waiting for you to explore its many hidden gems from the rugged beauty of the Derbyshire Peaks to the sight of Lincoln's magnificent cathedral on the hill... you will take these images with you long after you have visited the region.
  East of England
Based around the ancient kingdom of East Anglia and within easy reach from London.
Counties:  Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire,  Essex,  Hertfordshire,  Suffolk,  Norfolk
Cities and Towns: Harwich
  Isle of Man   -   Jewel of the Irish Sea   -  Isle of man Tourism
In the heart of the Irish Sea, off the north west coast of England, lies Britain's best kept secret - the Isle of Man.
Celtic and Viking influences are everpresent, and visitors are invited to step back over some 10,000 years and retrace 'The Story of Mann', brought to life by a series of open air sites and museums. Peel's superb harbourside heritage centre, the House of Manannan, vividly recreates some of the most significant and colourful chapters in Manx history. You can see the amazing replica Viking shop Odin's Raven and discover what it would have been like to land at Peel more than 1,000 years ago.
  Heart of England
There is England and there is the Heart of England. This is the very heart of Britain, capturing the very essence of Englishness. Here you'll experience sights, sounds and sensations that will live in your memory forever: Stunning vistas from the Peak District in Staffordshire, the magnificent splendor of grand stately homes and rumbling thunder of horses at racecourses up and down the region. The story of the Heart of England is written in a time-capsule of stone and iron - from mighty castles and cathedrals to the World Heritage Site at Ironbridge, birthplace of the industrial revolution. There are picturesque cottages in countless sleepy hamlets where, at the village inn, the tradition of hospitality spans centuries.
  North West England
England's Northwest has always been renowned for the diversity of places to visit and explore.
Beyond the urban confines of Manchester you will find the Lake District to the north, the Pennines rise off into the east toward Yorkshire and the captivating city of Liverpool to the west, on the coast of the Irish Sea.
This is the hill walking, bird-watching, gourmet eating, football supporting, scenery loving, roller-coaster riding, history obsessed, architecture appreciating, mountain biking, opera watching, fishing, adrenalin-seeking region.
  Northumbria
Its wealth of landscape, gives Northumbria a no-question-about-it identity. There are few places in Britain with so many contrasts.
Coast And Countryside | Modern Cities And Ancient Forests
  South East England 
Endless opportunities for great days out, short breaks and longer holidays, whatever you require.
The South East of England covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxford, Surrey and West Sussex.
  Southern England
Tranquil English countryside, historic cities, pageantry and royal palaces, world-famous sites of antiquity and breathtaking coastline. Centuries of history await you in Southern England, in its ancient cities and towns, formidable castles, pretty country cottages and gracious stately homes
  South West England
The South West is a region of contrasts - Wiltshire, where South West England begins less than an hour from London; Gloucestershire, home to the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds; Dorset, an area of outstanding natural beauty and bordered by the Jurassic coastline; Bristol and Bath, with centuries of history and culture; Somerset, a mix of heather covered Exmoor and the levels of Sedgemoor; Devon, with two coastlines and wide open spaces; Cornwall, bounded by the sea and steeped in Celtic tradition with the delightful Scilly Isles, each with its own features and attractions.
Cities: Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Exeter, Gloucester, Plymouth, Torquay
  Yorkshire
Yorkshire is your open door to so many different experiences. It's big and boundless, a mix of magnetic landscapes, seductive seascapes and vibrant cities that change by the minute and the mile.

  Channel Islands
A visit to the islands of Guernsey is really four holidays rolled into one; each has its own distinct character and pace of life. Together they complement the attractions, shopping and restaurants of Guernsey.
Island:  Alderney,  Sark, Herm

  Mysterious Places   -   virtual tour   -   Stonehenge
No place has generated so much speculation and wild theories as the standing stones of Stonehenge. After driving for miles through the rolling hills and plains of the English countryside the sight of this unusual structure makes people gasp. A walk around it only provokes more strange feelings. There's a sense that this is something very important. It taunts us with it's mystery. For over 5000 years it has stood silent vigil over the earth. Browse this mini-site. More extensive information will be posted shortly.
MysteriousPlaces seeks to give the visitor information, educational materials, and personal observations about the remains of ancient civilizations, sacred sites and unusual locations from around the world.

Boating Holidays

  -   Find your perfect UK Boating Holiday
From the moment you set off on your boating holiday in your self-drive hire cruiser or traditional narrow boat, onto Britain's vast network of canals, rivers and inland waterways, you're at the helm in more ways than one . That's because you have the freedom to decide where to go, where to stop and what to visit.
The Heart of England and the North of England.

  Blakes Holiday Boating
Choose from a wide selection of boating holidays in England and book on-line.
Norfolk Broads, River Thames, Yorkshire Ouse, England Canals.
  Canalbreaks.com
From Coventry you can enjoy the rural scenery of the Midlands, visit Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, or simply lose yourself deep in quiet countryside, speckled with small villages.
If you take a fortnight or longer, why not explore the waterways that join the Thames; South Oxford Canal through the Cotswolds, or cruise into central London for some sight-seeing via the Grand Union Canal.
They do occasionally get last-minute cancellations, so don't be put off if you find a few days spare at short notice. Give them a call and they'll tell you what's available.

Cuisine  -  English recipes

  Favourite English Recipes: Traditional Fare from Around the Counties
Paperback: 48 pages; Publisher: J Salmon Ltd (Dec 1998); ISBN-10: 1898435642; ISBN-13: 978-1898435648

History of England

I Never Knew That About England  -   by Christopher Winn
Hardcover 208 pages (April 13, 2005); Publisher: Ebury Press
  English Heritage
Their job is to make sure that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for. By employing some of the country's very best architects, archaeologists and historians, they aim to help people understand and appreciate why the historic buildings and landscapes around them matter.
  National Trust

Music, Culture & Entertainment

The English Companion: An Idiosyncratic A-Z of England and Englishness 
By Godfrey Smith
In this witty and stylish companion to Englishness Sunday Times columnist Godfrey Smith takes us on a leisurely but perceptive tour of all that he holds dear in England and the English. It is very much an informal ramble, as if in the company of an old friend. He treats us to a display of sparkling and knowledgeable comments on our national life from Churchill to pubs, Elgar to Rugby, Bertie Wooster to George Orwell, British beef to the National Lottery and from fish and chips to Evelyn Waugh.
Hardcover 283 pages (January 1, 1996); Publisher: Old House Books
  English folk and traditional music
Guide to Internet resources relating to English folk music
  English Folk Tales
There are many folktales relating to places in England, here is a small selection + English Fairies & Supernatural Creatures
  Traditional music & Folk related links   -   by area

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