While it’s no easy task
to pry yourself away from all the excitement that UK’s capital city has to
offer, you won’t want to miss out on experiencing the charm and character of
the English countryside. With so much to
see and do just a few miles outside of the city, you’ll have a difficult time
deciding which you like better…city or country.
Cornwall
Located Southwest of
London are the picturesque seaside villages that make up the area known as
Cornwall. This area is a popular surfing
destination even though the water is always a bit chilly. Don’t let that stop you from booking a surf
lesson where wet suits are always provided.
If you’re a photography buff, then you’ll enjoy snapping away at the
breathtaking harbor views in this popular tourist destination.
Stonehenge
Don’t listen to the
folks who think it’s just a bunch of rocks.
Stonehenge is an amazing ancient Wonder of the World that is not to be
missed. Take the self-guided tour and
stare in awe as you attempt to figure out for yourself exactly how and why it
was built. It’s located about 90 miles
from central London. It’s also a short
distance to Bath, so while you’re out that way tack on a trip to see the Roman
Baths and Bath Abbey.
Shere, Surrey
While out touring the
English countryside it’s nice to take a break from the touristy spots and stop
into one of the many quaint villages to see what I like to call “real England.” Shere is a little village located in
Surrey. I used to live a short drive
from Shere and found its duck-filled stream and cozy shops an enjoyable
retreat. If you’re a movie buff, then
you’ll recognize this village from the movie Holiday with Cameron Diaz
and Jack Black. Diaz’s character is a LA
executive who decides to do a home swap with Kate Winslet’s character who has a
home in Shere. You can have your own “Holiday”
experience with a luxury home exchange in one of these quintessential English homes offered by International
Vacation Home Exchange
and experience “real England” first hand.
Dover
Located on the East
Coast of England and at the closest point to continental Europe, Dover is a
must-see attraction for any history buff.
You can see for yourself the beauty of the well-known White Cliffs of
Dover. Take a tour of medieval Dover
Castle which houses the wartime tunnels and learn about this area’s integral
part in history.
Lake District
Enjoy the English
countryside at its best in this Northwest area of England. There are endless ways to enjoy the
outdoors. Whether it’s hiking, biking or
just taking a scenic drive and stopping off to enjoy a pint at one of the local
pubs. This area is not only known for
its majestic lakes and rugged mountain terrain but also for its historic
literary association. This area has been
an inspiration to authors and poets such as William Wordsworth and Beatrix
Potter to name a few.
These are just a few of
the sites that are packed into this tiny island. There is so much rich history and
breathtaking charm scattered throughout the countryside that you could return
time and time again and never run out of sites to see.
Thank you Travel Writer
Lisa Medeiros. Check out
lisamedeiros.com and follow her on Twitter @lisamedeiros_
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