Welcome to your England guide!

B&Bs

Relax in the English countryside in a family-owned Bed & Breakfast.

Hotels

We’ll suggest preferred partner properties with a wide range of options, from old-style charm, historic, and boutique to modern and luxury.

Castles

Choose from authentic and modern castles to enhance your visit to England.

Fish and Chips – When one thinks of Great Britain’s culinary offers, this would be one of the staples that come to mind. The chips, or fries for us Americans, are shorter than traditionally found in the States, but much “fluffier,” if you will. The fish will almost always be fresh and generally locally caught.

Afternoon Tea – A great British institution, Afternoon Tea is a must for your trip! Traditional afternoon tea consists of a selection of finger sandwiches, scones served with clotted cream and preserves and sweet treats. Enjoyed with a cup of English Tea or a glass of something bubbly if you prefer!

Pies & Pasties – The British are very fond of these. Cornish Pasties and Shepherd’s Pie would be two of the best known.

Sunday Roast – So-called because it normally is served on a Sunday but in many pubs around England you will find this on offer every day. Usually consisting of roasted meat, roast or mashed potatoes served with stuffing, gravy and a selection of vegetables.

English Gin – Although Gin is a growing trend around the world, it has been popular in England for a long time. Gin & Tonic originates from when English people in India, to ward off Malaria, used bitter quinine dissolved in water with added sugar to sweeten it. With Gin added, it was a lot more palatable and tasty so the G&T was born.

English Beer and Ale – There are many producers of beer and ale in England. Some of them are big international brands but there are many local producers with a lot of the pubs having their own brew.

With geothermal baths, stunning scenery, vibrant cities and historic castles, England has plenty of attractions for every type of traveler.

Landscapes & Scenery

• The White Cliffs of Dover
• The Lake District
• Devon and Cornwall
• The Cotswolds

Historical

• Stonehenge
• Tower of London
• Hampton Court Palace
• Roman Baths
• Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
• Hadrian’s Wall
• Buckingham Palace

Castles

• Highclere Castle
• Windsor Castle
• Leeds Castle
• Tintagel Castle
• Bolsover Castle
• Warwick castle

London

• Liz Pinto loves Harrods Tea Rooms for a fun way to spend the afternoon trying teas & pastries!
• One of Maggie Lunde’s favorite stops is Sketch, great for afternoon tea or one of the four restaurants.
• Tucked into a very traditional British Hotel located opposite the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, Liz Aungier says Rubens at the Palace is a great place to stay or enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea.
• Hit up Kensington Palace, home of the young royals, for a great royal palace experience and garden tour. Liz Aungier loves the exhibitions there, which have included Princess Diana’s dresses and Royal family photos, some of which have never been published.

London

• The Tower of London comes highly recommended by Liz Aungier. A great experience for the whole family, it is also a World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels and learn about this imposing fortress in the city.
• The Tower Bridge Experience is another great one for the family. Learn all about the design and construction of this famous bridge and Liz Aungier dares you to lay down on the glass floor and look down at all the people walking far below!
• For a great way to see the Cotswolds in an efficient way, Janet Dudley loved Rabbies Cotswolds tour from London.

Plymouth

• Liz Aungier thinks you should add the Plymouth Gin Experience to your list. The oldest working gin distillery, dating from 1793 in the historic port city of Plymouth, offers a great tour finished off with a tasting, of course!

Hampshire

• According to Liz Aungier, the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery is just a beautiful place to visit. Set in the beautiful grounds of an old paper mill, discover the exotic botanicals used to create this world-famous gin. She highly recommends the cocktail making masterclass, which she says is “absolutely great fun!!!”

Cornwall

• Medieval castle and church, garden, coastal island community dating to the 12th century, Liz Aungier says there’s lots to explore at St Michael’s Mount.
• For an absolutely one-of-a-kind experience, Liz Aunguer recommends a stay at the Bodmin Jail Hotel. Don’t worry, the rooms are quite luxurious, and you can leave whenever you like.

Kent/Canterbury

• Made famous by Chaucer’s Tales of the same name, Janet Dudley thinks this is such a great destination, she recommends the whole thing, but in particular the Cathedral, Leeds Castle, and Hever Castle.