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Iconic England

Marvel at Gormley's majestic Angel of the North and the Eden Project's enormous biomes; soak up the magic of Wimbledon on centre court or a test match at the 'home of cricket' in North London.

 

Savour some pomp and ceremony at Windsor Castle, drift leisurely along the River Cam and lose yourself amongst England's blooming gardens.


Lazy days and ceremonial duties

Punting on River Cam, Cambridge; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Punting on the River Cam

Find your inner rhythm as you mess about on the river.

Changing of the Guard, Berkshire; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle

An essential experience when visiting Windsor.

Henley Royal Regatta; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Henley Royal Regatta

Quintessentially English sporting event on the River Thames.

Traditionally English

Traditional Entertainment

Roll up! Roll up!

English Gardens

Famous throughout the world, from the designs of Capability Brown to the Eden Project.


Iconic skylines

Eden Project, Cornwall; Mark Menzies;

Eden Project

Five biomes make for one of Britain’s most impressive eco-attractions.

Hampton Court Palace, London; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Hampton Court Palace

DIscover why Henry VIII had a soft spot for this place.

Angel of the North, Gateshead; VisitBritain images;

Angel of the North

If you think it looks cool from a long distance away, wait ‘til you get up-close and personal.


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