England Action & adventure, Flowers, Gardens & parks, Historic buildings, Historical, Museum + Nature pictures

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From Buckingham Palace to Abbey Road, London has a rich history and culture ready and waiting to be discovered.

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

Stroll along this spectacular bay and admire its turquoise waters, white sand and intriguing rock formations, including a precariously balanced stone.

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

With an opulence worthy of the former monarchs buried inside, this 15th-century chapel is the go-to spot for royal ceremonies and weddings.

Part of a 16th-century estate with ties to the English Civil War, this park has a range of grasslands, meadows and gardens straddling the River Thames.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

Catch a show at the Beatles’ first venue, tour the port where the Titanic was registered and see one of Europe’s best soccer teams battle their rivals in this north England city.

Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

Appreciate the cultural transformation this waterfront city has undergone, with the World War II-damaged center now home to fashionable restaurants and maritime attractions.

Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War. 

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves. 

This world-famous landmark is at the heart of modern London life, and a testament to the city’s rich engineering and commercial history.

Enjoy the tranquil setting of this spacious sandy haven flanked by a miniature railway and an aquarium with Humboldt penguins.

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. 

Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London.