England is an amazing country. The largest historical part of the United Kingdom, a state within a state. The family of the language, which won international status, and the flag, which became a cult art object. The cradle of the monarchy, which turned into a rating show. A land full of sights, with a centuries-old history that lives everywhere: on the streets of ancient cities, in the walls of ancient castles and fortresses. A fashion mecca with iconic boutiques and galleries. Concentration of megacities: London, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham - bright, bubbling, modern, each with its own unique face.
Unbreakable traditions, a high standard of living, a special sense of humor - one can endlessly list the features in the portrait of England and the English.But it is better to draw it not from someone's stories, but from nature: a trip to the heart of Foggy Albion is an unforgettable experience.
The heart of England and the whole of Great Britain is London, the second largest city in Europe.If the travel time is limited - dedicate it to the capital.Listen to the ticking of Big Ben, take in the majesty of Trafalgar Square, stroll down Piccadilly and imagine what singer Zemfira dreamed of looking up at the sky from Tower Bridge.
You can also enjoy the music-loving mood in Liverpool, where everyone knows who the Beatles are.
Manchester is tireless: locals call it Medchester (mad in English - "mad") for its violent night life.During the day there is also something to do here: admire the cathedral or climb Beetham Tower, for example.The pulse of England also beats in Birmingham with its Michelin-starred restaurants, jazz festivals and other entertainment.
Bristol is the country's sea gate with interesting museums and suspension bridges.In Windsor, in the oldest residential castle in the world, the royal family lives and gladly lets tourists into their residence.Brighton has shingle beaches, Southampton has trendy art galleries, and Leeds has great architecture, although it's not great anywhere else in England.
The English say: "Other countries have the climate, but we have the weather."Quite a valid remark: here you never know what to expect from haunted nature.The climate in England is moderate, mild and humid.The weather is mainly shaped by the warm ocean current, the Gulf Stream.The coldest month is January, the warmest is July.
Sharp temperature changes occur in spring and summer, and it is always cool in the morning and evening.The least precipitation falls in spring.In the mountainous regions, it rains more often in winter and autumn, in the southeast - in summer and autumn.Snow may fall briefly in the north, brightening the usual winter grayness.Summer is soft and comfortable, ideal for relaxing on the beaches.The coldest region is the north, the warmest weather is in the south-east, in London and Westland.
The best time to travel to England is from April to September: the weather is pleasant and most attractions are open to visitors.High season - July and August: frightened by the "foggy" reputation of the island, tourists hurry to enjoy the sunny days.
Most tourists start their English trip from London. There are 10 airports in the British capital, but Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted receive the majority of international flights. UIA direct flights fly here from Kyiv. You can get to London not only by plane, but also by train, bus or private car. Great Britain and continental Europe are connected by a tunnel under the English Channel, through which trains regularly run from France, Belgium, the Netherlands and other countries. Buses and private cars are transported by ferries that leave almost every hour from various points in Europe.
However, London is far from the only possible destination in England.Manchester Airport is the 4th busiest airport after the "big three" of the capital's hubs.
Liverpool Airport is named after the legendary John Lennon.
Land, water and air transport in England works like Big Ben: clear and uninterrupted.
Buses
The main type of city transport is comfortable buses.At the stops there are route diagrams and electronic boards with schedules.Tickets are sold in special machines and from drivers, the fare is 1.50 - 4.50 GBP.The prices on the page are indicated for April 2019
To save money, you can buy an Oyster card valid in and around London from an Oyster Ticket Shop machine or kiosk.Unlimited travel for a day will cost 11 GBP, for a week - 50 GBP.
Intercity transportation is provided by National Express (website in English), Greenline (website in English) and Megabus (website in English).The quality of services is higher in the first two, the third offers more affordable prices.For comparison: a trip from London to Liverpool with National Express will cost from 31 GBP, with Megabus - from 20 GBP.National Express has Brit Xplorer passes: 7 days - 79 GBP, 14 days - 139 GBP.You can buy them at the carrier's cash desks or online at the office.site
Trains
Riding on English trains is not a cheap pleasure.Tickets from London to Liverpool cost from 130 GBP, from there to Manchester from 160 GBP.Early booking is much cheaper: 40 GBP and 80 GBP respectively.You can buy them on the website of railways and at ticket offices of railway stations.
A Britrail England Pass has been created for foreigners, which entitles you to free travel on national line trains: for 3 days - from 132 GBP, for 8 days - from 226 GBP.You need to order a ticket in advance on the British Railways website (in English)
Aircraft
Internal air traffic has also been established in England.Low-cost flights from EasyJet, Ryanair and other low-cost carriers are often cheaper (from London to Liverpool from GBP 200) and faster (from the capital to Manchester in an hour) than rail travel.
Ferries
Boat trips and ferries are organized in cities with rivers.For example, in London, Thames Clippers is responsible for water transport: tickets cost 4.10-8.40 GBP.
And no matter what city in England you come to, there is sure to be a hotel.There are modest roadside motels and chic country estates, democratic hostels and fashionable hotels, cozy boarding houses and famous chain establishments.Most large hotels are concentrated in megacities, many of them offer discounts on weekends, when the main guests - businessmen - go home.In popular resorts like Blackpool, the competition is so high that you can rent a hotel room for ridiculous money.
English hotels are awarded not only stars, but also crowns: the more there are, the more comfortable the rooms and the better the service.
A bed in a hostel will cost from 10 GBP per night (in Brighton), a room in a two-star hotel - from 20 GBP (in London).You can stay in a 3 * hotel for 21 GBP per day.Guest house accommodation - from 40 GBP per day in Manchester.Rooms in luxury five-star hotels - from 110 GBP per night in Brighton to 700 GBP per day in the center of the capital.
Education in England - a fundamental part of the UK-wide system - is rightly considered a benchmark. It is not surprising, because it is here that educational institutions with a centuries-old history and brilliant reputation are located.Oxford, Cambridge, Eton, St. Andrews are not just universities and colleges: they are legends. Both ambitious Britons and foreigners who aspire to heights in career and life dream of getting here. A diploma from an English university is prestige, a lot of useful connections and a guarantee of successful employment.
Meanwhile, joining the ranks of students of the legendary university is quite a formidable task.For example, admission to Oxford will require excellent grades and mastery of English, supported by TOEFL and A-Levels or IB qualifications.The cost of study depends on the chosen specialisation: the undergraduate course in psychology, philosophy and linguistics - about 22,000 GBP per year, the course in history and economics - 15,300 GBP.But you should not be afraid of serious expenses: the costs of education of the most gifted students can be covered by charitable funds.
Treatment in England is rarely advertised abroad: British doctors prefer to invest money in research rather than marketing.The result is the emergence of innovative methods of combating even the most dangerous diseases.Local doctors undergo serious training and practice a comprehensive approach to treating patients.The largest clinics are equipped with the latest generation equipment, including equipment for accurate diagnosis of ailments.
English doctors have the right to work in private clinics only after 5 years of successful practice in state institutions.
Priority medical areas are neurology, transplantology and oncology.Pediatrics, immunology, cardiology, endocrinology and plastic surgery are also developed.The fight against tumors is most successful: doctors decipher the genome of cancer cells and offer each patient a unique system of measures developed taking into account his individual needs.
The most famous English clinics and their specializations are: Royal Marsden (oncology), Harley Street Clinic (children's oncology and resuscitation), Wellington Hospital (neurosurgery and rehabilitation), London Bridge Hospital (cardiac surgery, transplantology).The average cost of a consultation is from 450 GBP and above.
There are so many sights in England that a whole vacation will not be enough to get to know them. But there are several places that must be visited. Let's start the journey from London, or rather - from its main symbol: Big Ben. It is a 96-meter clock tower with a narrow spiral staircase hidden inside. Having climbed it, you can see with your own eyes a giant bell, which properly reflects every hour of London life. But "Big Ben" is only part of the famous palace in Westminster, the political center of Britain. The heart of the district is Trafalgar Square: multi-colored houses that harmoniously coexist surround Admiral Nelson's column. The Tower is no less impressive - a fortress-prison built in 1078, which for centuries has inspired everyone with fear of the risk of falling into disgrace.
We leave the capital and go to Liverpool.Its main attraction is the Albert Dock, transformed into a stylish, atmospheric complex with museums and restaurants.
It is unlikely that Liverpool is associated with the loading docks: for several decades, the city breathes the mood of the Beatles.
In York, you should see the Cathedral - the second largest medieval church in Europe after Cologne, and also - walk along the Fortress Wall, the elements of which have been preserved since the time of the Roman Empire.
In Canterbury, the main Anglican temple of Great Britain rises - the Gothic Canterbury Cathedral of the 9th century, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Windsor - the residence of the royal family: suddenly you will be lucky to see Elizabeth walking far away with her dogs. The Prince and Princess of Cambridge are more likely to be found in their cozy Kensington Palace. In Stonehenge, try to solve the mystery of the ancient stone structures, in Birmingham, take a closer look at the facade of the library, which resembles a gift box.
Romantic natures will enjoy a trip to the castles of England. In the county of Dorset - the ruins of Corfe with a bloody history, in the county of Cornwall - the typically English ancient fortress Restormel, in the county of Kent - Leeds with a whole complex of tourist attractions and Rochester with a 34-meter main tower.
Museums
England is a real cultural treasure.In London there is the British Museum with 94 galleries, one of the largest in the world, and the much less pompous Sherlock Holmes Museum at the same address on Baker Street.And also - the luxurious Westminster Abbey with a unique collection of paintings, ancient sculptures and other artifacts, as well as the famous Victoria and Albert Museum with the most complete collection of decorative and applied arts in Europe.In Liverpool - of course, the Beatles Museum, where you can learn all the details of the history of the legendary group.In Manchester - Art Gallery c 25 thousand Exhibits, including works by Gainsborough and the Pre-Raphaelites.
HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS
April: London Marathon, in which both professionals and ordinary participants take part.Many amateur runners put on grotesque, colorful costumes to attract the public's attention, if not with athletic achievements, then at least with outrage - and they quite succeed.In the same month, in Stratford-upon-Avon, the British celebrate the birthday of William Shakespeare.
August: Notting Hill Carnival in London.A holiday show where everyone goes crazy, Caribbean women kiss cops, and street musicians play soul and reggae on anything they can get their hands on.
In England, there are many museums with interesting exhibits and parks with unique attractions.For example, "Legoland" is open in Windsor - a whole country made of blocks of the favorite children's constructor with interactive zones, construction workshops, unusual sculptures and exciting shows.
In London, you should ride the Ferris wheel "London Eye", which rises in the district of Lambeth on the banks of the Thames.
When the cabins rise 135 m above the ground, the spirit is breathtaking both from the height and from the beauty of the landscape.
If the baby asks where the other attractions are, take him to Chessington Park. There will be no shortage of entertainment: there are 10 themed zones with slides, carousels, a zoo and an oceanarium.The zoo is bigger - in the capital: representatives of more than 750 species of animals live here.
We recommend a tour of the Warner Bros. studio to young fans of cinema.The most interesting thing is an excursion to the world of Harry Potter.
Be sure to walk through the decks and holds of the Cutty Sark museum ship, take photos with wax celebrities at Madame Tussauds, ride the water slides at Sandcastle Water Park in Blackpool.Impressions will be enough for a long time!
England is a shopaholic's dream come true.In London alone - more than 40 thousand. shops and 80 open markets.The main shopping street of the country, if not the whole of Europe, is Oxford Street: 2.5 km of shops and chain department stores with affordable prices.Excellent shopping - on Piccadilly and Regent Street.
The biggest malls in the capital are Harrods, Liberty, Selfridges, and Westfield.Brighton's shopping districts include Camp Town with antique shops and flea markets, The Lanes with avant-garde boutiques and North Lane with interior design studios.The best mall in Birmingham - "Bullring", in Liverpool - "Liverpool One", in Manchester - "Manchester Arndale".
The most popular outlets are Bicester Village in Oxfordshire and Dalton Park in North Yorkshire.
One of the features of shopping in England is sales and discounts in stores that are held all year round. In addition to the fixed time of seasonal discounts (June-August and the end of November-February), during the year various stores and large shopping centers hold off-season sales. They can last 2-3 weeks, prices are reduced by up to 50%. The owners of each store decide to hold such promotions independently.
Most often, the famous tea is brought from England, complete with elegant service sets and cute little things like stands for tea bags. And also - cheddar cheese (delicious regardless of the price), traditional orange marmalade and local alcohol: whiskey, cruchon, vermouth and ale. As a gift to friends, you can look for a cute cap a la Sherlock Holmes, a statuette of a royal guard or a miniature red telephone box (you need to ask the seller if Doctor Who lives in it).
The cheapest is to eat in some fast food: a snack will cost about 8-10 GBP. In sandwich cafes and bars, you can have a huge sandwich and a light snack with tea or coffee for breakfast, spending 10-12 GBP. But such cafes work from early in the morning and only until 12:00. Afternoon open Chippie (from 11:00 to 23:00): lunch there costs 8-10 GBP, takeaway - 4-5 GBP. On Sundays, alcoholic beverages are sold only after 19.00.
In English cities there are not only establishments with local cuisine, but also numerous cafes and restaurants with Indian, Chinese, Italian and Greek menus.Food can be taken with you almost everywhere.Pizzerias, coffee shops, teahouses, bars and pubs with a wide selection of food and drinks are open everywhere.London, Bristol, Cambridge, Nottingham, Birmingham and many other cities have Michelin-starred restaurants.
For lunch or dinner in a good cafe you will have to pay 50-75 GBP for two.The average check for dinner for two people in a restaurant is from 100 GBP and above.Tasting mains in Michelin-starred establishments (for example, at the famous Alain Ducasse) - about 140 GBP.
English cuisine was made famous by roast beef and rumsteak, cheddar cheese, traditional oatmeal and puddings (from chocolate and nut to carrot and pumpkin). In large quantities, local residents consume fish (cod, smoked haddock and herring), vegetables and potatoes, vegetables (small pickled). A classic of the culinary genre - "fish and chips": fish and fries.
The British have a special schedule of meals during the day.For the first breakfast (around 8:00 a.m.) they eat fried bacon, oatmeal, pates, omelets with ham and peas, or soft-boiled eggs.Closer to 13.00 - the time for the second breakfast, or lunch, with all kinds of sandwiches, juices or hot drinks.On weekends, the first and second breakfasts are most often combined into brunch.The legendary "fife-o-clock" is a must-have tea party with muffins, buns and cookies.And in the evening, at 18: 00-20: 00, - lunch with soups and hot dishes from meat or fish.
The British cannot imagine life without tea.In many hotels, there is an electric kettle in the room with cups, tea bags, sweets and cream.Tea here is usually drunk with milk, and the brewed drink is added to hot milk, and not the other way around.
Whiskey and beer are preferred alcohol here.Famous British pubs will always offer a choice of 2-3 local ales, as well as Heineken and Budweiser and quality inexpensive food.
England is known for its capricious weather, so many people will be surprised to learn that a beach vacation here is not only possible, but also very popular.The best resorts are in the vicinity of Torbay.This area is even called the "English Riviera": 20 well-arranged sandy beaches are ideal for carefree leisure.On the coast there are cabins for changing clothes, showers, toilets, sports fields, bars and restaurants.
With children, it is most comfortable to relax in Paignton: the entrance to the sea here is gentle, there are no waves, and the infrastructure is at the highest level.
There are also excellent sandy and pebbly beaches in Brighton.Entrance to them is free, the surface is clean, and you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas.From entertainment, there are trips on yachts and catamarans, diving, golf, croquet and fishing, the menus of numerous restaurants include the freshest seafood.
The British like to rest in Eastbourne, near the shores of the English Channel: the local sandy coast is very well maintained.The most beautiful scenery is on the beach "Porthcurno", which is in the county of Cornwall: between two rocky shores - a wide strip of snow-white sand formed from shells.The clearest water changes color during the day, and most importantly, it is warm here even in winter.Wave conquerors are more suited to the Povzemo beach spread out nearby - a real surfer's paradise.
England is an amazing country. The largest historical part of the United Kingdom, a state within a state. The family of a language that has gained international status, and a flag that has become a cult art object. The cradle of the monarchy, which turned into a rating show. A land full of sights, with a centuries-old history that lives everywhere: on the streets of ancient cities, in the walls of ancient castles and fortresses. A fashion mecca with iconic boutiques and galleries. Concentration of megacities: London, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham - bright, bustling, modern, each with its own unique personality.
Unbreakable traditions, a high standard of living, a special sense of humor - one can endlessly list the features in the portrait of England and the English.But it is better to draw it not from someone's stories, but from nature: a trip to the heart of Foggy Albion is an unforgettable experience.
The heart of England and the whole of Great Britain is London, the second largest city in Europe.If the travel time is limited - dedicate it to the capital.Listen to the ticking of Big Ben, soak up the grandeur of Trafalgar Square, stroll along Piccadilly and imagine what the singer Zemfira dreamed of, looking at the sky from Tower Bridge.
You can also enjoy the music-loving mood in Liverpool, where everyone knows who the Beatles are.
Manchester is tireless: locals call it Medchester (mad in English - "mad") for its violent night life.During the day there is also something to do here: admire the cathedral or climb Beetham Tower, for example.The pulse of England beats in Birmingham with its Michelin-starred restaurants, jazz festivals and other entertainment.
Bristol is the country's sea gate with interesting museums and suspension bridges.In Windsor, in the oldest residential castle in the world, the royal family lives and gladly lets tourists into their residence.Brighton has shingle beaches, Southampton has trendy art galleries, and Leeds has great architecture, although it's not great anywhere else in England.
The English say: "Other countries have the climate, but we have the weather."Quite a valid remark: here you never know what to expect from haunted nature.The climate in England is moderate, mild and humid.The weather is mainly shaped by the warm ocean current, the Gulf Stream.The coldest month is January, the warmest is July.
Sharp temperature changes occur in spring and summer, and it is always cool in the morning and evening.The least precipitation falls in spring.In the mountainous regions, it rains more often in winter and autumn, in the southeast - in summer and autumn.Snow may fall briefly in the north, brightening the usual winter grayness.Summer is soft and comfortable, ideal for relaxing on the beaches.The coldest region is the north, the warmest weather is in the south-east, in London and Westland.
The best time to travel to England is from April to September: the weather is pleasant and most attractions are open to visitors.High season - July and August: frightened by the "foggy" reputation of the island, tourists hurry to enjoy the sunny days
Most tourists start their English trip from London. There are 10 airports in the British capital, but Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted receive the majority of international flights. UIA direct flights fly here from Kyiv. You can get to London not only by plane, but also by train, bus or private car. Great Britain and continental Europe are connected by a tunnel under the English Channel, through which trains regularly run from France, Belgium, the Netherlands and other countries. Buses and private cars are transported on ferries, leaving almost every hour from various points in Europe.
However, London is far from the only possible destination in England.Manchester Airport is the 4th busiest airport after the "big three" of the capital's hubs.
Liverpool Airport is named after the legendary John Lennon.
Land, water and air transport in England works like Big Ben: clear and uninterrupted.
Buses
The main type of city transport is comfortable buses.At the stops there are route diagrams and electronic boards with schedules.Tickets are sold in special machines and from drivers, the fare is 1.50 - 4.50 GBP.The prices on the page are indicated for April 2019
To save money, you can buy an Oyster card valid in and around London from an Oyster Ticket Shop machine or kiosk.Unlimited travel for a day will cost 11 GBP, for a week - 50 GBP.
Intercity transportation is provided by National Express (website in English), Greenline (website in English) and Megabus (website in English).The quality of services is higher in the first two, the third offers more affordable prices.For comparison: a trip from London to Liverpool with National Express will cost from 31 GBP, with Megabus - from 20 GBP.National Express has Brit Xplorer passes: 7 days - 79 GBP, 14 days - 139 GBP.You can buy them at the carrier's cash desks or online at the office.site
Trains
Riding on English trains is not a cheap pleasure.Tickets from London to Liverpool cost from 130 GBP, from there to Manchester from 160 GBP.Early booking is much cheaper: 40 GBP and 80 GBP respectively.You can buy them on the website of railways and at ticket offices of railway stations.
A Britrail England Pass has been created for foreigners, which entitles you to free travel on national line trains: for 3 days - from 132 GBP, for 8 days - from 226 GBP.You need to order a ticket in advance on the British Railways website (in English)
Aircraft
Internal air traffic has also been established in England.Low-cost flights from EasyJet, Ryanair and other low-cost carriers are often cheaper (from London to Liverpool from GBP 200) and faster (from the capital to Manchester in an hour) than rail travel.
Ferries
Boat trips and ferries are organized in cities with rivers.For example, in London, Thames Clippers is responsible for water transport: tickets cost 4.10-8.40 GBP.
And no matter which city of England you come to, you will definitely find a hotel.There are modest roadside motels and chic country estates, democratic hostels and fashionable hotels, cozy boarding houses and famous chain establishments.Most large hotels are concentrated in megacities, many of them offer discounts on weekends, when the main guests - businessmen - go home.In popular resorts like Blackpool, the competition is so high that you can rent a hotel room for ridiculous money.
A bed in a hostel will cost from 10 GBP per night (in Brighton), a room in a two-star hotel - from 20 GBP (in London).You can stay in a 3 * hotel for 21 GBP per day.Guest house accommodation - from 40 GBP per day in Manchester.Rooms in luxury five-star hotels - from 110 GBP per night in Brighton to 700 GBP per day in the center of the capital.
EDUCATION IN ENGLAND
Education in England - a fundamental part of the British system - is rightfully considered a standard. It is not surprising, because it is here that educational institutions with a centuries-old history and brilliant reputation are located.Oxford, Cambridge, Eton, St. Andrews are not just universities and colleges: they are legends. Both ambitious Britons and foreigners who aspire to heights in career and life dream of getting here. A diploma from an English university is prestige, a lot of useful connections and a guarantee of successful employment.
Meanwhile, joining the ranks of students of the legendary university is quite a formidable task.For example, admission to Oxford will require excellent grades and mastery of English, supported by TOEFL and A-Levels or IB qualifications.The cost of study depends on the chosen specialization: a bachelor's course in psychology, philosophy and linguistics costs about 22,000 GBP per year, a course in history and economics - 15,300 GBP.But you should not be afraid of serious expenses: the costs of education of the most gifted students can be covered by charitable funds.
Treatment in England is rarely advertised abroad: British doctors prefer to invest money in research rather than marketing.The result is the emergence of innovative methods of combating even the most dangerous diseases.Local doctors undergo serious training and practice a comprehensive approach to treating patients.The largest clinics are equipped with the latest generation equipment, including equipment for accurate diagnosis of ailments.
English doctors have the right to work in private clinics only after 5 years of successful practice in state institutions.
Priority medical areas are neurology, transplantology and oncology.Pediatrics, immunology, cardiology, endocrinology and plastic surgery are also developed.The fight against tumors is most successful: doctors decipher the genome of cancer cells and offer each patient a unique system of measures developed taking into account his individual needs.
The most famous English clinics and their specializations are: Royal Marsden (oncology), Harley Street Clinic (children's oncology and resuscitation), Wellington Hospital (neurosurgery and rehabilitation), London Bridge Hospital (cardiac surgery, transplantology).The average cost of a consultation is from 450 GBP and above.
There are so many sights in England that a whole vacation would not be enough to get to know them. But there are several places that must be visited. Let's start the journey from London, or rather - from its main symbol: Big Ben. This is a 96-meter clock tower, inside which a narrow spiral staircase is hidden. Having climbed it, you can see with your own eyes a giant bell, which properly reflects every hour of London life. But "Big Ben" is only part of the famous palace in Westminster, the political center of Britain. The heart of the district is Trafalgar Square: motley, but harmonious neighbors of the building surround Admiral Nelson's column. No less impressive is the Tower - a fortress-prison built in 1078, which for centuries has instilled fear in everyone who risks falling into disgrace.
We leave the capital and go to Liverpool.Its main attraction is the Albert Dock, transformed into a stylish, atmospheric complex with museums and restaurants.
It is unlikely that Liverpool is associated with the loading docks: for several decades, the city breathes the mood of the Beatles.
In York, you should see the Cathedral - the second largest medieval church in Europe after Cologne, and also - walk along the Fortress Wall, the elements of which have been preserved since the time of the Roman Empire.
In Canterbury, the main Anglican temple of Great Britain rises - the Gothic Canterbury Cathedral of the 9th century, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Windsor - the residence of the royal family: suddenly you will be lucky to see Elizabeth walking far away with her dogs. The Prince and Princess of Cambridge are more likely to be found in their cozy Kensington Palace. In Stonehenge, try to solve the mystery of the ancient stone structures, in Birmingham, take a closer look at the facade of the library, which resembles a gift box.
Romantic natures will enjoy a trip to the castles of England. In the county of Dorset - the ruins of Corfe with a bloody history, in the county of Cornwall - the typically English ancient fortress Restormel, in the county of Kent - Leeds with a whole complex of tourist attractions and Rochester with a 34-meter main tower.
Museums
England is a real cultural treasure.In London - the British Museum with 94 galleries, one of the largest in the world, and the much less pompous Sherlock Holmes Museum at the same address on Baker Street.And also - the luxurious Westminster Abbey with a unique collection of paintings, ancient sculptures and other artifacts, as well as the famous Victoria and Albert Museum with the most complete collection of decorative and applied arts in Europe.In Liverpool - of course, the Beatles Museum, where you can learn all the details of the history of the legendary group.In Manchester - Art Gallery c 25 thousand Exhibits, including works by Gainsborough and the Pre-Raphaelites.
April: The London Marathon, in which both professionals and ordinary participants take part.Many amateur runners put on grotesque, colorful costumes to attract the public's attention, if not with athletic achievements, then at least with outrage - and they quite succeed.In the same month, in Stratford-upon-Avon, the British celebrate the birthday of William Shakespeare.
August: Notting Hill Carnival in London.A holiday show where everyone goes crazy, Caribbean women kiss cops, and street musicians play soul and reggae on anything they can get their hands on.
In England, there are many museums with interesting exhibits and parks with unique attractions.For example, "Legoland" is open in Windsor - a whole country made of blocks of the favorite children's constructor with interactive zones, construction workshops, unusual sculptures and exciting shows.
In London, it is worth taking a ride on the "London Eye" Ferris wheel, which rises in the Lambeth district on the banks of the Thames.
When the cabins rise 135 m above the ground, the spirit is breathtaking both from the height and from the beauty of the landscape.
If the baby asks where the other attractions are, take him to Chessington Park.There will be no shortage of entertainment: there are 10 themed zones with slides, carousels, a zoo and an oceanarium.The zoo is bigger and older - in the capital: representatives of more than 750 species of animals live here.
We recommend a tour of the Warner Bros. studio to young fans of cinema.The most interesting thing is an excursion to the world of Harry Potter.
Be sure to stroll through the decks and holds of the Cutty Sark museum ship, take photos with wax figures at Madame Tussauds, take a ride on the water slides at Sandcastle Water Park in Blackpool.Impressions will be enough for a long time!
SHOPPING
England is a shopaholic's dream come true.In London alone - more than 40 thousand. Shops and 80 open markets.The main shopping street of the country, if not the whole of Europe, is Oxford Street: 2.5 km of shops and chain department stores with affordable prices.Excellent shopping - on Piccadilly and Regent Street.
The biggest malls in the capital are Harrods, Liberty, Selfridges, and Westfield.Brighton's shopping districts include Camp Town with antique shops and flea markets, The Lanes with avant-garde boutiques and North Lane with interior design studios.The best mall in Birmingham - "Bullring", in Liverpool - "Liverpool One", in Manchester - "Manchester Arndale".
The most popular outlets are Bicester Village in Oxfordshire and Dalton Park in North Yorkshire.
One of the features of shopping in England is sales and discounts in stores that are held all year round. In addition to the fixed time of seasonal discounts (June-August and the end of November-February), during the year various stores and large shopping centers hold off-season sales. They can last 2-3 weeks, prices are reduced by up to 50%. The owners of each store decide to hold such promotions independently.
Most often, the famous tea is brought from England, complete with elegant service sets and cute little things like stands for tea bags. And also - cheddar cheese (delicious regardless of the price), traditional orange marmalade and local alcohol: whiskey, cruchon, vermouth and ale. As a gift to friends, you can look for a cute cap a la Sherlock Holmes, a statuette of a royal guard or a miniature red telephone box (you need to ask the seller if Doctor Who lives in it).
The cheapest is to eat in some fast food: a snack will cost about 8-10 GBP. In sandwich cafes and bars, you can have a huge sandwich and a light snack with tea or coffee for breakfast, spending 10-12 GBP. But such cafes work from early in the morning and only until 12:00. Afternoon open Chippie (from 11:00 to 23:00): lunch there costs 8-10 GBP, takeaway - 4-5 GBP. On Sundays, alcoholic beverages are sold only after 19.00.
In English cities there are not only establishments with local cuisine, but also numerous cafes and restaurants with Indian, Chinese, Italian and Greek menus.Food can be taken with you almost everywhere.Pizzerias, coffee shops, teahouses, bars and pubs with a wide selection of food and drinks are open everywhere.London, Bristol, Cambridge, Nottingham, Birmingham and many other cities have Michelin-starred restaurants.
For lunch or dinner in a good cafe you will have to pay 50-75 GBP for two.The average check for dinner for two people in a restaurant is from 100 GBP and above.Tasting sets in Michelin restaurants (for example, at the famous Alain Ducasse) - about 140 GBP.
English cuisine was made famous by roast beef and rumsteak, cheddar cheese, traditional oatmeal and puddings (from chocolate and nut to carrot and pumpkin). In large quantities, local residents consume fish (cod, smoked haddock and herring), vegetables and potatoes, vegetables (small pickled vegetables). A classic of the culinary genre - "fish and chips": fish and fries.
The British have a special schedule of meals during the day.For the first breakfast (around 8:00 a.m.) they eat fried bacon, oatmeal, pates, omelets with ham and peas, or soft-boiled eggs.Closer to 13.00 - the time for the second breakfast, or lunch, with all kinds of sandwiches, juices or hot drinks.On weekends, the first and second breakfasts are most often combined into brunch.The legendary "fife-o-clock" is a must-have tea party with muffins, buns and cookies.And in the evening, at 18: 00-20: 00, - lunch with soups and hot dishes from meat or fish.
The British cannot imagine life without tea.In many hotels, there is an electric kettle in the room with cups, tea bags, sweets and cream.Tea here is usually drunk with milk, and the brewed drink is added to hot milk, and not the other way around.
Whiskey and beer are preferred alcohol here.Famous British pubs will always offer a choice of 2-3 local ales, as well as Heineken and Budweiser and quality inexpensive food.
England is known for its capricious weather, so many people will be surprised to learn that a beach holiday here is not only possible, but also very popular.The best resorts are in the vicinity of Torbay.This area is even called the "English Riviera": 20 well-organized sandy beaches are ideal for carefree leisure.On the coast there are cabins for changing clothes, showers, toilets, sports fields, bars and restaurants.
With children, it is most comfortable to relax in Paignton: the entrance to the sea here is gentle, there are no waves, and the infrastructure is at the highest level.
There are also excellent sandy and pebbly beaches in Brighton.Entrance to them is free, the surface is clean, and you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas.From entertainment, there are trips on yachts and catamarans, diving, golf, croquet and fishing, the menus of numerous restaurants include the freshest seafood.
The British like to rest in Eastbourne, near the shores of the English Channel: the local sandy coast is very well maintained.The most beautiful scenery is on the beach "Porthcurno", which is in the county of Cornwall: between two rocky shores - a wide strip of snow-white sand formed from shells.The clearest water changes color during the day, and most importantly, it is warm here even in winter.The "Polzit" beach, which is located nearby - a real surfer's paradise, is more suitable for conquerors of waves.
