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Introducing England

England is steeped in history. Like Greece and Rome before it, this relatively small island nation rose to become what was once the world’s most powerful empire—by 1922, the British monarchy ruled more than a quarter of the world’s population. While the empire may have diminished over the course of the 20th century, the culture of the Britons and the beauty of England’s cities and villages remain steadfast.

When is the best time to visit?
England is famous for its gloomy weather; unfortunately, this stereotype is mostly true. Fall is gray and drizzly, and winter is gray and cold. The best time of year to visit is summer (June-August) when the sun shows its face—at least for a short while at a time—and you can put the heavy layers away. If you want to beat the crowds and score lower prices on hotels, try visiting during the shoulder spring season of March-May (and remember to bring a rain jacket). Learn more

Where should I go in England?
It wouldn’t be a trip to England without spending time in London. England’s capital is one of the world's great cities, equal parts tradition, history, modernity, and kinetic energy. In a single day, you can go from the colorful street art of bohemian Camden Town to the open-air markets of Notting Hill, from the gates of Buckingham Palace to a festive working-class pub south of the River Thames.

Two hours southeast of London, in the county of Kent, stretch the famous white cliffs of Dover, and north of London, the university city of Oxford has stunning medieval buildings dating back to the city’s founding in the 12th century. There are other interesting cities in the north, such as Birmingham, Manchester, and Liverpool—the famed birthplace of the Beatles.

Thinking about traveling around the United Kingdom? Learn more about planning a trip to Wales or Scotland. Many travelers also combine their trip to the UK with a visit to Ireland.

How many days do I need?
You can experience the highlights of London in a mere three or four days. With a week you can enjoy the capital and make time for another city or region, be it the cliffs of Dover or a trip to Oxford. In two weeks you can spend time in London, travel around the countryside to various market towns and villages, and even visit a city or two in the north.

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 The Jacobite Steam Train, also known as the Hogwarts Express
Map of Family-Friendly Adventure in England & Scotland - 7 Days
Family-Friendly Adventure in England & Scotland - 7 Days

This weeklong adventure around England and Scotland is terrific for families—and travelers young at heart! Start in London with a ride on the Hop-on, Hop-off Bus, and an interactive "Harry Potter" tour. Then you'll visit Kensington Palace, the Roman Baths, and mysterious Stonehenge before catching the Caledonian Sleeper train to Scotland. On the other side of the border, sample street food and local specialties on a food tour, then ride a Jeep around Cairngorms National Park on a wildlife tour. Finish the itinerary with an unforgettable train ride—best known to Harry Potter fans as the Hogwarts Express—and a boat cruise across the famous Loch Ness.

Tower Bridge amid a moody London sky
Map of Family Fun in London & Highland Adventures in Scotland - 10 Days
Family Fun in London & Highland Adventures in Scotland - 10 Days

Experience the highlights of London and Scotland over 10 days on an itinerary perfect for the whole family. Discover London's famous palaces, enjoy a "Harry Potter" tour, and see ancient archeological sites at Bath and Stonehenge. Take an overnight train to Scotland, walk the historic streets of Edinburgh, visit countryside locales seen in the "Outlander" TV series, and even ride the "Hogwarts Express" amid Highland scenery.

Cotswolds
Map of English Countryside Retreat - 9 Days
English Countryside Retreat - 9 Days

England's most beautiful attribute might just be its famous countryside. It exists everywhere outside the cities: great expanses of rolling green hills, many of them home to grazing sheep dotting the horizon like fluffy white cotton balls. On this 9-day itinerary, you'll visit some of the old towns, palaces, and fishing villages found in this bucolic paradise, making for one unforgettable British vacation.

London skyline
Map of London and the English Countryside - 7 Days
London and the English Countryside - 7 Days

On this week-long itinerary, you'll immerse yourself in the cosmopolitan atmosphere of London, visiting Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London, and much more. Then venture out into England's fertile green countryside, which boasts some of the most scenic landscapes in all of Europe. It's the perfect mix of city and country life, allowing you to enjoy culture and excitement as well as rest and relaxation.

English village of Bibury in Cotswolds
Map of Cotswolds Road Trip - 8 Days
Cotswolds Road Trip - 8 Days

Explore the heart of England from the famous "dreaming spires" of Oxford to the Roman baths in Bath, passing by some of the most quintessentially English villages of the Cotswolds. After visiting Oxford, head north via Blenheim Palace and the Cherwell Valley to the home of Shakespeare, Stratford-Upon-Avon. Following an excursion to Warwick Castle, start winding your way through the Cotswolds Hills, passing through a host of pretty villages built from honey-colored limestone. Then explore the elegant city of Bath where you can enjoy the grandeur of its Georgian architecture.

The Avon River and historic Pulteney Bridge in Bath
Map of Road Trip Through Southern England  - 7 Days
Road Trip Through Southern England - 7 Days

This 7-day escape to beautiful southern England combines road trip adventures with luxury activities. Enjoy the history and beauty of Oxford, Bath, and Stonehenge, plus stroll opulent manor gardens and indulge in healing waters at Britain's only natural thermal spa. What's more, you'll set off on a road trip through the unspoiled Cotswolds to see the magic of the English countryside and its charming medieval villages.

Make the Most of Your Time in England

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When planning a trip to England, spend a few days in London
How Many Days to Spend in England

England is an endless pageant of stunning landscapes, quaint villages, and vibrant cities teeming with fascinating historical and cultural sites. Even in as few as four or five...

Get yourself to iconic Westminster Abbey in London
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1 Week in England - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With one week in England, you can take a trip to up to four different destinations, split time between two or three, or even dedicate all of your travels to an adventure in one...

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England Hotel Advice

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London
Henrietta Experimental
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Henrietta Experimental is a playfully stylish offering spread across two historic Georgian townhouses in London's Covent Garden. Guests stay on a lively pedestrian street close to boutiques, cafés, and museums, just a short walk from the Royal Opera House, Leicester Square, and the West End's...
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Bath
No. 15 by Guesthouse
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This polished boutique stay offers a more stylish, relaxed take on Bath's Georgian grandeur. Set in a row of 18th-century townhouses on the famous Great Pulteney Street, the location is ideal for exploring the city on foot, while each of the 36 individually designed rooms blends elegant period...
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Bath
The Queensberry Hotel
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This stylish boutique hotel occupies a row of honey-colored 18th-century townhouses just around the corner from the Assembly Rooms and within easy strolling distance of Bath's historic center. Behind the historic facade, the 29 rooms and suites are a study in elegant, modern design—with lushly...

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Start your 10-day adventure in London, with family-friendly visits to city landmarks like the Tower of London
Map of Southern England Family Road Trip: London, Cotswolds & Bath - 10 Days
Southern England Family Road Trip: London, Cotswolds & Bath - 10 Days

This 10-day family adventure begins in London with a relaxed itinerary of bike rides and storytelling walks. Then it's time to trade the city for the countryside with a scenic road trip west, breaking up the journey with an afternoon punting around Oxford. Head deeper into the Cotswolds to ride a vintage steam train through storybook villages and explore "Harry Potter" filming locations, then continue to Bath for a kid-friendly tasting tour and a laidback river cruise.

Ancient Roman history meets elegant Georgian architecture in the UNESCO-listed city of Bath
Map of Epic Southern England & Scotland: London to the Isle of Skye - 12 Days
Epic Southern England & Scotland: London to the Isle of Skye - 12 Days

This whirlwind 12-day trip takes you from the English capital to the Scottish Highlands—covering some of the UK's loveliest countryside in between with the help of a private driver. Start with afternoon tea in London, then journey west to wander among Oxford's dreaming spires, hop between idyllic Cotswold villages, and soak up the Georgian splendor of Bath. After a quick flight to Edinburgh, the final leg follows a scenic route north toward Inverness and the Isle of Skye.

Spring lambs graze among the ancient standing stones at Avebury
Map of Relaxed Southern England Road Trip: London to Bath via the Cotswolds & Welsh Borders – 12 Days
Relaxed Southern England Road Trip: London to Bath via the Cotswolds & Welsh Borders – 12 Days

Immerse yourself in England's rural beauty and discover centuries-old villages, pubs, castles, and literary history on this 12-day road trip that sets off from London to Oxford and the Cotswolds, hops over the Welsh border for a night in Hay-on-Wye, and loops back to the capital via Bath. Along the way, you'll sample cocktails and visit gin joints in Soho, see jousting and falconry at Warwick Castle, cut through the rugged landscapes of Brecon Beacons, and wander among the standing stones of Avebury.

England Travel Maps

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5 Days in England - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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2 Weeks in England - 3 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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1 Week in England - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

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Travel specialist Jane Davey
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Jane Davey

Born and raised in the UK, I’ve always had a love affair with the great outdoors. It’s no wonder I ended up in travel! Growing up, family holidays meant exploring the UK with my parents and...

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Travel specialist Kateryna Garkavenko
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Kateryna Garkavenko

Travel is truly one of the most rewarding experiences we can have. It’s amazing how much we can learn and grow from every trip, and I believe that most people benefit greatly from exploring new...

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Travel specialist Aleksandra Sheb
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Aleksandra Sheb

As a passionate traveler, my approach is anchored in the belief that every journey is an opportunity for exploration and growth. With a penchant for immersing myself in diverse cultures and seeking...

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Travel specialist Liz Chreist
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Liz Chreist

My favorite definition is- Travel (travel-ǝl)-noun- The only thing you buy that makes you richer. I have had the privilege of traveling to many countries around the world. Traveling close to...

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Trip Reviews for England

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Kateryna did an amazing job planning our trip...
England | Jul 8 - Jul 20, 2026

Vivian
Vivian C.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Kateryna did an amazing job planning our trip! I could have never done it without her. We packed in so many things in two weeks in Europe ! With all the complicated schedules and hours of the many places we wanted to see and go she fit it all in like clockwork.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

IT WAS A TRIP OF A LIFETIME

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

July 20-26 awesome itinersry
England | Jul 20 - Jul 26, 2026

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Gregory M.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026
Thank you so much for all you did to make our vacation/holiday memorable for years to come. Day one was great to keep moving…our tour with Deliane was great, it did not match the description at all but what she covered we loved, my daughter especially since they have similar interest…she was a lovely lady and really knows her history, especially detailing Dickens. The Tea at Savoy was wonderful, we were somewhat Zombies by then, but it was amazing. Day2
Buckingham Palace and...
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Thank you so much for all you did to make our vacation/holiday memorable for years to come.

Day one was great to keep moving…our tour with Deliane was great, it did not match the description at all but what she covered we loved, my daughter especially since they have similar interest…she was a lovely lady and really knows her history, especially detailing Dickens. The Tea at Savoy was wonderful, we were somewhat Zombies by then, but it was amazing.

Day2
Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey were both amazing and worthy of the visits. St James Park was good. We saw a lot of it with Deliane on day 1

Day3
St Paul Cathedral was magnificent. A fair warning of the climb to the top might be good for those not in any type of physical shape, we were all winded and legs burning but we enjoyed immensely, Borough Market….OH YEAH! The chocolate Strawberries definitely worth the time. The Tower of London was beautiful and only started our beefeater tour when a young girl passed out from heat and dehydration. My wife is a nurse and provided aide. For my wife’s heroic actions and help, they invited us back that evening for a 700 year tradition. It was amazing and unbelievable that every night for 700 years, this ceremony is carried outs! We never actually finished our guided tour due to fainting distraction but that led us to something very special in the retiring of the keys ceremony.

Day4
British Museum…I want to be positive here, but we didn’t really see any British History and that was what we were looking for…it was extremely crowded and amazingly Hot inside…we couldn’t handle the heat and left early for the shopping between Oxford Street and Harrods. The day was saved and we enjoyed ourselves. Can’t give a good recommendation for the British Museum

Day5. The tour of Parliament and Westminster Palace was our favorite, it is unfortunate that we could not have the guided tour, but understand staffing. This was everything to my daughter as her University Major is Public Policy and Leadership which fits right into Parliament. We did not go to the Tate museum so I cannot rate it. We instead went to the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square…it was great! We loved it and would recommend.

Day 6. Notting hill and all the markets were great….we asked to go ona Saturday and it didn’t disappoint with merchandise and crowd. Hot and tired after many hours in the markets, we did not venture to Little Venice.

Overall we truly enjoyed our itinerary ! Thank you. We love a structured environment as a family, so this worked well. Everyone has different tastes, but if you wanted to include possible recommendations for food at the conclusion of the day, I am sure it would be appreciated by your clients in the future. We found ourselves looking around and wasting a lot of time to find dinner at the end of the day, but managed to find many different types of cuisine.

Finally a shout out to Aleksandra for her communication during the building of the itinerary, she was awesome and during the actual holiday, she was always a message away and willing to go the extra mile got what we needed.

Thank you

Hotel Review
The Cumberland
London

Great location

Location
Staff
Concierge greet desk staff aren’t helpful and wouldn’t answer phone pre-trip
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
London
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of the Palace of Westminster (UK Parliament)
Guided Tour of the Palace of Westminster (UK Parliament)
London

Guided tour cancelled last minute do to staffing…audio tour only, still awesome

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Retired Royal Guard Central London Walk
Retired Royal Guard Central London Walk
London
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Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Our seven day trip to London with our ten and...
England | Jul 15 - Jul 22, 2026

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Margy N.
Zionsville, IN, USA | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
Our seven day trip to London with our ten and eleven year old grandchildren was great!! We had two hiccups and Aleksandra responded right away. Everyday our schedule was laid out for us. We used the tube while in London and had private drivers to and from Heathrow and the Harry Potter Studios. Our tour guide David in London was great! He used to do security for the palace and was assigned to Prince Harry . He had a ton of good stories! Our Beefeater tour guide at the Tower of London was... Read more

Our seven day trip to London with our ten and eleven year old grandchildren was great!! We had two hiccups and Aleksandra responded right away. Everyday our schedule was laid out for us. We used the tube while in London and had private drivers to and from Heathrow and the Harry Potter Studios. Our tour guide David in London was great! He used to do security for the palace and was assigned to Prince Harry . He had a ton of good stories! Our Beefeater tour guide at the Tower of London was really good and engaged the children a lot. We were scheduled at the Natural History Museum but got done early and also went to the Science Museum. Our grandchildren like the Science Museum better. We saw the show Come Alive!! Highly recommend but get the VIP ticket. We were always busy, very little down time. Never waited in any long lines. We stayed at the Marriott Residence Inn in Kingsington in a two bed two bath apartment. Right across the street was Cacciari's Italian Restaurant and they would deliver right to your room. Also we were just blocks away from Earl's Court Tube station and a Tesco.

Hotel Review
Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington
London

This place is a bargain for London. We had two bedrooms, two baths, a small kitchen and a living room with a dining table. They serve a daily breakfast buffet but it is not very English and sort of bland. The place is clean, the staff is attentive and very accommodating. Lots of families stay there. It is a few blocks from the Earl's Court Tube station, a Tesco and Cacciari's Italian restaurant is right across the street. Eat in or they deliver to your room.

Authenticity & Character
It is starting to look a little tired. It has been updated but I don't know how they keep up.
Location
Staff
Dining room, front desk and luggage attendant were all great. Remembered the kids names.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Daily maid service was good . It just gets a lot of wear and tear.
Activity Reviews
Arsenal - Emirates Stadium Tour
Arsenal - Emirates Stadium Tour
London

Awesome experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Audio guide
Transport
Used the tube
Thames Cruise
Thames Cruise
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
London

Awesome Beefeater Tour

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Took the tube
Royal London Tour
Royal London Tour
London

Our guide was great. However 3 hours for the kids was a lot of standing.

Quality of Experience
David was veryngood.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
David was our guide
Transport
We used the tube!
Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

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