"England under the skin" England by KennetRose

England Travel Guide: 69,991 reviews and 131,215 photos

On the beach, Hope Cove, Devon - England

The United Kingdom is a pretty crowded place - with one fifth of the population of the United States packed into a space that would sit comfortably within Pennsylvania.

Even then, a lot of it is sparsely populated. It's a land of hidden secrets, impossible to get to know without spending a lot of time here. England is a varied and subtle place, and you need to be patient and let it come to you.

This page attempts to guide the traveller to the highlights, well-known or otherwise. Some of the places mentioned are the subject of other pages of mine, and I've indicated where this is the case.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A land with history oozing from under every rock
Cons:Overcrowded and sometimes downright rude!
In a nutshell:Infinitely subtle if you know where to look

Intro Written Sep 23, 2002
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Reviews (29)

The Thames Path Things to Do (10)

The Thames Path is the newest of thirteen Nationa Trails. If you find yourself at a loose end in London, you can follow... more travel advice

The lighthouse, Southwold (attribution unknown) - England

Southwold Things to Do (10)

Very nearly the perfect English seaside town (it loses out only to Lyme Regis in my estimation). Not so off-the-beaten... more travel advice

Traditional pie & mash shop, Shepherds Bush - England

London Things to Do (10)

London is naturally the primary destination for anybody visiting the United Kingdom. It is big, overwhelming even, and... more travel advice

Silchester Things to Do (10)

Silchester is a large but attractive commuter village to the west of London with a rather excellent pub (the Calleva... more travel advice

Favorites (4)
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Local Customs (5)
See All Beer
Tourist Traps (2)
See All Stratford-upon-Avon

Comments (17)

SandiefromAus Jan 24, 2009 at 3:27 PM Report Abuse

I don't appreciate being called a "wimpy antipodean" I had forgotten how condescending U lot can be towards us Colonials, are U peeved that we chose Vegemite over Marmite? Is it necessary for U to advocate one of your customs by denigrating one of ours?
amandajayne81 Jul 5, 2008 at 1:36 AM Report Abuse

Some more great pages and helpful tips. Thank you.
Propermark Aug 30, 2006 at 10:19 AM Report Abuse

Nice Local Customs Tips! I enjoyed reading them. I won't complain about the English when I'll be there lol :))
KalamazooJohn Oct 20, 2005 at 10:05 PM Report Abuse

I want to do rural Britain some time in the future, and your thoughts have been most helpful. I will be referring back to your site for advice.
egonwegh Aug 2, 2005 at 2:57 AM Report Abuse

Iron Age settlements are one of my favourites - and Dartmoor is beautiful!
aka123 Mar 25, 2005 at 11:20 PM Report Abuse

fine photos
Voyageuse30 Feb 20, 2004 at 8:43 AM Report Abuse

Your tips and photos of England are the best I've seen yet!
sandysmith Sep 4, 2003 at 5:09 AM Report Abuse

heading for Saltaire this weekend
aadil Jun 20, 2003 at 8:55 AM Report Abuse

The reason I come back every year for more and more of England!!! Never fails to impress and there's so much still left to see!!! Loved your tips & pics - just splendid!!! Thanks!!!
Maline Mar 19, 2003 at 1:10 AM Report Abuse

Hmm, I have been to the UK twice, but now I realize How much I have missed...! GReat tips!