The magnificent city of London’s iconic skyline is one unforgettable vista, and it is best enjoyed with a ride on the capital’s 390ft London Eye. This 30-minute trip through the London sky gives you the best chance to take in as many of the key sights in one spectacular go, including the Tower of London, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace.
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Surely one of the most recognisable sights in the world, this monument has attracted visitors since the end of the Stone Age. Identified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, the ancient stones rank as one of the top attractions in England. The museum and visitor centre help shed a fascinating light on a magical location that began to take shape some 5000 years ago. Prepare to be place a thoughtful hand on chin and be amazed.
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Knocked up by William the Conqueror, Windsor Castle has been going strong for at least 1000 years and is still one of The Queen’s official residences. Now partially open to the public, this magnificent building records centuries of tradition and houses a rolling program of exhibitions and events. If you fancy rubbing shoulders with the Royals, don’t miss this one.
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The world’s most famous festival has been going since the 1970s and each June sees one corner of the beautiful Somerset countryside transformed into the largest outdoor performance and contemporary arts festival in the world. How big? Try 170,000 people! True, Glastonbury is almost as famous for its unpredictable weather as for its incredible programme of huge artists, crazy performers and awe-inspiring installations but this is one must-do English travel experience.
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This wonderfully playful music event on the Isle of Wight attracts top acts from around the world and is famed for it’s massive fancy dress party on the Saturday. With creatively decorated spaces and some of the world’s best music acts on the bill, this is an absolute must for those with an appetite for fun. The short ferry crossing to the site adds the sense of adventure and gives you the chance to make new friends before the festivities begin.
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It is impossible to think of English food without the ubiquitous meal of Fish and Chips. Best served alfresco and eaten with a small wooden chip fork, the dish consists of battered fish and sizzling chips plied with lashings of salt and vinegar. Fish and chips is sold absolutely everywhere, meaning the only real question is small, medium or large?
This special curry originated in Birmingham and has reputedly overtaken fish and chips as England’s favourite dish. With an irresistible aroma, Tikka Masala is a rich sauce of yogurt and tomatoes blended with aromatic spices. Each restaurant will boast its own twist on the recipe but is always delicious served with fragrant pilau rice and a clay oven baked naan bread.
Pie and Mash, a traditional meal comprising of a meat pie with a generous scoop of buttery mash and gravy, is a proper London culinary institution. For those seeking a truly traditional experience a side of jellied eels is a must. A true London East-End ‘Cockney’ classic that is synonymous with the nation’s capital.
The classic English Sunday lunch tradition, the roast features beef, chicken, lamb or pork with a side of roast vegetables and gravy. Want to make like the locals? Find a local pub, grab some Sunday newspapers and idle away an entire afternoon.
Trust the English to have found a way of making tea drinking even more ceremonial. The classic cream tea involves chowing down on scones with clotted cream, and jam in preferably genteel surroundings. A quintessential English treat that’s devilishly good for the heart if not quite so good for the waist.
