England Tours

1. London

London is one of the world’s great cities and most popular destinations for travelers. If you’re interested in the Royal Family, visit Buckingham Palace, London’s most popular tourist attraction. Here, 775 interior rooms are visitable during the summer, and the iconic changing of the guard takes place year-round—though not daily, so check the schedule.

Elsewhere in the capital is the famous Tower of London, an infamous fortress and political prison where the likes of Anne Boleyn were publicly executed. From the White Tower outlook, get the best view of London Bridge—where the heads of decapitated corpses used to serve as a warning to the public that loyalty to the crown was non-negotiable. Speak to your Tourlane Travel Expert for more insider tips and recommendations for London.

2. Stonehenge

If you’re interested in ancient history, then the enigmatic site of Stonehenge is a must. The towering sarsen stones were transported over 140 miles and erected with painstaking accuracy using interlocking joints. Drive to the Wiltshire countryside to see the prehistoric monument for yourself. Most agree that the circle of stones is some sort of temple aligned with the solar movements, but beyond that, it remains a mystery.

3. Lake District National Park

If you love the great outdoors and great literature, head to the Lake District. Prepare to become a romantic in these lush surroundings. These green peaks and wooded lowlands of northwest Cumbria inspired famous poets like William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge. Taking a diary is optional, but you’ll feel compelled to wax poetic about your visit to this precious, protected corner of England.

4. White Cliffs of Dover

The iconic White Cliffs of Dover tower 350 feet above the English Channel, grabbing the eye of anyone traveling from continental Europe by boat. Walk or cycle along the chalky outcrop—home to various orchids and butterflies in the summer months. Tour the forgotten defenses of Fan Bay Deep, a network of underground tunnels from the 1940s. Go back in time even further with a visit to the South Foreland Lighthouse, the Victorian guidepost constructed in 1843 and active until 1988.

5. The Peak District National Park

Nature lovers will want to pitch a tent in the Peak District National Park for a couple of days during an England tour. Paraglide over Hope Valley or rock climb the black peaks of the Staffordshire Moorlands. Relax with a morning canoe through Tittesworth Reservoir and see if you can spot a red deer darting through the ash woodlands. Jane Austen fans may enjoy a visit to one of the area’s country manors, some of which date back to the 12th century. Less