The Ultimate England Travel Guide - A Couple Days Travel

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The Ultimate England Travel Guide

England is a beautiful country. Visit the bustling city of London, the charming countryside, the seaside towns, or the Lake District. Wherever you choose to visit, you’ll find destinations rich in culture, history and plenty of things to do. This country has been a melting pot of cultures for centuries. You’ll find traces of the Roman occupation in Bath, history of who-knows-what at Stonehenge, and signs of one of the most recognizable monarchies in London. Whatever you choose to do, continue reading this England travel guide to help plan your travels.

Why Visit England?

The charm and history of old Europe combined with a friendly English speaking country, makes England a perfect destination for American (and Canadian) tourists. England is also a great destination is you’re looking for mild temperatures year-round, making it a popular destination for Christmas getaways, as well as spring and summer school breaks.

Our Top 4 Things to do in England

Exploring The History of the Monarchy: The history of the English crown is fascinating to us, and there are tons of things to do in London that allow you to learn all the juicy history.

Finding Magic: Harry Potter fans of the world converge on England to see if they can find an entrance to the Wizarding World. You can find filming locations from the movies throughout England or visit the Harry Potter Studios for a day.

Visiting Kew: I still cannot explain why Kew was one of our favorite destinations, but it was 🙂

Finding Small Town Charm: We think the best way to visit England is to stay in London and taking mini trips to surrounding small towns.

England is known for the rainy and cloudy weather. And this stereotype is true. So no matter when you visit, plan on packing layers and rain gear.

Other than the rain, England experiences relatively mild temperatures year round. You’ll find warmer temperatures in the summer months and cooler temperatures in the winter months. However, temperatures typically stay between 40-80 °F and average around 50 °F.

Summer is the height of the tourist season so expect crowds June-August. September is a great time to visit if you’d like warm weather but want to avoid crowds. April and May are also great times to visit as they tend to be drier months.

Language:

The official language of the England is English – go figure.

Know Before You Go

Currency and Budget:

The currency used in England is the pound. You’ll find that credit and debit cards are widely accepted throughout the country. Visa and Mastercard are the most common US brands. Few other US brand credit cards are accepted. A majority of businesses only accept cards with a tap to pay or chip.

Cash is also widely used and ATMs can be found frequently.

The prices in England are expensive. This is one of the most expensive tourist destinations due to the strength of the British pound. Hotels average between $200-$300. Meal prices average from $20-$35 depending on type of restaurant. Prices are more expensive in London.

Getting Around:

England is an easy country to visit via public transportation. The system is well designed and efficient if you are visiting popular tourist destinations.

However, if you would prefer to visit some smaller towns, renting a car would be a good option.

With the well developed public transportation, flying into London-Heathrow is the best airport, as it tends to be the cheapest and easiest to travel to and from.

Safety:

England is a relatively safe place to travel. Petty crime like theft can occur, especially in popular tourist destinations so keep an eye on your belongings.