12 Beautiful Places to Visit in England (That Aren’t London!)

 England is such a beautiful country but most people miss the real beauty because they just stay in London.

London is my favourite city in the world, BUT there are also so many other amazing places to visit in England that are waiting to be discovered.

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From northern cities and seaside towns to historic sites and hidden gems, there are plenty of amazing places in England for visitors of all kinds.

England has such a rich history, beautiful architecture and some great natural wonders which most don’t even know about!

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There are so many nice places in England to visit no matter your interests: art and culture, history, scenic landscapes, and more!

So here is a little taste of some of the best places to visit in England and the top that I personally recommend!

While these are my personal picks for the top places in England to visit, there are so many unique places to go in England, you’ll never get bored here!

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If you’re wondering which of these places is not in London and you are looking for transport, England has a great rail service so I would suggest catching a train to these places.

For those more into buses, Megabus do very cheap fares – sometimes you can get a £1 deal from London to other places in England to visit.

Here are some of the most beautiful places to visit in England

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1. Bristol

A clear choice for one of the best places in England to visit for anyone who loves creativity. Bristol has an amazing vibe full of amazing street art and some great music venues.

I stayed at the YHA Hostel right next to the water. It was a great hostel which was cheap and really close to everything that you would want to see.

Check out the Bristol Cathedral, Banksy’s graffiti around the city, and all the other beautiful street art. Outside of London, Bristol is the best place in England to visit for street art.

If you love discovering amazing street art then you should do a walking tour of the city. Bristol is one of THE major places to visit in South of England.

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2. York

When researching the best places to visit in England outside of London, the city of York will pop up on almost everyone’s radar, and they might wonder, is York England worth visiting?

The answer is an emphatic YES – the city of York is one of the best places to visit in England other than London.

There are so many cool things to see in York such as the York Minster, York Castle and even have a walk on the city walls.

York is a very beautiful place (some say it’s the most beautiful city in UK!) with so much history to take in. This region is definitely somewhere you would want to spend the whole weekend, maybe more.

I lived just out of York for a few months and the city was great to spend a few days looking around and taking in the city. This is one of my favourite places to visit in England!

The Shambles is a ‘must do’ for a spot of shopping, soaking up the Yorkshire culture and do some people watching.

Have a picnic on the side of the museum gardens which overlooks the river Ouse. If you get a chance to check out the countryside, you will experience the real Yorkshire.

If you’re lucky enough to go in spring, you will see the rapeseed flowering which means you will see seas of bright yellow paddocks – it’s really beautiful.

York is one of the more underrated big cities, but it’s definitely one of the top places to go in England!

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3. Cotswolds

If you are looking for pretty places in England, you must visit the Cotswolds, which are located in South Central England.

The Cotswolds consist of rolling hills with very, very cute villages you only see in the movies, you will see very sweet, old English pubs with a lot of character.

As one of the prettiest places in England, the Cotswolds is perfect if you are looking for scenic places in England to drive through.

Spend a weekend driving around the Cotswolds and staying in one of the beautiful England villages.

You can’t say you have been to a proper village in England until you have visited this area. Castle Combe has even been named England’s prettiest village!

The Cotswolds are actually considered one of the most beautiful places in United Kingdom as a whole, and it’s easy to see why when you get here!

Truly one of the most magical places to visit UK has to offer!

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4. Bath

You can’t go to England and not experience Bath! It is known for its still-standing Roman baths which are believed to have been constructed around 60-70 AD.

Bath is the best place to see in England for history buffs as the entire city is a UNESCO site, and the baths are in amazing condition.

Entry to the baths cost £16.50 for an adult and it’s really worth the money!

Not only are the baths beautiful but the whole town is, so have a good wander around and take in the architecture of this amazing place.

I highly recommend having a weekend in Bath as one of the most beautiful places in England.

It’s one of the most architecturally beautiful places near London, and easily reachable for a day trip.

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