As one of the most popular cities in the world, London really is a must-visit with plenty of things to see and do. London is one of the unique cities of the world that hosts treasures both old and new. If you’re interested in the arts, you may find yourself wandering one of the many art galleries during the day and selecting from an even wider range of live music or theatre at night. Or if history is more your thing, you can visit Churchill’s War Rooms, the royal palaces or take a tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. For a hassle-free trip to all of London’s main sights, Gifting Owl also offers 1 or 2-day bus passes for ‘The Original Tour’, which allows you to travel the city at your own pace with over 100 hop-on-hop-off Stops.
Only a stone’s throw away from London you will find the charming town of Bath. Bath is known for its 18th-century architecture and natural baths dating back to the Roman era. This fascinating town is also conveniently located a short trip from Stonehenge. You can easily travel between the two UNESCO-listed sites by car or book a private day-trip from London to Bath and Stonehenge through Gifting Owl.
For nature lovers, or those looking for a more peaceful English countryside experience, you cannot miss a visit to the Cotswolds. Designated as the largest Area of Natural Beauty in the United Kingdom, the Cotswolds covers multiple counties and is known for its picturesque English villages, stately palaces and ancient woodlands. Gifting Owl offers a great day trip from London to the Cotswolds, which takes you to Blenheim Palace (the birthplace of Winston
Churchill) and multiple villages including the setting of Downton Abbey. This tour also has a guide to take you around each area, a lunch break and Wifi provided on the bus so you don’t have to plan a thing.
If you loved the city life of London, why not travel to some of the other major cities that England has on offer? Manchester and Liverpool are only a train trip away from London and are booming with experiences and things to do. Recently hailed as a top tourist destination, Manchester is a youthful city where you’ll find just as much culture as London. Here you can visit museums and galleries, party on in the vibrant nightlife or satisfy your taste buds with Manchester’s thriving food scene. Of course, this is also the home of the famous Manchester United soccer team who you can catch playing throughout the year. Fear not if you miss out on tickets as Gifting Owl has a one-hour behind-the-scenes tour of Old Trafford Stadium where you’ll get to see the team’s dressing room and walk onto the pitch.
Also known for its famed soccer team, Liverpool is just a short distance from Manchester. This city is home to an English treasure that’s arguably greater than soccer: The Beatles. Yes, in this city already packed with history you’ll also find the birthplace of the well-loved band. With Gifting Owl you can check out the award-winning Beatles Story Exhibition to find out more about the origins of the band or you can go on a hunt through the city to find the members’ childhood
homes.
So you’ve seen the cities and you’ve visited the countryside, what more could England possibly offer? For one final history fix, you cannot pass up a visit to the university towns of Oxford and Cambridge. These towns host two of the oldest universities in the world and are packed with history, from their famous alumni to libraries with ancient texts. If you’d like to learn about the lives of Einstein, Stephen Hawking and other influential figures, Gifting Owl has a variety of tours to Oxford and Cambridge including Golden the Tours day trip from London. A professional guide will take you around each of the towns with a visit to a Harry Potter filming location and lunch all included. Cambridge and Oxford will satisfy all your historical needs as well as some truly beautiful scenery.
These wonderful locations only scratch the surface of all the things there are to see and do in England. Here you will find everything from natural beauty to modern creativity and to top it all off, the proximity of sites makes it easy to see many different places in minimal time. There is so much variety and wonder throughout England that it is certain to surpass all expectations and leave you wanting more.
