EnglandYesU.KThe four constitute the largest one in the country. England is also known as the "green paradise", but the scenery of England is far less than this. Along the spectacular coastline, whether in the hustle and bustle of the city center or in the tranquil rural scenery, England has unexpected natural beauty. Although there are countless historical sites and cultural attractions, big cities are full of modern buildings and exciting technological innovations. Together, they have witnessed decades and even generations of development. England is a multicultural country, and visitors to England can't help but be fascinated by its unique charm and characteristics.
area
England can usually be divided into three regions, each of which has its own profound historical and linguistic heritage. These three regions can be further divided into smaller regions, and there are counties under the region (most of these counties also have a long history, but many have been adjusted due to administrative reasons).
South of England
Southern England is the area south of the Thames and Bristol Channel.
London London itself is a huge and diverse metropolis, not only the capital of England, but also the capital of the United Kingdom, it is also the capital of finance, fashion and culture. |
South east england Broadly speaking, South East England includes the southern area surrounding London and the area along the English Channel. |
South West England Refers to a rugged peninsula extending to the Atlantic Ocean and the counties on this peninsula. But Cornwall is often regarded as a county independent of South West England. |
Central England
East of England The northern area surrounding London is mostly rural. |
East Midlands The geographic center of England, bordering the North Sea. |
West Midlands The industrial center of England borders the rural areas of eastern Wales. |
North of England
Yorkshire It is considered to be the most beautiful, most diverse and most interesting traditional English township in England. |
North West England The location of most industrial cities also has an impressive scenery, between Scotland and Wales. |
Northeast England Have beautiful countryside and coastline |
arrival
highway
Outside of Great Britain
Since England is located on the island of Great Britain, there are only two options for driving to England from outside the island: using a car ferry or driving through the Anglo-French Undersea Tunnel.
Car ferry
- Continental Europe: Many countries in Europe provide car ferry services to England.
- Channel Islands: Jersey and Guernsey provide car ferry services to southern England.
- Isle of Man: Douglas toLiverpool#Waterway trafficCar ferry in the north.
- Ireland: The car ferry service from Ireland to England is very goodLiverpool#Waterway traffic. But you can choose a car from Ireland to Wales or London to Scotland, and then continue to drive to England.
Anglo-French Undersea Tunnel
- France:Eurotunnel Provides a car shuttle train from Coller, France to Folkestone, UK.
In Great Britain
There are many roads between England and Scotland and Wales, including country lanes and highways.
Most cars entering England do not need to pay tolls; however, drivers need to be aware that driving from Wales to England via motorways M4 and M48 Severn Bridge and passing through Birmingham via motorway M6 are required to pay tolls.
Important highway starting points:
- A1 Edinburgh
- M4 South Wales
- M74/A74/M6 West Scotland
- A55 North Wales
airplane
Most of the planes entering England from outside Europe will land at London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport and or Manchester Airport. In large cities within Europe, you can choose low-cost airlines to fly to various regional airports in England. Although there are few flights from Wales to England, flights from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland to England are still very popular.
London
- London Heathrow Airport (IATA:LHR)-The largest airport in the UK and the third busiest airport in the world.
- London Gatwick Airport (IATA:LGW)-London's second largest airport
- London Stansted Airport (IATA:STN)-A low-cost airline airport close to Cambridge
- London Luton Airport (IATA:LTN)-A small airport in northwest London
- London City Airport (IATA:LCY)-A small airport in central London, mainly for business passengers who want to quickly reach the City of London.
South:Southampton AirportwithBournemouth AirportAll near the southern border.
Southwest:Bristol Airport、EssexAirport,Newquay Airportwith Plymouth AirportMainly provide domestic and European aviation services.
Central:Birmingham International Airport、East of England Airport、Coventry AirportandNorwich Airport
North: Manchester Airport (IATA:MAN),Liverpool Airport、Newcastle International Airport、Leeds-Braford Airport、Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport、Humberside Airport、Durham Tees Valley AirportandBlackpool Airport。
railway
Eurostar It is a high-speed train that connects continental Europe and England. Eurostar mainly departs from Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium, but sometimes also offers trains from other French cities (Avignon, Calais, Lille, Lyon and Marseille). Eurostar enters England through the Anglo-French Undersea Tunnel, but usually stops at Ebbsfleet or Ashford before arriving at London St Pancras Railway Station. Tickets need to be booked compulsorily, and the earlier, the earlier, because the later the ticket is bought, the more expensive the ticket is.
There are frequent trains from Wales and Scotland to England.
British Rail Pass Provide unlimited train rides for non-British citizens within a certain period of time.
Passenger ship
With so many coastlines and many ports, England has extensive shipping links with many countries around the world. The main ports areDover、Folkestone、Havic、Kingston upon Hull、Plymouth、Portsmouth、Southampton、Liverpool、IpswichwithNewcastle upon Tyne. SeeFerry to the British mainland。
Bus
Although long-distance buses in the UK have been in operation for decades, many of them are used for transportation in and out of England. France only opened a long-distance bus market in 2015; of course, London and Paris (via the Anglo-French Undersea Tunnel) may be the most obvious international route. This is provided by several companies, including FranceOUIBUS,U.KMegabusOr GermanyFlixbus. Although the journey time is usually much longer than that of planes or trains, the prices are often relatively low, and it is not uncommon for bus fares to be less than 20 euros.