English Tourism Week is an annual celebration of English tourism. Research on VisitBritain and VisitEngland conducted that the visitor economy is worth £106 billion a year to England supporting thousands of businesses and impacting on the performance of supplier industries such as restaurants, pubs, farming, transport, retailing, sport, museums and galleries, the theatre and other performing arts. Tourism cannot be offshored – it only happens here!
If you’re planning to visit England, here are some places that you might want to consider. We also featured some airlines recommendation that you can fly with.
5 TOP DESTINATIONS TO VISIT IN ENGLAND
Lake District
Located in the northwest corner of England, within the County of Cumbria – 3,000 feet (914 m) above sea level. You can explore the National Park, the highest mountain in England (Scafell Pike), as well as the deepest and largest natural lakes in England. The nearest airports to get here are Manchester Aiport and Glassglow Airport.
Source: Wikipedia
Brighton
An English seaside resort town known for its diverse communities, quirky shopping areas, large cultural, music and arts scene. Brighton attracted 7.5 million day visitors in 2015/16 and 4.9 million overnight visitors and is the most popular seaside destination in the UK for overseas tourists. The nearest airports to get here are Gatwick Airport and Shoreham (Brighton City) Airport (local).
Source: Wikipedia
Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is a rural area of south-central England. Famous for quintessentially English market towns and villages built from honey-coloured stone, the Cotswolds are a range of gently rolling hills and the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales making them a perfect base for keen walkers and cyclists. The nearest airports to go here are Birmingham Airport and Bristol Airport.
Source: https://www.cotswolds.com/plan-your-trip/about-the-cotswolds
Oxford
Oxford is one of the most breathtaking counties in England. Located in central southern England, revolves around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century. The architecture of its 38 colleges in the city’s medieval center led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’. The nearest airports to here are London Heathrow International Airport and Gatwick Airport.
Source: Wikipedia
York
York is a place of extraordinary cultural and historical wealth, this beautifully preserved medieval city is a must-visit for history buffs. The surrounding area is packed with unique attractions. Explore Castle Howard, one of England’s most impressive stately homes, or marvel at the weird and wonderful Brimham Rocks, an amazing collection of wind-weathered rock formations. The nearest airports to get here are Leeds-Bradford International Airport and Manchester Airport.
Source: https://www.visitbritain.com/gb/en/england/northern-england/york
THE AIRLINES
First of all, there are plenty of airlines that can take you to your destinations. But we do have some flights recommendation for you:
- Emirates
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- Air Canada
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- Air France
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- KLM
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- Wizz Air
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