Seeing the real English cities, beyond the famous London is not impossible, here are some that you absolutely must not miss if you want to visit something authentic in England.
London, Liverpool, Manchester, these are the first (and sometimes the only) cities that come to mind when we think ofEngland in general, and to on-site holidays in particular.
However, England is a magnificent country that has many places unknown to most that are worth visiting especially if you want to know the true face of the country away from the cosmopolitan influences typical of cities such as London. Cities like Worcester, Reading, Bury St. Edmunds, Eastbourne represent the true English essence so much so that they are the favorite places to send children on a study trip to learn the language. This is because they are quiet places, surrounded by greenery, where there are ancient colleges and where obviously the English language is the authentic one.
Worcester
Located at center of England, on the banks of the River Severn, will immediately attract your attention for its surreal atmosphere due to its terraced houses and the grandeur of the gothic cathedral where you can contemplate the tomb of King John which of course we all know, and no, not thanks to Robin Hood!
Worcester is a town to be admired in the round because it is really beautiful to see and to live thanks to romantic scenery given by its bridges over the river and the sense of peace and tranquility that can be found everywhere, especially for the many green areas where we find the classic English gardens.
In short, in Worcester you will feel like you are entering a fairytale, even a little fantasy.
Eastbourne
Now we move into Sussex where a nice and lively town overlooking the sea is waiting for us: Eastbourne. Eastbourne has a lot to offer its visitors both in terms of attractions and the events that are held throughout the year.
The main attraction of the city is undoubtedly Beachy Head or the highest cliff in England, but be careful you will have to arm yourself with comfortable shoes and a camera because what you will see will be postcard paths, try it for yourself.
Do you love fairytale atmospheres? You cannot help but visit theHerstmonceux Castle that will leave you breathless. The castle is also famous for its themed gardens such as that of Roses, that of butterflies and that of Shakespeare. Eastbourne is the perfect place for a family vacation, thanks to the many activities and attractions for children such as Llama Park.
Reading
Go discover this ancient medieval town which hides interesting buildings in every corner and which starting from the historic center will take you on a tour to discover all the places of historical interest.
From the ruins of the medieval Abbey, to the prison where Oscar Wilde was held and wrote his famous “Ballad of Reading Gaol”, Reading will take you on a journey through history.
But the English city is not only a place of culture but also a place where you can have fun! There nightlife of Reading includes restaurants of all nationalities, pubs, theaters, jazz clubs and so on.
Bury St. Edmunds
Bury St. Edmunds is an interesting historical city that offers a perfect combination of medieval architecture, Georgian squares and impressive Cathedrals, abbeys and gardens.
For families there are countless attractions, as well as fairs and festivals for all ages.
The English city is famous throughout the country for its weekly market which is said to even date back to the time of William the conqueror.
