• While London and all its iconic sights understandably dominates most first-time visitors’ itineraries, England has an almost endless list of things to see and do.
  • With info on everything from car hire to train tickets, ferries to coach services, here's what you need to know to travel around in England.
    • #2: England's historic origins
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    • #3: Æthelstan was the first King of England
  • England's climate is temperate wet oceanic. This means that their temperatures are low: in winter they oscillate around -5° C, while in summer they reach 32° C.
  • A 'green and pleasant land', England is known for its dramatic scenery of countryside, rolling hills, green fields, and rugged coastline.
  • List of cities (* indicates the city has also been awarded a Lord Mayoralty or Lord Provostship)[footnote 1]. United Kingdom. England.
  • The south of England is mostly low-lying land, with hills and agricultural land and the north of England is mostly covered in moorland and mountains.
  • England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom with population over 55 million, which accounts for 84% of the UK population.
  • We’ve featured several of these imposing structures – please find below a selection of castles from England, Scotland & Wales.
  • Get all the latest news, live updates and content about England from across the BBC.