England Archives - A Life Away https://alifeaway.com/category/destinations/england/ UK Travel and Life Abroad Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:08:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://alifeaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-Favicon-32x32.png England Archives - A Life Away https://alifeaway.com/category/destinations/england/ 32 32 3 Days In The Cotswolds Itinerary: Explore The Heart Of England https://alifeaway.com/cotswolds-itinerary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cotswolds-itinerary Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:13:39 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=2811 I’ve put together this 3 days Cotswolds itinerary to help you see the best of these storybook villages without the maddening crowds. Come see what makes this region so magical.  I spent time in the Cotswolds on my very first trip to England and it was love at first sight. I’ve since returned several times on...

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]]> Brighton Day Trip From London (With Tips From a Brighton Regular) https://alifeaway.com/brighton-day-trip/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brighton-day-trip Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:22:35 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=2209 I live between London and Brighton, and have visited this British seaside town many times. I love to bring friends and family on a Brighton day trip to add some variety to their United Kingdom travels. Luckily, you don’t have to know someone living near Brighton to get local tips. This guide will cover the best...

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]]> Visit Oxford England: From Free Things to Do to the Best Guided Tours https://alifeaway.com/visit-oxford-england/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visit-oxford-england Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:42:24 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=1900 Also known as the City of Dreaming Spires, I immediately saw why so many people love to visit Oxford, England. You don’t need to spend long in Oxford to appreciate its blend of fantasy and real-world charm. Walk in the footsteps of famous people and literary figures as you wander the city and its well-known...

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]]> One Amazing Day Trip to Bath from London | Mapped Itinerary https://alifeaway.com/day-trip-to-bath/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=day-trip-to-bath Sat, 01 Jul 2023 17:08:07 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=1497 I still remember the first time I took a day trip to Bath from London. Zipping through the English countryside on a train was such a lovely and different way to travel from the car journeys I grew up on in the US. Once there, Bath was a wonderful place to explore with a completely...

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]]> Complete Guide to Latitude Festival for Families https://alifeaway.com/latitude-festival-for-families/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=latitude-festival-for-families Fri, 05 May 2023 17:29:11 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=1334 Looking for tips on how to have the best time at Latitude this year? These tips are for families, so if you’re packing little ones for your Latitude Festival fun, read on!  Table of Contents Know before you go What is Latitude Festival? Why Latitude Festival is Great for Families What Isn’t Great for Families...

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]]> The 20 Best Souvenirs from England https://alifeaway.com/best-souvenirs-from-england/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-souvenirs-from-england Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:57:59 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=1257 England has no shortage of fabulous things to tempt your souvenir spending. If you’re looking for the perfect English souvenir for yourself or a loved one, then this guide is for you. As an American expat living in the UK, these are also my go-to items when bringing back treats to my US family and...

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]]> Three Castles to Visit From London by Train (No Driving Required!) https://alifeaway.com/castles-near-london-by-train/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=castles-near-london-by-train https://alifeaway.com/castles-near-london-by-train/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:21:33 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=739 London is a wonderful city (don’t miss my city itinerary guide here!), but I cannot encourage you enough to get out of the city and see more of the United Kingdom’s beauty. An easy way to accomplish this is to visit one of these beautiful castles or palaces. From Central London, these three destinations are...

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]]> https://alifeaway.com/castles-near-london-by-train/feed/ 3 Fruit Picking in Sussex or Surrey | Great Day Out With Kids https://alifeaway.com/day-out-kids-fruit-picking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=day-out-kids-fruit-picking Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:35:22 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=535 One of the things I love most about British Summer is the delicious variety of local fruit that appears this season. If you’re in need of an outdoor activity to entertain kids, or just need to get out of your own indoor rut, pick your own farms are a great option! There are many choices...

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]]> Best Walking Trips: How to Plan a Walking Holiday in England https://alifeaway.com/best-walking-holiday-in-england/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-walking-holiday-in-england Sun, 29 May 2022 17:18:45 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=398 Walking in the UK is something of a national obsession. It is beloved in spite of sometimes very changeable weather (looking at you Lake District). If you’re looking for a challenge from your next trip paired with panoramic views, quaint market towns and local history, then a walking tour holiday in the United Kingdom may...

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]]> Where to Find a Fairytale Tree Tunnel in England https://alifeaway.com/halnaker-tree-tunnel-and-windmill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=halnaker-tree-tunnel-and-windmill Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:54:56 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=228 Come along for a beautiful walk along an ancient path through a fairytale tree tunnel and up to a historic windmill with views for days across the English countryside. We will start in Boxgrove and travel through fields and the must-see tree tunnel before arriving at the Halnaker Windmill. The whole route is less than...

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