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Whether you live in England or you’re an overseas traveller wanting to learn all about England’s history, you won’t be short on places to visit. Each city has its own story but some are especially important to the modern-day Britain we know today.
To help you decide which historical places in England you can visit and why you should go there, we’ve put together a handy guide to follow. Read on to discover our top five historical places you should visit in England next time you’re planning an adventure.
London
London has to be at the top of anyone’s list of historical cities to visit around the world – never mind in just England!
From the Houses of Parliament to Buckingham Palace, there’s history for fans of the royals, politicians and just about any other kind, which is why it’s no surprise that London got more than 16 million inbound tourists last year.
York
York is the famous Viking capital city that was founded around 1,000 years ago. The Vikings called it Yorvik and now it’s one of the most popular cities to visit in northern England. Many of the infrastructure of the time can still be walked on and you’ll find a cathedral and parts of a castle during your time here.
There are plenty of museums to explore too if you want to learn even more about the history of this brilliant city.
Cambridge
You’ll likely know about Cambridge for being one of the most impressive universities in the UK and the rest of the world. However, did you know that it was also a trading centre during the Roman and Viking ages? Many of the old structures are still present around the city and you can walk around the grounds of the university while you’re exploring.
One of the best things about Cambridge is how accessible it is from around England. Trains run to Cambridge frequently, so you can find a service that fits your travel plans.
Stratford upon Avon
William Shakespeare is perhaps one of the most famous Brits to ever walk the earth, so any fan of his will find visiting his place of birth fascinating.
This is a medieval market town and there are so many ways to learn about Shakespeare here too. This includes going to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall or catching a show put on by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Swan Theatre.
Bath
Finally, we have Bath, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the cultural significance that the city brings. The city features Roman building remains as well as plenty of eighteenth-century town planning and architecture to explore.
Bath is a truly unique and historical place that you should visit if you love exploring towns with different eras built into them.