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Tourism plays a significant part in the economic life of
England.
Many English people travel abroad, which takes money out
of the country. However, many other people come to England
as tourists, and this is economically beneficial. There is
significant economic benefit from American tourists, as well
as other tourists from European countries.
London
London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom.
London is also the most populous city in the European Union.
Oxford: now a busy commercial town, which also has a famous
university.
Cambridge: a famous university town.
Bristol: Brunel's Clifton suspension bridge is a famous landmark,
and the ship, the SS Great Britain is another of Brunel's
famous constructions, which is now in dry dock in Bristol.
Bath
A spa, famous for its Regency architecture and crescents,
and also for its Roman baths.
Salisbury: Salisbury cathedral is well known, and has the
tallest spire in the country. Nearby is the pre-historic site
of Stonehenge, which is administered by English Heritage.
Portsmouth: Portsmouth is a naval dockyard, and has some famous
ships on display, including the Mary Rose, and HMS Victory.
Brighton: Brighton is a seaside resort, with piers, and has
also the Brighton Pavilion.
Haworth, where the Bronte Sisters lived, is very popular with
Japanese tourists, as Wuthering Heights has a cult following
in Japan.
York: Famous for York Minster.
Canterbury: Famous for its cathedral.
Dover
Dover is also famous for its white cliffs, which are made
of chalk. The cliffs gave Britain its nickname of Albion,
meaning "white". The town's name derives from the
Brythonic Dubras ("the waters").
Its closeness to continental Europe – it is only 34
kilometres (21 miles) from the French port of Calais –
makes Dover one of the United Kingdom's busiest cross-Channel
ports, with 18 million passengers passing through each year.
Regular ferry services operate from Dover to Calais and Dunkerque
A major port with access to the continent. Also well known
for its white cliffs, and to a lesser extent for its castle.
Other places in England are also of historical interest, but
may not feature so significantly for foreign tourists. Many
foreign tourists also visit Scotland and Wales – see
tourism in Scotland and tourism in Wales.
Liverpool: A major port, with two cathedrals, an orchestra
and art galleries.
Manchester: A major city, with an orchestra and art
galleries, and many Victorian buildings. Also well known for
the Manchester Ship Canal.
Birmingham: A major city, with an orchestra, major
exhibition venues (NEC, ICC) and art galleries. Of historical
interest for its significant role in the industrial revolution.
Also the childhood home and inspiration of Tolkien
Ironbridge: The cradle of the industrial revolution.
Hadrian's Wall: The Roman wall built by order of the Emperor
Hadrian.
Hereford: A cathedral city, famous for the chained
library in the cathedral, and the Mappa Mundi.
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