Travel Tips
England
London's museums, historic university towns and green countryside make England easy and varied to explore.
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Best overall
- May to September
- Emergency
- 999 or 112
- Electricity
- 230V, plug type G
England is part of the UK, so UK entry rules apply. The UK is outside the Schengen Area, and many visitors who do not need a visa must get a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. Check the rule for your passport. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
Read about visa on arrival, e-visas and online registration →
Still have specific visa questions?
Late spring through early autumn has the best weather and the longest days. Carry a rain jacket year-round.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
London
Great museums, royal sites and theatre.
Bath
Roman baths and honey-colored Georgian streets.
Oxford
Historic college buildings and quads.
Lake District
Lakes, fells and walking trails in the northwest.
York
A walled medieval city with a great cathedral.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 4 London
- Day 5 Oxford
- Day 6 Bath
- Days 7 to 8 York, by train
- Days 9 to 10 Lake District
Want a route planned around your dates?
- Book trains early for much cheaper tickets. Traffic drives on the left.
- Use a contactless card to pay for London transport.
Not sure how to get between places?
- England uses pounds. Most places take cards and some are cashless.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Fish and chips.
- A full English breakfast.
- Afternoon tea with scones.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Look right first when you cross the road.
- Watch for pickpockets in crowded London areas.
Planning a trip to England?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.