***This is not an exhaustive guide to all things to do in England. The suggestions below are for activities, restaurants, lodging and other resources that enriched our experience or proved useful during our travels.***
London and Surrounding Area:
London:
Transportation:
Things to Do:
- Double Decker Sightseeing Tour (enter bus route #15) ***This route is a “heritage” route, so it utilizes the old style Routemaster buses
Big Ben, the London Eye and a double decker bus, all in one photo! - Rick Steves Westminster Audio Tour
- Sandeman’s New London Free Walking Tour
- British Museum (free!)
- British Library: Sir John Roblat Gallery (free!)
- Tower of London
- Westminster Abbey
- Convent Garden Market
- London Transport Museum
- Imperial War Museum (free!)
- HMS Belfast
- Borough Market
- A list of markets in London
- London Royal Airforce Museum (free!)
Food and Drink:
- Taste Card London: 50% off of food and drink at many restaurants in London
- Chimes of Pimlico (close to Buckingham Palace, great selection of hard cider)
- The Whiskey Exchange: An excellent place to buy Scotch Whiskey and other types of whiskey in London
- Royal Mile Whiskey: An outpost of our very favorite Scotch Whiskey store in London!
- Bangers Too, London
- St. Christopher Inn
- Budget Dining in London
- Historic Pubs in London
- The Best Fish and Chip Shops in London
General Travel Information:
Greenwich:
Things to Do:
- Greenwich Market
- National Maritime Museum
- Greenwich Tourist Information
- Thames River Sightseeing tours from Greenwich Pier
Food and Drink:
Windsor:
Transportation:
Things to Do:
Food and Drink:
- Three Tuns Pub (very close to Windsor Castle)
Southwest England:
Stone Henge and Avebury:
Things to Do:
- Stonehenge
- Avebury Stone Circle
- Castle Combe (“the prettiest village in England”, between Avebury and Bath)
Food and Drink:
- Red Lion Pub, Avebury
- Old Rectory Tea Room, Castle Combe
Glastonbury:
Things to Do:
- Cheddar Gorge
- Glastonbury Abbey
- Chalice Well
Food and Drink:
England, general:
Things to Do:
- Historic Hikes in England
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