England Art, Castles & palaces, Gardens & parks + Peaceful pictures

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Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Attend a choral recital at this charming and historic Romanesque university chapel, which is among the smallest cathedrals in England.

Climb the narrow, winding staircase to reach the top of this tower, which is considered the very centre of Oxford, for a panoramic view over the city.

Amble through a picturesque riverside park to reach this stately Baroque palace and landscaped garden.

Gaze up at the iconic spire of the founding church of Bournemouth, where the writer of Frankenstein was laid to rest.

Attend a choral recital at this charming and historic Romanesque university chapel, which is among the smallest cathedrals in England.

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Explore the interior of a 14th-century castle and look out across the Sussex countryside from the top of an ancient tower.

Walk in the footsteps of luminaries at this grand hall, where graduation ceremonies are held for Cambridge students. 

View one of the best surviving examples of Romantic and Picturesque architecture at this castle. Marvel at the medieval French masonry used in its construction. 

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Amble through a picturesque riverside park to reach this stately Baroque palace and landscaped garden.

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

This spectacular UNESCO site is a gorgeous public park and an important center of botanical research. 

Attend a choral recital at this charming and historic Romanesque university chapel, which is among the smallest cathedrals in England.