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The Best 'Other' Cities to Explore in South EnglandAsk a lot of visitors to England about their trip, and they'll tell you about London. There's no doubt that the capital city is a spectacular place, with an awful lot to offer any traveller. Certainly, a whole holiday could be spent in LondonStill, there is much to the country that can't be found in London. Every county and city has it's own character. This article will take a look at some of the best cities to see in England's south, going anti-clockwise from the famous city of Oxford. OxfordFamous for its world-renowned university, Oxford is a grand city to walk through. The University's extensive Bodleian libraries are a sight to see, with sections dating back as far as the medieval era.
It's also home to several museums and gardens. It's truly a city to nourish your mind and your eyes. Through Oxford runs the Thames, leading to London and into the sea. BristolIf you want to enjoy the west of England, perhaps taking a trip further south west to Cornwall or north west into Wales, Bristol could be a great place to start. There's an airport, and convenient International Car Rental options from the airport.Bristol
is one of Britain’s most vibrant cities, famous for its night-life and
music scene. No matter how nuanced your musical interests might be, you're
sure to find something to your liking here.
BathNot far from Bristol, Bath is a majestic, almost Tolkein-esque city to approach. Almost the entire city is built from the local 'bath stone', with a pale- golden colour to it, setting it beautifully in the surrounding green landscape.The name is no coincidence. Bath is famous for its carefully preserved Roman Baths, a fascinating site to visit with an accompanying museum. The baths themselves were fed water by the sacred spring, and were deeply associated with the goddess Minerva. ChichesterMaybe you've planned a London-centric trip to England, but you want to take a day or two to see that other, more quaint and picturesque England you've heard about. Not far from London, and small enough to explore, Chichester would be the perfect place.
Like all English cities ending in 'chester', Chichester was founded by the Romans. And you can atop the Roman wall around the old city. The old city has a crossroads at its centre, overlooked by a towering cathedral. To the south of the city is Chichester Canal, one of England’s smallest, where you can take canal boat rides or hire rowing boats. BrightonAlongside Bristol, Brighton is one of the UK's brightest-shining cities. Well known for its thriving LGBT scene, Brighton is also a hotspot for performing artists all over the south coast. Trailing alongside the beach are all manner of unusual bars and clubs. If that's not exciting enough, follow the neon glow to the end of the Palace Pier and you'll find the fairground.
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