5 English Cities to Visit Before You Die
1. Liverpool is commonly regarded as one of the most exciting cities in Europe. You’ll find there are some great Liverpool city centre hotels, so check in for a weekend break, and explore for yourself! With a history that dates back as far as the first century, Liverpool started its life as a small fishing village. Over the years however, this industrious settlement grew and grew… the modern day city of Liverpool features a patchwork quilt of different architectural styles, ranging from Tudor mansions to stately Victorian public buildings.
2. Bath was once a thriving Roman town, and the city takes its name from the Roman baths which can still be visited to this day. In the 18th century the writer James Boswell described Bath as ‘the finest place on earth’, and when you visit, you’ll see why. Featuring row upon row of heavily stylised Georgian townhouses built from local sandstone, Bath has a look and feel about it which is truly unique. Many of the streets have been pedestrianised, and the city centre is a beautiful maze of archways and cobbled alleys.
3. Nottingham is a city with a turbulent history, which first began to thrive after the arrival of the Normans in the 11th century. Many of the city’s churches and public buildings are of Norman construction, and there are parts of the city centre where you are likely to feel as though you have literally stepped back in time. Sadly, the beautiful castle was destroyed in the 16th century, when royalist Nottingham was besieged by Cromwell’s army.
4. Oxford is one of England’s oldest cities, with a heritage that is strongly interwoven with the history of its famous University. Sometimes nicknamed the ‘city of dreaming spires’, Oxford’s skyline is broken up by countless church steeples, towers, and turrets. Many of the university’s colleges are open to the public, offering beautiful courtyards and grand architecture. Oxford also boasts a historic castle, which visits may explore.
5. Derby is an ancient settlement in the north of England, with a history that incorporates Roman, Saxon and Viking elements. It’s a great place to go for an affordable cultural trip, as you will have no problem finding a cheap hotel in Derby. With a name that comes from the Anglo-Saxon term for ‘Village of the Deer’, Derby combines Roman ruins with ancient Norman churches, and many sites around the city take their names from old Viking words.
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