Contrary to popular belief, England actually offer some of the finest holidays in Europe. While you certainly won’t be expecting so much sun and sand like you would in other holiday destinations, there are some particularly pleasant beach resorts in the United Kingdom and they are not too crowded either.

There are literally hundreds of great destinations in England. There are seaside resorts which are wonderful in the summer and very viable alternative destinations for a beach holiday. There are also many towns and counties which are famous for beautiful landscape in history. You can see such a diversity in culture and scenery that is particularly impressive by European standards.

If you’re looking for city breaks, then there are also plenty of choices. Just a name a few out of literally dozens, you could enjoy the fine city of York, Durham or Cambridge. There is far more to England and just London.

If you are more interested in going on a short city break, then there are sure to be cities in England which you haven’t visited before which are definitely worth a visit. Some examples include the fine old city of York, you could see the fantastic cathedral of Durham or you could take the ride down the river in a punt in Cambridge. There are literally so many alternatives.

Finding short breaks in England is not difficult since there are so many holiday cottages for rental and getting around is best done by hiring a car or driving in your own car of course. In England you can find everything from camping and hiking holidays to city breaks to quaint short holidays in the countryside. Either way, you should have no difficulty in finding the perfect short holiday.