Places to Visit in England
A working family weekend guide, edited from real visits — by county, town and region. Stories from National Trust gardens, fishing villages, market towns, and the after-dark high streets where the kids actually want to be.
152places & days‑out
34counties covered
By Linda & John Garrould
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Editor’s picks
We organise everything by county and by area. Pick a region below to see what we’ve covered — National Trust properties, family farms, late-night shopping high streets, coastal walks and the rest.
Browse by region
Counties listed alphabetically within each region. Only counties with content shown — more added as we visit.
South West
43 places across 6 countiesSouth East
9 places across 6 countiesLondon
11 places across 1 countieEast of England
61 places across 5 countiesEast Midlands
6 places across 5 countiesWest Midlands
5 places across 3 countiesYorkshire & The Humber
7 places across 3 countiesNorth East
3 places across 1 countieNorth West
7 places across 4 countiesLooking for something specific?
Information correct as of May 2026 — please check with venues before you travel.