England comprises of 28 cities namely: London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Bristol, Manchester, Leicester, Coventry, Kingston-upon-Hull, Bradford, Stoke-on-Treat, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Plymouth, Southampton, Derby, Newcastle-upon- Tyne, Portsmouth, Preston, Sunderland, Norwich, Oxford, York, Peterborough, Gloucester, Cambridge and Exeter. Such places feature a distinctive mixture of the old and the new, antiquity and contemporary, laidback and fast-paced.

Of these places, the all-time favorite destinations are London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Oxford, York and Brighton.

Known as the capital of England, London is the home of four World Heritage Sites, premier business, cultural, political, entertainment and art centers. It also features a wide range of people, culture and traditions. London also has the busiest and largest aviation hub in the world.

Birmingham is the second-largest city in England. It is also considered to be the “Birthplace of Industrial Revolution”, a “city of thousand trades”. Birmingham is one of the popular business destinations in the world. It host important summits and conventions like the G8 (Group of 8) Summit last 1998. There are also various art galleries, museums, and parklands in the area.

Liverpool is popular for being the home of The Beatles, Liverpool FC and Everton FC. It is also considered to be a major transatlantic shipping port and industrial center. Liverpool’s Georgian and Victorian structures attract a myriad of travelers across the globe. This year Liverpool received the title as the European Capital of Culture alongside Stavanger, Norway.

Voted as “UK’s favorite city” in 2004 by Conde Nast Traveler, Leeds is a vibrant city located in West Yorkshire, England. Leeds started off a small camp during the Roman times and developed into a prosperous city in the Medieval Ages. Currently, Leeds is famed for its exciting nightlife, popular sport centers, and excellent shopping places.

Bristol is one of the core cities of England. It is one of the centers of education, employment and culture in the country. Bristol is also renowned for its aerospace, media and information technology industry.

Manchester is a cosmopolitan city in Greater Manchester, England. It is regarded as the “fastest-growing city” in England in terms of economic development and progress. Manchester is famed for hosting the 2002 Commonwealth Games and for being included in the tentative UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

Oxford formerly known as “Oxenaforda” is where the oldest university in England was established. It is also regarded as the “city of dreaming spires” by Matthew Arnold because of its majestic architectural designs. The popular sights in Oxford include the Covered Market, River Thames and Cherwell.