Nature and wildlife

Area of natural beauty


The Lonely Planet Guide
has described the UK as the most beautiful island in the world. We often complain about the weather in England but its seasonal nature has created an amazing diversity of spectacular landscapes. You don’t need to cross oceans to get from lush green forests to open snowy hills or from wild rocky peaks to gentle breezy meadows. This diversity is the perfect environment for a wide range of flora and fauna. All you need to do is know where to look!

Coasts and beaches

Exmoor Coast

On the edge of your country peering out over the ocean you might feel you could be anywhere in the world. The sound of nothing but the waves crashing onto the shoreline can touch your soul and stimulate your mind placing the senses of calm and excitement side-by-side in blissful harmony.

Coastlines of England  
Heritage coasts

Landscapes and scenery

Chilterns

Discover an amazing diversity of scenery. Quite often you’ll be surprised by the changing landscape presented to you within the regions (and even the counties).

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty 
The English countryside 
England's wooded kingdom
Tour England by car

Parks and gardens

Westonbirt Arboretum

Our world beating gardens are like little visions of paradise. People and wildlife breathe life into these beauty-inspired creations. Larger National Parks offer respite from the stresses of modern life and are proof that man and nature can live side-by-side - vital to the preservation of our natural heritage.

Gorgeous gardens 
National Parks

Wildlife

Wildlife in England

From pretty songbirds - a perfect start on hazy summer mornings - to six-inch spiders that walk on water and feed on small fish! There is much to see in England if you know where to look!

Wildlife around England  
Best nature reserves
Autumn wildlife on our waterways

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