Oxford is one of the oldest and most celebrated university towns in Europe, and for centuries has rivaled Cambridge for academic pre-eminence in England. Its untrammeled spirit of exploration, numerous delightful gardens, courtyards, and university parks – together with the hectic bustle of its pedestrian zone and excellent cultural facilities – all help create a very special atmosphere. Oxford has plenty of …

As the commercial and cultural capital of Lancashire, Manchester is a celebrated center for the arts, media, and higher education. Together with Salford and eight other municipalities, it forms the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, in which some three million people now live. Like neighboring Liverpool, Manchester has undergone something of a renaissance with the introduction of initiatives such as …

Although Yorkshire has long been divided into four counties, York is still considered the capital of this lovely corner of Northern England. The city is filled with fun things to do and attractions that reveal the many layers of its long history. York boasts the country’s longest circuit of medieval city walls, stretching over two miles and offering marvelous views of …