The motherland

England

England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest of England and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. England is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. The country covers five-eighths of the island of Great Britain, which lies in the North Atlantic, and includes over 100 smaller islands, such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight.

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Accommodation

The average hotel price in England for a couple is £143 ($197usd). You can get affordable good quality accommadation for hotel chains such as Premier Inn

Money

The official currency of England is the Pound Sterling. The Pound comes in £5, £10, £20 and £50 banknotes. Debit and credit cards are accepted widely. We suggest using a Wise card to cut down on high international withdrawal fees.

Food

When dining out an average meal in England should cost around £11 per person. Budget concious travelers should seek out pub chains such as Wetherspoons for good value food.

Transport

England drives on the left-hand side of the road. Rental cars and campervans can be picked up at any major airport. The is an efficient network of buses and trains. Public transport runs in all major centres

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