{"id":690,"date":"2023-06-07T14:00:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bronicable.com\/en\/?p=690"},"modified":"2026-07-19T21:55:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T19:55:51","slug":"top-5-cities-to-visit-in-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bronicable.com\/en\/world\/top-5-cities-to-visit-in-england\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 cities to visit in England"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>England\u2019s cities come in very different shapes. Manchester is energetic and creative, Oxford and Cambridge feel shaped by learning, Birmingham is broad and multicultural, and London seems to contain several cities at once. This guide brings together five destinations that show the country\u2019s range. If London is your first stop, our <a href=\"https:\/\/bronicable.com\/en\/world\/top-5-places-to-visit-in-london-england\/\">London guide<\/a> is a useful companion.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Do not look for one single English atmosphere. The pleasure is in the contrast between them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before the list, watch the video:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top 5 Cities to Visit in England | Explore the Best of British Urban Life\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hzFjDF-HkKM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>#5 \u2014 Manchester<\/h3>\n<p>Manchester combines industrial heritage with a thriving music and creative scene. Visit Manchester Cathedral, the Science and Industry Museum and Old Trafford, home of Manchester United. The Northern Quarter adds independent shops, caf\u00e9s, street art and nightlife.<\/p>\n<h3>#4 \u2014 Birmingham<\/h3>\n<p>Birmingham sits at the heart of England and offers a lively mix of culture, architecture and food. See the cathedral, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and the Bullring, then explore Broad Street and the Botanical Gardens.<\/p>\n<h3>#3 \u2014 Oxford<\/h3>\n<p>Oxford is built around one of the world\u2019s oldest and most prestigious universities. Tour the colleges, visit the Bodleian Library and Christ Church, explore the Ashmolean Museum and punt along the River Cherwell. The academic atmosphere is impossible to miss.<\/p>\n<h3>#2 \u2014 Cambridge<\/h3>\n<p>Cambridge shares Oxford\u2019s academic heritage but has its own rhythm. Historic colleges, punting on the River Cam, the Fitzwilliam Museum and lively markets make it a beautiful city to explore on foot.<\/p>\n<h3>#1 \u2014 London<\/h3>\n<p>London offers almost endless attractions: the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Tate Modern, Oxford Street, the South Bank and Covent Garden. 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