Reasons Why England is Extremely Famous

Not too long ago, England ruled over many countries of the world – a fact that shows how sheer grit and determination could enable people of a relatively tiny country travel thousands of miles away at a time when air travel was still a dream, fight and win battles and establish their governance. As such, first and foremost it must be said that England is famous for its illustrious people throughout the ages who achieved such great heights with strategic planning, that others will find it difficult to match.

 

Food

Many surveys have been done to establish the various aspects for which England is famous and the latest one surprisingly shows that the best thing that the residents like about their country is a humble bacon sandwich and the second place is taken by a traditional roast dinner. The survey of 60,000 Brits showed that they simply love their cup of tea, which occupied the third position. Food is dominant in the top ten, with fish and chips and the Yorkshire Pudding coming in at ninth and tenth respectively. The poll also revealed that cheese is considered to be a great national treasure, with cheddar coming in at 13th on the list while the Queen trailed behind in 15th.

 

While such findings may reflect the opinions of the present day Brits and their love of food and drinks, there are many other reasons why England is so famous.

 

Glorious History

England has a glorious history that has seen it being governed by the Romans and then being invaded by the Normans and others. It has fought many battles and has always come out shining in its victories. It has even been victorious in battles fought thousands of miles away. It is one of the few countries that still have a monarch, although only as a constitutional and ceremonial head. The actual governance is carried out in a democratic manner by an elected parliament. However, the people of this country love their monarch and their proud national history that is placed fourth in the survey referred above. The present monarch is Queen Elizabeth II who lives in the majestic Buckingham Palace which is one of the top tourist attractions of London.

 

Tourist Attractions

England, especially its capital London, is one of the top tourist destinations of the world with a plethora of attractions such as its castles, palaces, historic houses, royal parks and gardens, museums, art galleries, theatres, green hills, fertile lowlands, technological wonders, rivers, bridges, shopping options, fashion outlets, world famous restaurants and pubs. The towns and areas on the sea side such as Lake District and Blackpool are beautiful locations for relaxation and for spending a vacation. Both residents and tourists simply love to spend some time in their rolling hills and as such the beautiful English countryside is placed eighth in the survey.

 

Hotels and other Accommodation Options

London, although an expensive city, attracts a very high percentage of tourist traffic. It is famous for the large number of hotels of all categories and other accommodation options that are available for tourists. While on the one hand, there are hundreds of five star hotels offering the ultimate in luxuries, there is a plethora of budget accommodations of all categories such as cheap hotels, bed & breakfasts, travel inns, hostel rooms and dormitories. While in London, most people find it convenient to stay at London Paddington hotel since it is located close to most tourist attractions in central London and to Paddington Station which offers easy connectivity to other places in London and lancaster hotels .

 

Educational Institutes

England is famous for the educational opportunities that it gives to its students and to people who come from other countries for this purpose. It has some of the most famous universities of the world such as Oxford, Cambridge and other London Universities.

 

Music

England is famous for its music scene especially pop music which has now become more popular than classical music or Jazz. Some of the music groups of the country are world-famous names such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Elton John, George Michael and the Spice Girls. British pop music has dominated the world in its range and quality and it has started many new trends such as the development of rock and roll. It is also the pioneer of punk music and the rebirth of heavy metal.

 

Literary Prowess

England is famous for its rich literary past and its great poets, playwrights and other authors such as William Shakespeare and Ian Fleming who have provided world famous literary works and fictional characters that are familiar to most people of the world such as Sherlock Holmes and James Bond.

 

Pubs

England is extremely famous for its pubs, which is the short form for public house. There are 53,000 pubs in England and one of the oldest pubs is Fighting Cocks in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It is located in a building that dates back to the eleventh century.

 

Famous Landmarks of England

There are many attractions in England that include royal palaces, massive cathedrals, legendary sites, castles, stately homes, glorious castles, and small villages that offer the best countryside. The famous landmarks of the country include Stonehenge, which is the most famous pre-historic monument of Britain; Windsor Castle that has been a royal residence for more than 900 years; Hadrians Wall which is a stone wall barrier built to separate the Romans and other tribes in Scotland 2000 years ago; Kings College, Cambridge; The White Cliffs of Dover; Blackpool Tower; The Palace of Westminster; The Tower of London; London Eye; St Pauls Cathedral; and many more.