Lonely Planet chooses England as its NUMBER TWO destination to visit in 2020!
“Where should I go on holiday in 2020?” Well… The Lonely Planet has just chosen the England Coast as its NUMBER TWO destination to visit in the world for 2020! In the Lonely Planet’s ‘Best In Travel’ 2020 awards, England was selected as the second best […]
Things you should know before embarking on your first tour
Exploring by bike or foot, adventuring through beautiful scenery and discovering all the best spots is a great way to see and experience the real England at its finest. With a range of different locations and routes available, as well as having the option of guided […]
Thinking of going on a cycling or walking tour? Here’s why travelling in a group has its benefits
Being active has many individual benefits but it can be so much easier when you’re doing it with others. Here at Active England we’ve put together a list of the top benefits of exploring and travelling in a group: Travelling with company Group tours are […]
The British Weather Myth
Whether English Weather is Wet | The British Weather Myth How wet will you get in an English Summer. Now I’ve lived in England all my life, and we’re used to a good bit of rain! England truly is a green and pleasant land, and we […]
Walk in Roman Footprints on our Bath Day Trip
Bath Day Trip | The ruler-straight road to Bath. Our Bath day trip includes a cycle along the Roman Fosse Way, biking all the way into Bath before a spot of lunch, a guide to the Roman baths, and a walking tour of Bath itself. The […]
What Makes a Memorable Holiday? Active England’s Immersive Experience
The Immersive Tour “There are moments on our tours when a guest’s face lights up; when they stare out at an incredible view, or are free-wheeling down a country lane with the sun on their faces and the wind whistling by. Those moments are what make […]
Harry and Meghan’s Cotswold Home
A Cotswolds Home for Harry and Meghan We all know the charm of quaint Cotswold villages, cobbled streets and dry-stone walls. An area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswolds has a place in the popular imagination as the ultimate destination for relaxed luxury travel, but also […]
The English Season
Origins of the British Social Season The English ‘Season’ occurs during the spring and summer months, originating in the 17th century and springing from the Royal Court’s summer residence in London. A series of balls, receptions and sporting events, with the highlight being when the daughters […]
A Guide To British Pub Etiquette
Cycle to a Pub What could be more British than a good old pub? The village pub is the neighbourhood’s living room, treated as a second home, where locals unwind and ‘put the world to rights’ over a nice cold beer. Many of our cycle rides […]
English Wildlife Not To Die For!
‘Last week on a cycle tour I saw Red Kites silhouetted against the sky, a kestrel flash between the clouds and a fox dance across the road before me, chasing panicked grouse into the bushes. There were hares in the fields and a Muntjac deer stood […]
