{"id":57756,"date":"2022-10-23T14:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-23T03:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=57756"},"modified":"2025-03-10T22:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T11:44:06","slug":"england-or-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/england-or-wales\/","title":{"rendered":"England or Wales? The UK destination that should be next on your list"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Don\u2019t eenie, meenie, miny, mo it \u2013 read this blog instead.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just when you think deciding to go on a holiday was the hardest part, figuring out exactly which country you want to visit rears its frustratingly difficult head to remind you that you\u2019ve still got a long way to go. So, you\u2019ve settled on the United Kingdom <\/a>but, out of England<\/a> or Wales<\/a>, which is the better destination?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re so glad you asked that question. While England might have London and the lovely Costwolds<\/a> region, Wales has Snowdonia National Park<\/a> and delectable seafood so we understand how this decision might be the hardest one you\u2019ve had to make all year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you figure it out, we\u2019ve put together a comparative guide on the cities and landscapes of both England and Wales in the hopes that your decision magically becomes easier. If not, you can always flip a coin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Aerial<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

England might be small, but its cities definitely pack a punch – they simply don\u2019t get much bigger or more cosmopolitan than London. With a history that stretches back 2000 years and several iconic attractions that\u2019ll keep you occupied for days, it\u2019s easy to see why London has captivated travellers for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as the tourist hot spots of Big Ben, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and Buckingham Palace, there are plenty of hidden gems to keep your eyes peeled for such as trendy restaurants, boutique markets, perfectly manicured gardens, and shop-till-you-drop department stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But London isn\u2019t the only city England has to offer. From Manchester in the north to Birmingham in the west, you could travel up and down England and never be too far from a concrete jungle that promises adventure and delivers memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED: 6 UNMISSABLE SIGHTS ON THE HADRIAN’S WALL WALK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You might think that nothing compares to London but there are plenty of beautiful and vibrant Welsh cities that\u2019ll provide just as much fun and entertainment as England\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you want to eat your way through some of the world\u2019s best food in Cardiff (think blended cuisines that focus on freshness and local flavour), learn about medieval history in Tenby or discover the secrets of Conwy with its impressive castles and impeccable gardens, you\u2019ll never run out of metropolitan cities to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXPLORE TENBY ON OUR HIKE THE PEMBROKESHIRE COAST ADVENTURE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Landscapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"View<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

England isn\u2019t short on natural wonders. You\u2019ve got the Seven Sisters Country Park filled with twisting hiking trails and bird-watching spots, the Peak District<\/a> with its spellbinding gorges and rolling green hills, and Botany Bay with its seemingly untouched beaches and cliff faces (and that\u2019s just scratching the surface).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to get lost in England\u2019s natural beauty and once you step away from the busy streets and head off the beaten track, you\u2019ll quickly fill your phone\u2019s camera roll with picture after picture of fairytale-like lakes, mystifying rivers, and mountain ranges you\u2019ll be utterly captivated by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED: 6 THINGS TO DO IN THE PEAK DISTRICT IN WINTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Snowdonia<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wales may have received the participation award to England\u2019s first-place win when it comes to which country has the best cities but Wales leaves England in its dust if we\u2019re comparing landscapes. There\u2019s Snowdonia with its national parks and unforgettable scenery, Pembrokeshire with its breathtaking coastline and picturesque villages, Llangollen with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites and the enchanting Deer Valley, and Anglesey with its pristine beaches and romantic lighthouses. Honestly, we could go on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If wandering out into the great outdoors and having room to hike, bike, or walk your way through some of Mother Nature\u2019s best work is your kind of thing, then Wales is your kind of place.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only are these two countries closely located but they\u2019re also close in the race for the number one spot on your holiday list. England definitely deserves a visit at least once, but does it need to be done now? Wales is less of a bucket-list destination but will provide just as much culture, beauty, and fun as England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This one\u2019s too tough to call but since they\u2019re located right next to each other (London is a short 46-minute flight from Cardiff), why not do both? Problem solved. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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