Cities in England

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England has many large cities. Listed below are nine of the most popular:

• London - the capital of both England and the United Kingdom, a vast metropolitan area, and a global capital of finance, fashion and culture. This city, which is the biggest in Western Europe is not to be missed.
• Birmingham - the UK's second largest city (by population) is in the industrial heartland and many attractions for the traveller. It is a cultural, sporting, entertainment, shopping and media hub.
• Bristol - largest city in South England (after London), vibrant music scene, lovely historic buildings and an attractive waterfront.
• Brighton - Regency seaside resort and university town. Quirky shopping, good eating, rich culture and vibrant nightlife in 'London-on-sea'.
• Liverpool - Booming cosmopolitain city with some of the UK's finest landmarks. Famous for its sport, music and nightlife prominence. (European capital of culture 2008)
• Manchester - a cultural, sporting, entertainment, shopping and media hub. Greater Manchester is the UK's second largest city by metropolitan area, but, only by a few thousand, its third largest by population. It is also the third most visited city in The UK after London and Edinburgh.
• Nottingham - home of Robin Hood and Nottingham Castle.
• Newcastle upon Tyne - a thriving northern city with world-famous nightlife.
• York - ancient capital of Yorkshire, with Roman, Viking and Medieval remains.

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