Southern England Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
A tour of the southern counties of England reveal Royal Palaces, mighty rivers, cosmopolitan cities and masses of gorgeous villages just waiting to be explored. Enjoy the university city of Oxford, the rowing capital of England at Henley-upon-Thames and Henry VIII's hunting grounds in the New Forest. The Historic Dockyards at Portsmouth are amazing and just a short hop across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.
Southern England Counties
- Berkshire - from the rolling Berkshire Downs cradling delightful villages to the bustling town of Reading, there is always something to see. Explore the route of the Kennet & Avon Canal as it passes through Newbury and don't miss the Castle at Windsor
- Buckinghamshire - stretching from the outskirts of London northwards, Buckinghamshire is a mix of green hills and busy towns and cities. Enjoy shopping in Milton Keynes, up-market chic in Marlow and the caves near High Wycombe
- Hampshire - a gorgeous county of picturesque villages and the historic cities of Winchester and Portsmouth. See ponies wandering free in the New Forest and join shoppers having a spree in Southampton
- Isle of Wight - gorgeous beaches, a Royal Residence and sailing galore at Cowes are just some of the rewards for visiting the Isle of Wight. Go dinosaur hunting in Sandown, cycle quiet lanes and don't miss the capital, Newport
- Middlesex - a cosmopolitan part of London and home to the famous Rugby Stadium at Twickenham and a superb concert venue at Wembley. Also home to London's premier airport at Heathrow
- Oxfordshire - the university town of Oxford is the jewel in the crown of this delightful county of gentle hills and quiet villages. The riverside walks at Henley-on-Thames and bustling market town of Wantage are well worth a visit
Plan your visit to Southern England
- Southern England Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in Southern England
- Southern England Attractions - browse our list of attractions in Southern England
- Southern England Short Breaks - for short break ideas and offers
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