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Green Holidays in England

Perhaps the most environmentally-friendly holiday decision you can make is to go for a staycation and enjoy what's on offer on your doorstep. Weeks of sunshine and soaring temperatures can't be guaranteed, but verdant England has so much to offer...

Here's a quick guide on How to go green in England and the rest of the UK, including the country's remaining wilderness areas and England's sustainable tourism champions.

From roaming the peaks of the North, cycling through the Lake District and the picturesque cotswolds to eco-cabins in Shropshire and homestays in our vibrant and historic cities and sailing breaks along the South West's stunning coast, an eco-friendly break in England is a wonderful opportunity.

To learn more, see our guide on How to tell if a hotel is green

Featured below is our selection of the best 'greenest' places to stay and holidays we have come across throughout England:

Lancrigg Hotel amongst the overwhelming hills

Lancrigg Vegetarian Country House Hotel, Cumbria

In the heart of the Lake District mountains, Lancrigg is a gorgeous, romantic retreat to unwind and restore body and soul. It has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and has 30 years of experience serving excellent vegetarian food.
Fri- Sat 1 night stay: B&B £55- £85 per person, B&B...

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How to travel overland from Europe to England


Our detailed rail journey planner shows you how to travel by train from over 40 destinations in Europe to London, detailing where to change platforms/stations, prices, timetables, journey times and how to book tickets. Here are a few examples of itineraries:

Train from Barcelona to London
Train from Berlin to London
Train from Brussels to London
Train from Lille to London
Train from Madrid to London
Train from Marseille to London
Train from Paris to London
Train from Rome to London
Train from Stockholm to London
Train from Vienna to London

High speed train travel from Europe to England.High speed train travel from Europe to England.

 


Travelling to England by ferry is now so much easier thanks to the recent upgrading of many cross-channel services and as well as from Spain, Ireland and Denmark. Our ferry journey planner provides in-depth information, including intermediate travel, prices, timetables, journey times and how to book tickets for the following ferry crossings:

Ferry from Bilbao to Portsmouth
Ferry from Calais to Dover
Ferry from Caen to Portsmouth 
Ferry from Cherbourg to Poole 
Ferry from Hook of Holland to Harwich 
Ferry from Roscoff to Plymouth 
Ferry from Santander to Portsmouth 
Ferry from Santander to Plymouth 
Ferry from St Malo to Portsmouth 
Ferry from Ostend to Ramsgate

Travel within the British Isles by ferry:

Ferry from Dublin to Liverpool
Ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
Ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne (Isle of Wight)

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Greentraveller Guides

Visit these brilliant holiday destinations in a way that has a low impact on the environment, a positive effect on the livelihoods of the local people and on landscape and wildlife conservation: