One of the countless benefits of home exchanging is that it allows you to travel absolutely anywhere, since HomeExchangers are everywhere .
This thread is for those who would like to get off the beaten track, either because they are keen to fight against overtourism, or because they simply want to discover lesser-known destinations.
Share your finds in England!
For this first edition, I suggest we focus on England
So I suggest you share here the lesser-known destinations in England that you liked, for one reason or another, explaining what you liked. Don’t hesitate to share your good tips and good addresses at the same time!
Do you live in a lesser-known destination in England yourself? Tell us why it’s worth a visit: what’s there to do or see? Great walks? Great bike rides? A museum or an unusual establishment? Make us want to come! (You can even share the link to your HomeExchange ad if you like.)
I live just on the other side in Normandy and go quite often in UK.
I exchanged twice in Sussex ( Brighton and Eastbourne) and not so many French know it while it’s great : 7 sisters cliffs, cuckmere heaven , both cities and lewes, South downs park for hikes, Arundel Castle, Sheffield Gardens etc
The area which I live is well known to tourists from my own country (England!), but not very well known to those from other countries. North Devon is in the South West of the England, right next door to the more commonly visited county of Cornwall. Think beautiful wild Atlantic beaches and beautiful natural scenery
Ahh i’m glad you liked it here! When I was growing up I thought it was so dull with nothing to do but it’s funny how you appreciate that when you are older. A long stint working in London made me really appreciate the amazing countryside we have here. You’ll have to come back sometime!
Many years ago, I lived in Lincolnshire (the dryest part of England). It is rural and beaten track.
The cathedral is well known. Tea rooms are in the purest British tradition.
From there , Cambridge is a popular city.
It is a beautiful city.
I also lived in Birmingham.
What i liked the most in England was not the food (they improved a lot since i was there) or the weather (20 degrees in summer but English girls are in tee-shirt in april at 10 degrees when i wear 3 pull overs).
So what i liked the most is the English way of life. The tea time. The English people and their humour.
If they are usually nice people, to work in England implies some cultural adaptations.
Moreover, there are plenty of castles to visit.
All types of castles.
One day in July in Lowestoft, the only sunny day of a rainy month , my friend and I decided to go to swim in the Channel.
Damned! It is the summer. Mister Sun is here today. Let’s go.
We were caught by the people on the beach because there were many Rusty and pointed 2 GM war Defence ruins underwater and it was risky to swim in the sea.
but it’s funny how you appreciate that when you are older. A long stint working in London made me really appreciate the amazing countryside we have here. You’ll have to come back sometime!