Middle England

Grandeur and Stories

The rolling hills and patchwork countryside are home to William Shakespeare and Sherwood forest. A landscape dotted with the grandest of country homes and the prettiest of villages imaginable with babbling brooks and characterful pubs. Its world-famous university towns have inspired a nation.

Middle England at a glance

  • The diverse counties and countrymen of Middle England have been forged by wars and empire building. The countryside is dotted with stone villages and market towns that date back to the middle ages where local folklore frames tales of mythical creatures, outlaws and bands of merry men.
  • Central England abounds with rolling hills and luscious green valleys. Find huge estates of landed gentry with fine stately homes and spectacular landscaped gardens.
  • Renowned for the Peak District National Park, gateway to the Pennines ‘the spine of England’ and the pretty Cotswolds, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Britain’s greatest bard.
  • Visit the iconic University cities of Oxford and Cambridge, absorb the atmosphere created by their unique architecture and follow in the footsteps of famous scholars exploring their cobbled streets.
  • Must do’s include watching a play at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford, punting in Cambridge or Oxford, discovering Blenheim Palace and extraordinary country houses such as Chatsworth and Burghley
  • Middle England’s rich fertile land has always been the centre of our agriculture, feeding a nation through generations. Local delicacies like Melton Mowbray pork pies, Stilton cheese are enjoyed with legendary old English ales. Don’t forget sticky Bakewell tart.
  • This region of England has help define a thriving British food and restaurant scene with leading luminaries such as Raymond Blanc, Sat Bains and Daniel Clifford inspiring a nation of chefs over many years.
  • Easily accessible by rail or road from all areas of the UK along with International airports including Birmingham, Luton and East Midlands Airport.