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London is an exciting metropolis which caters for all tastes. With its huge array of restaurants, bars and clubs you're bound to find the perfect place for a meal, drink and dance. Many of England's most famous attractions are in London, including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and Madame Tussaud's. There are several large parks throughout the city and the River Thames winds its way amongst outstanding architecture. You'll be spoilt for choice for education establishments in this capital city, from language schools and colleges to universities. Search for Accommodation in London

Brighton is rich in culture and history and has a number of famous attractions, including the Palace Pier and Royal Pavillion. Known as London-by-Sea, Brighton is less than hour away from England's capital city, London. Gatwick Airport is also easily accessible by rail, just a thirty minute journey away. Brighton is home to two major universities - the Universty of Sussex and University of Brighton - as well as several language schools, including St Giles College Brighton, House of English and EF International School of English Brighton. There are also plenty of green spaces, such as Preston Park, with its tennis courts and cafés.

Edinburgh is a historic capital city full of education establishments, including language schools (Regent Edinburgh) and universities (Heriot-Watt University, Napier University and University of Edinburgh). The city's major attractions include Edinburgh Playhouse, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre and The Royal Mile, which runs from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood, the Queen's official residence. In August you can enjoy the opera, theatre, music and dance of the Edinburgh International Festival, the comedy of the Fringe Festival and the Edinburgh Tattoo, a musical military event.

Bath is a World Heritage city known for its spectacular Roman baths, stunning Georgian architecture and variety of exhibitions and festivals. Culture vultures won't be disappointed in Bath, from the ancient Roman hot springs to the American Museum, which displays nineteenth-century artefacts housed in beautiful gardens. You will find English language schools in the city, such as International House Bath, as well as further education establishments, including Bath Spa University. You can take a ten minute rail ride from Bath Spa Station to Bristol or catch a train to Cardiff, capital of Wales, which is just over an hour's journey away.

Birmingham is one of the largest cities in Europe and offers a range of things to see and do, as well as two universities and several colleges. Join Birmingham's vibrant community of one million residents and spend a day exploring the excellent shopping opportunities, including the jewellery quarter and Selfridges. You can experience Asian culture with a trip to the Balti Triangle, indulge your sweet tooth with a trip to Cadbury World or enjoy international sporting events in the cosmopolitan city of Birmingham. After a day of studying at one of the many educational establishments in Birmingham you can enjoy a concert at the NEC.

Bournemouth is a lively town on the Southern coast of England that combines traditional charm with contemporary amenities. Choose Bournemouth for your study stay and you can enjoy summer walks along the seven miles of sandy beaches. Bournemouth is packed with tourist attractions, from the Bournemouth Oceanarium to the Bournemouth International Centre and Pavilion. You can enjoy a harbour cruise or take in 20 miles of views from a height of 500 feet on the Bournemouth Eye, a tethered hot air balloon. Bournemouth University and the Arts Institute at Bournemouth provide further education opportunities during your study stay.

Bristol has been designated a European Centre of Culture and offers a huge array of festivals and events through the year. Its harbourside location provides a pretty backdrop for its museums, galleries, theatres, restaurants and shops. There are spectacular manmade attractions in Bristol, including Brunel's suspension bridge, as well as natural spectacles, such as the Avon Gorge. Bristol is home to language schools, such as The English Language Centre Bristol, as well as two universities - the University of Bristol and University of the West of England. You could visit the historic Roman town of Bath within a ten minute rail journey.

Cambridge is a beautiful location for a study stay in the UK, thanks to the punts on the River Cam and the stunning colleges of the University of Cambridge. You will also find language schools, such as Eurocentres Cambridge and New School of English, in Cambridge. This typically English town is home to pleasant green spaces, including Fenner's Cricket Ground and University Botanic Garden, beautiful landscaped gardens which cover 40 acres and contain over 10,000 labelled plant species in a range of settings, including Rock Garden, Woodland Walk, Lake, Winter Garden and Glasshouses. Central London is just over an hour away by train.

Durham is a historic city in the North East of England, famous for its friendly people and amazing buildings. Both Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle are designated World Heritage Sites. The cathedral has been voted Britain's best-loved building and is widely considered the world's finest example of Norman religious architecture. The castle is now home to one of Durham University's colleges and you can even stay overnight inside its historic walls. Explore the cobbled streets of this medieval city and enjoy a visit to a traditional tea shop or pub before heading into the surrounding Northumbrian countryside.

Exeter is an historic city in the South West of England. The River Exe and the ship canal provide beautiful walks towards the city centre, which is home to Exeter Cathedral, St Nicholas' Priory and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. There are also lots of leisure pursuits on offer, including windsurfing, diving, horseriding, tennis and golf. Exeter has many educational establishemtns, such as the University of Exeter, Exeter College, SKOLA English in Exeter, Exeter Academy and International School. Powderham Castle, Devon's coasts and rugged Dartmoor are all within easy reach, and the city of Bristol is just over an hour away by train.

Hatfield is home to the University of Hertfordshire and is just a 25 minute tube journey from Central London, where you will find language schools - including Central School of English - and universities, including Birkbeck, within walking distance. The town is conveniently located within a 20 minute journey of Stansted Airport and Luton Airport, making regional and international air connections easy. There are several bars and restaurants in the town as well as the Galleria shopping centre. History fans will enjoy a visit to Hatfield House, a Jacobean mansion built in 1611 for Queen Elizabeth I's chief minister Robert Cecil.

Henley-on-Thames is famous for the Henley Royal Regatta, a truly English event rich in tradition. The regatta was first staged in 1839 and is historically linked with the Royal Family. The town is home to Henley Management College as well as Henley College, which runs a very succesful foreign language International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and an English Language for Foreign Speakers course. Reading and High Wycombe train stations are nearby with rail services direct into Central London, but the town also has its own attractions, including the Bohun Gallery, the Henley Exhibition Centre and the River Thames.

Keele is one of the villages in the North Staffordshire area known popularly as the Potteries, home of a huge china and pottery manufacturing industry. Whilst staying in Keele you can enjoy leisurely walks in a number of local beauty spots, including Cannock Chase, the Staffordshire Moorlands and the Peak District. Take the short journey to Stoke on Trent and you'll be able to visit places such as the Potteries Shopping Centre and the Wedgwood Visitor Centre and Museum. Alton Towers theme park is also nearby. Educational establishments in the area include Keele University, Stoke on Trent College and Esperanto Centre language school.

Leeds is a large city in the North of England, well-known for its clothing trade and offering a whole host of attractions today. Sports fans can enjoy cricket at Headingly and golfers can choose from seven courses. Performing arts enthusiasts should head to the Grand Theatre and the Civic Theatre. Visit the Victorian Quarter and Edwardian Kirkgate Market or strike out into the Yorkshire Dales. This city in Yorkshire is home to loads of education establishments too, including universities (the University of Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University) and specialist colleges (Leeds College of Art and Design and Leeds College of Music).

Liverpool is known as the home of the Beatles and you can learn more about them at the Beatles Story Museum. Other atractions in this North West city include the Empire Theatre, Walker Art Gallery, Tate Gallery, Albert Dock, Maritime Museum, Museum of Life and the two football stadiums. Liverpool is also home to several education establishments, including three universities - University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Hope University College - several specialist colleges, such as Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and SAE Institute Liverpool, and language schools such as Eurpoean Languages Centre.

Manchester is a thriving metropolis in North England, which was first developed by the Romans as a wooden fort in 80AD. This diverse, multicultural city has a buzzing Gay Village and large Chinatown, as well as great venues for live music, comedians and musicals. Manchester has many education establishments, including University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester Academy of English. You can view at Whitworth Art Gallery, wander around Manchester Cathedral and Manchester Museum, watch football at Manchester City's ground or Old Trafford, shop at the Arndale Centre, or enjoy a show at the MEN Arena.

Newcastle is a buzzing city at the forefront of technical innovation. Having played an important part in nineteenth-century industry, the twenty-first century hails Newcastle as one of the most popular cities for weekend breaks in the country. See a play at the Theatre Royal, watch a concert at Metro Radio Arena and City Hall, or visit the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. In the evening hit the waterfront - Quayside is full of bars and restaurants. There are three universities in Newcastle - Northumbria University, the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne and Kingston University - as well as many other education establishments.

Newquay is known as 'surfers' paradise' thanks to its seven miles of sand across eleven beaches, including Towan, North and South Fistral, Watergate, Lusty Glaze and Tolcarne. Newquay is home to the Rip Curl Boardmasters' Yearly Festival and the town has plenty of bars and restaurants in which to relax after a day in the surf. Whilst staying in this beautiful South West corner of England you could catch a shuttle bus to the Eden Project to learn about man's relationship with plants in the world's largest greenhouse. Explore further afield in Cornwall and visit the sites of the King Arthur legends, Tintagel Castle and Bodmin Moor.

Norwich, capital of East Anglia, has a number of education establishments, including the University of East Anglia, Norwich University and Norwich Institute for Language Education. Norwich was a major medieval town and has over 30 flint-built medieval churches as well as a magnificent 900 year old Norman cathedral, which boasts England's largest monastic cloisters. Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery dates back to the 12th century and houses the world's largest teapot collection! You can shop at the open-air market or enjoy many festivals - from music and comedy to beer! TV chef Delia Smith owns the local football team Norwich City.

Nottingham the regional capital, is located within a county of outstanding natural beauty. With nearby Sherwood Forest – Robin Hood's home – providing a beautiful green getaway, you can combine scenic country walks with a bustling town centre when you stay in Nottingham. From the Galleries of Justice and Nottingham Castle to the National Ice Centre and Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, you'll find plenty of things to see and do in Nottingham. There are also a number of educational establishments in the area, including Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham University, West Nottinghamshire College and Sherwood International Language Centre.

Oxford is a city of spires - prepare to be mesmerised by the beautiful colleges of the University of Oxford and the punts on the River Thames. There are many more education establishments in this beautiful English city, including Oxford Brookes University and language schools such as Oxford Intensive Language School, Lake School of English and MM Oxford Study Services. Explore further afield and you can be at Churchill's childhood home - Blenheim Palace - within a thirty minute bus journey. You could also enjoy a tour of Ridgeway, the Cotswolds and the Chilterns or stay in Oxford and take a tour of the historic city by open top bus.

Telford is known as the Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and is located in a region of outstanding natural beauty. This new town is named after Thomas Telford, an engineer and architect. There are lots of attractions to visit in the surrounding areas, including the Severn Valley Railway and the RAF Museum. Whilst staying in Telford be sure to visit the World Heritage Site of the Ironbridge Gorge. You can learn all about the iron bridge, which was built across the River Severn in 1779, at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum. This museum is the only place in the world to still produce wrought iron, which is exported to Japan.

Wolverhampton is known as 'the town on the hill' and has a number of historic buildings, including St John's Church, home to one of England's most famous organs. Shopping fans will be pleased to learn that Wolverhampton City Centre recently won the BCSC Award. Arts venues include Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Arena Theatre, The Grand Theatre and Civic and Wulfrun Halls, a major concert venue for the Black Country. There are also lots of sports venues in Wolverhampton, including Britain's first floodlit all-weather racecourse. The University of Wolverhampton and City of Wolverhampton College provide education for many students.

York is a walled city that is rich in heritage and boasts a lively nightlife. Traditionally York has been one of the North's most famous cities and attractions such as Yorkshire Museum, National Railway Museum and Jorvik Viking Museum provide you with an opportunity to explore the history of the area. You will also find a number of modern bars, cafes and restaruants, as well as a full range of shops. During your educational visit to York you will also be able to visit a number of the local language schools, universities and colleges, which include English in York, Melton College York, the University of York and Askham Bryan College.

Aberdeen and the Grampian Highlands are considered to be Scotland's Castle and Whisky country, home to thirteen castles and eight distilleries on the world's only Malt Whisky Trail. Located in North East Scotland, Aberdeen itself is an old town with an enchanting skyline of granite buildings. Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city and is home to the University of Aberdeen as well as several attractions, including Gordon Highlanders Museum, Duthie Park Gardens, Winter Gardens and the Lemon Tree - Aberdeen's year round festival fringe. This capital of the Grampian Highlands has a range of restaurants, shops, nightlife and culture.

Glasgow is a bustling city with loads of attractions, shops and restaurants. To see the mark architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh has left on the city visit the permanent exhibition at the Lighthouse. Glasgow has a huge number of education establishments, from universities (Glasgow Caledonian University, University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde) to colleges (including Glasgow School of Art) and language schools (such as Glasgow School of English and Live Language Glasgow). After a busy day of study enjoy gigs and concerts at one of the many live music venues in Glasgow, including The Arches, Carling Academy and SECC. Search for Accommodation in Glasgow

Inverness is the capital of The Highlands in Scotland and is most famous as the home of the Loch Ness Monster - be sure to take a look for yourself! Inverness is perfect for cyclists and walkers and is well located for great days out - you could take a day trip to Skye and Orkney or enjoy a short drive to Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle, just a short journey away. Inverness centre has plenty of pubs, restaurants and shops and Inverness College is easily accessible from the centre. You can catch a train from Inverness to Edinburgh or Glasgow, both three and a half hours away, or to Aberdeen, which is around two hours away.

St Andrews is a historic town in the Kingdom of Fife. Known as the world home of golf, St Andrews has the country's most impressive courses, including the Old Course and Royal golf clubs. Whilst staying in St Andrews you can also visit the Sea Life Centre, Cathedral, Castle, Museum and Botanic Garden. The town's higher education institute, the University of St Andrews, attracted Prince William, who recently graduated from the university with an MA in Geography. St Andrews is also home to the English Language Teaching Centre. Edinburgh is an hour away by train from Leuchars and a six hour train journey will take you to London.

Dublin is a thriving cultural centre and a great place for students, since half the population is under the age of 25. Home to the University of Dublin Trinity College and many language schools, including Language Centre of Dublin, the capital of Ireland is the ideal location for your educational stay in the Emerald Isle. You can relax on St Stephen's Green and the River Liffey, visit Dublin Castle and the Irish Film Institute and then dance the night away in the friendly bars and clubs of the Temple Bar district. Explore the coast on the DART Line and visit Sandycove, where you'll find the Joyce Museum in the amazing Martello Tower.

Cardiff, capital of Wales, has been short listed for the 2008 European Capital of Culture title and during your study stay you could visit Cardiff Castle and the Museum of Welsh Life. Cardiff also hosts important sporting events at world-class arenas: be sure to visit the Millennium Stadium on your trip. There is a large student population and several education establishments in the city, including language schools (Cardiff Language Academy), colleges (Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama) and universities (Cardiff University and University of Wales Institute). London is just two hours away via train and Bristol is within an hour.

Swansea is located in South Wales, within an hour's journey of the country's capital Cardiff. There are numerous attractions in and around Swansea, including historic Swansea Castle, sweeping Swansea Bay and the exotic Plantasia tropical hot house. There are plenty of bars and clubs in Swansea – two of the hottest spots are Wind Street and The Kingsway. Educational establishments in Swansea include the University of Swansea, Swansea College and English language schools such as Linkward Languages and English Study Centre. If you want to explore nearby English cities then you can hop on a train and be in Bristol in one and a half hours.