England (Lonely Planet)

Surfing in Newquay and rambling the Dales, exploring medieval castles and cutting-edge museums, city-hopping and shopping from London to Leeds - England has always been more than country-cottage cute. Get beyond the stereotypes and connect with the real England with this insightful new guide.

• BE INSPIRED - full-color highlights and compelling itineraries help you make the most of short hops and extended stays

• STAY IN STYLE in remote rural farmhouses or city-center apartments, four-poster luxury or minimalist glamour, with discerning sleeping listings for all budgets

• FEAST LIKE A KING in a West End oyster bar or snack on a pasty in an ancient Cornish pub - the finest local cuisine revealed and reviewed

• IMMERSE YOURSELF - arts and entertainment coverage caters for all tastes, from high culture at Tate Modern to high energy in Manchester's renowned clubs

• GET OUT, GET ABOUT - activities information leads you off the beaten track and away from the tourist hordes