England has been named one of the world's top countries for travellers in 2020 by leading travel authority Lonely Planet. The country was named in the Best in Travel 2020 guide this year - the annual collection of the best travel destinations, trends, journeys and experiences to have in the year ahead - and was second only to Bhutan in South Asia. Renowned for its wonderful coastline and natural beauty spots, England has plenty to offer for a memorable holiday. Here are the top 20 unmissable experiences in England, as recommended by Lonely Planet.
5. Hadrian's Wall
Built between AD 122 and 128 on the orders of the emperor Hadrian, this impressive wall stretches across 73 miles from coast to coast and served to guard the wild north-west frontier of the Roman Empire Photo: Shutterstock
6. Cambridge
Another popular university city, Cambridge's ancient colleges sit surrounded by green meadows, lending it a more tranquil appeal that its rival Oxford. Visitors can wander around the buildings and enjoy the charmed setting Photo: Shutterstock
7. Liverpool Museums
Liverpool is a city with an impressive cultural heritage, but it has an ongoing program of urban regeneration that is transforming the centre into one of the most attractive cities in northern England, offering lots to see and do Photo: Shutterstock
8. Stratford-upon-Avon
Famed author William Shakespeare was born in Stratford in 1564 and many landmarks liked to his life can be visited around the Tudor town, including his birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and the Royal Shakespeare Company Photo: Shutterstock