Let's explore England

Where is England?

• England is the largest of the four countries of the United Kingdom.
• It is on the island called Great Britain, with Wales and Scotland.
• England has coasts on the North Sea, English Channel, Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea.

What is England's capital city?

• The capital of England is London. It is also the capital of the UK.
• London is the UK’s largest city. There are lots of famous landmarks there, including Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace.
• Other big cities in England include Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Liverpool.

Famous landmarks in England

• The highest mountain in England is called Scafell Pike. It is in the Lake District National Park.
• England's largest lake is Lake Windermere.
• The White Cliffs of Dover are tall cliffs that are white because they are made of chalk. They face the English Channel at Dover, where ferries sail to France.
• A famous cathedral in the North of England is York Minster. It was finished in 1472 and took 250 years to build!
• There is a famous lighthouse on Bishop's Rock on the Isles of Scilly. It was built to warn ships of the rocks.

Watch: White Cliffs of Dover

Learn more about the White Cliffs of Dover in England in this Go Jetters video.

Activity: England quiz