Depends how long you've got, how much money you'll have and what type of holiday you want to experience. You're going be severely restricted to minor travelling without a car, unless you can plan (before flying over) a network of places to visit each day or so by train/coaches - but these modes of transport aren't very efficient or reliable despite their claims and promises (I wouldn't rely on them). They're not cheap either. The west country (Cornwall, Devon and Somerset) is very English and also visually lovely, tight narrow roads, old cottages, etc., but you'll need to have a car to see the best. In addition, these areas, particularly the more "old-fashioned" or "Twee" looking ones won't be cheap, especially during the summer when it gets VERY busy and with many roads being small & narrow, you'll get delayed, be unable to book places to stay or you'll simply finding yourself waiting around for stuff. Best to come in late Spring if you can. For me, I like south Devon (Torquay/Torbay & Brixham) and driving along the coastal roads - very scenic views. The further down you go towards and into Cornwall, the cuter (and smaller) it gets. Other attractive / interesting places are York, the Cotswolds and the Lake District, again all best to see with a car. All of these areas can be researched on the web. As far as very good food is concerned, that isn't a phrase that is connected with England and there isn't an English restaurant (although plenty of other nationalities have theirs). The cost of eating out is high without a commensurate level in quality, so be prepared to pay a lot for not very much. Its not like the US or other countries. They'll probably be other surpises in store, but none that I would say should stop you from coming over for a holiday. Photography: You might also consider connecting up with a local photography club in the area where you're going to visit, in case their doing something that you can join in with. I don't know if this is actually possible, but it doesn't hurt to ask and I would imagine the experience would be welcomed by the club, Again, the web is great for checking this out. Money: I think you should have access to at least the equivalent of £1000-£1500 (today = around $2500) not including flights. For a week/10 days, you're gonna be pushed to see a lot without a car. Check the licence conditions below. It looks like if you have a foreign licence, you'll be able to drive here. http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/DriverLicensing/DrivingInGbOnAForeignLicence/ForeignLicencesArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4022561&chk=S3G7wk If you have any other or some specific questions, let me know here.

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go and see buckingham palace, those guards in the red outfits,and check out the little shops on the streets.See the london bridge.

You need to sat more about your interests. London, certainly, for several days. Do you like history, or countryside, or activities? Oxford, York, Edinburgh would be great places to visit. But you might prefer the Lake District or the Highlands. How long have you got, how much money have you got?

Money-wise: after airfare, probably a thousand or two USD. I have friends in London where I can stay. I am 17 and thus unable to drive there (I think). I like landmarks, theatre, very good food (not mediocre food!), tea, photogenic places (I am a photographer), etc. I hate organized tours. Time-wise probably a week or ten days.

I absolutely adored the British museum in London. The trains are good transportation. I loved Stonehenge and Salisbury cathedral, but it takes a little doing to get there on the bus. If you like Indian food, there are some superb places and for British food, too.

London , Cambridge, Oxford, York, Edinburgh, Bath. The Lake District. There is a lot worth seeing. I have spent half my life here and still have seen very little. Don't Leave out the Highlands if you have the chance , I have not been but am told they are very beautiful

I'd love to visit the UK. I have read several writer's from there, the Bronte's, Lawrence, Dickens, Scott....... But I hear that London is one of the most expensive cities on terra firma.

Right, I have it all worked out. Youu, me, season ticket to all major theme parks. Oh you are going to LOVE hanging out with me. We may have to gatecrash a few weddings, send some more stuff to my dad hinting at his homosexuality etc., but hell it'll be good!

London , Cambridge, Oxford, York, Edinburgh, Bath. All good points as suggested. Watch London though, it is a big town like New York that will swallow you up and you can lose a lot of time there just trying to get around. In London, see a play on the West End for sure. The number one thing I recommend is the Cotswalds, beutiful bucolic villages with wonderful stone houses and lovely gardens.

First of all at 17 you can drive here but it may be difficult to rent a car, also, petrol (gas) is sooo expensive here your money wouldn't go far and you would have to navigate roundabouts. Although the public transport in England is pretty dodgy (it's safe and everything, but never runs on time) it will get you around pretty well, although is VERY expensive. There are discount cards you can use though. (If you're planning on staying in london it may be cost effective to buy a 3 day or week long tube pass (http://www.londontravelpass.com/prices.asp). Definatly the best place to visit is london, but it is expensive, the Tube system is good though, and actually does run on time. As for other places that are good, Newquay is a very popular english teenager holiday destination. But is more of a surf and binge drink kinda place. Places like Bude or penzance are nice in summer. Good beaches and views etc. As is the cotswolds and the New forset (Hampshire area) Places like Christchurch or Salisbury are quaint english places. If you don't have friends in these places then look at www.hostelworld.com, Although you will save a bit on the accomodation, getting from a-b is expensive. And taking a taxi is stupidly costly, so it's up to the buses and trains. Personally, I think your budget may not be enough. However if you stay in one place with a friend they may be willing to 'put you up'. Then you also don't have to worry about travel costs, if they are about your age then they might be able to drive and take you to a good beach or quaint town. (Cornwall is too far away for a day trip but Bournemouth beach is only about 2 hours away from london). Rather than trying to see everything half heartedly, try and see one place really well (like london) If you want to get a feel for 'traditional england' catch a bus up to oxford. However in london i would suggest the london eye, london dungeons (very toursisty but great), science museum, COVENT GARDEN, and go and see les mis in the west end, it's fantastic, the tate modern, White cube, Changing of the gards and the national portrait gallery. Buy a 'time out' magazine when you get there for full listings of all eventsa and exhibitions in london. Just one last thing - Remember our summer holidays are from the end of july to the start of september, so flights are more expensive, and everywhere is crazy busy.

The traditional answer would be to do London, but seeing as everyone already said that here are some of my favorite places that you might want to try (most are a little off the beaten track, but this also means they will be less expensive in general than the more obvious places- stuff in London costs double what it does in say- Derby): - North and East Yorkshire. Visit Whitby, which is probably the most beautiful town in the whole of Britain. It's changed very little since its days as a Victorian whaling port and just walking through the streets feels completely magical. The ruined abbey is one of the most romantic ruins in the world, and as it was the place where Count Dracula first came ashore in Bram Stoker's novel, there is a lot of vampire related history to be found. There's a goth festival in October which is fabulous fun even if you're not that into the scene (but don't take it too seriously, its all in the spirit of fun). There's a lot of lovely little pubs and if you eat fish apparently some of the best cod in Britain can be eaten there. You can also go down to Scarborough and visit Anne Brontes grave should you wish, or to Robin Hood's Bay just down the coast (an old smuggling town with some of the best second hand bookshops in the entire world and a great beach) -Northumberland. Just on the Scottish/ English border. One of the few coastal areas still relatively unspoilt by commercialisation. Endless beautiful beaches (but wrap up warm, these are not for sunbathers!) and more castles than virtually anywhere else in the country Alnwick castle (where much of the Harry Potter film series was filmed) and gardens is very impressive, the road over the hills to Bamburgh will give you one of the most fabulous views you've ever seen. The huge castle rising out of the empty landscape- the castle is worth a vist, and read up on the local dragon legends. Lindisfarne is also stunning - if you fancy a hard slog, check the tide tables and walk across to the island at low tide (try not to get stranded) picnic in the dunes and visit the castle and monastry (they have traditional music in the monastry grounds during the holiday season) -Brighton. Fabulous holiday resort, lots of places to eat drink and shop. Brilliant fun for a night out. Go in summer or during a gay pride parade and enjoy the fact that everyone is completely insanely dressed. Eat at one of the the beach cafes, go and lose some money in the arcades and eat a portion of chips on the seafront. Proper British holiday stuff. -Cornwall. King Arthur country and one of the main in-the-UK tourist spots for native Brits on account of the fact its actually quite warm. Stunning views, incredibly romantic feel- but can get VERY busy in August. Visit the Eden Project, the monkey sanctuary and Tintagel castle (Incredible views). Read a Daphne Du Maurier book whilst you're there to get into the mood! Hope this helps. BTW- I don't get why everyone's so cynical about British food! OK so it can be expensive, but I don't think its generally any worse than it is in the US. Best places to eat are independent country pubs, rather than inner city places (which always suck - avoid any Wetherspoons chain pub like the plague, their food is cheap but awful). If you like seafood, you can find some brilliant treats in any seaside town or village. Most restaurants and pubs offer at least one vegetarian option (although they can be of varying quality, its much easier here for veggies than in mainland Europe where they just think you're crazy), if you go to Wales the lamb is supposed to be legendary. In Cornwall you need to sample the pasties and cakes.

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Firstly England doesn't have to be as expensive as you think. If you go to Pizza Hut for Lunch (£5 for unlimited buffet and unlimited drinks refills), and go self catering in a Youth Hostel (buy food in a local supermarket), you'll do food quite cheaply. If I were you I'd go to the Lake District, it's quite rural, and there are quite a few things to do there, such as visit Beatrice Potter's cottage, of course if you wanted to party, then the Lakes is a really bad idea. But it isn't as expensive as many of the major cities can be. A whistle stop tour of England would be most fun. You could land in London, stay there for a bit and then travel round the country. couchsurfing.com gives hundreds of places to stay with real English people for free, and if you're with a group, staying at a confirmed users house, then I think you'd be pretty safe.

obviously, london but try to make it to jersey?