Guide to Women’s Travel In

England

Great Countries for Slow Travel: 10 Places Women Love That Will Change You Forever

Beyond the perennial favourites, these 10 places welcome women, with affordable lifestyle, longer term visas and countless things to enjoy.

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Carolyn Ray

New Women-Led Walking Tours in London and Edinburgh Connect and Celebrate Women

These women-led walking tours explore the world through the lens of women as part of Women in Travel CIC’s Tour...

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JourneyWoman Staff

Adventure Travel for Women: Six Trips to Find Your Groove in 2025

From Iceland to Indonesia, these unique adventure travel trips for women offer an opportunity for women to step...

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JourneyWoman Staff

JourneyWoman Book Club: Kindness Wins in Lesley Crewe’s Book “The Spoon Stealer”, Set in Nova Scotia, Canada

Our April Book Club pick is set in Nova Scotia, Canada and the UK. “The Spoon Stealer” shares a...

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Evelyn Hannon

15 Museums Women Will Enjoy: Fashion, Chocolate and Cowgirls!

From chocolate to textiles, our list of 15 female-centered museums around the world to check out on your...

Beautiful tudor style half timbered houses lining a cobbled street in Rye, Sussex England

Sally Jane Smith

Larissa Behrendt’s “After Story”: More Than a Mother-Daughter Literary Tour of England

Our February 2025 book, ‘After Story’ by Larissa Behrendt, takes us into the world of England’s...

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Aerial view of red modern high speed train moving near river in alpine mountains at sunrise in spring

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JourneyWoman Staff

15 Stunning Train Trips to Inspire Your Travels in 2025

Famous Bernina tourist train passing under the glaciers of the Swiss Alps

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Carolyn Ray

Thinking About Train Travel? Expert Tips from the Man in Seat 61

scottish castle standing along the lake with rolling hills in the background

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Solo Travel Deals: Save up to $4,000 With Trafalgar, Insight and Brendan Vacations

canterbury cathedral night

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Carolyn Ray

Canterbury for the Curious: Martyrs, Miracles and Myths

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Tina Hartas

10 Intriguing Books Set in Great Britain and Ireland

Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon, Bath

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Carolyn Ray

Weekend in Bath: The Perfect Getaway for First-Time Solo Travellers

Castle Park in the middle of Bristol city, UK

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Carolyn Ray

Jewel or Rebel? With Street Art and History, Bristol Thrives with Creative Energy

Dusk at Westminster Bridge and Big Ben in London

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Where to Stay in London, UK: Women-Recommended Boutique Hotels

Celebratory fireworks over Tower Bridge

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Carolyn Ray

30+ of Britain’s Top Outdoor Festivals and Events

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Guest Writer

Six Things For Solo Travellers to Enjoy in London

Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Joy Fox

Healing Your Past Through Travel: Memories of a Trip to England and Scotland

sunflowers in a field wellness retreats

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Carolyn Ray

Places to Dream About: Top 10+ Reader Tips for May 2021

The National Gallery in London, England

Maggie Fairs

5 Museums You Won’t Want to Miss in London

Traditionally dressed young woman at festival in Mongolia

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The Ultimate Women’s Travel Movie List: 16+ Top Picks from JourneyWomen

A scenic look over the countryside in Devon, UK

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Joy Fox

Where to Eat and Stay for Your First Solo Trip to England

Painted wall mural of David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in Wellington, New Zealand

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How David Bowie Helped Me Fall in Love with London

London