The Heart of England

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2018 | The heartland of England has sights that put the "Great" in Britain - its venerable universities, its royal heritage, and reminders of its industrial might. At Oxford and Cambridge, we’ll see where kings and prime ministers studied. At Blenheim Palace - Winston Churchill’s birthplace - we’ll connect with English aristocracy. At Ironbridge Gorge, we fire up memories of the Industrial Revolution. And all along the way, we’ll be driving on the left and polishing our pub etiquette. Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on www.ricksteves.com/watch-read... #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #englandtravel
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[@jonesmayer3636]

I love england from Serbia 🇷🇸❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@joellukewarriorforjesusthe293]

Thank you bro, God bless you and Serbia :)

[@adamfinnegan735]

England is so beautiful 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@r1pp3dx]

English countryside is amazing, like some kind of fairytale. I would live there any day.

[@tabitha4135]

Thanks 😊 I walk past Tudor house 🏡 and see Tudor buildings all the time ‘ These videos make me not take them for granted! We are so lucky 🍀 to still have such old villages!

[@merandawilliams1794]

Same😊

[@athanasiusphilopatorismaxi389]

Égyptien here, can't get enough of England's breathtaking beauty

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

Egypt is breathtakingly lovely also.

[@Eadric_The_Wild]

thank you. egypt is very lovely too. most English people have visiting Cairo on their travel bucket lists.

[@nOtJack1886]

As a Welshmen its nice to see so many people taking an interest in my beautiful (united) country

[@wangdangdoodie]

@Crabby Patty Jack is obviously a proud Welshman, as am i. You, meanwhile, are just a small minded, nationalistic bigot.

[@Jay-lr3me]

As an Englishman with a Welsh grandmother, I approve of this comment :)

[@jdlc903]

@Crabby Patty ? Uk is his country.he wasn't saying England was wales or vice versa

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@wangdangdoodie clearly correct.

[@vanmanwales1590]

@Johnny Casteel Explain.

[@vanjohnlingao-lingao7228]

Rick Steves' Europe will always be my most favorite, most admired and best travel show I have ever seen in the entirety of my life. You're the best!

[@radhekrishnavrindavanam8077]

Very true

[@thecountrygoer3619]

Yes. True. In fact I already subscribe to this channel. A humble and poor Pilipina from Philippines thanking so much.

[@arundhatighosh7429]

Excellent presentation .We did enjoy.

[@JohnAckerman93]

Same here. I just love learning from Rick when I watch him. I feel as if I’m on a vacation with him

[@sagraldafere4892]

@@JohnAckerman93 سسءءءؤؤءءءءءء

[@dbdb9334]

England will always be in my heart!

[@paigeaddison8028]

I live in England and I just love the country. Europe in general I personally think is the best continent out of all of them.

[@thakurabhisheksingh9735]

Yes you're absolutely right but don't you think that there are more pretty places than England!

[@bibiayisi4191]

@Kyle P.V your weather is bad, making it unpleasant to live happily in the country.

[@JLuke2oo7]

@@bibiayisi4191 The weather isn't even as bad as people stereotypically think. You clearly don't know what you're talking about. It rains more in New York & Sydney Australia than it does in London. The summers are beautiful too. Its literally perfect. Not too hot, not too cold, not too wet & not too dry. Where do you live?

[@joeylantis22]

100%

[@westenglishwithapar8300]

@@JLuke2oo7 it is not perfect at all , there are better countries to live and do business than England , but England is good to visit for sure .

[@traceybeerling4776]

Very proud to be English we have a wonderful country and amazing History. Thanks for sharing our beautiful country with the world Rick .

[@mZeeyy]

i wanna came there

[@thegodpopper8934]

Someone I met described parts of Britain as “majestic” and it really rings true, it’s quite unique in that respect.

[@Gailon1000]

amazing history? Yeah, ask people from Africa about that

[@sneckotheveggieavenger9380]

The liberal agenda wants to erase European history

[@aheat3036]

@@Gailon1000 What?… This little country in Europe has more achievements and richer history than most of the African countries so what are you babbling about?

[@chittaranjansarkar4081]

The people of London are very lucky because they live in a celestial city in the world. I am from India. Thanks.

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

Your country is wonderful - diverse, beautiful, and has given many of its people to England to enrich the heritage there. As I know.

[@elenparvin440]

England is my dream place.

[@Stirlingshirecastle]

England, Scotland, Wales (Great Britain) I'm in love with this beautiful, unique, diverse, fascinating and historic Island!❤️🇬🇧

[@rimmarzouk8976]

I am morrocan and i like it.i am in the bigin of learning language

[@spilltheteaspillthetea]

Great to hear it. Sadly, there's people who want to destroy it in our own nations.

[@rimmarzouk8976]

@Duke Of Istria i am in my countrie.why i go back

[@bojabang2188]

Ivan AJ Introducing Dominant genes into a recessive population is literally genocide.

[@un7490]

This is England not jockland

[@tigerbw3361]

Beautiful country and a wonderful heritage.

[@prashantchaturvedi8146]

of colonialism ? lol

[@iz5808]

@@prashantchaturvedi8146 you say it like colonialism is a bad thing. What a pleb indeed.

[@bigballssteve6797]

Prashant colonialism was good stop acting like its not

[@mrp9023]

@@bigballssteve6797 the intentions of colonialism were not good ones. Colonialism was about taking land, resources and manpower. Millions were killed and enslaved and entire cultures and cultures destroyed. A side effect of this was that some of the advancements of the invading colonialists were adopted or left for the indigenous peoples when the 8nvaders decided to leave, if indeed they did leave. So, the intention of colonialism and indeed its effect was mass destruction and theft initially followed by an abandonment, whilst retaining a certain amount, or complete control (in most cases). You internet trolls will never rewrite history and your efforts are pathetic 🙄

[@bigballssteve6797]

@@mrp9023 obviously there was bad parts of colonialism but we built the best countries like America,new Zealand, Australia, Canada, south Africa. Loads of countries wouldn't have schools, universities,railways,roads without us

[@giorgimumladze867]

What is important, Mr. Rick declares his speech very clearly, sufficiently and teachable :) which is on me, I grew my English based on these lessons :)

[@danushkasilva5514]

Dear Sir. Rick, I enjoyed this video, it's mainly because England is my most favourite country in the world. But to say, I have never visited and hard to say that I would get a chance to visit there as well. I am a Sri Lankan and I treasure your efforts, so that even if we are not able to travel to these great lands, we would get glimpses of their specialties.

[@missburgundy9444]

I now regret for not visiting those lovely places while studying in the UK for 4 years. Such a miss!

[@kubavko]

It's every time possible to travel there

[@kristiet9371]

I love the traditional culture of England. Very beautiful and elegant.

[@marinacaleon2647]

Thank you Sir Rick, I enjoyed watching the beauty of England. A place that I've been dreaming of since I was in high school. England is the most beautiful country I'd ever seen, its greatness is incomparable...more power to you and God bless...

[@GreyGryphonRampant]

I was a chorister at Oxford while studying abroad from the US. If you're there during term time, drop in to an Evensong service! you won't regret it

[@KempSimon]

Quite so! Three of Oxford's thirty-eight Colleges are choral foundations so if you wish to attend Evensong try New College, Magdalen College or Christ Church. Because the College Chapels are currently managed by the Church of England anyone can come to listen to this beautiful end-of-the-working-day service for free, even when the rest of the College is closed to visitors!

[@stevenholton438]

@@KempSimon Magdalen is a women's college is it not?

[@jeaniemarczniec7755]

Europe is so rich in history that someday I intend to go there and enjoy, the Highlands is so awesome and the traditions, culture, and their own language is what makes them so unique.

[@bojabang2188]

Celtic/anglosaxon pride, much respect for the greatest country.

[@devonseamoor]

This isn't meant to diminish your respect for the beauty of Britain, in this video. I'm afraid that at this time of living, Britain is in very bad condition. I've seen the British society going in decline since the early '90's and while many are living on the breadline, the legislation system is fully corrupt. A large number of British citizens are damaged by drink and drugs, obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis. It's fascinating how a world empire has plunged into a shadow of what it once was.

[@BucketPukes1969]

@@devonseamoor Yeah, so is the US, just worse. Afraid we both succumbed to the same thing- greed

[@BucketPukes1969]

rxp56 uh huh. And the homeless rate is ten times more than in the 60s, I can’t afford the debt for an education and have no chance of attaining the money when cost of living would require 3 minimum wage jobs.. this is the first generation (I’m a millennial) that has and will have less than the one before. My dad bought a car and a house in his 30s and he didn’t grow up wealthy that’s for sure!! That was anything but unusual. Please let me know what was incorrect.

[@BucketPukes1969]

rxp56 I also live with medical debt btw

[@vanmanwales1590]

@@devonseamoor I don't know where you are living but it isn't like that where I am.

[@annonculibrina7956]

Lovely England! ❤️🇬🇧My dream is to explore Europe! Thanks Rick for sharing your videos! God Bless!

[@RedroomStudios]

dont just dream - do it! I had the same dream as you and now I have been to Europe 5 times and many other exotic places...

[@anna-if8fi]

@@RedroomStudios you’ve been to every country in Europe 5 times? That’s cool

[@jackthomas5250]

Thank you Rick, long may you reign as an international, premier travel guide!

[@JLuke2oo7]

This man is an absolute pleasure to watch! I'm glad I only just found this channel because now I have SOO MUCH content to binge watch! Thank you for making these videos & I especially like the little outtakes at the very end! 10/10

[@claudine98052]

I love this man and respect him immensely ❤️

[@arundhatighosh7429]

Impressed by the majestic beauty of the castles.

[@elizabethmartineau-marshal341]

I enjoyed this! I was born in England & moved to Canada as a child.

[@priuss6109]

Heartfelt condolences to you. 😂

[@karthikas560]

Beautiful and historic England.

[@scipioafricanus3324]

England is lovely, and for this, I love her.

[@carbugnov1952]

for most foreigners they only think of London Manchester or Birmingham when you mention to them England. for me i prefer the england of the small towns surrounded by ever green countrysides ,canals and small rivers, such as Shrewsbury, Bradford on avon, the cotswold villages, Whitby, Berwick upon Tweed, and much more.

[@jackyblue67same10]

Beautiful windows .I would love to be able to afford to visit England .

[@maggievitality9627]

I'm a Londoner, and This series of Rick's travel vlogs make me feel really lucky

[@thampham7488]

OMG!! What an amazing!! I don't enough words to express my feeling now. The only thing I want to say now: England is so charming and peaceful!!

[@anna-if8fi]

Thank you ❤️

[@dinerouk]

And historical!

[@traceybeerling4776]

I love my country it is beautiful. X

[@lindathomas6116]

Isn’t it lovely to be an *Anglophile? *Anglophile; A person who is fond of or greatly admires England or Britain 🇬🇧

[@traceybeerling4776]

@@lindathomas6116 Nothing wrong with loving where you come from . Xx

[@inaweoftheworld]

Thank you England for the Industrial Revolution.

[@MrDaiseymay]

It literally changed the country, then the World. Just one thing, had the greatest impact---The Railways.

[@acrylicpaintingk9158]

but it is nr. 2 or 3 in Europa"as industrial country"..behind germany and maybe france

[@PJPsounds]

Industrial revolution was created so the Corporations could maximise their profits. By extending working hours, speeding up a manufacturing process and getting product quicker and farther.

[@dimebagtribute]

It brings me so many memories! That's almost exactly the journey I made when I was 13, the only time I visit England, and saddly I was not able to speak English correctly and was too young to understand this wonderfull culture!! Hope to see those lands again...

[@flyingdutchman64]

Europe is the greatest and successful continent in the world

[@m.a.nm.a.n1298]

Yes.. by looting other countries..

[@anishamlian7256]

Beautiful England and thank you Rick!👌🌷

[@callumw1597]

@Chimp Pan See Just because you live on a council estate doesn't make the country not beautiful lol

[@nguyenloi2908]

well I love England and I hope someday I come to England

[@kubavko]

Me too, I would like to visit UK

[@izaakdamon1979]

Hate to tell you but the english city's are not English.

[@sambugg4424]

Izaak Monaghan clearly you have never been

[@izaakdamon1979]

@@sambugg4424 and clearly you dont't live

[@prilk1704]

@@izaakdamon1979 what do you mean ?

[@wuwei8986]

LOVE FOR ENGLAND. LOVE FOR GB. LOVE FOR EUROPE.

[@stevo728822]

For me Ironbridge is the most appealing because it is the centrepiece of the beginning of the modern industrial world. Saying that the pubs of Oxford and Cambridge ( known as Oxbridge) are well worth a visit such as the one the author Tolkien (Lord Of The Rings) frequented in Oxford.

[@sweetparrot512]

And it was invented by a non educated guy . I read it in history Book

[@orlayo]

Rick Steves has been a staple in my family for at least (my) entire life . I'm in my thirties now and watch him almost weekly when I want to relax and learn something interesting and historical

[@shahancheong9792]

Churchill once said: "I took two very important decisions at Blenheim - to be born, and to be married. And I am equally satisfied with the outcomes of both occasions".

[@ranjitrajandr]

Engkand is such a beautiful land! Thoroughly enjoyed your travel show. Thanks for taking us on this trip with you!

[@jasminflower3814]

This makes me want to visit England so much. Thank you for a great show.

[@gibrinamesno5019]

Great empire, great heritage ! Thank you Rick.

[@Galinchipups]

I enjoy this so much! Thank you from Russia!

[@ranisoosai1196]

Rick Steves you truly enthral!! Its almost as if Im travelling with you. Europe is so beautiful and diverse. Ive only been to Italy and Switzerland and your shows want me to take them all.

[@disnapriyanthi4604]

I hope visit Europe....I love there is a beautiful culture..❤

[@BornForEntrepreneurs]

What a great massage "Time is passing, so live every moment to the fullest"

[@user-ct5oo3do7b]

massage lol

[@RedroomStudios]

message! a massage is when somebody rubs your back.

[@thakurabhisheksingh9735]

This line should be implemented not just be written.

[@thakurabhisheksingh9735]

@John May Really! I think it's quite difficult.

[@airrah5043]

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[@atulrawat1270]

I have seen half the world through your video, for the first time I have seen so much modern education in the world being dominated by England.

[@mkspetit3791]

Rick u r beautiful from inside as well, the way you present videos is lovely.

[@MsBackstager]

I never tire of revisiting Rick's England adventures and remembering mu numerous trips there. The funny stories I could share.... Can't wait to venture back.

[@IqbalKhan-le8on]

I love steve due to his style of Speaking his smlicity and his honesty to show everthing. Love from Pakistan ♥️♥️♥️

[@PhumSneah]

I hope to visit there one day ❤️ from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@154Kilroy]

That Victorian town is absolutely the coolest thing to me, I have to go there someday!

[@spencerwilton5831]

154Kilroy almost everything shown predates Victorian times, in some most cases by several centuries!

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

look up "Beamish" it is like this but much bigger....

[@stuartwilliams7912]

I live 4 miles away it's well worth a visit one of the buildings used to be a nightclub I used to go there.

[@Gj24fll]

My teacher's wage in our third world country will never be enough to fund my dreams to travel in England Thank you for this.

[@jayaramanp7267]

A very informative, enjoyable video I have ever seen about the heart of England. You stole our hearts too. Thank you Steves. From Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.

[@Laura-Lee]

After watching Rick Steeves for more than 20 years (first on PBS), I feel confident in saying he feels like a familiar friend. There's no one quite like him. But he comes alive when he's imbibed a little and I love his bloopers at the end of each video. Both times show us his sillier side. Which is important to have if you are going to enjoy your journey. 🥴 LL

[@RedroomStudios]

loved this episode... I think big part of that is because Ironbridge was the first scenic/historic location I visited on my first trip to England. I was visiting a friend who lived in nearby Shifnal and she took me to this charming old town to have a look around and then have dinner and beer at an authentic British pub! that year - 2007 was the year that the Severn had massive flooding and when I was there a few months later you could still see debris up at the level of the buildings, 20+ feet above the normal level of the river. and plenty of evidence in this video of the hot dry summer that north western Europe had this past year. we were in Belgium and the Netherlands in October and even then temps were in the 20-25C range and we only had one light sprinkle in 2 weeks which is unheard of!

[@shcommunications8081]

I love all of your videos! Brilliant work and excellent presentation.

[@user-sq8xo7tl2c]

You are very lucky to be able to travel to beautiful places. Because you are in good health, I like you ,from Thailand.

[@joazinhonaguiana]

Lord, grant me the immense pleasure to behold with my own eyes the breathtaking views of this more than beautiful country! What a delight to see all this.

[@alisharosey7948]

I love your videos. I went to Oxford once and watching your video about it felt like I was back there again. Your videos are perfect for people who have never gotten to travel before or who can't afford to but are interested in seeing other countries. I hope you visit the North East of England some day. It's gritty but Durham and Newcastle are stunning historic cities and there are some beautiful, historic villages dotted about and lots of stunning castles, especially in Northumberland.

[@rappokalling1]

Feels like I'm traveling to England. Thanks, Steve.

[@jayarajjohnson2476]

LOVE THE VICTORIAN TOWN WITH EVERYTHING STILL IN ITS OLD WAYS. MUST SURELY BE A WONDERFUL PLACE TO VISIT & EXPERIENCE.

[@donjarrett1068]

You inspired me to live in London for six month.... Great Experience Thank You!

[@gomzify]

It is my most favorate tracel show so far ... Amazing script, presentation, cinematography .... Thanks a ton... keep sharing ..

[@usmanshah739]

Important is how they saved their heritage 👍👍

[@katricejohnson6164]

Thank you Rick, love your entire series of Italy, Europe, makes me happy during this time of Quarantine!!!

[@spilltheteaspillthetea]

Beautiful England, let's keep it that way.

[@ThomasWilliams89]

too late.

[@none9795]

Thomas Williams Here we go again.

[@SgtSteel1]

+Ivan AJ Too late. He should go to East London or Luton or Bradford and see what has become of those places.

[@nevreiha]

@@SgtSteel1 I'm from bradford and agree but still it depends where you go in it, we have some okay things and some good natural sights like ilkley moor

[@patriciatomkins8935]

Love Iron bridge so does my sister-in-law from Australia ..

[@ab077]

Rick Steve love you my big bro, for showing us such a beautiful and awesome awesome places around the world just keep traveling and making videos love you man love from india 🇮🇳❤️❤️

[@bika4942]

Honestly, western ideology and books left great impression on me. I think Oxford and Cambridge are pilgrimage for every intellectuals around the world. I wish to visit there if get an opportunity.

[@rafiasyed6375]

Great empire, great heritage !

[@radhekrishnavrindavanam8077]

It's an awesome journey through England via you sir.hatsoff. I thoroughly enjoyed.lots of love and support from Kerala

[@kritteejunbuala6077]

Once in my life, I'll go to visit this place. Thanks for share wonderful experience in the beautiful place.

[@ulyssesparado2743]

I have always been fascinated and awed by Rick Steve's presentation!One does not need to be there to experience it!.......As is....where is!

[@Indiaworldpower436]

Beautiful and informative video...!!! Good editing...!!! Good presentation..!!! A feeling that goes through the ages...!!!

[@janeknowles4635]

I Love books too and reading,!

[@ianbeddowes5362]

This is the best travel in England video by an American I have ever seen.

[@RuslanaDemille-do9kq]

... absolutely stunning video, lavish views very sweet and marvelous, charismatic Mr. Rick Steves provides elegant magic, thank you, love ❤️ you...

[@justintinoyog2682]

Your videos brings me to my dreamed places in England. Thank you. 😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@writeract2]

was this just taped 2 yrs ago - rick looks wonderful - these programs are so educational and informative.

[@simranlyngdoh7599]

I honestly didn't want this to end.

[@ey1806]

OMG I'm from Warwick!!! It's so crazy that it's featured on an American TV programme

[@rowanc1ty358]

Warwick castle is awesome

[@royporter4232]

Why not ? It's owned by and American Company - Blackstone Corp and run by one of it's subsidiaries Merlin !

[@paultsworld]

Fabulous - I love photographing England, particularly the castles.

[@sashasiregar1238]

So many history, I love it! Thanks for sharing

[@badassat69]

This is the first episode that I watch 2 times in a row. It's worth it!!!

[@iammia3490]

So Beautiful ❤ sending love from Philippines. 🇵🇭

[@davidh9968]

Another plus for Cambridge if you are a WWII buff (sorry for lack of a better term) - is the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial just west of town. Quite an honor to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice...

[@MrDaiseymay]

and Alan Turing

[@kingofracism]

We all lost ww2

[@agielibrantooey7388]

THANK YOU RICK FOR POSTING BEAUTIFUL VIDEO OF EUROPE.

[@OblivionGate]

This isn't Europe buddy, this is England!!

[@erickacalva4207]

Beautifull country, thanks for travelling with you, your construction fabulous, congratulations for your videos.

[@RuslanaDemille-do9kq]

...enormously love and adore watching fabulous Rick Steves Europe, hugely admire extraordinary beautiful videos, so mesmerizing and educational, finding myself tremendously enjoying enchantment of lovely videos, greatly appreciated your kindness, love ❤️ you...

[@blueelephantthailandtours8860]

Engkand is such a beautiful land.

[@asheableashraf6724]

England is paradise

[@nataliexbreakdown]

I visited Oxford a year ago as an in between location for day trips to the Cotswolds and Bath and I was pleasantly surprised. I really recommend going, its beautiful and peaceful! Also, thank you for uploading all these full episodes!

[@kawsaralikawsarali3696]

I'm very love England

[@ujjwalmukherjee4384]

While I am really enjoying the Rick Steves' travel videos, this one is a favourite - the visuals and presentation are brilliant as always but what sets this one apart is so much of useful information and history planted so wonderfully throughout the course of the video - very very impressive 👍

[@anndeakin1508]

Love Cambridge Warwick Oxford and England has so much to see and Savour great land

[@anndeakin1508]

Blemin Palace home of Churchill magnificent two place must visit

[@texlad04]

I admit to some bias because of where I studied, but I concur with Rick’s assessment of visiting Oxford over Cambridge...if you are going to pick only one. The city is more substantial and you’re at the doorstep of the Cotswolds and closer to Stonehenge and Winchester and Stratford all of which you should see. And Blenheim is jaw dropping. If you do visit Oxford, I recommend a pint at the Turf (try a scrumpy if you can) and a stroll through the Covered Market. During Term, you should also hear one of the good college choirs such as Magdalen or New. No offense to the Tabs, though - King’s is magnificent.