Nuwara Eliya, the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country, has been nicknamed “Little England” for its British character, a legacy of the colonial planters who made their home here among the rolling estates. The town is surrounded by the finest tea plantations in Sri Lanka, and a visit to a working tea factory to learn about the production of Ceylon tea, from leaf to cup, is an unmissable experience. The pretty Gregory Lake offers boat rides and horse-riding along its shores, while Victoria Park provides a serene garden escape in the centre of town.