Stonehenge
Top Place to see in the UK
Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle and is believed to have been constructed around 3100BC. No one knows exactly what purpose it served, but it is thought to have been a centre of pagan worship.
The site is managed by English Heritage. The stone circle cannot be accessed during normal opening hours, although they do hold regular Stone Circle Access visits in the early morning and late evening.
The site is managed by English Heritage. The stone circle cannot be accessed during normal opening hours, although they do hold regular Stone Circle Access visits in the early morning and late evening.
Stonehenge Links
Useful Stonehenge Links
- Stonehenge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury. ...
- Stonehenge.co.uk - Your guide to Stonehenge, the World's Favourite ...
- Your guide to Stonehenge, shops, other ancient sites and stone circles in Britain, with practical information to make your visit easier.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is one of London's most recognisable landmarks and also one of the most famous bridges in the world.Spanning the Thames, just next to the Tower of London, it was built in 1894 after 50 architects and designers entered a competition to design a new bridge for London.
Visitors can view London from the high-level walkways and access the Victorian Engine Rooms. You can also access the bridge lift schedule which shows times and dates when the bridge will rise for large vessels.
Tower Bridge Official Information
Tower Bridge Weblink
- Tower Bridge
- Visitor information including opening times, admission prices and history.
London (Eyewitness Travel Guide)
London (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
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I really like the Eyewitness Travel Guides because they are easy to read and include lots of images. The London Travel Guide is ideal for those visiting London for the first time - it includes everything you need to know about all the major sights. However, you might want to try Frommer's if you're looking for detailed historical information.
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London Movie Tours
Harry Potter, Atonement and Notting Hill
There are lots of tour operators who can arrange special activities in London, but one of my favourites is DoSomethingDifferent.com. This company is a bit different because it not only offers the usual tours and experiences such as the London Duck Tour, and West End Theatre Tickets, but it also arranges movie tours including a Harry Potter London Tour, and Atonement Movie Tour and a Notting Hill Movie Tour. Chatsworth House
One of the best country houses in the UK
The UK is dotted with a huge amount of exceptional country houses and castles, but one of the most beautiful is Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, home of the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire since 1549.
As well as housing one of Europe's finest private art collections, the stately home also has a magical 101 acre garden, a farmyard and adventure playground. It's free to visit the surrounding grounds. The 2005 movie version of Pride and Prejudice was filmed at Chatsworth, as was The Duchess. It is believed that Jane Austen based Pemberley on this stunning estate.
As well as housing one of Europe's finest private art collections, the stately home also has a magical 101 acre garden, a farmyard and adventure playground. It's free to visit the surrounding grounds. The 2005 movie version of Pride and Prejudice was filmed at Chatsworth, as was The Duchess. It is believed that Jane Austen based Pemberley on this stunning estate.
Lake Windermere
The biggest lake in England
Lake Windermere, in Cumbria is 2 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep. It is the largest natural lake in England and is part of the Lake District National Park.Although popular with tourists, the west shoreline is almost completely owned by the National Trust, which makes it a haven for wildlife.
This stunning landscape is also known for it's connection with Beatrix Potter and Arthur Ransome.
The Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is a World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland.
The area is made up from about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns which were created after a volcanic eruption.
The name comes from the legend of Finn MacCool. The story goes that mythical Irish giant Finn built the causeway to get to Scotland and battle with a rival giant called Benandonner.
The area is made up from about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns which were created after a volcanic eruption.
The name comes from the legend of Finn MacCool. The story goes that mythical Irish giant Finn built the causeway to get to Scotland and battle with a rival giant called Benandonner.
Links about the Giant's Causeway
- Giant's Causeway Official Guide
- Official information including history, walks, and maps.
- The Great and Mighty Finn MacCool
- Page dedicated to the legends of Finn MacCool.
Edinburgh
Dominated by Edinburgh Castle, the city is a hotbed of cultural pursuits.It's full of galleries and museums and hosts the biggest collection of arts festivals in the UK throughout July and August.
Edinburgh is also home to one of the largest New Year's celebrations in the world, the famous Hogmanay.
Tresco Abbey Gardens
The Sub-Tropical Tresco Abbey Gardens, found in the Scilly Isles, are regarded by botanists as one of the most interesting and varied botanical experiments in the world.
Many of the plants would not stand a chance on the Cornish mainland, less than 30 miles away. Yet even in Winter more than 300 plants will be in flower. The garden is home to species from 80 countries, ranging from Brazil to New Zealand and Burma to South Africa.
Many of the plants would not stand a chance on the Cornish mainland, less than 30 miles away. Yet even in Winter more than 300 plants will be in flower. The garden is home to species from 80 countries, ranging from Brazil to New Zealand and Burma to South Africa.
Luxury Accommodation in Tresco
- Tresco Accommodation
- Choose from luxury hotel, inn and holiday cottage accommodation on Tresco or Bryher in the Isles of Scilly.
- Isles of Scilly Helicopter
- Fly to the Isles of Scilly via helicopter. The journey from Penzance takes only 20 minutes.
York Minster
Almost every British city has a stunning cathedral (bar 18), but York Minster is one of the most impressive.
It is the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe and is situated in York in Northern England. The present building was begun in about 1230 and completed in 1472.
It is the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe and is situated in York in Northern England. The present building was begun in about 1230 and completed in 1472.
Official York Website
- Visit York
- Everything in York from events, attractions, activities and transport information around York
- York Hotels - Tripadvisor
- A link to the highest rated hotels in York. There are lots of reasonable places to stay that also have great reviews.
The Eden Project
The Eden Project is one of the most exciting modern projects in the UK. The complex in Cornwall houses 100,000 plants in two giant transparent domes, each recreating different global climate conditions.Situated in an abandoned clay pit, it is a testament to creative and scientific ingenuity.
