Travel & Attractions UK

 

UK’s Leading Attractions

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence of English royalty since 1837. The palace stands in around 40 acres of garden and while the west facade of the palace building remains virtually as its architect Nash designed it, the east side facing the garden was added in 1847 and entirely replaced in 1913. Visit the Throne Room, Music Room, State Dining Room as well as the many beautifully decorated apartments. Website: Buckingham Palace

The Tower of London and the Crown Jewels

The Tower of London has been home to every Monarch from William the Conqueror (11th Century) to Henry the VIII (16th Century). It has also been the site of the Royal mint, the Royal Menagerie and the Royal Observatory. The Tower of London is infamous for its prison and for having been the scene of countless executions, including that of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII. Visit the Bloody Tower where the young prince Edward V and his brother were imprisoned on their uncles’ orders. Sir Walter Raleigh was also imprisoned here from 1603 until 1616. Lay your head on the executioner’s block and try and imagine what it must have been like to be about to literally lose your head! Website: Tower of London

York

The picturesque medieval city of York was second only to London in importance up until the Industrial Revolution. The city, whose 13th century walls are one of the best surviving medieval fortifications in Europe, played a key role in English history. Its magnificent cathedral, medieval streets, grand houses and attractive riverside pubs make it an ideal spot for getting away from it all. Website: York

The British Museum

The British Museum is one of the oldest and largest museums in the world. Sir Hans Sloane bequeathed the initial collection to a Chelsea doctor in 1753. The museum then began to attract valuable items being amassed by the British Empire throughout the nineteenth century. The key exhibits include the Rosetta Stone, the Lindisfarne Gospels, Egyptian Hall, the Tomb of Payava, the Elgin Marbles & the Sutton Hoo treasures. The museum is a true treasure, a vast storehouse of collections from the four corners of the world. Website: The British Museum

Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh is the beautiful capital of Scotland and a fantastic place to visit at any time of year. It offers superb sightseeing, wonderful historic buildings to explore, quiet galleries and museums and a wide choice of restaurants, pubs and cafés as well as nightlife to suit everyone. The city has been a stronghold since the 5th century when the Picts built a fortress on what is now the site of the spectacular Edinburgh Castle to protect Scotland from invaders. Edinburgh Castle is perched high on an extinct volcanic outcrop and it dominates the capital’s skyline with panoramic views across the World Heritage listed Old and New Towns and out over the Firth of Forth. The castle has been a residence of Scotland’s Kings and Queens throughout the centuries. Edinburgh Castle offers a fascinating and absorbing mixture of entertainment and education, a visit here is an essential part of any trip to the United Kingdom. Edinburgh has a range of stunning architecture, both classical and Georgian and has become known as the “Athens of the North”. Apart from its varied and stunning architecture, Edinburgh is a visually beautiful place. Enjoy the many parks and gardens or explore the world famous Royal Botanic Garden. Shopping is a delight with the city being home to the world’s oldest independent department store. Website: Edinburgh Castle