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10 Fun Things to do in London, England

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1. Head to the British Museum.

The British Museum will fascinate even those uninterested in history. Featuring more than fifteen million artifacts, a visit to the British Museum is both an eye opener and an educational experience. Take your time to walk through the museum's numerous collections and if you are tired, you can always catch your breath at the museum cafe.

2. Take photos of the London Bridge at dusk.

The London Bridge is not only a London icon; it is also immensely beautiful in its own right. Stretching across the River Thames, the London Bridge is part of the A3 road. The serenely flowing river presents an interesting contrast to the sometimes busy traffic over the bridge. Head over here at dusk for excellent photo-taking opportunities.

3. Take time off to see the Clock Tower and Big Ben.

The clock tower is the world's largest, four-faced chiming clock and its design is simply breathtaking. The Big Ben, meanwhile, refers to the giant bell within the clock tower. They are also icons commonly associated with London, and you will have fun enjoying the sight and taking photos.

4. Witness the Changing of the Queens' Guards.

If you head to Buckingham Palace at the right time, you may be lucky enough to catch the changing of the Queens' guards, whereby the New Guards take over from the Old Guards, accompanied by music from a full military band. This takes place everyday from April to July, and on alternate days from August to March.

5. Go on a tour of the Palace of Westminster.

Such tours are only provided in the summer. However, this will allow you to take in the beautiful architecture and layout of the Palace, as well as to hear an educational commentary on the functions and history of the Palace.

6. Shop at Harrods.

Yet another icon of London, this is one place you have to go even if it is just to window shop. Harrod's seasonal Christmas department and Food Hall is famous. Look out also for the memorial sculptures dedicated to the late Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed.

7. Take a walk around Trafalgar Square.

Although feeding the pigeons is no longer allowed, you will still enjoy a brisk walk around this beautiful open square. There are also interesting monuments at each plinth that may capture your interest.

8. Visit St Paul's Cathedral.

This is a beautiful church that was built in 1710 to replace its Gothic predecessor, which was destroyed in a fire. The church has fantastic acoustics; be sure to take note of its Whispering Gallery.

9. Go on the London Eye.

This is an enormous structure akin to a Ferris wheel. A ride on the London Eye will give you spectacular panoramic views of London and it will be an exhilarating experience for the whole family.

10. Sit in Shakespeare's Globe

This is a famous historical playhouse that has existed since Shakespearean times. You can choose to watch a play in here or opt for an extensive educational tour.

By: Orson Johnson

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England Tourist Sights & Historical Places in England

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:45:24 +0000

ENGLAND: HISTORY, ART & CULTURE

A country of history, art and culture which reflects all these by its museums, cathedrals, castles, monasteries, gardens, abbeys and Roman cities. Morever, this country owns worldwide known places. We are talking about literature, music, entertainment and sports. This is England.

The largest constituent country of the United Kingdom, England owns a history of hundreds years. Because of this, the country has lots of historical places such as cathedrals, castles, palaces, monuments, historic buildings and houses. Moreover, there are attractions known worldwide. So, England is one of the world's most popular visitor destinations.

Not only London but also many cities of England are large and popular as travel destinations. Among them, there are Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, York, Brighton, Leeds, Oxford etc.

London - the capital - is a vast metropolitan place and has importance as a city of finance, culture and fashion. In London, there are many attractions to see. Trafalgar Square has a world wide fame for sure. London Eye, Palace of Westminster,Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Kennsington Palace, St James Palace, Kew Palace, Madame Tussaud's, London Zoo are among these popular attractions. Beautiful parks of London like Hyde Park and Kensington Garden's are places to see, too. Art has an importance in London and there are must-see places such as Royal Academy, National Gallery, Tate Modern and more.

Manchester owns kinds of attractions for anyone to visit. Not only museums but also sports arenas and stadiums, music and theatre venues, art galleries are to be visited. Brighton is one of the most famous seaside resorts in the US. When Liverpool is talked about, the Beatles is remembered. The city is the home of the famous group and offers architecture, music and sports for the visitors. Cambridge is known as an university town. Birmingham is Britain's second largest city and offers lots of things to do and see for travellers because the city is suitable for cultural and sporting activites, shopping and entertainment. York is the reflection of the past. It boasts for its Gothic cathedral, medieval city walls, historic streets as it has Roman, Viking and Medieval remains. York is a must-see place in England. Bath is another major England Tourist Attractions. for the travelers to visit, as a historic Roman city.

Apart from the names given above there are many popular England tourist destinations. Canterbury Cathedral, Maritime Greenwich, Durham Cathedral & Castle, Stonehenge, Alton Towers, Roman Baths, Windsor Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon are among these popular attractions to see. The Lake District National Park, Yorhshire Dales National Park are among outstanding landmarks of England.

As it can be understood, the tourist destinations in England are many. There are videos about these tourist destinations of England at Travelovideo.com and these present views about England as well as the articles.

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Top 10 Must See Attractions in England

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:04:15 +0000

Big Ben

The name 'Big Ben' doesn't refer to the entire clock tower, only to the thirteen-ton bell that strikes on the hour. It has been suggested that the name Big Ben is derived from a popular heavyweight boxer by the name of Benjamin Caunt, however, the story today seems to be that it was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, a prominent politician at the time who was the Parliamentary Commissioner of Works. 2009 marks the 150th anniversary of the Clock Tower and the Bell.

Houses of Parliament

The Houses of Parliament, also known as The Palace of Westminster, incorporates The House of Lords, Westminster Hall and The House of Commons. You can visit the Houses of Parliament and experience the proceedings from the public gallery, take a tour of the buildings, or climb the Clock Tower!

The Tower of London

The Tower of London is, formerly both a royal palace and fortress, is actually the oldest palace and fortress in Europe. It's a huge landmark in England and a popular visitor attraction. The Tower is located on the banks of the River Thames and at the edge of the vibrant city of London City.

Bath

Bath is a wonderful city with much to offer. It's located in the Somerset countryside and as the name suggests it's home to ancient Roman baths (hot springs) that date back over 2,000 years. Bath is a vibrant city that'll keep you entertained from morning to night and it's only about 100 miles west of London.

Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a hugely popular tourist attraction. It draws thousands each year and fails to amaze its visitors. Stonehenge is an impressive prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire and belongs to the World Heritage Site.

Stonehenge comprises of earthworks that are surrounded by a large circle of tall standing stones and several hundred burial monuments. Some archaeologists believe that the iconic stone monument was erected around 2500 BC.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon is a suburb of London and is located just seven miles south west of Charing Cross. For the last century Wimbledon has been known world wide as the home of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Wimbledon has much to offer from great restaurants and cafés to shopping streets, centres and souvenir shops.

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is the oldest and occupied castle of its kind in the world. It's the official home of the Queen of England. Steeped in history it dates back almost 1,000 years. You can avail of a tour of the castle while you learn of the history. Please note opening hours vary and are subject to change.

Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens, also known as the Royal Botanic Gardens are one of the World's leading Botanic Gardens. The Kew Gardens are located beside the River Thames just 10km south west of Central London. Set on 300 acres of amazing landscaped gardens a trip to Kew Gardens is a must.

Westminster Abbey

Westminister Abbey is a wonderful example of a Gothic church located in Westminister. The Abbey is the traditional place of coronation and burial for English Monarchs. A visit to the Abbey is highly recommended and you can avail of tours and learn of the rich history from times past.

The Lake District

The Lake District, also known as The Lakes or Lakeland, is a rural area in North West England and is a very popular holiday destination. It's famous for its lakes and it's linked to the early 19th century poetry and writings of poet William Wordsworth.

By: Mairead Foley

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