What is remarkable about England. The main attractions of england

Hello my dear.

Probably every English learner knows more about a country like England than about any other country. And this is not surprising, because every year we teach the same topics over and over again in school, and some phrases from topics have turned into the main joke of the Russian-speaking population.

Despite the fact that we know almost everything about London, we do not know much about it. Therefore, today we will focus on the sights of Great Britain in English.

Yes, you heard everything right - in English. What did you think? Will it be that simple? Of course, I will give you a text with translation and even with pictures, so that you quite clearly understand what kind of places these are.

Well, let's start, perhaps!

Great Britain is well-known for its beautiful cities and castles. There are lots of places to visit.

One of which is Stonehenge. It is a place with enormous stones. It is considered to be built by a magician called Merlin, but the scientists think that Romans built it. It is forbidden to come close to the stones or walk between them. But the view itself is amazing.

Great Britain is well known for its beautiful cities and locks. There are many places to see here.

One of these is Stonehenge. This is a place with huge rocks. It is believed to have been built by the wizard Merlin, but scholars believe it was built by the Romans. Tourists are not allowed to come close to the stones or walk between them. But the view itself is amazing.

Other places to visit are the world famous towns: Oxford and Cambridge. Cities are famous for its universities. There you can feel the atmosphere of British student life.

Some more places to visit are worldwide famous cities: and . These cities are famous for their universities. Here you can get a feel for the atmosphere of British student life.

One of the most popular cities in the country is Edinburgh. It is the largest city in Scotland. The Edinburgh Castle was built in the 12th century and was the residence for the local monarchs. Tourists are allowed to visit the castle, see its halls and feel the beauty of the place. The city is wonderful for its cafes and restaurants to try local cuisine.

Edinburgh is one of the most popular cities in the country. It is the largest city in Scotland. Edinburgh Castle was built in the 12th century and was the seat of local monarchs. Tourists can visit the castle, see its halls and feel the beauty of this place. The city has wonderful cafes and restaurants to sample the local cuisine.

The name of the Loch-Ness monster is known all around. And the Loch-Ness Lake is among the first places to see for the tourist. The story began when a couple saw an animal coming out of the lake. The journalist who was told this story called it a monster and spent a lot of time longing to see the monster coming out.

The name of the Loch Ness monster is known throughout the world. And Loch Ness is among the top must-see spots in the United Kingdom. The history of the Loch Ness Monster began when one couple saw the beast crawling out of the lake. The journalist who was told this story called him a monster and spent a lot of time wanting to see the monster appear.

And lots of people did the same. So if you are brave enough - visit the place. At least the lake itself is extremely beautiful and breathtaking.

And many people have done the same. So if you are brave enough, visit this place. At least the lake itself is very beautiful, it is already breathtaking ...

For those who are fond of Harry Potter there is a wonderful place to see - the Durham Cathedral. It is the world-famous castle known as Hogwarts for the most of the world.

For those who are into Harry Potter, there is a great place to see - Durham Cathedral. This castle is known to most as Hogwarts.

So these are places you can see while visiting Great Britain.

So here are the places you can see when visiting the UK.

Useful expressions:

lots of places to visit - many places to see

to be wellknown for - be widely known for something

it is forbidden to do sth- forbidden make whatthen

to be built by - to be built by anyone

to come close- come close

to feel the atmosphere- feel atmosphere

residence for the local monarchs- residence local monarchs

to try local cuisine- try local cuisine

to come out of (the lake)- log off, to appear from (lakes)

Interesting, right?

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The UK is one of the most tourist-visited countries in the modern world. This is not surprising, because having a long and rich history, the country has managed to preserve many cultural and historical monuments. There are many modern attractions in Great Britain, attracting more than a million tourists every year. We will try to consider in more detail about the 25 most popular attractions in the UK for every taste.

List of 25 UK landmarks

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Sight

The exact address

Working hours

Visit cost

Tower Bridge

London, SE1 2UP, Tower Bridge Rd

The museum operates on the following schedule: from April to September: 10:00 to 18:30, from October to March: 09:30 to 18:00.

Museum ticket: $ 12.5, children 5-15: $ 5.4, seniors over 60 and students: $ 8.7.

Buckingham Palace

Adult ticket - $ 9.2. Discount ticket (seniors and students) $ 8.5. For persons under 17, the ticket price is $ 4.6, up to 5 years is free. There are also complex programs for a separate price.

London, EC3N 4AB

Summer opening hours (March 1 to October 31): Tuesday to Saturday open from 9:00 to 17:30, Sunday and Monday from 10:00 to 17:30. Winter opening hours (November 1 to February 28): Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 16:30,

Adults ticket: $ 27.5.

Children 5-15 years old: $ 12.4, children under 5 years old are free.

Family ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children) is $ 68. Family ticket (1 adult + up to 3 children) $ 49.

National park Yorkshire valleys

Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 3EL

On weekdays from 08:30 to 17. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Hyde Park

W2 2UH, Westminster, Park Ln

Daily from 5 am to midnight.

The entrance is free.

Parlament Square, SW1

Around the clock

Visits to the inside of the tower are not provided for tourists.

Westminster Abbey

Deans Yard, 20 (near Westminster tube station, as well as St James's Park)

Open to the public: Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Wednesday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, Thursday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm ...

There are no excursions on Sundays, but you can attend the service.

The cost of a standard ticket is $ 25, discount ticket will cost $ 21, children's ticket (from 6 to 16 years old) $ 11, children under 5 years old are free. Family visit (2 adults and 1 child) - $ 51.

Lost Gardens of Heligan

B3273, Pentewan, Saint Austell PL26 6EN

Daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

Adult ticket: $ 18. Children: $ 8 (up to 5 years old free). Student: $ 11.

British museum

WC1B 3DG, London, Great Russell Street

Daily: 10:00 - 17:30, on Thursday and Friday, some of the departments are open until 20:30

The entrance is free.

Lake District National Park

Moot Hall, Market Square, Keswick CA12 5JR

Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm.

Price to be confirmed at www.brockhole.co.uk

London Eye Ferris Wheel

SE1 7PB, London, Westminster Bridge Road, County Hall, Riverside Building

January 1-5, January 18-April 4: from 10:00 to 20:30; 6-17.01: closed; April 5 - April 21, May 25 - June 1: from 10:00 to 21:30; April 22 - May 24, June 2 - June 28: 10:00 - 21:00 (weekends until 21:30); June 29 - August 31: 10:00 - 21:00 (on Fridays until 23:30), September 1 - December 27: 20:00 - 20:30.

Adult ticket $ 36, child ticket $ 29, children under 4 free. Available Additional services for a fee.

Edinburgh castle

EH1 2NG, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Castlehill

Open to the public: from April 1 to September 30: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, October 1 to March 31: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

The cost of an adult ticket is $ 22, a ticket for children (from 5 to 15 years old) is $ 13, a ticket for seniors is $ 17, children under 5 years old are admitted free.

Rochester Castle

Kent County, Castle Hill, Rochester ME1 1SW

Open daily from 10:00 to 16:00 (October - March) and from 10:00 to 18:00 (April - September). Closed 24-26 and 31.12, 1 January.

Ticket price: for adults $ 8, for children (from 5 to 15 years old): $ 5. Family ticket (2 adults + 3 children) $ 21.

Canterbury cathedral

CT1 2EH, Kent, Canterbury, The Precincts, 11, Cathedral House

Open to the public: summer: 09:00 to 17:30, winter: 09:00 to 17:00, crypt: 10:00 to 17:30.

Entrance: $ 16. Preferential admission: $ 14. Pre-booked groups $ 11, children (under 18) $ 10.

Museum "The Beatles"

L3 4AD, Kings Dock St, Britannia Vaults

From 1.04 to 31.10 open from 09-00 to 19-00, entrance until 17-00. From 1.11 to 31.03 open from 10-00 to 18-00, entrance until 17-00. Closed completely on Christmas Day 25-26.12. Part of the exhibition at Pier Head is closed on 1 January.

Basic ticket (Beatles Story Exhibition, The British Invasion Exhibition, Discovery Zone, Fab 4D) $ 21 for an adult ticket and $ 12 for a child from 5 to 16 years old. The ticket is valid within 48 hours from the date of purchase. Discount ticket for students and seniors over 60 years old - $ 16.

Sherlock Holmes Museum

England, NW1 6XE, London, Baker Street, 221 b

Open daily from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. 25-26.12 closed.

Entrance $ 19, for children under 16 - $ 12. Photo and video filming - free of charge.

Stonehenge

Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7DE

Open to tourists every day from 9:00 to 20:00, admission is strictly until 18:00.

The cost of an adult ticket is $ 22, a child ticket is $ 13.

Trafalgar Square

London, WC2N 5DN, City of Westminster

Round the clock.

Access to the area is free.

Kensington palace

Kensington Gardens, London (Tube stations - High Street Kensington or Queensway)

It is open for tourists from March 1 to October 31 every day from 10:00 to 18:00, it should be noted that in winter the palace closes an hour earlier.

Adult ticket: $ 20 or free with the London Pass. Student and senior 60+ ticket: $ 17.5 Children under 16: free.

London Zoo

London, Outer Cir, Regent's Park

The zoo is open to visit from September to mid-February: 10:00 to 16:00, from February 15 to February 23: 10:00 to 17:00, from February 24 to March 28: 10:00 to 17:30, from 29 March to September 7: 10:00 to 18:00.

Entrance: $ 35, reduced ticket (seniors, disabled and students): $ 31, children: $ 25, children under 3: free. It is important to note that persons under 16 years of age are not allowed to enter the zoo without being accompanied by adults.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Cromwell Road, London; nearest tube station - South Kensington

Open daily from 10:00 to 17:45, on Friday from 10:00 to 22:00.

The entrance is free.

Notting hill

Close to Notting Hill Gate Tube Station and Queensway Station. Not far from Hyde Park.

Restormel

Cornwall, Restormel Rd, Lostwithiel PL22 0EE

Round the clock.

Free admission.

Richmond park

Near Richmond Tube Station.

The park is open every day from 7:00 am in the summer and from 7:30 am in the winter, and closes at dusk - it does not have a single closing time, it closes as it gets dark.

Free admission.

Wembley stadium

HA9 0WS, London, Wembley

According to the timetable.

An adult ticket for the excursion program is $ 24, a ticket for children (up to 16 years old) is $ 15, and a family ticket is $ 69.

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Tower Bridge

The Tower Bridge is one of the most recognizable symbols of the capital of Great Britain - London. It is unlikely that someone will not recognize the majestic structure, even among those who have never visited Foggy Albion.

The bridge cost the state 1 million 184 thousand pounds.

By design, the bridge is a drawbridge, like the Russian bridges located in St. Petersburg. It is important to note that there is no specific time for the opening of the bridge - it is almost impossible to predict the time. But at the same time, pedestrian paths are also available at the time of the divorce of the structure, since they are located above the base of the bridge.

Museum entrance ticket: $ 12.5

Open (museum) daily from 1.04 to 30.09 from 10:00 to 18:30, from 01.10 to 31.03 from 09:30 to 18:00.

Buckingham Palace

Today is official residence the Queen of Great Britain herself - Elizabeth II and her husband. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also live there. The palace is the main palace in the country, because it is within its walls that Elizabeth II has been performing royal duties for more than 40 years.

If Elizabeth II is in the palace, the royal standard rises above its roof.

It has been possible to visit the halls of Buckingham Palace only since 93 of the last century, but only some of the premises are open to tourists.

In the palace itself, there are more than 770 rooms, among which there are officers. the queen's study.

Entrance ticket: $ 9.2. Daily: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm, admission until 4:15 pm, entry unavailable on December 25-26.

The tower

The attraction is included in all travel guides about London and the UK in general. The fortress located to the north. In the past, the bank of the River Thames served as a repository for the treasures of the British Crown; there was also a mint and an observatory on its territory.

During the reign of Elizabeth I, the Tower housed a zoo.

Entrance ticket: $ 27.5.

Opened ( from 1.03 to 31.10): from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:30, on Sundays and Mon from 10:00 to 17:30.

Opened ( from 1.11 to 28.02): from Tue-ka to Sat from 09:00 to 16:30, on Sundays and Mon from 10:00 to 17:30.

24-26.12, 01.01 closed for visits.

Yorkshire Valleys National Park

The national park was created in the middle of the last century. Located 80 km from Manchester and covers an area of ​​more than 1.7 thousand square kilometers.

Access to tourists was opened in 1954

Annually in the nat. Yorkshire Valleys Park attracts over 8 million foreign visitors to the museum on horseback. Excursions to the falls are also available.

On weekdays, it is open from 08:30 to 17:00.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a truly iconic place on the planet; it has more than once become a filming location for many famous films. On the territory you can ride a bike on specials. paths, or order a horse ride. The British themselves love to have picnics in the nooks and crannies of Hyde Park.

In the center of Hyde Park there is an artificial lake Serpentine

Interesting fact! Hyde Park is also famous for the presence of a special speaker's corner, where anyone who wishes can perform a monologue. Available for visits daily from 5 am to midnight.

London Big Ben

Another attraction located in the capital, which even the youngest tourists know about, is Big Ben. In fact, the name Big Ben belongs to the 14 ton bell located in the tower of Westminster Palace. However, today many people call the entire clock tower, which has become a recognizable symbol of the country, as Big Ben.

The tower stands at an inclination of 22 cm, due to the underground underground

Interesting! Londoners living near Westminster Palace in new year's eve hear 13 bells. Why? Because the speed of sound is slower than the speed of propagation of radio waves.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is rightfully recognized as the most revered shrine in England. It is here that national monarchs get married and crowned. It was built in the 12th century.

A flag flutters over Westminster Abbey as the head of state arrives at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Important! Westminster Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site # 426.

Ticket price: $ 25.

Open to the public: Mon, Tue, Friday: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Wednesday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, Thursday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm :thirty.

Lost Gardens of Heligan

In the southwestern part of the country, namely in the county of Cornwall, the Lost Gardens of Heligan are located, which is another striking landmark of England. The territory of the gardens, despite such an original name, has been ennobled, divided into separate thematic sectors.

On the territory of the gardens there is a sculpture "Sleeping Goddess"

Ticket price: $ 18, daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

British museum

Founded in 1753, the museum is located in London. The exposition of the museum features specimens reflecting the entire history of mankind. Museum staff annually organize various excavations in the lost corners of the world. The collection of the museum is also replenished by private collectors.

The exposition of the museum includes more than 8 million objects

Daily: 10:00 - 17:30, on Thurs and Friday, part of the museum is open until 20:30.

Lake District National Park

The park is located in the northwestern part of the country and is one of the favorite recreation areas of the British themselves. A national park is located in most of the Lake District; it is recognized as the largest in the UK. Many people associate the place with 19th century poetry.

More than 15 million people visit the site annually.

The Lake District is ideal to visit during the spring and summer months. It is during the warm season that tourists will be able to appreciate the beauty of the blossoming nature and the purity of the lakes.

London eye

Millennium Wheel (more known to the world the name "London Eye") is one of the most famous attractions in the world. For many years it was the highest in the world, h = 135 meters from the base. The Millennium Wheel is equipped with 32 transparent capsule-cabins, 1 capsule can accommodate up to 25 people.

Built as a temporary structure until 2005

In total, up to 800 people can ride at once. 1 wheel revolution lasts 30 minutes.

Rotates at a speed of 0.9 km per hour

Interesting fact! The wheel never stops, even for loading and unloading passengers.

Ticket price: $ 36.

1-5.01, 18.01-4.04 : from 10:00 to 20:30; 6-17.01: closed;

5.04-21.04, 25.05 — 1.06 : from 10:00 to 21:30;

22.04 — 24.05, 2.06 — 28.06 : 10:00 - 21:00 (on weekends until 21:30); 29.06 — 31.08 : 10:00 - 21:00 (on Fridays until 23:30),

1.09 — 27.12 : 20:00 — 20:30.

Edinburgh castle

Included in most travel guides for. The effect of "soaring" in height has brought great popularity to Edinburgh Castle. It is located at the top of the Royal Mile - this street leads to Holyroodhouse Palace. Inside there is a sacred relic of the Scottish monarchy - the Stone of Destiny (also called the Skunk Stone). On it, many of the monarchs of Scotland were crowned.

During the Roman occupation, the castle was called "Din Eidyn", which means "Eidin's fortress"

Interesting fact! V Edinburgh Castle and against its background the shooting of the world famous saga about the wizard Harry Potter took place.

Ticket price: $ 22.

Open to the public:

  • from 1.04 to 30.09: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm,
  • 1.10 to 31.03: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Rochester Castle

It is the national pride of the British. Located near London, just 60 km. It has more than 900 years of history: it is customary to count the age of Rochester Castle since the 11th century. All 5 floors and all halls of the castle are open for visiting tourist groups. The main tower of the fortress, the 34-meter donjon, is especially popular with visitors.

The most old part Rochester Castle is a cube with h = 34 m

There are several ways to get to Rochester Castle, namely:

  • by train: departing every 30 minutes, en route 60 minutes, ticket price £ 17;
  • by bus number 781, 120 minutes on the way, ticket price £ 14;
  • by car (there is no parking near the castles).

Ticket price: $ 8.

Canterbury cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral is recognized as the most important temple in the country. The cathedral was rebuilt in 603, Augustine of Canterbury is considered its founder. The attraction in question is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Many of the cathedral's stained glass windows were created in the 12-13th centuries

Interesting fact! In 1174, a fire broke out on the territory of the cathedral, which destroyed it completely. Therefore, the current appearance does not coincide much with what it was originally. You should definitely pay attention to the Crypt - the oldest part of Canterbury Cathedral, it was rebuilt in 1100.

You can get there in several ways:

  • from Charing Cross stations in London by train, 60 minutes on the way;
  • by car.

Ticket price: $ 16.

Open: Summer: 09:00 to 17:30, Winter: 09:00 to 17:00,

crypt: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Museum "The Beatles"

Dedicated to the legendary musical group of the 20th century, revered not only by the British, but also by music lovers from all over the world. The museum has several locations. It will take at least half an hour to view the exposition presented in the Discovery Zone hall. There is a café and a souvenir shop next to the museum. Tourists are advised to distribute the time of visiting the museum for 2 days, while a special shuttle takes visitors to the museum and back, according to the tickets. Shuttle tickets are included in the full museum ticket.

There are 3 tourist zones in the museum

Entrance fee: $ 21, from 1.04 to 31.10 open from 09-00 to 19-00, entrance until 17-00. From 1.11 to 31.03 open from 10-00 to 18-00, entrance until 17-00. Closed completely 25-26.12.

Sherlock Holmes Museum

Museum of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes - a literary hero created by the writer Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle. The most famous street in London and the most famous address is 221b Baker Street, Westminster.

Interesting fact! When the image of Sherlock Holmes was created, the house at number 221b on Baker Street was not yet on the map of London. The street in those days ended at number 100 houses.

And although Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character, there are many objects in the museum that he could use, even a violin

The museum building, by the way, is located at number 239, but this is not so important. The museum is located in a building that is included in the “List of Her Majesty's Buildings of Historical and Architectural Significance”.

Ticket price: $ 19, open from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.

25-26.12 closed.

Stonehenge

To visit the UK and not go to Stonehenge is a real crime according to many tourists from all over the world. Stonehenge is an ancient megalith located in the south of England, in the Salisbury region, 130 km from the capital. 30 hewn pillars are arranged opposite each other in concentric circles. It is one of the most unsolved mysteries of our time. The attraction is classified as an archaeological monument and is included in the UNESCO List of Protected Sites.

Construction lasted about 1.5 thousand years

Important! It is forbidden to come close to the structures, but at dawn or dusk you can enter the center of the circle.

You can get to Stonehenge in the following ways:

  • by car;
  • by train from Waterloo station, get off at Salisbury station, then you need to change to the Wilts & Dorset Stonehenge Tour bus or use the services of a taxi company.

Ticket price: $ 22, from 9:00 to 20:00, admission is strictly until 18:00

Trafalgar Square

It is the most famous square in the British capital. Located at the intersection of the three most important streets of Westminster - The Strand, Whitehall and Mall.

Interesting! Trafalgar Square is recognized as the reference point for distances among the British, a kind of "zero kilometer".

The Christmas tree, which is erected in the square on Christmas Eve, is presented to the UK by the Norwegian government

Christmas celebrations are also held here: the main tree is installed, and it is in this part of London that various rallies are most often held. On the square are located: Londonskaya National Gallery, St. Martin's Church, the Admiralty Arch and the buildings of foreign embassies.

Important! Parking in central London is prohibited and a large fine is imposed for violation of this rule.

Kensington palace

Today it is the official residence of one of the most popular couples of the British crown - the Prince and Princess of Cambridge. By the way, Queen Victoria was born in the palace, and Princess Diana lived for a long time.

Princess Diana is rumored to have talked about the depressing atmosphere at Kensington Palace

Tourists should pay special attention to the center of Kensington Palace - there is an artistic and technical structure "Shining Lace" - a light installation of more than 4 kilometers of electroluminescent wire and 12,000 Swarovski crystals.

Ticket price: $ 20, open from 1.03 to 31.10 from 10:00 to 18:00,

in winter, the palace closes an hour earlier.

London Zoo

It is the oldest zoo in the world since it was first opened in 1828. The zoo is home to over 755 species of animals and a total of over 16 thousand individuals. At the same time, there is a project exclusively for donations from charitable organizations and individuals.

The first inhabitants of the zoo were marsupial wolves

There are 3 aquarium halls on the territory, as well as a section of a children's zoo. It is important to note that since 2001, London Zoo has no longer been home to elephants and rhinos. They were transferred to Wipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire.

The zoo is very convenient for tourists, as it is located in the very center of London. You can get to the attraction in the following ways:

  • by tube, get off at Camden Town or Regent's Park;
  • by buses to the above-mentioned metro stations.

Ticket price: $ 35,

open

from 08.09 to 14.02: from 10:00 to 16:00,

from 15.02 to 23.02: 10:00 to 17:00,

from 24.02 to 28.03: 10:00 to 17:30,

from 29.03 to 7.09: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Recognized as the best European museum, as it contains the most complete collection of decorative and applied art. According to statistics, the Victoria and Albert Museum ranks 14th in the world ranking of the most visited museums.

Since 2001, the entrance to the museum has become free, as it became a state

The museum occupies S = 51,000 sq. m. The halls of the museum exhibit rare exhibits covering a 5000-year history: from household items of the ancient Egyptians to the latest designs of our days.

Open daily from 10:00 to 17:45, Friday from 10:00 to 22:00.

Notting hill

Notting Hill is one of the districts of the city that became famous after the release of the film of the same name, in which Julia Roberts played the main role. The houses of many celebrities are located on the street; it is easy to meet, for example, Kate Moss, the famous supermodel of the 90s. Fans of the movie "Notting Hill" will easily recognize the house in which the main character lived - it is located on the left side of the intersection of Portobello Road with Wetbourne Park Road.

In the 80s of the last century, the street was the residence of the poorest segments of the population.

Restormel

Tourists wishing to see a typical English walled castle should definitely visit Restormel, as it is a classic example of a fortification with a fortress in the center. Tourists should pay special attention to the drawbridge and the ruins of the fortress. You can also arrange a small picnic on the territory of the castle.

Edward the Black Prince lived in the castle in the 14th century.

Richmond park

It is the largest parks in London. One of the royal ones. On the territory of the park, you can easily meet wild deer that live there and move freely.

Some of the trees in the park are over 700 years old.

Richmond Park is part of the List nat. heritage of Britain and is a nature conservation reserve, so there are quite a lot of animals. The park is not very popular with tourists, but the British themselves like to spend time here.

Important! When visiting with children, be careful, do not let the children walk alone - walking animals are wild and can react differently when a person approaches.

The park is open daily from 7:00 am in the summer and from 7:30 am in the winter, there is no single closing time.

Wembley stadium

British Wembley, one of the largest stadiums in the world, was built in 2007. Previously, there was a famous arena that existed since 1923.

It was once called the "Exhibition Stadium of the British Empire"

The first thing you should definitely pay attention to is the graceful openwork arch, which is the main support for the roof, sliding in 3 directions. It is the home stadium for the England national football team. It accommodates about 90 thousand spectators.

In addition to football matches, the stadium regularly hosts concerts of world performers, for example, the singer Madonna has performed there more than once. The stadium also organizes excursions for tourists.

Tour ticket price: $ 24.

  • In the UK, three-channel electrical outlets are used, so tourists from Russia need to bring adapters with them.
  • A trip by a taxi-cap will cost a tourist several times more than when ordering a standard service in any taxi service.

What better way to travel than the UK? But in this country there are so many wonderful places that it is simply impossible to fit them into one post. English villages, Welsh islands and Scottish waterfalls - today we have collected only a small part of what you should definitely see in Foggy Albion

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Lake district

Lake District, or Lake District National Park, is one of the most visited national parks in Great Britain, located in the county of Cumbria. It is famous for the amazing beauty of local lakes, valleys and mountains (by the way, it is here that Mount Skofel Pike is located - the highest point in England). The Lake District is visited by both avid travelers and ordinary Britons with their families - there is a lot of entertainment for tourists here. In the park, you can go boating, hiking, cycling or even going to a festival.


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Bath

The English city of Bath, located in Somerset, is famous primarily for its hot springs - balneotherapy fans from all over the UK come here from November to April. The ancient Romans chose healing waters with temperatures above 45 degrees, and the British still come here for a panacea for many diseases. But besides this, the city has other sights that are definitely worth seeing. For example, the Royal Crescent (a street of 30 crescent-shaped houses), Bath Abbey, or the three-arch Pulteney Bridge.


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Giant's Causeway

The Giants' Causeway is located in Northern Ireland near the town of Bushmills. This unusual coastal area was formed as a result of an ancient volcanic eruption (supposedly 50-60 million years ago) and consists of about 40 thousand basalt columns connected to each other. A UNESCO World Heritage Site that will impress even seasoned travelers, it is protected by the National Trust. He also organizes the access of tourists to the Giants' Road.


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Portmeirion

At first glance, it seems that Portmeryon is a solid props and this place is intended only for filming a movie. In fact, it is a tourist village in the Welsh County of Gwynedd, founded in 1925 by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis. Portmeion was built in Italian style on the site of a foundry and a boat workshop. Houses, hotels, cafes and restaurants here are sure to have bright colors, which creates a simply fabulous atmosphere.


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Salisbury Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary in Salisbury is a fine example of English. The cloister of the cathedral is the tallest in England, and its clock, created at the end of the 14th century, is considered the oldest working clock mechanism in the world.


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South stack

On the small rocky island of South Stack in Wales, you can feel like at the end of the world. A 28-meter lighthouse rises at its top. You should at least come to the island to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Irish Sea from a height of 60 meters.


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Cotswolds

The Cotswolds Scenic Area is located in Gloucestershire in the southwest of England. This charming place still retains the atmosphere of old England with its traditional architecture, green hills and narrow paths. Traveling around the Cotswolds, you can go to see the ancient castles of Sudeley Castle and Owlpen Manor or the Chedworth Villa.


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Jurassic coast

Steep coastline with a length of 155 kilometers, it was the first natural site in the UK to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rocks of the coast of Dorsetshire and East Devonshire belong to the Mesozoic era and cover a period of 185 million years. Scientists have been exploring this area for 300 years, and travelers come here to enjoy the beautiful landscape.


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Alnwick castle

The impressive Alnwick Castle is located in the north of England, in the county of Northumberland. It was founded in the 11th century by the Duke of Northumberland, whose descendants live here today. In summer, you can get to the castle on an excursion, and at other times of the year, you can take a walk in the surrounding area. Alnwick Castle is impressive not only for its size (by the way, it is the second largest inhabited castle in England after Windsor), but also for its beautiful architecture. They even filmed some scenes for the film “

One of the most important pilgrimage sites in medieval Europe, Canterbury Cathedral is worthy of its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains an important center for Christian worship. Founded by Saint Augustine, Canterbury Cathedral is the oldest church in England and is still largely regarded as the birthplace of English Christianity.

The cathedral was founded in 603, but at the beginning of the 10th century it was destroyed, completely rebuilt in the 11th century,was greatly expanded at the beginning of the 12th century andrebuilt in the Gothic style. In the 15th century, the nave acquired close to modern look in the same century, the central tower was built. In the 18th century, the northwest Romanesque tower was added.

2. Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is the largest operating castle in the world, which after still occupied by the royal family, the castle has been the seat of the monarchs of Britain for 900 years, since the time when William the Conqueror built a wooden fortress, and then a full-fledged castle was erected on this site. Queen Elizabeth spends quite a lot of time at Windsor Castle, where she often hosts heads of state and celebrities, gives dinners for international dignitaries and knights. The chapel of St. George in the castle is a working chapel and many royal weddings and funerals take place there. The Queen Mother and Henry VIII are buried in the chapel.

In spite of its daily use, most of the palace is open to the public,including State Apartments, St George's Chapel, Queen Mary's House and George VI's Apartments.You can also observe the real life of the castle during the guided tour.

Windsor Castle is one of England's top attractions and is well worth a tour of historical sites castle, which is the absolute majority.


3. Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is the collegiate church of St Peter in Westminster, one of the most famous religious buildings in England and a traditional site coronations and burial British monarchs. Westminster Abbey has many monuments to warriors, statesmen, artists and poets, including Shakespeare and Charles Dickens.

Benedictine monks founded a monastery on the site of the future abbey in 960, and the current magnificent and beautiful Gothic abbey building was built in 1245. The oldest garden in England is laid out on its territory.

Westminster Abbey is close to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.The nearest tube stations are located near St James's Park and Westminster.You can explore Westminster Abbey alone with an audio guide, or visit it on an organized guided tour.


4. London (London)

There are not enough superlatives when it comes to describing London, the capital of England. This is a bustling city with a thousand-year history, it is personified by Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Tower of London, be sure not to miss the change of guards and stroll down Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus. Excellent and opulent shops in the Knightsbridge area of ​​Carnaby Street, be sure to ride the double-decker sightseeing bus and stop by a real English pub for a pint of beer after a busy day. London is of course the main tourist attraction in England.


5. Stonehenge & Avebury

One of the most popular places to visit in England, Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument, located in Wiltshire. Beginning in about 2500 BC, the Neolithic and Bronze Age, man began to erect giant stones from Wales and the Marlborough Downs. Stonehenge is a work of prehistoric culture for which there are no written records.Many aspects of Stonehenge remain the subject of scholarly debate. A trip to Stonehenge is best combined with a trip to prehistoric Avebury in the north, which has an even larger stone circle, with fewer restrictions and much less tourist traffic.

Official site: www.stonehengeandaveburywhs.org


6. York

is historicalwalled cityat the confluence of rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire and a traditional county town of Yorkshire to which he gave the name. has a rich historical heritage, it was here that the main political events in England took place for most of the two millennia of existence. York offers a wealth of historical sites, of which York Minster stands out, as well asthe medieval Clifford Tower that was built William the Conqueror and rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century, it is an excellent place for a panoramic view of the city.


7. Oxford

History Oxford dates back to Saxon England when it was known as Oxenaforda or the place where bulls crossed the bull's ford. The first mentions of Oxford appeared in the 9th century in the "Anglo-Saxon Chronicles" that a monastery was located on this place at that time. Today it is renowned for its oldest university in the world, and the history of Oxford University dates back to the 12th century. This southeastern town in England, Oxfordshire, also boasts the remains of a Norman castle and the Church of Christ.


8. Jurassic Coast

Jurassic Coast in England, the first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coast reflects 185 million years of Earth's history. The Jurassic Coast provides a unique insight into the history of the Earth, spanning the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

Official site: jurassiccoast.org


9. Cambridge

A historic city 80 kilometers north of London, which is home to the University of Cambridge, one of the best universities in the world.It was founded in 1209;its students make up nearly 20 percent of the city's 123,000 population. There is archaeological evidence of the first settlements in the area during Bronze Age and Roman times during the reign Vikings, Cambridge has become an important trade center.After visiting the university, you can take a boat trip on the Kem River, visit the Fitzwilliam Museum with a huge collection of antiquities.


10. Bath

(bath) gets its name because when it was founded by the Romans in 60 AD, they built baths here on the hot springs that spring from the ground here. Bath is in the county Somerset , South West England, which is 156 km west of London and 19 km southeast of Bristol ... In 2011, its population was 88,859 people. Town becameworld heritage sitein 1987.


11. St Ives

Located on the coast, Saint Ives is a former fishing town, but it still has the only port in the southeast of England in Cornwall.Today, this picturesque town is a popular resort and was voted the UK's best seaside town in 2010 and 2011 and also the best seaside resort.


12. Lake District

This is a mountainous area inNorth West England... A popular holiday destination, it is famous for its lakes, forests and mountains. The Lake District is home to the largest national park country. The mountainous region is renowned for its excellent hiking and climbing trails. It is a popular tourist destination, attracting over 15 million tourists a year. Here is also the most high mountain in England and the largest and deepest lake.

Official website: www.lakedistrict.gov.uk


13. Lincoln (lincoln england)

Lincoln, Lincolnshire is one of the most interesting historic cities in the UK.It sits on the Inam River and its magnificent hilltop cathedral dominates the cityscape. The cathedral is one of the largest in England, is the main city attraction ... Lincoln also boasts beautifully preserved medieval houses, Roman city gates and well-preserved Norman fortifications.Indeed, it was the Normans who left the greatest historical legacy in Lincoln, including the castle and cathedral. Lincoln was described in the Book of Terrible Times as a thriving city with a large population, and the town hall, built in 1206, is the oldest in Britain.


14. Brighton

Brighton is on the Sussex coastline and is a popular beach resort from the middle of the 19th century.Much of its popularity is due to its proximity to London, making it popular with sightseers.The coast is lined with graceful old Victorian houses that provide accommodation for tourists today. Travelerscan go to the famous Palace pier or admire traditional English gardens.The city has a vibrant nightlife and is home to many artists and athletes.