UK: The Best Landmarks You Can’t Miss
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Discover some of the most beautiful places in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. From Giant’s Causeway to the Stonehenge, both man-made and natural landmarks should be on your list of wonders to visit soon. If you’re a history enthusiast the UK is an ideal spot for you to explore. See famous landmarks from the Ancient Romans and walk the same corridors Kings and Queens passed.
Stonehenge: Wiltshire, England
The awe-inspiring prehistoric monument that is Stonehenge can be found in Wiltshire on England’s Salisbury Plain
One of the most fascinating landmarks in the world, Stonehenge is always named when people discuss great mysteries. At a whopping 4.5 tons each, the stones are placed in a circular shape out in the Salisbury Plain, in Wiltshire. Over time they’ve attracted multiple theories, from being used as an Ancient calendar to actually being a burial ground. Even the comic Asterix and Obelyx featured Stonehenge in one of their editions, in the context of being a point of interest for the guild of druids featured in the comic.
Book a stay at Stonehenge Cottages, only a ten minute drive from the ancient Stonehenge and visitor center.
Edinburgh Castle: Edinburgh, Scotland
Standing on Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle looms majestically over Scotland’s capital city
As a staple of the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh castle is not only a great historic and military landmark, but was also the house of Scottish Kings, Queens and even Christian Saints. Located in the heart of Edinburgh, you can’t arrive here without paying a visit and experiencing a tour of the Great Halls. While at the Castle, be sure to check out the Crown Jewels of Scotland, as well, as they’re the oldest in the whole of Great Britain.
When you arrive in Edinburgh, book a stay at Market Street Hotel, a central and sustainable property you’ll call home while visiting the capital.
The Tower of London: London, England
Visit the Tower of London for spooky ghost stories and historic treasures like the Crown Jewels
One of the most iconic destinations in the UK, the Tower of London was called home by some of the most famous and infamous monarchs in English history. Visiting the Tower will be an unforgettable experience for all, either because you choose to visit the Crown Jewels – precious stones worth millions – or if you want to immerse yourself in the history of the castle and the stories of the spirits who, allegedly, still walk those mediaeval grounds. Book a tour with a Yeoman Warder and enjoy chilling stories of the tower’s history.
Stay at The Kings Arms and you can feel like royalty in the very centre of London.
Warwick Castle: Warwickshire, England
Visit the fascinating Warwick Castle, which began life as a wooden fort constructed in 1068 by William the Conqueror
Continuing to another location full of legends, we reach Warwick Castle – home to a lot of princes, princesses and daring knights w. With an interesting claim to fame, of housing the most powerful catapult in the world, the Castle was initially built in 914 AD at the request of Alfred the Great’s daughter. When you go visit, be sure to book a complete tour of the region, so you can also visit Oxford and the city where Shakespeare was born – Stratford-upon-Avon.
Book a stay at Park Cottage, a cosy Travel Sustainable property that perfectly encapsulates the feel of Oxford.
Snowdonia National Park, Wales
The mountains and glacial features of the vast Snowdonia National Park in northwest Wales will take your breath away
Snowdonia National Park is the biggest in Wales. With over 2,132 square kilometres, this national park hosts wildlife, mountains and diverse cultural heritage. If you’re looking for a breath of fresh air and a break from the typical tourist attractions, Snowdonia National Park is just the place. You can book a treasure hunt tour or explore it at your leisure and keep an eye out for mountain goats, otters, ravens, stoats and polecats, as they relax in their natural habitat and enjoy the peacefulness of the park.
Stay at Totters Hostel and make new friends at this Travel Sustainable property in Caernarfon.
St. Paul’s Cathedral: London, England
The English Baroque St. Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most impressive examples of work by celebrated architect Sir Christopher Wren
One of the most iconic landmarks for both London and the English Church, St. Paul’s Cathedral is an unmissable attraction. Many famous politicians are laid to rest inside the Cathedral, including Sir Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher, while Princess Diana married Prince Charles between the same walls. But don’t visit just for the famous names that walked within – book a tour with an audio guide and discover the architecture of the building. Created by Sir Christopher Wren, this baroque structure dates from the 17th century.
If you want to splurge on your London trip, book a room at the famous Londoner and stay at a five star hotel in the heart of the city.
The Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland
Explore the moody and spectacular section of Northern Ireland’s coastline known as Giant’s Causeway
A breathtaking natural formation in Northern Ireland, Giant’s Causeway can’t be missed. With a fascinating myth attached to it, about a giant who wanted to travel from Northern Ireland to Scotland and back and constructed the road out of hexagonal rocks, this location seems taken directly out of fairytale books. Book a day tour from Belfast and discover the surroundings of the city, with one stop being at Giant’s Causeway. And, based on your sense of adventure, you can either simply admire the coast or go on the designated trails.
Book a room at The Harrison Chambers of Distinction and enjoy a lovely apartment at an excellent location.
The Roman Baths, Bath, England
Visit Bath for elegant Georgian architecture and beautifully-preserved Roman Baths
Not a lot of places in the world can boast that they still have a very well-preserved thermae from Roman times, but the city of Bath can. Together with a temple built there between 60 and 70 AD, the Roman Baths is a beautiful indoor pool from the first years of Roman Britain. Although you can’t swim inside anymore as they want to preserve it for future generations, you should definitely still visit and take a walking tour of the beautiful city of Bath.
Stay at the gorgeous and picturesque Wheelwrights Arms Country Inn & Pub while in Bath.
Buckingham Palace: London, England
Take a tour of Buckingham Palace, the main royal residence in London
Although Buckingham Palace is still the residence of the Royal Family, you can still book a tour and see the gardens, the State Apartments – with the famous balcony Royals salute their subjects and witness the changing of the guards. It’s a breathtaking modern castle and you can discover its history ever since it started being a Royal residence, since 1837. And if you’re an art enthusiast, you can also visit the collection of Buckingham Palace, to see famous works by Vermeer, Rembrandt and Carravaggio.
If the Palace opened your appetite for gardens, book a stay at Centel, where you can enjoy a terrace and a garden.
Hadrian’s Wall, England
Hadrian’s Wall once served as the northern boundary of the Roman Empire
We can’t finish a list of landmarks in the UK without adding the UNESCO world heritage site of Hadrian’s Wall. As the former border between Roman Britannia and Caledonia from 122 AD and built by Hadrian, the Wall is a great place to visit if you’re a history enthusiast and a nature lover. You can take a tour of the ruins of Housesteads Roman Fort and immerse yourself in how life was like during the Roman era of the UK.
Stay in the city of Brampton and spend the night at Scotch Arms Mews Bed & Breakfast, to get a proper English breakfast before joining Hadrian’s Wall tour.
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