Best Vacations In England


Get A Taste For London On Your
Vacation In England


A vacation to England is something that you must ready yourself for so read further and discover what places would definitely make the stay worthwhile!


Tower Of London The Tower of London: This keeps the world renowned Crown Jewels and is the very location where the well known historical icons of England were imprisoned and executed. The names Duke of Norfolk, Katherine Howard, and Anne Boleyn and several more constitute the list.


Tower Bridge : This served as the entry point of the Thames and the museum that permits the guests a decent view of the city as they move past the old yet memorable pedestrian paths.


The London Eye : Also one of the major places to visit - manufactured by British Airways, the massive Ferris wheel boasts about 32 capsules which allows individuals to take a peek of the whole that spans three hundred and sixty degrees. Visitors of all kinds are surely going to enjoy a visit to this attraction.


Westminster Abbey : Known as a religious area, this had been labelled as the authentic area for the investiture of all of the English kings and likewise their entombment.


The British Museum : Art enthusiast or historian you'll enjoy the art and history museum. This place holds the largest conglomerations of every antiquity all the way from Greece, Rome, and Asia however artefacts from prehistoric Britain are also housed in here.


Buckingham Palace : The residence of none other than but the British Royal Family, it's always entertaining to see the changing of the guards which is known to be one of the city's best attractions.


The Houses of Parliament : A combination of three big places to visit, this locale permits you to lay eyes on the House of the Commons, the House of Lords, and the awesome Big Ben, having Gothic architecture that was inspired during the Victorian Age.


The National Gallery : If you want to see the greatest collections of European paintings, then better grab the chance of going to the National Gallery.


St Pauls Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral : Another historical location, this Cathedral as seen many important events like the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales as well as the funeral of Winston Churchill. Rebuilt by Christopher Wren in the year 1710, it houses a 530-stair high gallery and provides a breathtaking overlook of the city itself.


Shakespeare's Globe Theatre : Yet another attraction regarded as a historical venue, this had been the venue of the brilliant, immortal, and ageless plays of Shakespeare. The site is a perfect one if you want cultural getaway as it's the exact replica of the first Globe Theatre that burned to the ground.


Trafalgar Square and the Admiralty Arch: This memorial was erected in honour of the highly renowned naval heroes of England. The statue of Lord Horatio Nelson is displayed at the top of the monument and it towers at about one hundred forty-five feet in height. It's also regarded as the centre most part of London and directly across this landmark stands the Admiralty Arch which had constructed in the year 1910.


Sir John Soane's Museum : Its architectural design is indeed erratic that it embodies a huge combination of colours, perspectives, and various ornaments which hail from many different historical periods.


Notting Hill : Immortalized by the film starred by Hugh Grant and the beautiful Julia Roberts, this area provides a warm sensation of a tiny town while not dismissing the sense of fashion and trendiness.


This and more await you as you venture into your England vacation!

You can find out more about London and what it has to offer in The Capital Cities Of The World, London A Tourists' Guide [DVD]