Big Ben in LondonThe United Kingdom (UK) is an island country situated in the North West
of Europe surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Irish Sea and the
English Channel. The UK is a European Union member state and has a
constitutional monarchy. The country is diverse and unique and has much history
and culture.
English and Welsh are the UK's official languages with English being most
widely spoken.
Almost one hundred thousand visitors flock to London,
the UK's capital city, every day. It is an important historical and political
city with famous sites such as Buckingham Palace, the official home to
Queen Elizabeth II and The London Eye, the largest wheel in
Europe. Other major attractions in London include; The Tower of London
known for its historical prisoners, Westminster Palace with its world
recognized clock tower Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Madame Tussauds the
wax work museum and the London Zoo. London is also famous for the River
Thames which travels through the city, and its West End Shows where
many renowned actors and actresses take to the stage.
Southern England
Southern England has some dramatic coastlines and
wonderful beaches. Popular tourist destinations include the South West counties
of Cornwall and Devon, famous for their coasts, beaches and their
local history of smuggling.
Visitors to the South East can enjoy the popular and cosmopolitan seaside city
of Brighton with its many sites including the Royal Pavilion, the pier,
clubs and bars, shops and restaurants and the nearby South Downs countryside.
If you fancy a visit offthe mainland you can travel by ferry, catamaran or
hovercraft across The Solent to visit the Isle of Wight. The island is
popular with visitors for its unspoiled scenery, sandy beaches and water sports
including sailing and yachting.
Stratford Upon AvonIn the Heart of England, you can visit Stratford-upon-Avon also
known as ‘Shakespeare Country'. Beautiful countryside surrounds the historic
town, which has many attractions, including the houses of Shakespeare himself.
You can also enjoy the Royal Shakespeare Company's latest adaptations at The
Courtyard Theater, guaranteed to be a memorable experience.
North of England
In the North of England, there are countless places
for you to visit. The stunning Lake District is England's largest
National Park and is home to the highest mountain in England. Other places that
are worth visiting include the ancient Roman monument of Hadrian's Wall
and Alnwick castle, which served as one of the settings for Hogwarts
School in the Harry Potter films. You may also wish to visit some of the
metropolitan and historical cities and towns that are located in the North of
England such as Manchester, Newcastle, Chester and Liverpool.
Scotland
Ben NevisScotland borders England and is at the most Northern
part of the UK. Its stunning landscape reflects its dramatic history. Like the mainland, Scotland also has 790
surrounding islands.
The historical city of Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is the
UK's second most visited city with Edinburgh castle being one of the
many attractions.
Scotland has an impressive countryside with mountains, lochs and the famous
highlands. The mountain Ben Nevis is a challenging climb, being the
highest mountain in the UK and offers some outstanding views of the surrounding
scenery.
Loch NessThe Loch Ness in the highlands is a large freshwater lake, which is home
to the mystical and elusive Loch Ness Monster with hundreds of monster hunters
heading there to look for ‘Nessie' each year.
The wildlife in Scotland is remarkable with whales, seals, bottle-nose
dolphins, wildcats, golden eagles and puffins, to name but a few.
Wales
Snowdon WalesThe country of Wales has a wealth of history, which
is evident when you visit its many castles and fortresses.
With a varied and vivid countryside, no trip to Wales is complete without a
visit to the Snowdonian mountain range in the North. In contrast to the
mountains, it is also well worth visiting the cosmopolitan city of Cardiff,
the capital of Wales, located in the South. Cardiff has many attractions
including Marina Bay, the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff
Castle, not to mention the many shops, clubs, bars and restaurants.
As well as English, the Celtic language of Welsh is widely spoken.
Northern Ireland
Giant's CausewayNorthern Ireland has 200 kilometers of National Trust
coastline with superb sandy beaches and many ‘must see' sites including Giant's
Causeway, a world heritage site. Volcanic eruptions formed the basalt stone
columns over 60 million years ago. Giant's Causeway is so incredible that some people
still refer to it as ‘the eighth wonder of the world'.
The breathtaking countryside in Northern Ireland is rich in history with
castles dating back to Norman times.
The vibrant city of Belfast has many bars, restaurants, shops, parks,
gardens, museums and galleries.
Important historical figures from the UK: William Shakespeare, Winston
Churchill, William Wordsworth, Henry VIII, Jane Austin, Elizabeth I, Florence
Nightingale, Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace, Charles Dickens, T.E.
Lawrence, J.R.R. Tolkien.
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