"Its the journey not the arrival matters"
UK is amazing.We could relish all day long about the buzzing cities, great monuments, palaces, rich heritage, cultural diversity, sumptuous state apartments etc., Let's peek into the exotic travel destination.
1.Big Ben and Thames, London
The British cultural icon Big Ben is actually the nickname of the great bell inside the Westminister palace's clock tower.Standing along river Thames, the 157 year old clock is one of the most prominent symbols of England and is often in the establishing shot of the films set in London.
2.Stonehenge,Wiltshire
The prehistoric monument in Wiltshire is believed to be constructed around 3000 B.C. in neolithic age.One can visit the world class exhibition and visitor centre with 250 objects, tools and can come face to face with a 5500 year old man.
3.Buckingham Palace,London
Buckingham palace is the Queen's official residence.The 775 room palace is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today.The lavishly decorated palace is open to public in summer months with an entry ticket costing around 22 pounds.
4.City of Bath,South west England
This ancient town with neo-classical palladian buildings was founded by Romans as the thermal spa which later was developed into an elegant town by king George III.Honey coloured Bath stone architecture can be found everywhere in the city
5.Trafalgar square,London
Situated in the heart of the city,Trafalgar square is surrounded by museums, galleries, cultural spaces and historic buildings.It is the centre of national democracy. It is a must see destination to visitors.You'll often find cultural events,performances and other special activities going on in the square by the fountains.At Christmas you'll find the biggest Christmas tree in London,an annual gift from the city of Oslo.
6.Windsor Castle,Berkshire
The 13 acre breath taking castle which is also the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world is the family home to British kings and queens for over 1000 years.No trip to Windsdor could possibly be complete without a visit to amazing Windsor Castle.
7.National History Museum,London
The museum is home to life and earth science specimens comprising some 80 million items.It is renowned centre of research specializing in taxonomy, conservation.The museum is particularly famous for its exhibition of dinosaur skeletons and ornate architecture.It even has specimens collected by Charles Darwin.
8.Lake District National Park,North West England
For Britain's finest scenery, greenest countryside and grandest views one must visit the Lake District National Park.Spanning over 885 sq.miles the park contains lakes,valleys,woodlands.A
leisure bike ride down the lanes gives you the flavour of the English country side.
9.Edinburgh Castle,Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh,Scotland,from its position on the Castle Rock.The most famous Scottish castle has been voted the top UK heritage attraction in the British Travel Awards and is Scotland's number 1 paid-for tourist attraction.
10.Belfast,Northern Ireland
Belfast was the centre of Irish linen,rope-making and shipbuilding industries.It was the birth place of RMS Titanic.The Cavehill, Ulster's museum, Carrickfergus's castle,Albert Memorial Clock are some of the popular tourist destinations.
