Here are the best 7 places to see in UK before you die.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle and is believed to have been constructed around 3100BC. No one knows exactly what purpose it served, but it is thought to have been a centre of pagan worship.
The site is managed by English Heritage. The stone circle cannot be accessed during normal opening hours, although they do hold regular Stone Circle Access visits in the early morning and late evening.
Lake Windermere, in Cumbria is 2 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep. It is the largest natural lake in England and is part of the Lake District National Park.
Although popular with tourists, the west shoreline is almost completely owned by the National Trust, which makes it a haven for wildlife.
This stunning landscape is also known for it's connection with Beatrix Potter and Arthur Ransome.
Portmeirion is a fanciful Italianate village situated on the North Wales Coast. Designed and constructed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975, the village includes a hotel, holiday cottages, a teashop and restaurant.
Now it is perhaps known as the location for 60's cult TV series The Prisoner and the home of Portmeirion Pottery.
1. Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle and is believed to have been constructed around 3100BC. No one knows exactly what purpose it served, but it is thought to have been a centre of pagan worship.The site is managed by English Heritage. The stone circle cannot be accessed during normal opening hours, although they do hold regular Stone Circle Access visits in the early morning and late evening.
-Stonehenge Links
- Stonehenge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury. ...
- Stonehenge.co.uk - Your guide to Stonehenge, the World's Favourite ...
- Your guide to Stonehenge, shops, other ancient sites and stone circles in Britain, with practical information to make your visit easier.
2. Lake Windermere
The biggest lake in England
Lake Windermere, in Cumbria is 2 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep. It is the largest natural lake in England and is part of the Lake District National Park.Although popular with tourists, the west shoreline is almost completely owned by the National Trust, which makes it a haven for wildlife.
This stunning landscape is also known for it's connection with Beatrix Potter and Arthur Ransome.
3. Portmeirion
Portmeirion - possibly the most eccentric village in the UK?
Portmeirion is a fanciful Italianate village situated on the North Wales Coast. Designed and constructed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975, the village includes a hotel, holiday cottages, a teashop and restaurant.Now it is perhaps known as the location for 60's cult TV series The Prisoner and the home of Portmeirion Pottery.
-Brief Tour of Portmeirion
Portmeirion walkabout on YouTube
-Portmeirion Information Centre
Official Portmeirion Site
- Portmeirion - Welcome to the official Portmeirion Village website
- Everything you need to know about Portmeirion, including information about staying in the hotel or holiday cottages in this famous village.
4. The Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is a World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland.The area is made up from about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns which were created after a volcanic eruption.
The name comes from the legend of Finn MacCool. The story goes that mythical Irish giant Finn built the causeway to get to Scotland and battle with a rival giant called Benandonner.
-Links about the Giant's Causeway
- Giant's Causeway Official Guide
- Official information including history, walks, and maps.
- The Great and Mighty Finn MacCool
- Page dedicated to the legends of Finn MacCool.
5. The Eden Project
The Eden Project is one of the most exciting modern projects in the UK. The complex in Cornwall houses 100,000 plants in two giant transparent domes, each recreating different global climate conditions.Situated in an abandoned clay pit, it is a testament to creative and scientific ingenuity.
-Latest News from the Eden Project
6. Tresco Abbey Gardens
The Sub-Tropical Tresco Abbey Gardens, found in the Scilly Isles, are regarded by botanists as one of the most interesting and varied botanical experiments in the world.Many of the plants would not stand a chance on the Cornish mainland, less than 30 miles away. Yet even in Winter more than 300 plants will be in flower. The garden is home to species from 80 countries, ranging from Brazil to New Zealand and Burma to South Africa.
-Luxury Accommodation in Tresco
- Tresco Accommodation
- Choose from luxury hotel, inn and holiday cottage accommodation on Tresco or Bryher in the Isles of Scilly.
- Isles of Scilly Helicopter
- Fly to the Isles of Scilly via helicopter. The journey from Penzance takes only 20 minutes.
7. Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is one of London's most recognisable landmarks and possible one of the most famous bridges in the world.Spanning the Thames, just next to the Tower of London, it was built in 1894 after 50 architects and designers entered a competition to design a new bridge for London.
Visitors can view London from the high-level walkways and access the Victorian Engine Rooms. You can also access the bridge lift schedule which shows times and dates when the bridge will rise for large vessels.
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