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UK LANDMARKS

● ENGLAND
1. Tower of London
His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London is a historic castle on the
north bank of the River Thames in central London. It lies within the London Borough of Tower
Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London
by the open space known as Tower Hill. The Crown Jewels are kept there and guarded by
Beefeaters
2. Westminster Abbey and Palace of Westminster
Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the
Palace of Westminster. the most notable religious buildings and a burial site for English and,
later, British monarchs. It is also a burial place of scores of great Britons, from Charles Darwin
to Charles Dickens
3. Palace of Westminster
Serves as the meeting place for both the UK government, two houses of the Parliament of the
United Kingdom. Informally known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace lies on the north
bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London.
4. Kew Gardens
Botanic garden in southwest London that houses the "largest and most diverse botanical and
mycological collections in the world"
5. Durham Cathedral
Cathedral in Durham
6. Canterbury Cathedral
is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. It forms part of a World
Heritage Site. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, currently Justin Welby,
leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Its formal title is the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ at Canterbury.
7. Hadrian’s Wall
also known as the Roman Wall, Picts' Wall. The Roman fortification dates back to the reign of
Emperor Hadrian in 122 AD You can see what remains of the ancient settlements and forts
walking the Hadrian's Wall Path, which runs 73 miles from coast to coast.
8. Stonehenge
prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, the most famous megalithic
(literally meaning' big stone') monument in the world.
9. The City of Bath
ancient Roman Baths
10. Blenheim Palace
country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough
and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace.
The palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and 1722 and was
designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
11. Trafalgar Square
A public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, laid out in the early 19th century
around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. London’s most famous Square is home to
the National Gallery and Nelson’s Column.
12. Tower Bridge
crosses the Thames from the Tower of London in the north to Shad Thames (riverside street)
on the South Bank
13. South Bank
district in central London, next to the River Thames opposite the City of Westminster.
14. St. Paul’s Cathedral
One of the most recognisable features on the London skyline. The cathedral has seen royal
weddings and funerals.
15. London Eye
height - 135 meters
16. Royal Albert Hall
the city’s ultimate concert venue. Set in the heart of Kensington, the venue alone is a
spectacle worth seeing.
17. Piccadilly Circus
road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built
in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly. In this context, a circus, from the Latin word
meaning "circle", is a round open space at a street junction.’
18. Shakespeare’s Globe
reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William
Shakespeare wrote his plays, in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the
River Thames. The original theatre was built in 1599, destroyed by a fire in 1613, rebuilt in
1614, and then demolished in 1644. The modern Globe Theatre is an academic, based on
available evidence of the 1599 and 1614 buildings.
19. Harrods
luxury department store
20. Shard
Western Europe's tallest building, designed by Renzo Piano. Standing tall at 95 storeys, the
observation deck provides 360 - degree views up to 40 miles and gives you information on
the London skyline in real time thanks to the interactive Tell: scopes "! With bars, restaurants,
shops, and more
21. Buckingham Palace
One of Britain's most recognisable landmarks, Buckingham Palace is the office and official
residence of the King: From the end of July to September the Queen opens her home to
visitors, giving you the chance to tour the lavish State Rooms and garden, and see some
great treasures from the Royal Collection along the way. And don't forget to catch the
spectacular Changing the Guard ceremony - free to watch - daily from April to July, and on
alternate days for the rest of the year.
22. Dorset and East Devon Coast
known as Jurassic Coast, was the first ever site to be inscribed as a' natural World Heritage
Site. It spans miles of dramatic coastline that's exposed to provide years of the Earth's history.
An almost continuous geological walk through time' spanning 185 million
23. Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, at the north end
of the Palace of Westminster in London, England, and the name is frequently extended to
refer also to the clock and the clock tower. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is
located was originally the Clock Tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark
the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II

24. Windsor Castle


Few buildings have as rich a history as Windsor Castle, the longest-occupied palace in
Europe. Construction of the castle began in 1070 and it has been the home to monarchs for
nearly 1,000 years. Today it’s the Queen’s favourite weekend home(she spends the week at
Buckingham Palace). It contains fabulous treasures, including a large portion of the Royal
Collection, and the sumptuous architecture of St George’s Chapel (where Prince Harry and
Meghan held their wedding ceremony). While visiting the grounds, don’t miss the magnificent
State Apartments, The Drawings Gallery, and Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House.
25. Manchester
Home to two of England’s most popular football teams – Manchester United and Manchester
City.
26. Brighton
Brighton is bursting with attractions: an outlandish Royal Palace, interesting museums, a
beautiful beach, Brighton University, superb shopping and late-night pubs.
27. Bristol
The most iconic attraction is Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Clifton Suspension Bridge – a treat
to walk or cycle across. Then marvel at another of the engineer’s feats at Brunel’s Great
Britain museum. The ship was the largest afloat when it was launched in 1843.
28. Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace has been home to many members of the Royal Family, including Queen
Victoria, Diana, the Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Pay the
palace a visit and discover stories from Queen Victoria's life told in her own words in the
Victoria State Apartments. Revealed exhibition; master the games of the royal court in the
magnificent King's State Apartments and uncover the secrets of a fragile dynasty in the
Queen's
29. Hampton Court Palace
The magnificent Hampton Court Palace in Richmond, London, was Henry VIII's favourite
royal residence. Step back in time for a taste of Tudor life in Henry VIII's kitchens; lose
yourself in the famous Hampton Court Maze; attend a service at the atmospheric Chapel
Royal and explore the Hampton Court gardens - internationally renowned for being among
the most beautiful gardens in the world.
30. Camden Town

● SCOTLAND
1. Edinburgh
The Scottish capital. The Old Town, topped by the castle perched on top of an extinct volcano
at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle is the city's most popular tourist
attraction. It became Scotland's chief royal castle in the Middle Ages and is now home to the
Scottish Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny, the famous 15th - century gun Mons Meg, the
One O'Clock Gun and the National War Museum of Scotland.
2. Edinburgh Castle
It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age,
although the nature of the early settlement is unclear.
3. New Lanark
Beautifully restored 18th-century cotton mill village set in stunning Scottish countryside.
4. Orkney
A group of islands in Northeast Scotland, home to prehistoric monuments that predate the
Egyptian pyramids.
5. St. Kilda
In Scotland, famous Outer Hebrides. National Nature Reserve on St Kilda is a particular
highlight, and you can spot seals, whales and basking sharks around Barra.
6. Loch Ness
7. Glasgow
Glasgow is home to more than 20 museums and art galleries, including the magnificent
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the Riverside Museum, a radical space designed by
Zaha Hadid that reveals the history of transport in the city.

● WALES
1. Harlech Castle
Dramatically overseeing the Welsh coast from a rocky outcrop, Harlech Castle was built in
1285 as part of Edward I's magnificent ring of Welsh fortresses. A must for fascinating history
and unbeatable views.
2. Snowdonia (North)
Wales’ famous uplands are known for their craggy mountains, brooding natural landscapes
and grey-green slate villages. You’ll also find secluded valleys, Snowdonia’s famous heritage
steam railways and some of Britain’s most imposing castles. The highest peak - Snowdon
(1085m)
3. Pembrokeshire (Southeast)
Britain’s only truly coastal National Park is a sweeping crescent of jagged cliffs, sandy
beaches, wooden estuaries and wild hills, a place of sanctuary for wildlife and a centre for
water sports. You’ll also find Britain’s smallest city, the Charming St. David’s, and the
186-mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path that boats some of Britain’s best sea views.
4. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
A 200-year-old engineering marvel
5. Blaenavon
Area shaped by the coal and iron industries

● NORTHERN IRELAND
1. The Dark Hedges
an avenue of beech trees
2. Giant’s Causeway
lies at the foot of the basalt cliffs along the rugged Antrim coast of Northern Ireland. This
intriguing rock, century. The formation is made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt
columns sticking out of the sea and has been shrouded in myth and legend for centuries.
3. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
(locally pronounced carrick-a-reed) is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim

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