England has
hundreds of years of history and great variety of things to
offer for everybody too, and that is the reason why England is so
unique. Lot of the historic buildings, cathedrals and landmarks are
available to visit.
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in United Kingdom include:
Lake
District
The Lake District National
Park is one of the England’s most beautiful regions and the
largest
National Park of England. Located in the north west of the country in
the county of Cumbria provides an exciting mix of mountains and lake
scenery, includes 16 lakes, 53 tarns.
The lakes are set among the dramatic Cumbrian Mountains and
the region is dotted with attractive towns and pleasant dales. The Lake
District is a walker's paradise at any time, being one of the most
popular for fine hill-walking opportunities is Scafell Peak, at 3210 ft
the highest mountain in England.
Buckingham
Palace
Buckingham Palace has been the official
London residence of English royalty since 1837. Designed by John Nash
the palace stands in around 40 acres of garden and while the west
facade of the palace building the east side facing the garden was added
in 1847 and entirely replaced in 1913.
The
Tower of London and the Crown Jewels
The tower is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Britain
and homes Crown Jewels since 1303. The Tower has been a palace, prison,
treasury, zoo and arsenal. It was the home of every Monarch from
William the Conqueror (11th Century) to Henry the VIII (16th Century).
The Jewel House is located in Waterloo Block and displays the
Royal maces, swords, and other ceremonial items like the Coronation
Regalia.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is the most important prehistoric
monument in England and dates from the Neolithic period and is located
on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. There are many theories as to the
purpose of Stonehenge ranging from a druid temple for sun worship to a
burial ground and even an astronomical calendar.
Alton
Towers
Alton Towers is one of England’s most famous theme parks with
rides and
attractions for every member of the family. Based at the north of the
village of Alton in Staffordshire, the Towers date back to the
Victorian period and were designed by Augustus Welby Pugin. It features
includes boating on the lake, aerial cable car ride and plenty gardens
to walk.
Roman
Baths and Pump Room, Bath
The Roman Baths and the
Temple of Sulis Minerva, built in about 75 BC around the largest of the
three hot springs, are extraordinarily impressive and one the most
visited places in London, especially on summer months.
Built in honor of goodness Sulis Minerva Romans made a temple and baths
and date from 2000 years ago. The Great Bath features Roman paving and
a lead base and is bordered by 19th century arcading. The Pump Room is
a fashionable Neo classical meeting place and is the social heart of
Bath.
Windsor
Castle
Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle
in the world, is one of the Queen's official residences. Since William
the Conqueror built the first castle in 1080, its proximity to both
London and the old royal hunting forest. The State Apartments house
excellent works of art including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Rubens,
Holbein and Van Dyck as well as magnificent French and English
furniture and porcelain.
Irland
Routiers has carefully selected some great places to visit. There are a
wide array of activities for all tastes and ages. So whether you prefer
a stroll in a garden, a visit to a museum or castle or just wish to
take in some of Ireland’s outstanding natural beauty, we will
show you where the best places are
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Irland
include :
Dublin, Temple Bar
The
cobbled street between Dame Street and the Liffey are named after Sir
William Temple who acquired the land after Sir William Temple who
acquired the land in the early 1600s. The term "bar" meant a river-side
path. In the early 1960s the land was bought up with plans to build a
new bus station. Artisits and retailers took short term leases but
stayed on when the redevlopment plans were scrapped. Temple bar
prospered and Dublin's selection as the 1991 European City of Culture
has added impetus to its transformation. Today it is an exciting place,
with bars, restaurants, shops and galleries.
Old Jameson Distillery The Old
Jameson Distillery in Smithfield Village is in the heart of Old Dublin.
Irish Whiskey can trace its history back to the 6th century. Almost
like a tour of a working distillery you can follow the fascinating
craft of whiskey making through the different stages from grain intake
to malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, maturation and
bottling. Finally the tour culminates in the Jameson bar for a
traditional Irish Whiskey tasting session. Other facilities include
Distillery Gift Shop and Restaurant.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Dublin St. Patrick is said to have baptised
converts in a well that once existed in the present park beside the
cathedral. Because of this association, St. Patrick's Cathedral has
stood since the 5th century. Jonathan Swift, author of 'Gullivers
Travels' was appointed Dean of St. Patrick's and remained so until his
death in 1745. Music has played an integral part in the daily life of
this cathedral and continues to this day with the choir singing two
services daily during school terms - the only cathedral to do so on
these islands.
Belleek Pottery Visitor
Centre Fermanagh Stretching from the famous Mourne
mountains to the nine Glens of Antrim, the giant pillars of the Giants
Causeway and across to the legendary walled city of Derry, Northern
Ireland's scenic coastline has to be seen to be believed. The history
of this corner of Ireland is complex and colourful, but old industries
such as the world famous Irish Linen, Belleek Pottery and its many
Crystal factories still flourish and with new investment in all areas
breathing new life into the region, today's visitor can experience a
warm and heartfelt welcome from a people known for their hospitality.
Avondale House and Forest
Park Co. Wicklow Avondale House, once the home of
Charles Stewart Parnell, one of the greatest political leaders of Irish
History, has been refurbished by the Irish Forestry Board to the decor
of c. 1850. A specially commissioned audio visual presentation is shown
to visitors prior to viewing the house. Forest and nature trails in the
magnificent park of 512 acres start a short distance from the house.
This year the 'American Room' will be open which mainly deals with
Admiral Charles Stewart, Parnell's famous American grandfather who
manned the US Constitution which still stands in Boston Harbour.
