Experience the best of Britain
on holiday this year
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Photo: Symonds yat rock CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 NIL L
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Whether you live in the U.K. or
are planning to visit from abroad, Britain offers some spectacular
destinations to choose from. The following article highlights some of the
top locations for a great holiday this year.
To find
out more about touring the U.K., Great British Trips offers invaluable information and
touring options including great destinations, the best attractions and they
can assist with planning the best itinerary for your holiday.
Let’s
explore just a few of the best, and often enigmatic, places to visit in
Britain.
Take a tour of London
For those visiting for the first
time, a trip to London is an absolute must-do. This combination of
history and modern city makes for endless entertainment, theatre and
cinema, fascinating visits to historic buildings, museums and art galleries
and the very best shopping and dining experiences.
Head to
the Tower of London, a Royal fortress and historic castle located on the
north bank of the River Thames. Take a ride on the London Eye, a giant
Ferris wheel, also known as the Millennium wheel. Take a gander at
Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral and Big Ben… and
so many more. The attractions never end, so you’ll probably need to
come back a few times to take everything in!
Explore the mysteries of
Stonehenge
For those with an interest in
history and the more esoteric side of life, this prehistoric monument is a
must-see. Located in Wiltshire in England, 8 miles north of
Salisbury, this is one of the most famous sites of this nature in the
world.
Stonehenge
consists of a ring of standing stones, set within earthworks. In the
surrounding area there is a hugely dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze
Age monuments including many burial mounds. According to
archaeologists, it was built somewhere between 3,000 BC to 2,000 BC.
Stonehenge
and its surrounding antiquities have been officially added to the UNESCO
World Heritage Sites list. There is a huge amount of historical and
mythical data available about Stonehenge with many theories as to why it
was built. Whatever the reason, this site is a fascinating place to
visit, especially on occasions like the summer solstice when tens of
thousands of people gather on the spot to celebrate.
A touch of Shakespeare in
Stratford-upon-Avon
Those interested in the theatre
can do no wrong by visiting William Shakespeare’s place of birth, the
lovely town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
In the
town you will be able to discover and visit the most beautiful historic
buildings, including Shakespeare’s home, a half-timbered, Tudor-style
cottage complete with appropriate furnishings and a lovely garden.
Visit
Anne Hathaway’s cottage, where Shakespeare’s wife lived close to the
centre of town and where the famous bard used to court her before their
marriage. This Tudor farmhouse still contains some of the original
furniture and the gardens are truly spectacular, a perfect image of an
English garden.
Take a
trip to Mary Arden’s farm in Wilmcote just outside Stratford, where Shakespeare’s
mother used to live. You can visit the Tudor farmhouse and enjoy falconry
displays and demonstrations at the blacksmith’s forge, or even partake
in archery lessons.
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To top off the ultimate theatrical
experience, visit the various theatres in the town and experience the
words of Shakespeare himself enacted on the stage.
End
your stay by visiting the place where the famous playwright was laid to
rest. Shakespeare was buried at the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford and
his grave has become famous for its epitaph, which some say was penned by
the Bard himself, laying a curse on anyone who might dare to move his
bones:
Good frend for Iesvs sake forbeare,
To
digg the dvst encloased heare.
Bleste
be man spares thes stones,
And
cvrst be he moves my bones
The
modern spelling of the inscription is included below:
Good friend, for Jesus' sake forbear
To dig
the dust enclosed here
Blessed
be the man that spares these stones,
And
cursed be he that moves my bones.
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Photo Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic David
Jones
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We hope
this brief introduction into just some of the fascinating destinations on
offer in Britain inspires you to visit soon.
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