If you’ve never visited England and the
British Isles then you’re missing some of the most important sites in the
world. England is steeped in history; we’ve had everything, from crusades to
Viking take-overs; we’ve given birth to some of the greatest figures in
history, from King Henry the Eighth to William Shakespeare. Below, we are going
to look at some of the sites that you must see as part of tour packages UK.
Stonehenge & Other Ancient Sites
We have no idea why they built Stonehenge,
although there have been many guesses. For example, it appears to be some kind
of clock, with some special significance at the summer and winter solstice –
maybe the autumn and spring solstices, too. Stonehenge is somewhere that you
should visit at least once in a lifetime, but it can be a bit of a
disappointment, as it is just a collection of stones. Spend an hour walking
around it (you aren’t allowed to touch the stones), then get in your car and
head to Salisbury, where you’ll find several points of interest, including Old
Sarum Castle – which is a great place to walk the dog, and children will love
running up and down the old moat.
Another fantastic place to visit for a
taste of Ancient Britain is Lulworth Cove. A stonyseaside resort, you’ll be
able to find fossils from animals that existed hundreds of thousands of years
ago: a fantastic souvenir from your tour packages UK.
Stratford-Upon-Avon
If you like British literature, then you’ve
probably already heard of Stratford-Upon-Avon, this is the birthplace of the
great William Shakespeare. Here, you can see the house that he grew up with, as
well as take a walk around his old school, which includes his desk and an
abacus. Once you’ve visited his old stomping ground, you can head to the river
where you can feed the ducks – a quintessentially British past time.
The Jorvic Viking Museum
The Jorvic Viking Museum can be found in
York. The museum is dedicated to the Viking crusades. The main feature of the
museum is an interactive ride. Here, you sit in a special compartment and
‘drive’ around the displays, while a narrator explains what’s going on. Once
you’ve finished at the Jorvik museum, then head into York to see the sights.
York is famous for its glass marbles, so if you have kids, be sure to visit the
marble shops.
London Dungeons
London is the capital city of the UK, and
as you can imagine, has a lot to offer. The London Dungeons is a fantastic
museum to visit. Here, you can learn all about the times when dungeons existed
under the city of London. Learn about the horrific ordeals that people had to
undergo, as well as some of the more macabre sides of the ancient Londoners. If
your nerves are up to it, take a ride on the ‘Drop Dead’, which is themed on
the gallows. The dungeons is a frightfully frightful place to visit, the best
time, of course, is Halloween.
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