But you'll catch a glimpse of this rarefied world in the cobbled lanes and ancient quads where cycling students and dusty academics roam. The beautiful college buildings, archaic traditions and stunning architecture have changed little over the centuries, coexisting with a lively, modern, working city.
As befits a city of students and professors, Oxford is one of the last bastions of the great British pub, with irresistible old pubs dotted down its central lanes and alleyways. But no trip to Cambridge is complete without an attempt to take a punt flat-bottomed boat along the river by the picturesque Backs — the leafy, green lawns behind the city's finest colleges, offering the best views of the exquisite architecture.
Polish off the day with a pint in one of the many historic pubs. William Wordsworth and his romantic friends were the first to champion the charms of the Lake District and it's not hard to see what stirred them. Already the UK's most popular national park, the Lake District also became a Unesco World Heritage Site in , recognizing its long history of hill-farming — but for most people it's the chance to hike the humpbacked fells and drink in the gorgeous scenery that keeps them returning year after year.
It's awash with outdoor opportunities, from lake cruises to mountain walks, but many people visit for the region's literary connections.
Among the many writers who found inspiration here in addition to William Wordsworth were Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Arthur Ransome and, of course, Beatrix Potter, a lifelong-lover of the Lakes. It's hard not to be infected by a Liverpudlian's love for their own city. For decades this was a hardscrabble town beset by all manner of social ills, but still the love endured, finding its expression in a renowned gallows wit and an obsession with football.
Now, the reborn waterfront is once again the heart of Liverpool. The focal point is Albert Dock, a World Heritage Site of iconic and protected buildings, including a batch of top museums: the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum ensure the good and bad sides of Liverpool's history are not forgotten, while the Tate Liverpool and the Beatles Story museum celebrate popular culture and the city's most famous musical sons still.
Wonderful, a little weird and occasionally weather-beaten, the classic northern seaside town of Whitby has haunted lanes, fossil-hunting and arguably England's finest fish and chips. The huddle of 18th-century fisher's cottages along the East Cliff are testament to its longtime role as a busy commercial and fishing port — it was here that 18th-century explorer Captain James Cook earned his sea legs.
The genteel Victorian suburb atop the West Cliff are a clue to Whitby's place as a traditional seaside resort complete with sandy beach, amusement arcades and promenading holidaymakers. Keeping a watchful eye over the town and the River Esk that divides it is an atmospheric ruined abbey, the inspiration and setting for part of Bram Stoker's Gothic horror story Dracula.
But tales of witchery and ghostly legends have haunted Whitby ever since Anglo-Saxon St Hilda landed here to found a monastic community in AD The town embraces its pseudo-sinister reputation, which culminates in two hugely successful Goth Weekends each year. Curiously, you won't find many peaks in the Peak District.
But you will find blissful miles of tumbling moorland, plunging valleys, eroded gritstone crags, lush farmland and ancient pocket-sized villages. Besides being famous for its waters, the city also is an excellent example of Georgian architecture.
Bath has an active cultural scene today, with live theatre and fine dining. This southwestern English city makes a good base from which to visit the monolithic Stonehenge. Cambridge is an historic city about 80 km 50 miles north of London that is home to the University of Cambridge, one of the top universities in the world.
After touring the university, travelers may want to take a boat ride on the River Cam, visit the Fitzwilliam Museum with its huge collection of antiquities, or walk across the Mathematical Bridge that some claim is better than bridges in Venice. Fossil hunters may want to make a beeline for the Jurassic Coast, a section in southern England that runs roughly from Bournemouth to Exmouth. The rocks date back million years to when the continents were crunching up against each other and then drifting apart.
Museums along the way explain each region; Charmouth is the best place to find fossils. Fossil hunters, and all visitors, should take time to walk the beaches or visit the small charming towns along the way. Popular for its many well-preserved historic buildings, Edinburgh is perhaps best known as the home of the majestic Edinburgh Castle. Perched high above the old city on a rocky promontory, this 13th-century royal fortress includes highlights such as the famous One O'Clock Salute, held daily at Half Moon Battery, as well as the Scottish Crown Jewels in the Royal Palace.
It's also where you'll find the splendid old Palace of Holyroodhouse. Other Edinburgh highlights include broad Princes Street , popular for its shopping and dining, as well as for the Royal Botanical Garden and the National Gallery of Scotland.
Although one of the UK's smaller cities, Bath more than makes up for its diminutive size with a multitude of things to see and do. Named after its famous Roman Baths, this beautiful city has been luring visitors to its healing waters for more than 2, years. Gushing from three hot springs, the water-known to consist of 43 different minerals, hence its curative properties-travels upwards some 3, meters at a rate of , gallons per day, before spilling out at a consistent While it's not possible to bathe in the original Roman Baths, a number of nearby spas — most notably the superb Thermae Bath Spa — offer guests the chance to enjoy the city's famous waters.
In addition to its ancient history, Bath is also famous for its lovely Georgian architecture. The best examples can be seen along the magnificent, curved Royal Crescent, with its palatial townhomes. One of them, No. One of the planet's oldest World Heritage Sites , Stonehenge has been a place of pilgrimage for more than 4, years. It was believed to have been erected as a place of worship, but these days, the crowds consist of tourists drawn by the sheer scale of this magnificent monument to mankind's ingenuity.
It's a sprawling site, covering an area of more than 20 square kilometers and boasting a state-of-the-art visitor center. Here, you can catch a fascinating glimpse not only into the construction of Stonehenge, but also its history since then. Plan ahead and purchase a timed ticket for the day of your visit. Be sure to also spend time exploring the nearby medieval city of Salisbury , located just 16 kilometers south of Stonehenge.
You'll be rewarded with a chance to visit one of the country's most famous cathedrals, dating back to and home to an original Magna Carta. Afterwards, be sure to wander the old city center with its many fine churches and historic medieval architecture.
Accommodation: Where to Stay in Salisbury. Windsor Castle. The historic town of Windsor, conveniently located a short train ride west of London, offers plenty of fun things to do for tourists. In addition to its lovely Thames-side setting and the many medieval half-timbered buildings along its quaint old cobblestone laneways, it's also home to spectacular Windsor Castle , the most famous of the UK's royal castles.
This grand old castle has served as the summer residence of British royalty for more than a millennium. It was started by William the Conqueror in , and is the world's largest inhabited castle. Highlights include the splendid State Apartments containing the Queen's Gallery and dining hall, each with magnificently painted ceilings and woodcarvings, and St.
When you've had your fill of these historic buildings, be sure to also spend time exploring the castle's large and beautiful grounds, almost 10 kilometers long. You'll enjoy some truly memorable panoramic views over Windsor and its castle.
Other area attractions worth visiting include Legoland Windsor , a fun family resort set on acres of parkland and just a short bus ride from the town center. Also worth seeing is Royal Ascot , the UK's most famous horse-racing venue try to time your trip to coincide with the Royal Meeting held each June. Accommodation: Where to Stay in Windsor. Stone buildings in a Cotswold village. Covering almost 1, square kilometers of pristine countryside, the beautiful Cotswolds is undoubtedly one of the most photographed corners of the UK.
Located an easy day trip west of London and close to the popular tourist attractions of Bath and Bristol, the Cotswolds includes some of the best parts of the counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. Travelers flock here to experience a true taste of rural English life, and to explore its many quaint villages and idyllic pasturelands.
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