Attractions in UK (England)

England is one of most visited regions in the United Kingdom as it is the abode of many ideal attractions in UK. You might be surprised to know that England has its foundation laid right in the prehistoric age, the proof being the mysterious Stonehenge site. I am sure you would definitely like to explore the Oxford and Cambridge universities, Roman Baths, historic castles, attractive museums, and the Lake District. So, in this article, I will take you on the tour of some of the famous attractions in UK outside London.

My Trip

Welcome to historic town of Bath! Before 2000 years, it was a chic spa resort and that its beauty was only discovered in the 18th century. Today, whatever charm you experience here is of this century where the superb Georgian sandstone architecture will stun you. You can still visit the intact Roman Baths and Pump Rooms. Other key attraction here is the 500-year-old Abbey stands on the top of the Legacy Vaults, which speaks about the Christian era of 1600 years. Some more architectural attractions are John Wood’s Royal Crescent, a remarkable curving Georgian terrace, and Pulteney Bridge with shops.

Oxford, the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’, is the home of the Oxford University, which is the most ancient university in England being 1000 years old. You will not believe that the 36 colleges here are also the most visited structures by the tourists in the city center. Out of these, the Christ Church is the most famous offering an ideal Art Gallery, Trinity College, and Balliol. Also, be a part of ‘The Oxford Story’ that uses multimedia to educate you about the 800 years of the town’s history. Do take the opportunity to have some great views from the St Martin’s Church’s Carfax Tower. Some more attractions are the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, the University Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Bodleian Library along with themed guided walking tours.

Cambridge boasts the second oldest university of the 13th century. The main attraction here is the individual colleges such as the Peterhouse, Trinity College, and King’s College with a chapel treated as among superb late-medieval edifices. Other places of interests are the Fitzwilliam Museum, the University’s Museum of Archaeology and Museum of Zoology, the Backs (parkland along the River Cam), the American War Cemetery at Madingley, and the Imperial War Museum Duxford aviation.

The Cotswolds is where the scenic villages and interesting undulating hills dominate. The main attractions here are the villages of Broadway, Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Campden, and Moreton-in-Marsh. One of top attractions in UK is here – second-largest parish church of England. Other tourist sights are Tewkesbury Abbey, Jacobean stately home Chastleton House, Chedworth Roman Villa, stunning Sudeley Castle at Winchcombe, and the Cotswold Wildlife Park at Burford for family.

The Lake District is where you can be among the big bodies of water amidst the spectacular mountains boasting the highest Scafell Pike at 3208 feet. You can see many tourists around the lakes, who are either walking or are indulged in outdoor activities. Here, you can encounter the literary figures such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Ransome, and William Wordsworth. The Dove Cottage is the Wordsworth’s former home at Grasmere and that his grave lies in the close by churchyard. On the other hand, the World of Beatrix Potter at Bowness-on-Windermere is a major sight of attraction pulling many people from across the globe. Do take an exciting ride on the Victorian Steam Yacht Gondola via the Coniston Water.

Now, it was the time to explore the home of the famous William Shakespeare – Stratford-upon-Avon attracting millions of visitors. I know you are interested in exploring the attractions related to this famous idol. These are the Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage as the home of his previous wife, Mary Arden’s House as the home of his mother, the Holy Trinity Church where the Bard and his family are buried, and the Royal Shakespeare Theater on the riverbank as the venue for regular RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) performances. Other attractions in town are the largest Butterfly Farm of Europe and the strange Teddy Bear Museum.

York is the most visited city. One of top attractions in UK is here as the giant York Minster that is the biggest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. Other major attractions are the City Wall around the central area, The Shambles as among the intact medieval streets, Jorvik Viking Center to explore its Danish past, the National Railway Museum, the vast Castle Museum filled with all types of historic facts of the city, the Yorkshire Museum, City Art Gallery, timbered St William’s College, and 14th century Merchant Venturers’ Hall. Lastly, for some refreshing experience, take up a walking tour or a sightseeing boat trip on the River Ouse.