Must Visit Landmarks in England

England is the land of English history and culture, and it has beautiful nature wherever you turn your eyes. From huge and ancient castles and cathedrals to some of the most vibrant cities and attractive countryside, the places that make up this historic and fascinating territory provide a glimpse of what they are today and how they have come to be. Below I’ve compiled a list of travel landmarks that every traveler to England should not miss.

1. The Tower of London

The Tower of London located along the river Thames is one of the finest known structures in England. Built by William the Conqueror in 1066, this castle has been used as a royal residence, a prison, and a treasury from earliest times. Currently, it hosts the Crown Jewels and wonderful guided tours can tell a lot about its stormy past. One should not leave the opportunity to meet the Yeoman Warders, also known as the Beefeaters, who take care of the tower and operate as tour guides for the guests.

2. Stonehenge

Salisbury Plain has perhaps the most famous prehistoric monument in the world – Stonehenge. It is among the neolithic monuments whose creation, construction, and uses are unknown even today, and it was constructed around 2500 BC. If one is interested in the engineering of the Stone Age, or if one is just in amazement at the grandiosity of Stonehenge, then it is a historic site that demands contemplation.

3. Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is a royal palace in London. It has been serving as the official residence of the Royal Family of the United Kingdom since the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. One can observe the Changing of the Guard – a colorful and rather ostentatious event and a tour through the State Rooms, which are only open during summer.

4. The British Museum

The British Museum is one of the most extensive and majestic museums in the Bloomsbury area of London City. It boasts hundreds of artifacts from different centuries and countries and some of its pieces are the world’s famous such as the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles, and the Egyptian mummies. Selami’s admission is free therefore it functions as an excellent site for tourists and history lovers.

5. The Lake District

For lovers of natural beauty, it is necessary to visit the Lake District National Park located in Cumbria. This biosphere is a World Heritage site whose features consist of beautiful lakes, forests, and mountainous terrains. It is also the source of many of William Wordsworth’s verses and anyone interested can tour the now called Dove Cottage in Grasmere.

6. York Minster

Standing as the largest and most iconic Gothic cathedrals hallmarked on the skyline of York is the York Minster. The beautiful stained-glass windows, high towering structures, and other architectural features make it a place to visit. First mentioned over 2000 years ago the cathedral is a magnificent building which one should visit and climb the Central Tower to enjoy the bird’s eye view of the city.

7. Hadrian's Wall

The Great Wall also known as the Hadrian’s Wall was constructed in the 2nd century AD by the Romans, and stretched from Wallsend in northern England to Bowness-on-Solway. Now tourists can stroll a segment of the wall, admire a fort and the magnificent scenery of the Northumberland plains.

8. Stratford-upon-Avon

The town, sheltering the playwright’s birthplace, is a quaint market town that would make any literary lover’s heart sing. Some of the places that tourists can visit include William Shakespeare’s birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s cottage, and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Its architecture and setting are distinctly Tudor making it an attractive destination for culture vultures.

9. Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is situated in Berkshire and could be described as the oldest and the largest castle in the world, which is still functioning. The castle was used as a royal palace for more than a thousand years and is still one of the preferred weekend homes of the British monarchy. Probably, the most fascinating parts of the castle are the State Apartments, St. George’s Chapel, and, of course, the picturesque castle territory.

10. Bath

Located in the county of Somerset, the city of Bath has been a major tourist attraction site primarily for its natural hot springs that have been ravishing for many centuries and its Georgian Architecture that will warrant a see for anyone. Tourist attraction: The Roman Baths consists of old bathing facilities for the Romans and present day museum offering an outlook to the Roman origin of the city. This makes it easy to take Bath’s Georgian terraces and, of course, the Royal Crescent, as well as the design of the whole city, to be great works of architecture.

Conclusion

Tourism has always been an important part and parcel of the world economy and England specifically its landmark are the appreciable glimpse of diverse and eminent historic experiences. Whether it is a Pyramid or the Roman Amphitheater, Castle of medieval period or monuments of the industrial revolution, every place here has a history and is a part of England’s story. Well therefore, carry your luggage, decide your schedules and let this passage take you through some of the most enchanting places in England.