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- Salisbury Cathedral | Famous For Its Spire
The city of Salisbury isn’t 5,000 years old like Stonehenge, but is still a pretty historic place, originating at the Iron Age hillfort of Old Sarum. Occupied by Romans, Saxons, and Normans, the settlement featured a royal castle and the first cathedral. In 1220, due to space constraints and friction between the military and clergy,… Read more: Salisbury Cathedral | Famous For Its Spire - Stonehenge | Guide To England’s Ancient Monument
Stonehenge sits on a flat, open plain in Wiltshire, England – a circle of massive prehistoric stones that has drawn visitors, scholars, and worshippers for centuries. Few ancient sites have inspired as much research, debate, and fascination, and the monument continues to resist easy explanation. A Monument Five Thousand Years in the Making Stonehenge was… Read more: Stonehenge | Guide To England’s Ancient Monument - Cambridgeshire | 10 Great Places to See & Go
Cambridgeshire, to the north east of London, is one of those places that isn’t all that well defined. It’s not the home counties, not as closely associated with East Anglia as neighbouring Norfolk and Suffolk, and not quite London suburbia. What’s more, it is dominated in most people’s perceptions by its main town — Cambridge… Read more: Cambridgeshire | 10 Great Places to See & Go - Places to Experience an English Rural Spring
Daffodils, Blooms & More Springtime in the English countryside is a riot of colour, new life on farms and the land waking up after the winter. The results can be seen everywhere, but the following places are especially great to experience a rural spring in England. Farndale Daffodil Walk The wild daffodils of Farndale have… Read more: Places to Experience an English Rural Spring - London’s Royal Parks | Hyde Park, Regent’s Park & More
Our guide to London’s eight Royal Parks: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James’s Park, Green Park, Regent’s Park, Richmond Park, Bushy Park & Greenwich Park - Best 20 British Castles | The Finest In England, Scotland & Wales
Here’s our pick of the best 20 British Castles, in no particular order… 1. Leeds Castle Leeds Castle is one of England’s most picturesque historic sites, set on two islands within a lake and surrounded by extensive parkland. Originally built as a Norman stronghold in the 12th century, it later became a royal residence and… Read more: Best 20 British Castles | The Finest In England, Scotland & Wales - Cornwall Gallery
- St Michael’s Mount
St Michael’s Mount is a small tidal island located in Cornwall, sitting about 500 meters off the coast near the town of Marazion. The island is best known for its old castle, gardens, and legends. It is one of the most popular places to visit in Cornwall. Getting to the Island The way you get… Read more: St Michael’s Mount - Cornwall: What To See & Do
Cornwall has been attracting visitors for centuries, due to its fine climate (for England), plentiful beaches and pretty fishing villages. It’s a place of smugglers coves, surfy beaches and fine seafood. Here, then, are ten places to sample the best that Cornwall has to offer: Porthcurno Beach Porthcurno Beach is a piece of paradise with… Read more: Cornwall: What To See & Do - Castle Drogo | The Last Castle Built In England
Castle Drogo, located in Devon, UK, was built by Julius Drewe, a wealthy businessman and founder of the Home and Colonial Stores. It was designed by the renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and constructed between 1911 and 1930. Itis notable for being the last castle built in England, blending traditional medieval styles with modern elements… Read more: Castle Drogo | The Last Castle Built In England