Map of England and top attractions to visit
England is a beautiful country with many incredible landmarks and sights to see. It’s known for its historical castles, royal palaces, and old churches. Here are some of the top attractions in England that you should check out if you’re planning a trip. Click on the attraction title for a detailed map and directions to it.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch, and it’s one of London’s top tourist attractions. The palace has been home to British royalty since 1837. The Queen’s private apartments are open for public viewing, but you must apply for tickets in advance (you can do this online).
In addition to this historic building, there is also a royal carriage collection on display at the palace. Visitors can see many beautiful carriages that have been used by various members of the royal family throughout history.
You can visit Buckingham Palace from mid-March through October. It’s located in central London near Hyde Park and Piccadilly Circus, making it easy to find transportation once you’re done visiting this iconic sightseeing spot!
The British Museum
The British Museum is a vast museum that is free to enter. It is one of the largest museums in the world and has over 8 million objects in its collection—including many rare items such as the Rosetta Stone, which helped decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs. The British Museum was founded in 1753 and is located in London, England.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England. It is the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. It is believed to have been built between 3000 BC and 2000 BC by communal effort on Salisbury Plain, many miles from its source of stone. Stonehenge comprises a circular setting of large standing stones set within earthworks. The stones are arranged in a circle with what may be the remains of an inner bank and outer ditch (hollow way) making it unique among monuments of its type and period.[1] The inner ring consists of 56 [59] monoliths weighing up to 25 tons each; they are surrounded by an outer ring made up of smaller stones which form an oval shape around the site.[2]
Big Ben
Big Ben is, of course, a clock tower. But you knew that already. It’s also the name of the bell inside it—and the name of this particular tower in London.
The Elizabeth Tower, as it’s officially known, houses an enormous bell and four clock faces for each cardinal direction (north, south, east and west). The 13-ton bell sits behind glass with its face visible from across Parliament Square; it rings out every hour on the hour until midnight.
The London Eye
Located on the South Bank of the River Thames, it is 135 metres tall and weighs over 1,000 tonnes. It offers 360-degree views of London, which you can experience while seated in a glass-covered passenger capsule that’s designed to carry up to 25 people. The London Eye is the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel!
Tower of London
Your trip to London is not complete without a visit to the Tower of London. Located on the north bank of the River Thames, this historic landmark has been an iconic part of London life for centuries. The Tower was built in 1066 as a royal residence and has served as a prison, museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site since then.
The most famous site within the castle is undoubtedly its White Tower, where you can see exhibits from some of England’s most important historical events or simply see how people lived back when it was first built almost 1,000 years ago. There’s also plenty to do outside—including attending concerts or even staying overnight in one of their hotels!
The Roman Baths
The Roman Baths are located in the city of Bath, which is situated in the county of Somerset. The baths were built around 60AD and were used for over 1,000 years. Currently, they are one of the most popular tourist attractions in England.
Windermere Lake
Windermere Lake is the largest natural lake in England. It’s located in the Lake District National Park and is surrounded by mountains and hills. This is a popular tourist destination for visitors who want to see many sights around the lake, including Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside, Newby Bridge and Rydal Waterfall.
York Minster Cathedral
The York Minster is the largest medieval cathedral in Britain. It was founded in AD 627 and rebuilt after an earthquake destroyed it in 1068. The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York and a popular tourist attraction. In 2014, the minster became a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Gothic architecture.
The cathedral has been extensively modified over time; however, it still retains much of its original structure from Norman times through to Victorian restoration work done by Sir George Gilbert Scott during the 19th century
Hadrian’s Wall
Hadrian’s Wall is a Roman fortification in the north of England. The wall was built by the Roman emperor Hadrian to protect the Roman province of Britannia from Scottish tribes. The wall was about 80 miles (130 kilometres) long and 10 feet (3 meters) wide, with towers every mile (1.6 kilometres). It took an estimated 12 years to build, from 122 AD to 142 AD.
The Romans were not able to defend all parts of their empire, especially those where there were no natural barriers like mountains or rivers that could be used as borderlines between territories—and this was true for Britain as well! Although they built many cities along their northern frontier—including Carlisle and York—the central part of what we now call England remained unconquered until around 410 AD when Saxon tribes invaded southern Britain after pushing through Germanic territory called Jutland and Denmark; these Germanic peoples had lived on both sides of modern Denmark since around 200 BC when they migrated westward into mainland Europe after being driven out by Scythian nomads (Iranians known today as Sarmatians).
England is a beautiful country with many incredible landmarks and sights to see.
England is a country in the United Kingdom that has many incredible landmarks and sights to see. The capital city of England is London, but there are many other amazing places to visit if you’re thinking about planning a trip there. Stonehenge is an ancient stone circle in Wiltshire, England. It was built by prehistoric people thousands of years ago and it’s still standing today!
Conclusion
I hope this has helped you to get a better understanding of the English landscape and history. It’s one of my favourite countries because it has so much variety, from beautiful countryside to bustling cities and everything in between. I think that every traveller should visit at least once in their lifetime!