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Buckingham Palace.   London

Buckingham Palace., London

 490 Reviews  I've been there so many years ago, when everything was "great", "beautiful", "amazing"... and this was all I could say unfortunately :( I remember that I've been spending long minutes in front of that... 

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Manchester Wheel   Manchester

Manchester Wheel, Manchester

 14 Reviews  The Manchester wheel takes you up to a height of 60 meters and the ride lasts about 12-15 minutes so you dont feel rushed...there are different types of capsules available for instance with glass... 

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Shambles   York

Shambles, York

 48 Reviews  How could I not like the Shambles, even on a wet day, with water dripping on me, puddle's and people to dodge, I still fell in love with this part of York! I think I walked through it on more than... 

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Cadbury World   Birmingham

Cadbury World, Birmingham

 15 Reviews  Discover the history of chocolate and see it being made. The Cadbury factory at Bournville has a visitor centre that is dedicated to the history of chocolate. Visitors can learn about how cocoa beans... 

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Oxford University & Colleges   Oxford

Oxford University & Colleges, Oxford

 94 Reviews  Wadham College was founded in 1610, and is one of the largest colleges in Oxford. Its most famous scholar were architect Christopher Wren and physicist Robetr Boyle. In the 2pth century, director Tomy... 

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Beatles   Liverpool

Beatles, Liverpool

 96 Reviews  Place of homage to hordes of Beatles fanatics, the Cavern Club is perhaps the most well-known club in the world. It's a shame that most people only stop by for a photo opportunity outside the famous... 

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Baltic Gallery & Quayside art   Newcastle upon Tyne

Baltic Gallery & Quayside art, Newcastle upon Tyne

 29 Reviews  BALTIC is a Contemporary Art Centre which opened in 2002 and is housed in former flour mill on the River Tyne in Gateshead. BALTIC hosts regulars exhibition from artists all over the world and locally... 

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Roman Baths   Bath

Roman Baths, Bath

 128 Reviews  Don't be mislead when here, NOT ALL THE POOL'S HAVE HOT WATER! The circular pool in my photo, is a 1.6 metre deep COLD plunge pool! A cold plunge bath was a feature of many Roman bath houses, but... 

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King's College   Cambridge

King's College, Cambridge

 45 Reviews  What a stunning College is King's College, said to be one of the most important examples of late Gothic architecture. King's College was founded in 1441 by Henry VI The original site of the College... 

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Royal Pavilion   Brighton

Royal Pavilion, Brighton

 72 Reviews  The Royal Pavilion has always summed up at least one side of the character of the city of Brighton quite well. That would be it's lavish, outlandish, camp and glitzy side, of course. The exterior of... 

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Clifton Suspension Bridge   Bristol

Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol

 31 Reviews  The Clifton Suspension Bridge is the symbol of the city of Bristol. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel he never lived to see it completed, Brunel died prematurely aged 53 yrs in 1859, and the Bridge... 

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Walls of Chester   Chester

Walls of Chester, Chester

 46 Reviews  Chester City Walls consist of a defensive structure built to protect the city from invading armies.The construction was started by the Romans when they established the Fortress of Diva Victrix between... 

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Longleat Safari Park   Warminster

Longleat Safari Park, Warminster

 9 Reviews  Longleat is a great day out for all the family. I went with my boyfriend about a week after my mum and nan went - me and my bf got round the whole park in plenty of time but mum & nan didn't but the... 

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Houses of Parliament and Big Ben   London

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London

 499 Reviews  The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, stands on the banks of the Thames in the London borough of Westminster. The palace is the seat of the British Parliament, which... 

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Granada Studios   Manchester

Granada Studios, Manchester

 11 Reviews  Visiting and doing the Granada Studios Tour was one of my first trips to the city. I viisted the complex twice (1993 & 1994) when it was opened from 1988 to 1999. The highlights included: - Times... 

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Jorvik Viking Centre   York

Jorvik Viking Centre, York

 35 Reviews  The Jorvic Centre was created on the very site where between the years 1976-81 archaeologists from York Archaeological Trust revealed the houses, workshops and backyards of the Viking-Age city of... 

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Bull Ring   Birmingham

Bull Ring, Birmingham

 24 Reviews  The new Bullring has put Birmingham on the map - we now rival any of the other big cities for shopping; i.e. Manchester and Leeds. What can you find there? Well.... 3 levels of glorious shops, for a... 

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Christ Church   Oxford

Christ Church, Oxford

 34 Reviews  As Christ Church is Oxford's biggest college, everything there is somehow overdimensioned. The front yard, called Tom Quad, is the size of a "normal" college, the meadow is so vast that you need half... 

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Albert Dock   Liverpool

Albert Dock, Liverpool

 67 Reviews  My sister and I had a short walk around some of the Albert Docks (due to the very cold wind!). In this short walk, we were able to look at some fantastic buildings. We came across the Liver Building... 

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Day trips from Newcastle   Newcastle upon Tyne

Day trips from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne

 15 Reviews  jump on the metro and head to Tynemouth, there is so much history and scenic views to take in, as well as a abundance of pubs, cafes, restaurants etc. to suit everyone. Tynemouth is a village located... 

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Bath Abbey   Bath

Bath Abbey, Bath

 85 Reviews  Bath Abbey is the last of the great medieval churches of England. Would you believe, that three different Churche's have stood on the site of this Abbey! # An Anglo-Saxon Abbey Church dating from... 

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Punting   Cambridge

Punting, Cambridge

 43 Reviews  As I made my way along Magdalene Street, I came across a River with lot's of empty Punt's, and lots of Student's trying to take me Punting for a fee. Sorry.... I wasn't interested, and was on my way,... 

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Palace Pier   Brighton

Palace Pier, Brighton

 47 Reviews  Coming to Brighton, seeing the Beach, and seeing the Pier, is what I think Brighton is about! I always like Pier's, like to see if anybody is catching Fish or Crab's, watch the young one's having fun,... 

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The Floating Harbour   Bristol

The Floating Harbour, Bristol

 16 Reviews  The Floating Harbour was opened in 1809. It covered 80 acres of tidal river and allowed visting ships to stay afloat all the time. The harbour became a busy port and continued until its closure in... 

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Romans in Chester   Chester

Romans in Chester, Chester

 21 Reviews  The Grosvenor museum has the best collection of Roman artefacts in Chester and informative displays about the castra (fort) on the river Dee. The entrance fee is by donation. I enjoyed both the... 

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Herefordshire

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Herefordshire is a rural county with fertile soil that produces an abundance of fruit and vegetables; in fact the apple orchards support the cider production, whilst the livestock includes the world famous Hereford cow. Herefordshire is a county of two halves; to the east the land is made up of green fields and rounded hills with traditional style English villages. However, to the west the land is more rugged with its hills and views and becomes more attune with bordering Wales.The county town of Herefordshire is Hereford.September 2011See My Travel Page for more information.

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Canterbury

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My travels to Canterbury:Living close by, in south east London, I have visited Canterbury a number of times, most recently in summer 2011. The city was also my first trip out of London when I moved to the UK in February 2005.What to do in Canterbury:The Cathedral. And the Cathedral. And the Cathedral. It truly dominates the city and is worth more than a cursory trip through. Thomas Becket's murder there in the 12th century made the cathedral a major place of Christian pilgrimage. There is still a candle on the spot where he was killed. A walk along the city walls originally built by the Romans and restored in the Middle Ages. A visit to the ruins of St Augustine's Abbey and to the Norman castle. A boat trip along the river Stour. A browse through the merchandise in the smaller local shops (thinking old-fashioned sweets shops here!)

Durham

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Durham, the capital of County Durham, is one of the North of England's must sees. It's also very easy to get to - both by car and public transport (rail). The city boasts one of England's best universities, cobblestone shopping streets in the city centre, good food (and often cheap food, thanks to the large student population), and interesting nightlife.From the sightseeing perspective, the highlights are:- The Lumiere Festival, a bi-annual event featuring light installations and projections, including the Crown of Light show on the walls of the Durham Cathedral- The Norman Durham Cathedral, with the present building dating back to the 11th century (keep in mind that you can't take photos inside the Cathedral itself)- Durham Castle, also dating back to Norman times. Since mid-19th century it has been fully occupied by the Durham University (this means you have to take a guided tour to...

Theatre Royal Haymarket

by Moirads

The Haymarket Theatre has been going since 1720 making it London's second oldest working theatre. I was accordingly blown away by the age and the history of this English theatre. Like so many modern theatres the Haymarket started life cash strapped and needing to lure audiences in droves so that it could survive. Survive it did. We managed to see a series of Shakespearean soliloquies on the evening we were there, sadly fairly dull fare, although nicely performed. It was the joy of being in this historic theatre more than the production which made the event memorable for me. Because I know so many people in the theatre world in Johannesburg it was quite novel not to know the front of house staff and several patrons.

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Cornwall

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Cornwall is in the picturesque part of the South-west tip of England. This Coastal County is home to miles of golden sand, with outstanding views from the cliff tops. Cornwall hoasts many popular British holiday destinations such as Newquay, Truro and Penzance to name but a few. Must see attractions include the Tate Gallery in St. Ives, the landscapes of Bodmin Moor and The Eden Project.The county town of Cornwall is Truro.July 2011 Cornish towns (I have visited) Bodmin Fowey Mevagissey Newquay Port Isaac St. Austell Truro

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Bath

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Where?In the county of Somerset (south west of England) - about 100 miles away from LondonWhat?While it's history and architecture dates back from the Iron Age and Roman times and up to the Modernist examples, Bath is most famous for its Georgian architecture - it was for this, in no small measure, that the city made it on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1987. Main sites to visit are the Roman Baths, the Bath Abbey (the spot itself was where kings of England were crowned in 10th century), Lansdown Crescent, and the Royal Crescent (considered to be one of Britain's most picturesque streets), as well as the Bath Termae Spa - a contemporary take on the baths.

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Stonehenge

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Where?In the county of Wiltshire, about 8-10 miles to the north of SalisburyWhat?The world's most famous stone circle, now managed by English Heritage. There is still considerable scientific debate about why the monument, dating back to ca. 3100BC for its earliest part (it was constructed in 3 stages), was built. Theories range from religion (from human sacrifice to ancestor worship) and ceremonial use through to astronomy - it's one of the geatest mysteries of British history and architecture.There is also very little evidence of how the monument was constructed,Stonehenge made it on the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986. Keep in mindExcept on special occasions or arranged private visits with authorised guides, you can not walk up to the stones and wander among them.

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London

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So much to do - and I still have not covered all the ground despite having lived here since early 2005!Museums: British Museum, Tate Gallery, National Gallery, V&A, Natural History Museum... the list can go onSightseeing: Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and much more!Shopping: Oxford Street, Regent Street, Bond Street, Harrods, Selfridges, Sloane Street - you name itEntertainment: West End musicals, classical music and pop music concerts, nightlifeGreat sporting events: Wimbledon, the Ashes, Premier League football, Ascot, Henley

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Officially England's Top Visitor Attractions

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In 2011 the UK's consumer organisation, "Which", carried out a survey to find out the best and most popular tourist attractions. Not surprisingly the top 5 were all museums with FREE admission. The No.1 attraction is also my favorite London museum, the Victoria & Albert in Kensington. All of the top attractions seem to be great for families and children in particular. The Top 15 of England's attractions are...1: Victoria & Albert Museum, London (general museum, free admission)2: National Gallery, London (art gallery, free admission)3: Science Museum, London (free admission)=4: British Museum, London (general museum, free admission)=4: Natural History Museum, London (free admission)6: Chester Zoo, Cheshire7: Alton Towers, Staffordshire (theme park)8: Thorpe Park, Surrey (another theme park)=9: Tower of London (castle)=9: Legoland, Windsor (lots of lego)11: Eden Project, Cornwall (tropical...

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Stonehenge: Worth only a 10 minute stop

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Stonehenge is the most famous stone circle of the world, but rather unspectacular if you actually are there. This is first due to its size: One would think that the rocks are gigantic, but they are "only" about 3 metres high. Of course, it's an incredible achievement for the stone age people building it - but an average tree is higher. The second reason is the fence: From the outside, you can see Stonehenge only through a fence. Seeing it from a closer perspective will cost £ 7,50 per person, and even this doesn't take you into the middle of the stone circle as it is again fenced off. I suppose many people would otherwise whip out their Eddings and leave their initials. All in all, Stonehenge is worth a 10 minute stop if you're in the area. If not, you don't miss too much. After all, it looks much more impressive if you see it on some documentary on TV.

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