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First-time ravelers who think of London as England's only top tourist destination are in store for an eye-opening surprise.

Steeped in history, castles, and idyllic vistas, Britain offers a variety of well-known attractions outside the capital city of interest to kids and adults alike.

Popular day trips from London include the Queen's official residences at Windsor Castle, or a step back further in time to William Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Young literary fans can return to the days King Arthur at Glastonbury or trace Harry Potter movie locations in professionally arranged or self-guided tours.

Stonehenge and the Rollright Stones are also a must-see for vistors who want to discover ancient and prehistoric Britain.

More UK attractions? Don't forget to include stops at the world's most famous colleges at Oxford and Cambridge; the impossibly beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds and the Lake District; and a mix of history and breathtaking Gothic architecture in the cathedral towns of Durham or Canterbury.

England Travel | Lonely Planet World Guide - A top spot for UK travel info including all major tourist attractions plus an insiders guide to offbeat England, picture gallery, schedule of events.

UK Tourist Attractions - None too flashy, but easy to use guide for all of Great Britain by area of interest, or go off separately to specific interests in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Includes a complete hotel guide plus London attraction highlights.

UK Tourist Info.com - Navigation can be a bit dodgy, but otherwise a goldmine of practical info such as driving regulations, pre-travel planning, as well as major tourist attractions and a special look at Mysterious Britain - including prehistoric monuments, crop circles, myths and sea monsters.

A Window to the West of England - Featuring breathtaking landscapes, guides to hotels and major attractions in Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall plus maps, pub guides and contact info.

Cumbria Tourist Board - The complete guide to the Lake District including pictures, maps, hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, suggested itineraries.

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also see feature articles -> Maritime Britain | UK Luxury Travel

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also see -> Scotland Tourist Attractions | London Tourist Attractions

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