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UK Fast Facts
Capital
: London
Time
Zone
: GMT/UTC
+ 0
Language(s)
:
English
Currency
:
Pound Sterling £ info
Electricity
: 240V 50HzHz
Country
Dialing Code :
44
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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.
UK Summer Travel Calendar:
also
see feature articles -> Maritime
Britain | UK
Luxury Travel
1,000 Year History of UK Beer & Pubs
also
see -> Scotland
Tourist Attractions | London
Tourist Attractions
Ascot
Races | Chelsea
Flower Show | Wimbledon
UK
Beach Guide | Christmas
in the UK
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