England Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

working headquarters of the British monarchy and scene of the Changing of the Guard ceremony

iconic neo-Gothic building, seat of the British government with world-famous clock tower; various visiting options

mysterious circle of standing stones, Europe's best-known prehistoric monument

large, world-class museum with spectacular glass-roofed Great Court and extensive galleries containing some of the world's greatest treasures

Europe's best preserved medieval fortress, inextricably linked with centuries of British history and home to the British crown jewels

a treasure chest of art, design and artefacts spanning some 3000 years.

magnificent church, burial place of many kings, queens and other historic figures and scene of royal coronations since William the Conqueror.

major international art gallery with more than 2,300 European paintings, dating from the 13th to the early 20th century, housing several iconic masterpieces

one of the world's best preserved Roman spas, built over a natural hot spring, with an adjoining museum and grand Pump Room restaurant

northern Europe's largest medieval cathedral, a stone masterpiece in various Gothic styles, with the world's largest medieval stained glass window

Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece built between 1675 and 1710, with its famous dome that survived WWII bombs and memorials to many historic figures

stately home, architectural masterpiece, housing an outstanding art collection and stunning interiors, set in 1000 acres of parkland and featured in Brideshead Revisited and Victoria

well-presented railway museum, largest in the world, with a wide-ranging appeal beyond the railway enthusiast

featuring a permanent collection of contemporary art and a programme of exhibitions of modern works from artists around the world

striking contemporary art gallery, on site of JMW Turner's guest house, with high-calibre exhibitions and stunning sea views

walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore the wonders of the Wizarding World

the most visited theme park in the UK with thrilling rides, an indoor and outdoor waterpark, 2 nine hole themed crazy golf courses and much more

set just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, the world famous cottage, with much original furniture, where Shakespeare courted Anne Hathaway

spectacular setting atop the White Cliffs of Dover, this large fortress includes a Roman lighthouse and secret wartime tunnels

multi-media ride through a realistic reconstruction of the sights, sounds and smells of the 10th century Viking settlement on this site, excavated in the 1970s