PLACES TO VISIT IN THE UK

Stonehenge
Prehistoric stone circle and is believed to have been constructed around 3100BC.
No one knows exactly what purpose it served, but it is thought to have been a centre
of pagan worship. The site is managed by English Heritage. The stone circle cannot
be accessed during normal opening hours, although they do hold regular Stone
Circle Access visits in the early morning and late evening.


Tower Bridge
Is one of London's most recognisable landmarks and possible one of the most
famous bridges in the world. Spanning the Thames, just next to the Tower of
London, it was built in 1894 after 50 architects and designers entered a competition
to design a new bridge for London. Visitors can view London from the high-level
walkways and access the Victorian Engine Rooms. You can also access the bridge
lift schedule which shows times and dates when the bridge will rise for large vessels.


Big Ben London
Big Ben the 320 foot high Clock Tower is named after the largest bell, weighing over
13 tons, and was cast in 1858 at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in East London. To
this day one of the largest bells they have ever cast. Each clock face is over 7m in
diameter. When the Houses of Parliament | sits by night a light in the Clock Tower
burns above Big Ben. Old pennies act as counterweights to ensure Big Ben keeps
time to the nearest second. The Gothic masterpiece that are the present Houses of
Parliament, were constructed between 1840 and 1888 .

Lake Windermere
Situated in Cumbria is 2 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep. It is the largest
natural lake in England and is part of the Lake District National Park. Although
popular with tourists, the west shoreline is almost completely owned by the National
Trust, which makes it a haven for wildlife. This stunning landscape is also known for
it's connection with Beatrix Potter and Arthur Ransome.


The Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is a World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. The area is
made up from about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns which were created after a
volcanic eruption. The name comes from the legend of Finn MacCool. The story
goes that mythical Irish giant Finn built the causeway to get to Scotland and battle
with a rival giant called Benandonner.



Edinburgh
Dominated by Edinburgh Castle, the city is a hotbed of cultural pursuits. It's full of
galleries and museums and hosts the biggest collection of arts festivals in the UK
throughout July and August. Edinburgh is also home to one of the largest New
Year's celebrations in the world, the famous Hogmanay.


The Eden Project
is one of the most exciting modern projects in the UK. The complex in Cornwall
houses 100,000 plants in two giant transparent domes, each recreating different
global climate conditions. Situated in an abandoned clay pit, it is a testament to
creative and scientific ingenuity.