The Eden Project

The Eden Project in Cornwall

consists of two biomes that
include plants from many
different climates and
environments.

The Angel of the North

This steel sculpture is 20
metres tall and was designed
by Sir Antony Gormley. It can
be found near Gateshead in
England.

The London Eye

This giant Ferris wheel in
London is the most popular
paid tourist attraction in the
United Kingdom.

The Palace of Westminster

This is the meeting place of
the House of Commons and
the House of Lords in
London. It has been called
'the heart of British politics'.

www.teachingideas.co.uk
© Images: © ThinkStock
 Edinburgh Castle
This is the most popular
tourist attraction in Edinburgh.
It is built on the top of an
extinct volcano.

Turner Contemporary
This art gallery can be found
in Margate, on the site where
artist J.M.W. Turner stayed
when he visited the seaside
town.

Chatsworth
This stately home in
Derbyshire has been voted
the United Kingdom's
favourite country house
several times.

Albert Dock
This complex of dock
buildings and warehouses
can be found in Liverpool. It
was the first structure in
Britain to be built from cast
iron, brick and stone.

www.teachingideas.co.uk
© Images: © ThinkStock
 Blackpool Tower
This popular tourist attraction
in Blackpool is 158 metres
tool and was inspired by the
Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Wales Millennium Centre

This arts centre in Cardiff is
home to a theatre (showing
musicals, opera, ballet and
dance), cafes and other arts
organisations.

The Giant's Causeway

Found in Northern Ireland,
the Giant's Causeway is an
area of 40,000 interlocking
basalt columns. It is the result
of an ancient volcanic
eruption.

Stonehenge
This ring of standing stones
forms a prehistoric monument
in Wiltshire, England.

www.teachingideas.co.uk
© Images: © ThinkStock
 Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the oldest
and largest occupied castle in
the world.

Hadrian's Wall
This wall originally ran from the
River Tyne near the North Sea
to the Solway Firth on the Irish
Sea. Construction of it started
in 122AD, during the reign of
the Roman emperor Hadrian.

The White Cliffs of Dover

These cliffs are part of the
English coastline, facing the
Strait of Dover and France.

Buckingham Palace
This palace (in Westminster,
London) is the official
residence and headquarters
of the monarch of the United
Kingdom.

www.teachingideas.co.uk
© Images: © ThinkStock
 The Tower of London
This castle can be found on
the bank of the River Thames
in London. It was built by
William the Conqueror in
1078.

The Lake District

This is a national park in
northwest England. It has
many lakes and mountains
and is a popular destination
for tourists.

Brighton Pier
This Victorian Pier was first
opened in May 1899. It is now
the home to many rides,
arcades, side shows and
places to eat and drink.

Cheddar Gorge
This limestone gorge in
Somerset is a popular tourist
attraction. Britain's oldest
complete human skeleton was
found there in 1903. The
Cheddar Man was over 9,000
years old!
www.teachingideas.co.uk
© Images: © ThinkStock
 Land's End
This is the most westerly
point of mainland Cornwall
and England.

Snowdonia
This region of northwest
Wales features mountains
and glaciers. The Snowdon
Mountain Railway climbs up
to the top of Wales' highest
mountain.

Roman Baths
This Roman site for public
bathing can be found in the
city of Bath.

Clifton Suspension Bridge

This bridge spans the Avon
Gorge and the river Avon in
Somerset. It was designed by
the engineer Isambard
Kingdom Brunel.

www.teachingideas.co.uk
© Images: © ThinkStock
 The Needles
The Needles is a row of three
stacks of chalk. They rise out
of the sea off the coast of the
Isle of Wight.

The Forth Bridge

This suspension bridge
connects Edinburgh to Fife in
east central Scotland. It was
opened in 1964.

Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis is the highest
mountain in the British Isles.
It can be found close to the
town of Fort William in the
Scottish Highlands.

The Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre was built in
1599 by Shakespeare's playing
company. It was destroyed by
fire in 1613 and rebuilt in 1614.
A modern reconstruction was
rebuilt in 1997.

www.teachingideas.co.uk
© Images: © ThinkStock
 Belfast Castle
Belfast Castle can be found in
Cavehill Country Park in
Northern Ireland. The original
castle was built by the
Normans in the late 12th
century.

Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle is on the north
coast of Wales. It was built by
Edward I and it played an
important part in several
wars.

Jurassic Coast
This World Heritage Site
covers 95 miles of coastline
from Devon to Dorset.

The Spinnaker Tower

This impressive tower is built
in the shape of a sail and
offers panoramic views over
the South Coast of England.

www.teachingideas.co.uk
© Images: © ThinkStock