England’s Attractions Outside Of London
Posted on 12. Jun, 2009 by Markus Lampshade in Arts and Entertainment
England has one of the richest histories in the world. This has resulted in many historical sites, buildings and monuments which make England one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions.
Many of these attractions are located in the capital city of London, but there are plenty outside London as well, in fact, pretty much every county or city in England has a rich and full history, complete with landmarks.
Wiltshire for instance is home to one of the most instantly recognisable stone monuments in the world, Stonehenge. The origins of this famous pre-historic site are fairly clouded, but it is suspected to be around five and a half thousand years old and it is reckoned that it was originally a burial ground.
It is thought to have taken between fifteen hundred and six thousand five hundred years to complete, and it is also suspected that the stones themselves were carried a long way before reaching where they are now, although how they were carried still baffles historians.
There have been attempts at modern reconstructions of carrying the stones across the length that they were supposed to have travelled, but all have failed as they have been required to cross rivers and gorges among other things, which would be pretty tricky when carrying stones that weigh several tons.
Another part of England’s history is the famous tale of Robin Hood. In the city of Nottingham where his deeds are said to have taken place, you can visit his statue near the castle in the city centre and visit Sherwood forest, his supposed hideout. It hasn’t been proven whether the tales of Robin Hood are based on fact, or are entirely fictional, but there are certainly many historical references to him in various pieces of literacy, some dating back as far as the 13th century.
Stratford-upon-Avon is a place that hold significant historical wonder and irreplaceably adds to England’s catalogue of rich history and heritage because it is of course, the birth place of William Shakespeare. Not only this, but it would be a place worth visiting even if it had no historical relevance whatsoever. It is picturesque little town with cobbled streets and a beautiful walkway along the river Avon, and home to Henley street, the street where arguable the greatest playwright in history was born, and is now one of the most popular places to visit in England, with pavement cafs and street entertainers lining the street.
Accomodation is a key component in any great trip. If you don’t have a top quality hotel, it can bring the rest of the trip down. The good news is that England is home to a range of the world’s finest hotels so no matter where abouts you plan to visit, the chances are you won’t be far from some world class accomodation.
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