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Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, is one of the largest country houses in England and known as the birthplace of Winston Churchill. The Palace has been in the Churchill family since it was constructed as a gift from the English nation to John Churchill, first Duke of Marlb
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City of London
City of London Also known as the Square Mile, the City of London is a subset of London that covers the area that was once within the original ancient walls built by the Romans centuries ago. Today, it is best known as a center for international finance. While not a standard London borough, the cit
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Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square Dating from the 1820s and named after Admiral Nelsons last great victory, Trafalgar Square is a hub of London life. With the National Gallery on one side, beautiful church St Martin in the Fields just across the road and the famous Nelsons Column with its guarding lions, its Londo
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Greenwich
Greenwich Greenwich is a quaint village area of London just downriver from central London. It is most famous for its maritime history and as home to the Royal Observatory. Located at zero degrees of longitude, all the worlds time zones begin here with Greenwich Mean Time. Greenwich was also once a
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Harrods
Harrods If you only visit one store in London, make it Harrods. Established in 1834, its now world-famous with good reason. Its a place to explore and be amazed by, more than just a department store. With seven floors of retail, the garish Egyptian escalator, sometimes a live opera singer performi
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South Bank
South Bank A cultural melting pot by day with glittering riverside views at night, London’s South Bank is one of the city’s most vibrant destinations. Best known for its proximity to so many of London’s prime attractions, South Bank is opposite the Houses of Parliament, a mere stroll from Covent G
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Salisbury
Salisbury Salisbury is a “city within the country” in the county of Wiltshire. It is most famous for its cathedral — which has the highest spire in all of England — and its proximity to Stonehenge. The Salisbury Cathedral houses an original display of the Magna Carta.Visitors can also see Old Sa
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Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle One of Britains most distinguishable heritage sites is the grand Leeds Castle. Sprawled out over 500 acres of land, a trip to this royal 12th-century gem is an essential stop for any visitor who wishes to truly understand Britains venerable history. Constantly undergoing alterations a
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Dover
Dover As one of the world’s busiest ports, with ferries serving destinations all over Europe, the southern England town of Dover is the first stop on many visitors’ itineraries. Those approaching from sea will spot the iconic White Cliffs of Dover long before they reach the shore and the towering
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Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle One of Englands historic medieval castles, Warwick Castle was originally built by William the Conqueror and has seen the likes of Henry of Anjou and the 16th Earl of Warwick, Richard Neville. Protected from any architectural changes as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, most of the curre
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Cotswolds
Cotswolds The Cotswolds is an area of south central England known as much for its rural landscapes as it is for its stone home and villages. Characterized by the historic limestone towns in the area, the Cotswolds was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1966.Traditional gardens, pu
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Tate Modern
Tate Modern The Tate Modern is one of Londons best and most-loved art galleries. Located in an old power station on the south bank of the Thames, the huge turbine hall makes an imposing entrance and wonderful art space for innovative and playful artworks - kids especially love it. The other galler
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Cambridge
Cambridge Cambridge is one of the most famous university towns in the world. It’s full of history, ancient architecture and earnest students pedaling their way down cobbled lanes lined with traditional English pubs and grand university buildings. From its core of ancient colleges, the idyllic Camb
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Shakespeares Houses & Gardens
Shakespeares Houses & Gardens The picturesque medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon is world-renowned as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and following in the footsteps of the iconic wordsmith is the No. 1 pastime for visitors. Stratford-upon-Avon is home to five of Shakespeares houses
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon A living homage to William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon was the birthplace of the Bard back in 1564. Today, a stroll down its Tudor streets makes it easy to feel like you’re really living in the times of Shakespeare, especially when you catch a play by the world-famous Roya
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Fleet Street
Fleet Street Making a name for itself in the 16th-century as the center of London’s printing and publishing industry, it seemed fitting that Fleet Street would be the birthplace of London’s first daily newspaper, the Daily Courant in 1702, and the street quickly became the de facto home of the Bri
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Banqueting House
Banqueting House The Banqueting House is nothing short of one of London’s finest establishments; it is, in fact, the only remaining component of the Palace of Whitehall –the main residence of London-based English monarchs between 1530 and 1698, including prominent members of the Tudor and the Stua
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St Jamess Park
St Jamess Park Set between the grounds of St James’s Palace and the iconic abode to the Queen of England, Buckingham Palace; few picnic spots are as breathtakingly regal as St James’s Park, a 58-acre (23-hectare) stretch, located a short stroll from many of central London’s key tourist attractions
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Spaceport
Spaceport If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like in space, a visit to Liverpool’s Spaceport might be the closest you’ll get to answers, with a planetarium and a series of intergalactic galleries, exhibitions and multi-media displays. A fun choice for a family day out and a key stop on Liver
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St Pauls Cathedral
St Pauls Cathedral St Pauls Cathedral was built around 1680 after the great fire of London, but a church to St Paul has stood here since 604AD. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the current St Pauls remains an imposing landmark in the London skyline. St Pauls is the heart of the Church of England
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