 England is a vibrant and colorful place. Its culture dates back to the ancient history making it a land of various festivals celebrated with great pomp and show. All the necessary preparations for the festivals start prior to the festival.
When?
The best months to travel to England are April, May, September and October as the places are less crowded with tourists during these months. As far as the climate is concerned, September is the ideal month to travel to England.
How to Reach
?
London, the capital of England is well connected to all the major cities of the world. With the presence of five airports, getting to London is not a problem at all. One of the busiest airports in the world, London Heathrow Airport is the largest of the five airports in London.
Visa
For the nationals of Indians require a visa to enter England.
Currency
The British Pound (£) is the official form of currency. One pound is split up into 100 pence (p). On the faces of the coins and notes are famous or important people to britain, such as the Queen.
Things To Do in
England
London
London is the mother of all the tourist spots because of its modernity, rich traditions and culture. It is home to many of the tourist attractions like Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. From theaters to exclusive chic restaurants to excellent shopping, London has it all.
The Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament is the place where laws governing British life are debated and enacted. The building originates from 1840 after a fire destroyed the previous building. The Gothic style was designed by Sir Charles Barry with help from A.W. Pugin. Parliamentary tradition is steeped in pomp, ceremony and splendour.
Tower Bridge
One of the most famous London attractions and just over a hundred years old, the Tower Bridge with its twin drawbridges, or bascules, each weighing about 1,000 tons have been raised more then half a million times since it was built. It takes only 90 seconds for the bascules to be raised with electric motors which replaced the old steam engines.
The Tower of London
Overlooks the river at the eastern boundary of the old city walls. Chiefly famous as a place of imprisonment and execution, it has variously been used as a royal residence, an armoury, a mint, a menagerie, an observatory and - a function it still serves - a safe-deposit box for the Crown Jewels. The Crown Jewels are perhaps the major reason so many visitors flock to the Tower.
The British Museum
This national institution attracts millions of people each year. It is located on the Great Russell Street, London, WC1 and you can reach it by taking the Tube to Russell Square or Tottenham Court Road. You will find almost everything under one roof starting with collections from Egypt, Greek and Roman art, China, old Mesopotamia, Antiques, coins and medals, Prints and drawings, Renaissance and Anglo-Saxon Britain, etc.
Manchester
This city lies in the northwest of England. It is the second largest city of the UK. Manchester is famous for its sports culture. The two famous football clubs from here are Manchester United and Manchester City. Manchester also has a lot of theaters, museums, and art galleries. It has a very cosmopolitan culture. Manchester also has a gay village and many gay shops.
Bridgewater Hall
Counted among the top most stunning buildings, Bridgewater Hall is a concert venue, which is famous for main performance base for Manchester's renowned Halle Orchestra, Manchester Camerata and BBC Philharmonic. Having a capacity to accommodate up to 2000 people at a time, Bridgewater Hall has played a host to many jazz events, international events, solo performances and rhythm.
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
Situated in Cheshire, towards the south of Greater Manchester, Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker is one of the top tourist attractions in Manchester.
Manchester Cathedral: Ideally situated on Victoria Street in central Manchester, Manchester Cathedral was constructed over a period of 600 years. Having the official name "The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Mary, St Denys and St George in Manchester", Manchester Cathedral is a peaceful place that one must visit during tours to tourist attractions in Manchester.
Urbis
Urbis, known as one of the first glass buildings ever built in Manchester, Urbis is famous for its exhibitions and displays about seasonal events and contemporary culture. Rest assured to be spellbound at the first sight of the modern glass architecture of Urbis, one of the top tourist attractions in Manchester.
Edinburgh
Situated in Scotland, Edinburgh is famous for the Edinburgh Festival, which is one of the most popular festivals for performing arts. Edinburgh is also home to the famous Royal Scottish Academy and Royal Museum. However, the most popular tourist attraction remains the Edinburgh Castle overlooking this city. The castle is situated atop a volcanic rock.
Edinburgh Castle
You do not need to be fanatical about history to enjoy the castle. You can wander around the battlements, watch the One O'Clock Gun being fired and startling the pedestrians below and inspect the Mons Meg, a massive canon from the 15th century. In the dungeons below you can look at the graffiti on the walls dating from when the castle was a prison for the Frenchmen captured during the Napoleonic wars. The castle is also the venue for the world famous military tattoo held during the Edinburgh festival.
The Museum of Childhood
When this museum opened in 1955, it was one of the first of its kind to specialise in the history of childhood. As well as looking at the vast collection of toys and games from around the world, you can also hear children in the 1930's chanting their multiplication tables and watch Edinburgh street games of the 1950's.
St. Giles' Cathedral
Edinburgh’s largest cathedral is an empowering Gothic building that stands proud in the middle of the Royal Mile. Also known as the High Kirk of of Edinburgh, it dates back to the 1120s although different parts of it were built right up to the 16th Century. There are over two hundred memorials within the cathedral which honour different Scots, while its collection of stained-glass windows is particularly impressive.
The Scottish Whisky Centre
Located at the top of the Royal Mile, this is your chance to sample some of the famous local refreshment. The tour consists of a whisky barrel car, which takes you 300 years of whisky making in Scotland with a free dram of whisky at the end.
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