Stonehenge is one of the most iconic landmarks in England, and possibly the most famous prehistoric stone circle in the world. Durham Cathedral is one of the great cathedrals of Europe, and one of the most popular landmarks in England, its three towers rising above the wooded valley of the river Wear. Dartmoor Ponies - it is estimated there are about 1,500 Dartmoor Ponies of various breeds grazing on Dartmoor but there may well have been as many as 30,000 in the mid-twentieth century. The Cathedral itself has a stunning west front, an open -air gallery of outstanding medieval statuary and inside, a striking scissor-arch supporting the central tower. The formidable central White Tower was completed in 1078, the keep of the whole Castle complex, with outer walls added subsequently. One of the great icons of London, it’s home to the Beefeaters, or Yeomen Warders, ceremonial palace guards and tour guides.

The world makes a transition from ordinary to special, from mundane to marvelous, from commonplace to miraculous. We are often told there are marvels all around us: how nice it is when a hare takes the trouble to show us” (50). – Simon Barnes. Hadrian’s Wall – named after the Emperor – is one of the most impressive of Great Britain landmarks, and far and away the largest on our list of landmarks in England. The oak (specifically, the English oak) is the national tree of England, [8] representing strength and endurance. The Royal Oak and Oak Apple Day commemorate the escape of King Charles II from the grasps of the Parliamentarians ( Roundheads) after the Battle of Worcester in 1651 (the last battle of the English Civil War); he hid in an oak tree to avoid detection before making it safely into exile. The Major Oak is an 800–1000 year old oak in Sherwood Forest, fabled as the principal hideout of Robin Hood. [9] See also: The Most Underrated CitiesInEurope 16. The Iron Bridge, Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire The famous Iron Bridge of Ironbridge Gorge Glastonbury - a unique feast of music offering a scale of entertainment unlike any other festival in the world. For five days every year the 1,100 acre Pilton farm in Somerset is home to a city under canvas in the Somerset countryside. Glastonbury hosts music from nearly every genre on earth on over 100 stages. In addition the entertainment and performing arts at Glastonbury include cabaret, theatre, circus, children's entertainment, poetry, healing, green crafts and much, much more. The Jacobite steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct, an iconic view thanks to the Harry Potter movies H

Hampton Court is one of two – the other being St James’s in central London – surviving Palaces from the portfolio of King Henry VIII. The first part you see is the Tudorwing, givento the King by Cardinal Wolsey in 1529. Much of the Tudor original was destroyed by King William III who was intent of rivalling Louis XIV’s Palace at Versailles. Aston Martin - an iconic luxury sports car made in Britain since 1913. James Bond drives one beginning with the DB5 model in 1964. Afternoon Tea in Claridge's Foyer Goods From Japan delivered to your home or business Beach Huts, Brightlingsea, Essex B Crabtree, Chloe-Rose (23 April 2019). "Maypoles, Pagan Rites and Civil War: May Day in English History". Culture Trip.

The fine Georgian city of Bath was founded 2,000 years ago by the Romans , who built the town of Aquae Sulis around the natural springs they found there. River Thames - the River Thames flows through London and is the longest river in just England at 215 miles (346 km). Though the River Severn is longer (it flows through England and Wales), everyone knows the Thames and the bridges in London that cross her.

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Football - the game as we know originated in Britain and is akin to a national obsession, along with the weather. The National Football Museum in central Manchester is a good place to get a feel for the history and culture of the sport. A trip to any match serves up a unique and very British cultural experience. One of the best time to visit the Roman Baths is late on a winter afternoon, when fire burns from torches around the edge of the Great Bath, with steam rising from the warm water. The view from above is amazing, with the splendour of Bath Abbey rising behind the ancient scene. 27. Malvern Hills Windsor Castle - Windsor Castle has the distinction of being the largest occupied castle in the world as well as being the longest occupied palace in Europe. Since 1917 Windsor has been the family name of the Royal Family, and the castle keep is central in the family crest. X Universities - Oxford and Cambridge - Oxbridge conjures up images of students lazily punting along rivers. Oxford University is the oldest university in Britain and dates from 1096. Cambridge was founded in 1209. V