Holiday Destinations in England

The country of England is one of the best places to be in, for a holiday. The country has Scotland and Wales as its neighbors.

The country England shares its borders with North Sea, Celtic Sea, Irish Seas and the English Channel. The country is adorned with several beautiful islands which also form an attraction to the tourists. With a wealth of rich cultural heritage and architectural wonders, the holiday destinations in England are a major attraction to people, worldwide.

England welcomes you to discover all these major holiday destinations and love holidaying in this country.
 

Top holiday destinations in England

 

• Bowes Museum: John Bowes and Josephine Coffin- Chevalier constructed the Bowes Museum. The museum has a great collection of ceramics, porcelain, French art works, masterpieces by Goya and El Greco and so. The museum is a great attraction to visitors.


• Alnwick Castle: This is a fortress which speaks about the architectural tastes of the Dukes. Alnwick Castle is a well preserved castle, which has remains from the 12th century. The castle has some treasures of the then rulers. These treasures include, Roman antiques, French furniture, collection of paintings by eminent painters and so on.


• Castleton caves: The caves of Castleton are a great attraction to visitors who love to explore the interiors of these caves. Castleton boasts of the most beautiful Peak Cavern, which is one of the favorite destinations in England. You can also take a trip through the underground gallery of the Speedwell Mine and enjoy the waterfalls, low terraces, stalagmite formations and so on.


• Madame Tussads: You must have heard about the famous Madame Tussads. This wax museum is one of the best holiday destinations in England to visit. Madame Tussads in London boasts of some exceptional wax idols of several well known celebrities of the world.


• The British Museum: The British Museum in London is one of the most amazing holiday destinations in England. The beauty of this museum is sure to linger in your mind, even after your visit to this place. The museum has a collection of more than seven million items. These items have been collected over the years and some of these may belong to great rulers of different countries.


• Eltham Palace
  The Eltham Palace is situated at Court Yard Eltham. This is a lovely place especially for the art lovers. The main attraction is the Courtauld House located in the premises.


• Richmond Park
  Ranging from riverside fun to gardens, this place has a lot to offer to the tourists. This is the largest park in Europe. It is spread over 1000 hectares. This is one of the holiday destinations in London.


• Tate Modern
  Tate Modern is one of the finest art galleries in London. It attracts more than 5 million tourists every year. Don’t miss this art gallery. Your trip to London would be incomplete unless you visit Tate Modern.


• Thames
  Thames is one of the most visited holiday destinations in London. You can set off for a cruise on the river. While you are on the cruise, you can catch a glimpse of the St Paul Cathedral, Tower of London, Houses of Parliaments, and Tate Modern that border the skyline.


• London Eye
  Have you ever tried taking a ride on the Ferris wheel in London If you haven’t, you have missed out on an excitement of a lifetime. Tourists are usually delighted to see the entire city while enjoying a ride on the Ferris wheel.


• Spitalfields Market
  The Spitafields market is a shopper’s paradise. It remains open from Tuesday through Friday and again on Sunday. If you are planning to travel to London and wish to buy souvenir for your loved ones back home, you can do so by shopping around in this market.
  
• Stratford-upon-Avon: William Shakespeare is known for his literary work, worldwide. The Statford-upon-Avon is the place which reminds you of this great man and his excellent works. Stratford is the place of birth as well as death, of this great man. There are museums which take you to a journey through his life and his achievements.


• The Warwick Castle: The Warwick Castle was built in the year 1066 in England. The ancient castle was later replaced by a beautiful stone castle. The Warwick Castle is a major tourist spot in England.




Other holiday destinations in England:




There are several other interesting holiday destinations in England, which must not be missed. Some of these holiday destinations in England include:

• The Tower of London
• The London Eye
• Hampton Court Palace
• York Minster
• The Roman Baths
• Portmeirion
• Stonehenge

You will need a lot of time to visit all the holiday destinations in England. But, you need not worry, as you can engage all your free time in exploring some of the best attractions in England and have a memorable holiday.

Last Updated on 27/03/2011