Tourism in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and NorthernKingdomMany tourists enjoy cruising on Lake
Ireland (commonly called the United Kingdom or UK)Windermere, the most famous lake in England. Taking
is located in the British Isles off the northwest coasta relaxing drive through the Cotswolds is another
of Europe. The UK has the fifth largest economy inway to spend the day. There are rolling hills and
the world and attracts tourists year round. There arelovely stone cottages for a great view, and the area
four constituent parts, or home nations, to theis less than 100 miles west of London. Tourists also
United Kingdom: *England *Scotland *Northern Irelandenjoy great shopping, play theaters and fine dining.
*WalesThe UK offers interesting places and fun activities to
Cultural Facts about the United KingdomThe UKboth families and individuals.Explore the United
became the dominant maritime and industrial powerKingdom on a Hiking AdventureWith all the hustle and
of the 19th century, and contributed tremendously tobustle, glitz and dazzle of the United Kingdom, you
the development of Western ideas concerningmight be wondering when you'll find time for a great
capitalism, democracy, property, literature andhike. Don't worry, there are many delightful hiking
science. Many of the world's top universities areopportunities right around the corner from many of
located in Great Britain. The English language is knownthe major tourist areas. Whether your goal is to get
as the "global language" and has spread to nationssome exercise and stay fit during your trip to the UK
around the world.Touring the United KingdomThe UKor just enjoy the outdoors a bit, you can escape to
offers some of the world's most popular vacationthe rolling hills of the Cotswolds or the crashing
destinations, from historic cities to tranquil oceanwaves of the Outer Hebrides.Hiking is Different for
views. There are lovely country houses, majesticEvery RegionYou'll find breathtaking mountains to the
castles, unique structures and ancient monuments.north in the Lake District and in the Pennines. Also,
The reasons so many folks choose the Unitedmagnificent mountain scenery awaits in the remote
Kingdom, particularly Great Britain, as their destinationregions of Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland. If
are endless!Castles and Palaces in the Unitedyou're up for a challenging hike, the Peak District
KingdomThere are many delightful castles in the UKoffers strenuous climbs to give you a real workout.
where tourists can take a walk through history andFor a less challenging hike, you might want to try the
learn about royal families of the past. Tourists canShropshire Hills or the Chilterns. There are thousands
also visit many stately homes. There are hundreds ofof miles of English countryside if you're just starting
these in Great Britain that are open to the public. Oneout with hiking. Visit the eastern portions of England
popular castle is Castle Howard in North Yorkshire.where the land flattens to enjoy riverside strolls, see
The entrance of the castle is gorgeous and has apretty skylines and visit unique villages. For hiking near
dome overhead. The lovely park around the castlethe city, go south where you can stay in or near
makes a visit worthwhile. The Scottish EdinburghLondon, but still find a peaceful walk on the outskirts.
Castle sits on a hill high above the remainder of theHiking in the southwest reveals Medieval castles, the
city Edinburgh, and offers a view of where some ofbeautiful coastlines of Cornwall and Devon, and also
the bloodiest events of Scottish history took place.the gentler side of the Cotswolds.Hike from
The Windsor Castle is known to be the largestCockingA great hike near London begins in the village
inhabited stronghold in the world, and it is also theof Cocking, which is situated at the foot of the
largest castle in England. Although the castle wasSouth Downs Way. The trail will lead you through the
severely damaged by a fire in 1992, it has beenlovely countryside. The stretch from Cocking to the
restored. For garden lovers, the Hever Castle andstately home of Uppark passes by ancient Neolithic
Gardens in Kent offers an enchanting landscape withburial mounds, herds of sheep, deer and forests. This
a surrounding moat and a drawbridge for protection.hike is a wonderful way to relax after a busy tour of
Also in Kent is Penshurst Place, a gorgeous countryLondon.Hiking at the Lake District National ParkYou'll
mansion that was once the home of Sir Philiphave many hiking options at the Lake District National
Sydney, an Elizabethan poet of the 1500s. ThePark, where high mountains and secluded valleys
baroque Blenheim Palace in Woodstock offers visitorsmeet to form an inviting landscape. This is the largest
a peek at the birthplace of Sir WinstonEnglish national park that was established in 1951.
Churchhill.Charming Gardens in the United KingdomTheThere are villages, towns, lakes, dales, fells, beaches
UK is known for its talented gardeners from theand tide pools within the park, giving every visitor a
past, who each left behind a legacy that is carried onmultitude of things to see and do. The park offers
today. At almost every popular tourist attraction,challenging hikes as well as relaxing walks, and
there's a garden to greet the visitor. Botanicalsoothing waterfalls will also greet you occasionally.A
gardens are frequent in the United Kingdom, so youHike in Wales and ScotlandIn North Wales, Snowdonia
can enjoy nature's beauty almost anywhere you go!has the highest mountains in Great Britain and Wales,
Below are some of the most popular botanicaland offers a great challenge for hikers. Scotland, a
gardens. Anything from exotic to common flowersregion known as "Highlands and Islands", has many
and shrubs can be found in the 300-acre Royaldark forests, remote islands, romantic castles and
Botanic (Kew) Gardens near London. These gardensstunning coastlines. Some favorite areas for hikers in
contain the largest herbarium on earth. TheScotland are the Cuillin range in Skye, the Fort William
Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent has an unusualarea and the Cairngorms. The United Kingdom is a
landscape and attracts many tourists during fall, whengreat place to hike no matter what your experience
colors are vibrant. Stourhead is the most well-knownlevel. You can take a challenge on the high hills or
garden in England, and is often called the birthplace ofenjoy a relaxing stroll in the park. Either way, you'll fall
English landscape gardening. It's located nearin love with the alluring countryside and rolling hills of
Shaftesbury, on the outskirts of the Greater Londonthe UK!You can find international cell phones and
area. The garden appeals to tourists with itsservice for the U.K. for your trip from Free incoming
flowering shrubs, trees and even bridges andcalls from all countries night and day and calling the
temples, which add tremendously to thestates is just US $.08 per minute! They rent and sell
scenery.United Kingdom's MuseumsVisitors to the UKphones and satellite phones as well.John Dulaney,
are able to learn about culture and history by touringborn Dec. 11th, 1946, married with children.
one of the country's many museums, with the mostLiving most years since 1969 outside the USA and
popular being in London. The British Museum inworking in motion pictures since 1965 I started with
London houses the famous Rosetta stone and themy wife, Jojo, in March of 1994 in San Francisco, Ca.
Elgin marbles. It's one of the world's greatestI've lived in or been to approximately 36 countries
museums. The National Gallery in London offers aand have lived under Democracies, Socialism,
dazzling collection of Western art, and representsCommunism, dictatorships, kingdoms and others.
many famous artists, from da Vinci to Picasso! TheThere is nothing like home.
gallery houses an abundance of Renaissance artI participated at Channel Four in Manila, Philippines
pieces. Art lovers can get their fill here while induring the "People Power Revolution" and stood, with
London. Another great art museum in London is Tatemy wife's brother, along with half a million others
Britain, where some 10,000 works areagainst the threat of tank attack.
displayed.Touring StonehengeStonehenge, England isI have witnessed the ruinous effects of Socialism
a very popular attraction that bewilders many visitorsCommunism /Dictatorship in dozens of countries and
with legends and mystical theories dating back to thetoday enjoy the remains of our freedoms and
Dark Ages. It's located near Amesbury in Wiltshire,protections of the Constitution in the USA here in
just 90 miles from London. When in Scotland TouristsCalifornia.
who will be visiting Scotland in late fall will find theWorking in front of and behind the camera films
Scottish Highland Games to be very entertaining!around the world we removed to the suburbs and a
From the Tugs of War and pipers and drummers toquiet life, for a few years. We still have property in
the sheep dog demonstrations, these games appealUmbria, Italy, some is for sale. After all is said and
to adults and children alike. It's a great way to spenddone I count my children, wife Jojo and my friends
a family vacation.More Fun Things to Do in the Unitedas my only real treasure.