United Kingdom holiday guide
Known as The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain, it is a country and a sovereign state that is situated off the northwest coast of mainland Europe. The United Kingdom is basically a political union made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK is a highly developed country with the fifth largest gross domestic product in the world and is also a member of G8.
UK Cheap Flights: Travelling to the UK
It is easy to find a cheap flight to Britain. With the majority of world air carriers servicing Britain’s airports, budget airfares are easy to come by for all classes of flight service.
Upon arrival in the United Kingdom, you must show a valid national passport or other document satisfactorily establishing your identity and nationality. Nationals or citizens of other countries, who reside in Australia, should contact the British High Commission in Australia. Here, you can find out all visa related information.
United Kingdom Tourist Attractions
There are a host of things that can be done and seen in the UK promising you of not a single dull moment. You have an option of choosing the activities to do and places to visit that will interest you. You can visit the various museums, zoos and aquariums, art galleries, casinos, parks and gardens, science centers, theatres and auditoriums, wineries and vineyards, buildings and towers, arenas and stadiums, beaches, bridges and dams, castles and stately homes, hot springs, lighthouses, squares and plazas, mountains, movie theatres and waterfalls. Some of the places worth visiting are as follows.
Madame Tussaud's
Madame Tussaud's is located in London, England. It houses realistic wax figures of famous people in specially designed settings that include The Garden Party, Superstars, Famous Actors, The Chamber of Horrors, Sports Heroes, The Grand Hall and The Spirit of London.
Blackpool Tower & Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Tower was completed in 1894 and is 518'9" in height and weighs 2586 tons. It is full of indoor entertainment, aquarium and playground. The Pleasure Beach has five roller coasters that also include a twin track racer. It is set in 42 acres and a host of attractions are available from travelling to the times of the dinosaurs, the Greatest Show on Earth, Funshineland, Alice in Wonderland, and the Log Flume. From early September to early November, the five miles of Blackpool is brilliantly lit. Both the Blackpool Tower and Pleasure Beach are located in Blackpool.
Canterbury Cathedral
It is situated at the centre of the historic city in Kent. Canterbury Cathedral has a tradition of welcome that reaches back to the days of medieval pilgrimages. This is not only fully maintained today, but has been developed to meet the needs of modern tourists. Every day Morning Prayer is said and Evening Prayer is sung and The Eucharist is also offered on a daily basis.
Tower of London
During the Tower's history it has been a palace, prison, treasury, zoo and arsenal. The Tower of London that is on the River Thames was first built in 1078 by William the Conqueror(1066-1087) and was completed by William II. You should have a minimum of two to three hours while visiting the Tower of London to view the Crown Jewels, 'Crowns and Diamonds', the Medieval Palace, and the 'Bloody' Tower.
Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens, often referred to as the Royal Botanic Gardens is one of the top 100 tourist attractions in the United Kingdom. Kew Gardens is three hundred acres in area that contains collections of over 40,000 varieties of plants, seven glasshouses, two art galleries, and rock garden. Kew Garden is definitely not worth missing!
Flamingo Land Zoo and Theme Park
Flamingo Land Zoo and Theme Park is one of the UK's top 20 attractions that attracts close to 1.1 million visitors annually. It is a theme park, zoo and holiday resort all in one. The Zoo is home for over 1,000 animals, including flamingos, lions, zebras, sea lions, reptiles and the penguins. Many of the animals are endangered species and would be threatened in the wild. A land that is 375 acres in area is full of fun-filled activities ideal for families and kids.
These are just few of the places, for more information on accommodation in the various hotels, bed and breakfasts, cabins, inns, hostels, resorts, lodges, houseboats and campgrounds and the numerous tourist attractions you can get in touch with your travel agent.
