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The Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror following the Norman invasion of England. |
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A single revolution in the London Eye takes around 30 minutes with spectacular views over the city skyline. |
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Home of the UK Parliament, the Palace of Westminster is situated on the north bank of the River Thames. |
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Westminster Abbey is probably the most well known religious site in Britain and many famous figures are laid to rest here.
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After an absence of almost 300 years the Scottish Parliament was re-established in Edinburgh in 1999. |
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Edinburgh Castle, sited on an extinct volcano, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. |
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The Edinburgh Festival encompasses all aspects of the performing arts. Including opera, jazz and stand up. |
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The magnificent York minster is the largest gothic type cathedral in Europe. |
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The Jorvik Centre, in York, includes a recreated viking era street complete with sounds and smells. |
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Visitors can view over 40 steam locomotives at the National Railway Museum in York, the largest of its kind in Europe. |
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Probably the most famous Oxford college, Christchurch was founded by Cardinal Wolsey in the 16th Century. |
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Oxford's Ashmolean Museum houses an extensive collection of archaeology and art covering a 4000 year period. |
