Lake District - the Lake District National Park in northwest England is a beautiful part of the country. It has inspired poets such as Wordsworth who lived at Dove Cottage where he wrote his classic "I wandered Lonely as a Cloud." Windermere in the Lake District is England's deepest and largest lake. Norwich Cathedral is the main landmark of East Anglia and one of the most magnificent cathedrals of England. Much of it dates from Norman times (11 th and 12 th centuries) including the arches of its unusually long nave and the tower section of the spire, the second highest in England at 315 feet.

Edward Elgar - Elgar (1857-1934) is the composer of some much-loved British classical music such as the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, and The Dream of Gerontius. Born near Worcester, his likeness features in one of Worcester Cathedral's many stained glass windows. Fish & Chips - an iconic British dish F But why a mythical creature as your national animal? The story goes that Vortigern a Celtic King needed a spot to build a new castle. He found a spot ideal in Snowdonia. But one day a young boy appeared and warned him that he shouldn’t build it where he wanted to. The boy claimed that there was an underground lake with two sleeping dragons below. This young boy was thought to be a young wizard named Merlin. Vortigern ignored the boy and as his men dug they came across two dragons fighting. Spellbound they watched as the red dragon defeated the white dragon. This is now said to represent Vortigern’s people and then the Welsh. Chi-chiChester is home to several fine England landmarks, including the fine late Gothic StWerburgh’sCathedral, the famous Chester Rows walkways and the circuit of Roman Walls. Tower Bridge is undoubtedly the best-known of theThames bridges in London, spanning the river close to the Tower of London.The solid Norman nave is the oldest part of the church, and the 14 thcentury Great East Window the most fascinating, with a rare close-up view of this masterpiece. White Cliffs of Dover - as symbolic as the Statue of Liberty, the White Cliffs of Dover define Britain as an island nation and its freedom from Nazi invasion in World War II. Dame Vera Lynn's wartime song has the lines: "There'll be love and laughter, and peace ever after, tomorrow, when the world is free." Nearby Dover Castle is England's largest castle and one of its most important and historic fortresses.

Stonehenge is one of the most iconic landmarks in England, and possibly the most famous prehistoric stone circle in the world.Gloucester is afairly workadaycity but for its wondrous Cathedral, built over 500 years and spanning Romanesque, Gothic and Perpendicular styles. 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] It’s one of the great Early English Gothic churches, and replaced the earlier cathedral at Old Sarum, an ancient settlement on the outskirts of the modern city. 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. 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

UK: Up a tree with the king to be". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 24 April 2009 . Retrieved 2 September 2016. Morris dancers: Why David Cameron is right to support innocent English folklore". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 6 September 2016. The London Eye – also once known as the Millennium Ferris Wheel is one of the most famous London landmarks, offering some of the best views of the city.

British Icons

St Paul’s is another of the top few most famous London landmarks, the symbol of London’s rebirth after the 1666 Great Fireand alsothe city’s spirit of resilience asitsurvived the London Blitz. Following the success of A Portrait of England this book focuses on icons that are quintessentially English. Published in association with the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and introduced by their President, Bill Bryson, this beautifully designed tome is a a celebration of our shared rural heritage. Icons of England combines stunning photography and quotes, poetry, reminiscences and celebrity anecdotes. Highlights include: It is a formidable sight, especially with its grand west front and twin towers and the central tower behind. Most of it was built in the Early English Gothic style, with its characteristic pointed arches. This also included the unusual ‘crazy’ vaulting and the rose windows in the transepts, two of the finest in England. Shakespeare - William Shakespeare is Britain's most famous dramatist. Possibly the most famous Briton, ever. Little though is known about the man himself. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, visitors can visit his house - Shakespeare's Birthplace - which is now a museum dedicated to his life and works. He's buried in Holy Trinity Church. Visitors on the Shakespeare trail should also see the Globe Theatre in London, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and the White Cliffs of Dover, the dramatic setting for the climax of King Lear.

Experience also brings expertise. It goes without saying that the more we know about churches, the more we shall enjoy them” (266) – John Julius Norwich.It’s the venue of royal coronations, some royal weddings and state funerals, and id the burial place of many English monarchs and great figures from British life. It has been a full-on tourist attraction since 1978, when it was taken over by the Tussauds Group – many of their waxwork exhibits remain.Many events are held in the Castle, including Wars of the Roses re-enactments and falconry displays. 43. Norwich Cathedral