The Eden Project The Eden Project in Cornwall consists of two biomes that include plants from many different climates and environments. The Angel of the North This steel sculpture is 20 metres tall and was designed by Sir Antony Gormley. It can be found near Gateshead in England. The London Eye This giant Ferris wheel in London is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom. The Palace of Westminster This is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords in London. It has been called 'the heart of British politics'.
Edinburgh Castle This is the most popular tourist attraction in Edinburgh. It is built on the top of an extinct volcano. Turner Contemporary This art gallery can be found in Margate, on the site where artist J.M.W. Turner stayed when he visited the seaside town. Chatsworth This stately home in Derbyshire has been voted the United Kingdom's favourite country house several times. Albert Dock This complex of dock buildings and warehouses can be found in Liverpool. It was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone.
Blackpool Tower This popular tourist attraction in Blackpool is 158 metres tool and was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Wales Millennium Centre This arts centre in Cardiff is home to a theatre (showing musicals, opera, ballet and dance), cafes and other arts organisations. The Giant's Causeway Found in Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway is an area of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. It is the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. Stonehenge This ring of standing stones forms a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England.
Windsor Castle Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Hadrian's Wall This wall originally ran from the River Tyne near the North Sea to the Solway Firth on the Irish Sea. Construction of it started in 122AD, during the reign of the Roman emperor Hadrian. The White Cliffs of Dover These cliffs are part of the English coastline, facing the Strait of Dover and France. Buckingham Palace This palace (in Westminster, London) is the official residence and headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.
The Tower of London This castle can be found on the bank of the River Thames in London. It was built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The Lake District This is a national park in northwest England. It has many lakes and mountains and is a popular destination for tourists. Brighton Pier This Victorian Pier was first opened in May 1899. It is now the home to many rides, arcades, side shows and places to eat and drink. Cheddar Gorge This limestone gorge in Somerset is a popular tourist attraction. Britain's oldest complete human skeleton was found there in 1903. The Cheddar Man was over 9,000 years old!
Land's End This is the most westerly point of mainland Cornwall and England. Snowdonia This region of northwest Wales features mountains and glaciers. The Snowdon Mountain Railway climbs up to the top of Wales' highest mountain. Roman Baths This Roman site for public bathing can be found in the city of Bath. Clifton Suspension Bridge This bridge spans the Avon Gorge and the river Avon in Somerset. It was designed by the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
The Needles The Needles is a row of three stacks of chalk. They rise out of the sea off the coast of the Isle of Wight. The Forth Bridge This suspension bridge connects Edinburgh to Fife in east central Scotland. It was opened in 1964. Ben Nevis Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles. It can be found close to the town of Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. The Globe Theatre The Globe Theatre was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company. It was destroyed by fire in 1613 and rebuilt in 1614. A modern reconstruction was rebuilt in 1997.
Belfast Castle Belfast Castle can be found in Cavehill Country Park in Northern Ireland. The original castle was built by the Normans in the late 12th century. Conwy Castle Conwy Castle is on the north coast of Wales. It was built by Edward I and it played an important part in several wars. Jurassic Coast This World Heritage Site covers 95 miles of coastline from Devon to Dorset. The Spinnaker Tower This impressive tower is built in the shape of a sail and offers panoramic views over the South Coast of England.