|
You
are here: Favourite
Family Destinations> United Kingdom
United
Kingdom
Article
written by Alex Robinson (still a British Citizen, though a legal landed
immigrant to Canada)
 Britain
is a great place for families to visit. I can think of no other place
where such a wealth of historical attractions, areas of natural beauty,
and cultural diversity is packed into such a small space. And it doesn't
actually rain all the time... just most of the time!
History
Castles, Shakespeare's birthplace, Stonehenge, the Roman Baths, the
Tower of London, Hadrian's Wall, Robin Hood, King Arthur - these are
just a few of the historical reasons that people come to visit Britain.
If you do a bit of extra reading, you can find any number of other
people and places that may interest you.
A
fan of Lord Nelson? Visit his flagship, the Victory, in Portsmouth.
Interested in Samuel Pepys and his dairy or Cardinal Wolsey's Hampton
Court? Both in London. Admire Winston Churchill? Visit his home,
Chartwell. Fancy following in highwayman Dick Turpin's footsteps? Visit
York. The possibilities are almost endless.
Nature
The United Kingdom is a green and pleasant land - a small island of tremendous
beauty. Travelling for two or three hours in any direction will take you
through staggering changes in scenery. Chalk downs, granite moorlands,
rolling dales, secluded lakes rugged hills, wide meandering rivers,
windswept cliffs and much more. With designated areas of outstanding
natural beauty in every part of the country, you will have a visual
treat. Make sure that you bring your camera.
Culture
Superb performing arts - West End Theatre, the Edinburgh Fringe, Shakespeare's
Globe theatre, excellent regional concert halls and theatres. Museums -
art, natural history, science - you name it.
The
big cities - especially London - bustle with activity. But many people
are interested in the quieter side of British culture too. Almost
uninhabited Scottish islands, quaint countryside villages, even the
unique university-dominated life in Oxford or Cambridge. Traditions go
back a long way and are a fascinating part of British life that a
tourist will not want to miss.
Coming
soon...
I have a number of articles in preparation for this part of our site.
Some highlights to look out for:
-
Cornwall
and Devon - the English Riviera
-
Robin
Hood Country - follow the legend
-
The
Lake District - a walker's paradise
-
London
with kids - have fun in the capital
-
Sussex/Hampshire
- undiscovered and great
WATCH
THIS SPACE!
For
now, why not visit the Official
website of the British Tourist Board.
It should give you some fascinating glimpses into Britain.
It's a great site.
Click
here for details about
a number of
family-friendly
cycling tours that we offer
in England and Ireland"
|
