Great Britain offers a vast artistic and cultural heritage that deserves to be visited: here are 5 tips to not stop only in London.
For those who think the Britain it's just London, he doesn't really know it. London is undoubtedly the capital and financial, commercial and cultural rung of the country, but if your desire is to explore the fantastic landscapes that surround the city, go to the discovery of British culture. Thanks to its rail network, London offers fast and efficient connections to the major cities and towns in the UK. If you are looking for ideas, here it is 5 day trips from London.
1 Stonehenge
One of Britain's best-known destinations is the famous Neolithic site of Stonehenge, characterized by large stones. About 140 kilometers from the capital, Stonehenge is located in the county of Wiltshire. The site is easily accessible by train from the train station in Salisbury, not far from the archaeological site. Alternatively, the area can be reached by National Express bus departing from Salisbury station, connected from Waterloo station.
2. Bath
One of the most popular destinations in Great Britain is Bath. About 200 kilometers from London, Bath is particularly visited for its Roman thermal baths, built around 43 BC In this regard, legend has it that the first to create some thermal baths were the Celts. Bath is known for its underground sulphurous waters, which have been used for millennia. Thanks to its wonderful Georgian architecture, Bath is one of the most important cities in the UK. From London, Bath can be reached from Paddington or Waterloo station.
3. Cambridge
Another city founded by the Romans in the XNUMXst century AD is Cambridge. The city, located in Cambridgeshire, boasts the presence of some of the university most prestigious in the UK and the world. Just 100 kilometers northeast of London, known for creating a prestigious technology hub, is considered the European Silicon Valley. For those who visit the city, the advice is to make a stop at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden, a botanical garden over 15 hectares. From London there are several services starting from St Pancreas International or Liverpool street stations.
4. Brighton
Even Brighton, about an hour by train from London, is one of the most popular destinations, especially in summer when the city comes alive with young people, families and more. Brighton is very popular thanks to its seafront, al Brighton Pier, fun Luna Park, la Royal Pavilion, an oriental-style building and its eccentric nightlife.
In the summer Brighton comes alive with people coming and going from the beach to the main street full of shops, bars and restaurants. But Brighton is much more. Its rich artistic and cultural scene, characterized by exhibitions, performances, shows, live shows, makes it a multifaceted and complete city.
5. Canterbury
Located in the eastern part of the Kent county, Canterbury is a charming medieval town made famous by the tales of Geoffrey Chaucer of the Canterbury Tales. If you visit Canterbury, I recommend you to visit its Cathedral, which in addition to the Abbey of Sant'Agostino and the Church of San Martino is considered UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside the Cathedral there is a sanctuary dedicated to Thomas Beckett, the archbishop killed, inside the walls, in the twelfth century.
Britain offers a vast artistic and cultural heritage that deserves to be visited. These are certainly some of the many places to visit in the country. As you discover the British culture and the enchanting landscapes of the United Kingdom, you will fall in love with this land so much that you can't wait to return. Will it be the footsteps of the Romans that make us feel a little at home?
