the united kingdom (2) with pics

The United Kingdom

The Why’s, When’s, How’s, and What’s of

Buckingham Palace

• Buit in 1705 by grand duke

• First lived in by queen victoria

• 600 rooms, throne, and grand ball room

• Fun fact: a flag is always raised when the wueen is at the palace

Windsor Castle

• Largest inhabited castle in world

• First lived in by william the conquerer

• English family resides there

Edinburgh Castle

• Dates back to david the first (12th century)

• Is now the national war museum of scotland

• Fun fact: sits upon volcanic castle rock

St Pauls Cathedral

• Dates back to 17th centruy

• Bishop of london

• Services are held daily!

Westminster Abbey

• Benedictine monks (10th centruy)

• Corination and resint palce

The white cliffs of dover

• British coastline

• 305 ft

• See them from france

Black pool tower

• Insoired by eifel tower

• 518ft

• 5 million bricks!

Hadrians wall

• 122ad

• Roman empire

• Walk along the wall!

London England

The Why’s, When’s, How’s, and What’s of

STONEHENGE

• Prehistoric

• Ancient burial ground

• 2500-3000 bc

BIG BEN

• 315.9 ft high

• Palace of westminster

• 150 years old

The london eye

• Tallest observation wheel

• YEAHHH!!!

St JaMES pARK

Horse Guards

• The show

London Dungeons

• You are guided through a series of rooms themed from the Midieval ages. You will encounter special effects, live actors and thrilling rides. There is a fun gift shop at the end with loads of spooky souvenirs.

Musical or Broadway show

• Lion King, Shrek the musical, or Beauty and the Beast.

• The Blue Man Group, Mamma Mia, Grease, Thriller or Stomp.

Bristish Museum

• Spend a few hours at the British Museum

• There is a fascinating collection representing history from around the world.

• Egyptian section and the mummy room.

• audio guide for kids. It is excellent.

• And best of all this museum has free admission!

Camden Market

• You can shop for treasure at Camden Market.

• stalls selling clothes, accessories, art and souvenirs.

• There are food stall as well. • vibrant market. • Sunday is the best day to visit.

Tower Of London

• Head to the Tower of London and join a tour with one of the beefeaters and learn the fascinating history.

• gory details!

• crown jewels = beautiful pieces.

Underage festival

• An instant hit when it first appeared in 2007, the Underage Festival is clearly exactly what junior music-lovers were lacking. Now an annual event, usually held in August in Victoria Park, the fest attracts the bands of the moment along with young up-an-comers snapping at their heels. This booze-free affair is strictly for 14- to-18 year-olds

Last Minute Ideas

• Overnight to paris

• Shakespears globe theater

• Hampton Court and see the maze