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Top 5 Attractions in England
Rob King - 10/03/2009

The London Eye

The world's largest attraction wheel offers a spectacular way to take in over 55 of London's most famous landmarks in just 30 minutes! Combine your flight on the Eye with a 40 minute circular cruise on the Thames. Departing from the London Eye pier the commentary takes you from the Houses of Parliament to the Tower of London and back to the London Eye.

Price: Adult  £12.50, Child  £6.50

Opening details: Closed at Christmas, Closed at New Year

 

Tower of London

One of the most famous fortified buildings in the world. Begun in 1078 by William the Conqueror, the Tower has been a palace, prison, treasury, arsenal and even a zoo. Today the Tower houses the priceless Crown Jewels. Also on view are some of the smaller attractions in england including The Medieval Palace, the infamous Bloody Tower and over 90 inscriptions made by prisoners in the Beauchamp Tower. The 'Crowns and Diamonds' exhibition, charting the evolution of Royal Crowns in Britain and the important relationship which diamonds have with them is housed in the Martin Tower. Yeoman Warders provide free guided tours.

Price:  Adult  £14.50, Child  £9.50, Concession  £11.00, Family  £42.00

Opening details:  Open All Year, Closed at Christmas, Closed at New Year

 

Kew Gardens London

Kew Gardens is a world heritage site located in 121 hectares of stunning vistas and six magnificent glasshouses set in a beautiful landscape beside the river Thames between Richmond and Kew in south-west London. This once royal residence represents nearly 250 years of historical gardens. It is home to a remarkable collection of over 30,000 types of plants from all over the world that range from the beautiful to the peculiar. Kew offers a wonderful day out for all, whether garden, heritage or botanically inclined.

Price:  Adult  £10.00, Child  Free Admission, Concession  £7.00

Opening details:  Open All Year, Closed at Christmas, Closed at New Year

 

London Zoo

Take a walk on the wild side at London Zoo and get close to some of the world's most fascinating animals. There's something for everyone, from Asian lions to Sloth bears and the incredible 'Animals in Action' demonstration where our finest flying, leaping and climbing animals show off their skills. Set in the heart of London's majestic Regent's Park, London Zoo boasts not only a vast array of amazing animals, but also beautiful gardens, fine art and astounding architecture.
Price:  Adult  £13.00, Child  £9.75, Concession  £11.00, Family  £41.00

Opening details:  Open All Year, Closed at Christmas, Closed at New Year

 

Stonehenge

Another top attractions england place to go is the world-famous prehistoric monument built as a ceremonial centre. Started 5000 years ago and remodelled several times in next 1500 years, the massive stone lintels are mortice-and-tenoned to the upright stones and are curved to follow a circle. Some of the stones weigh over 50 tons each, with some brought from the Preseli Mountains in Wales.

Price:  Adult  £6.30, Child  £3.20, Concession  £4.70, Family  £15.80

Opening details:  Open All Year, Closed at Christmas, Closed at New Year