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Scotland ENGLAND
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ATTRACTION
Newcastle upon Tyne FERRY
Durham CHANNEL TUNNEL
Northern Lakes District
Ireland National Park
Windermere The North
Yorkshire Dales Country
Isle of Man National Park
Lancaster York
IRISH SEA Leeds
Manchester
Liverpool
Holyhead Conwy Lincoln
Ireland Caernarfon Chester
ENGLAND
East Anglia Norwich
Leicester
Birmingham Newmarket
Cambridge
WALES Stratford-upon-Avon Ipswich
Gloucester
Pembroke Oxford London Ramsgate
Swansea Windsor • White Cliffs of Dover
Cardiff • Bristol
Bath Dover 1HR 30MIN
CELTIC SEA Stonehenge
Salisbury Southampton Calais
Brighton
Exeter Weymouth Portsmouth
Isle of Wight France
Newquay Plymouth ENGLISH CHANNEL
Penzance
Land’s End
ENGLAND AND WALES
Few countries inspire quite like England and Wales, home to world famous landmarks, centuries-old castles and
breathtaking, natural landscapes. From the bustling cities to the quaint villages and seaside towns, England and
Wales offer endless possibilities for things to see and do. Here are a few of our top picks.
STONEHENGE BUCKINGHAM PALACE TOWER OF LONDON
SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE LONDON LONDON
See pre-historic Stonehenge, one of the Discover the official home of the King The Tower of London is a World Heritage Site
wonders of the world and an English icon. and one of the most iconic palaces in the and one of the city’s premier attractions. Be
Walk around the Stone Circle just as the world, Buckingham Palace. Visit during the dazzled by the Crown Jewels, take a tour by
Neolithic ancestors did. Learn about the summer months to take a tour of the lavish the legendary Yeoman Warders, also known
mystery behind these rock formations and State Rooms and don’t forget to claim your as Beefeaters. Stroll around the grounds and
step inside the Neolithic houses. spot to watch the Changing of the Guard. meet the ravens that guard the Tower.
THE LAKE DISTRICT THE COTSWOLDS YORK MINSTER
CUMBRIA CENTRAL ENGLAND YORK
Admire the sparkling lakes, majestic peaks The Cotswolds is quintessential England with Visit York Minster, one of the largest gothic
and picturesque villages of the Lake District. its rolling hills, stone walls, honey-coloured cathedrals in the world, situated in the
The area has been the inspiration for many villages and beautiful manor houses. Sip on beautifully preserved medieval city of York.
artists and writers. Visit Dove Cottage, the pints of ale in ancient pubs, see some of the Admire the stunning stained glass and
home of William Wordsworth, Great Britain’s country’s well-preserved medieval churches stone, climb the 275 steps to the top of
most famous poet, or cruise along Lake and wander around historic houses such as Central Tower and visit the library which
Windermere, England’s largest lake. Blenheim Palace or Berkeley Castle. houses over 90,000 volumes.
SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK CONWY CASTLE PORTMEIRION
GWYNEDD, WALES CONWY, WALES GWYNEDD, WALES
Snowdonia offers over 2500 square The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Conwy Nestled on the north-west coast of Wales is
kilometres of unspoilt beauty and the tallest Castle is a magnificent medieval fortress the small village of Portmeirion. This beautiful
mountain in England and Wales. The views that has towered over the town for over Italian/Welsh village with its gorgeous
from the top Mount Snowdon are stunning 700 years. Thanks to the restored spiral architecture and movie-set style is too
and can be reached on foot or by the iconic staircases in its great towers, you can walk a stunning to miss. Portmeirion is also world-
Snowdon Mountain Railway. complete circuit around its battlements. renowned for its pottery.
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