Things to see and do England

A leisure centre with restaurant, bar, coffee shop, swimming pool, games for children.

Large and long beaches border the city; bathing enthusiasts are pressing for it.

Arriving on the shores of the lake, on Red Bank Road, is the Faeryland (Tel (015394)) 35060) a charming tearoom with about à la carte teas, scones, sandwiches and homemade soups. Some tables come out on the terrace that overlooks the quiet waters of the lake. You can also rent here boats (£ 10 per hour for two people, forecast £ 20 of deposit). For a walk on the shores of the lake, continue your climb. On both sides of the road, the cottages are decorated in sumptuous gardens. Another eight minutes walk and on the left you can find a staircase that goes down to the lake, where you can enjoy a pleasant tour of families, walkers and cyclists. A pleasant and delightful walk.

This spring located just below the Glastonbury Tor pours as much pure water as legends say. It is one of the oldest of its kind in Britain. It is considered sacred and some people attribute it to druidic origins. Others believe that by hiding the Grail in it, Joseph of Arimathea would have given it a healing power... We discover the spring and the charming gardens that surround it, very peaceful for a stroll. The spring is rich in iron which gives it a red colour, it gushes with a flow of 115 000 litres per day.

This beach, or rather this cove, is difficult to find less overcrowded. Moreover, it is sheltered from the wind and surrounded by greenery and cliffs. Pebble beach.

The beaches surround Newquay. To the south, Fistral Beach, considered the main beach, is worth bathing, but especially for surfing. In the summer there are numerous competitions. In the north, Great Western Beach is popular with surfers, Tolcarne Beach and Lusty Glaze Beach attract more bathers. A little further, in Watergate Bay, there is again a question of testing the wave. Each beach has cafés, toilets and rescue swimmers. Beware, however, at high tide, beaches are almost entirely covered and tourists are often surprised!

Hyde Park, London's green lung, is the largest and best known park in the capital. It is also the favourite of Londoners who come here to jog or simply walk, especially on Sundays. Unlike many French parks, you can do almost anything in Hyde Park: cycling, rollerblading, rowing, horse riding, picnicking... Historically, it was Henri VIII who acquired this land from the monks of Westminster Abbey in 1536. It will serve as a hunting ground until James I accedes to the throne and authorizes access to it. The site had several uses: an important gathering place under Charles II, it hosted the Universal Exhibition in 1851 and was transformed into a potato field during the Second World War. In winter it hosts the Winter Wonderland, a Christmas village, and in summer we like to come for a picnic like the real English.

Diana Memorial Fountain. Open from April to August from 10am to 8pm, in September from 10am to 7pm, from March to October from 10am to 6pm and from November to February from 10am to 4pm. The memorial is generally closed once a year, at the end of October-early November, for maintenance purposes. The memorial was inaugurated on July 6, 2004. It represents a fountain with contemporary forms whose design, created by the American architect Kathryn Gustafson, is a metaphor that reflects Diana's life with two waves separating, one of which forms a waterfall, eddies, bubbles and eventually joins the other in a quiet pool. Water is constantly renewed, drawn directly from the city's drinking water reserves.

Marble Arch. At the northern corner of Hyde Park, Marble Arch is a vast white Carrara marble monument built in 1928 by architect John Nash. Marble Arch is inspired by Constantine's Arc de Triomphe in Rome. It was originally located in the Mall and served as a doorway to Buckingham Palace, but was moved in 1851 during the extensive development of Buckingham Palace by Queen Victoria to its present location.

Speaker's Corner. Speakers' Corner is a public area where it is possible to speak freely. At this place, everyone is allowed to speak as long as what they say is not in violation of the law. The police rarely intervene, usually when listeners complain or when the language is really vulgar. This is where fundamentalists of all stripes come to shout out their convictions. The comments are most often political or religious.

Coming to London and not climbing The Shard is like going to Paris without visiting the Eiffel Tower. This extraordinary construction by Renzo Piano is the modern pride of Britain. The building is imposing and magnificent, and the sensation you get once you reach the top is a unique experience. It is the tallest building in Western Europe. When you take the elevator, look up and admire the beautiful images that flash before your eyes. Once at the top, you'll enjoy panoramic views for up to 40 miles around.

This sumptuous and surprising building in the center of Brighton was the brainchild of the eccentric prince and future king George IV. Originally a simple farmhouse, the building was bought by him to be transformed into a classical villa, where he hosted huge receptions. But it wasn't until he became regent that he thought bigger, and things took on their present scale. He commissioned architect John Nash to design a huge palace inspired by India, Asia being a fascination of the English Regency period. Work was carried out between 1815 and 1822, and today it remains the city's undeniable landmark alongside the pier on the waterfront.

Visitors will undoubtedly marvel at the overflowing imagination of the decorator and architect, who pushed fantasy to the limit. Inside, you'll feel like you're in a fairytale palace: columns, bamboo banisters, sea-serpent curtain rods, a gigantic fireplace topped with gilded palms, lacquered, sculpted, mother-of-pearl-encrusted furniture... The palms in the large kitchen match the dragons on the wallpaper in the music room, where Rossini played.

The Royal Pavilion tearoom, on the upper floor, is an eccentric and sophisticated café, with a sunny balcony on fine days overlooking the Royal Pavilion gardens. A must-see when in Brighton.

A museum in a bunker? Funny idea! Yet it is underground that the museum dedicated to Churchill, the English political figure who marked the history of his famous speeches, is located. At the very place where the British Prime Minister took refuge during the Blitz and announced: "This is the room from which I will lead the war." Nothing has been touched and you will find personal items and work tools as they were used by this great character. Churchill's little sentences have not lost any of their salt...

Home of Sir John Soane, the architect behind The Bank of England. A collector and art enthusiast, Soane amassed dozens of architectural pieces and small sculptures, which he installed throughout his house. Explore the new areas open to the public: catacombs, basement and hall. Overflowing with Egyptian, Roman, medieval and Renaissance curiosities, this museum is a little wonder. By reservation, one Friday a month, at dusk, this museum can be visited by candlelight. A magical atmosphere guaranteed!

If the collection bears the name of the family which bequeathed its private collection to the State, they all come from the Marquis of Hertford, collector and art lover from father to son for generations, who collected all these exceptional pieces throughout his life. Besides, these little masterpieces are gathered in Hertford House, a beautiful 18th century French style building. You will find Le Titien, Rembrandt or Velasquez, and of course, a large selection of works by French artists such as Boucher, Watteau and Fragonard. The Wallace Collection also has magnificent medieval and Renaissance pieces, furniture in Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI style, a collection of Sevres porcelain, Limoges, majolica and an impressive collection of arms and armor.

This museum is an architectural marvel, with its imposing façade and neo-Gothic details. It is one of London's finest museums in terms of architecture. Built by A. Waterhouse in the neo-Romanesque style in vogue at the time, it opened in 1881, but its origins date back to the ^18th century. The collections, initially donated by private collectors, include an important collection bequeathed by naturalist Sir Hans Sloane. The collection was further enriched by gifts from botanist Joseph Banks, gleaned during his voyage of exploration in 1768. In 1856, Sir Richard Owen directed the transfer of the British Museum's natural history collections to this museum. After the untimely death of architect Francis Fowke, designer of the Royal Albert Hall, Alfred Waterhouse took over the design of the new building. Owen and Waterhouse collaborated to create sculptural ornaments depicting animals and plants, celebrating the diversity of nature. Inside the main gallery, dinosaur skeletons will captivate you. Other rooms feature land and sea mammals, birds and reptiles. One section of the museum deals with human biology, and on the second floor, the evolution of man is explored.

One of the museum's main attractions is the diplodocus skeleton nicknamed "Dippy", which stands majestically in the main hall. However, since 2017, it has been replaced by a blue whale suspended underwater, offering an immersive experience.

Discover the fantastic city of London on board a modern panoramic bus. There are 2 tours. The Red tour includes a personal guide who will make your trip unforgettable with live commentary in English and good humor. If you don't speak English, don't worry, the Blue tour offers recorded commentary in French (or several other languages). Headphones are provided free of charge when you board the bus, and all you have to do is select channel 2. Off you go!

The Serpentine Gallery comprises two exhibition spaces located within a 5-minute walk of each other, on either side of the Serpentine Bridge in the heart of the Royal Park in Kensington Gardens. The Serpentine Gallery, established in 1970, and the Serpentine Sackler Gallery, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in 2013, present exhibitions of art, architecture and design. Internationally renowned artists and designers are a must-see. London's favorite contemporary art gallery!

Serpentine North Gallery, West Carriage Drive, W2 2AR.

The specialist in tailor-made tours in London. Golden Tours opened its doors in 1984 and since then, thanks to the quality of its services, its competitive prices and the vast choice of attractions on offer, it has become a benchmark throughout the UK. You can buy tickets on their website or in one of their stores. Prices are attractive for all major attractions in London, including the bus transfer to the Warner studio for the Harry Potter Tour. For some attractions, remember to book well in advance.

Piccadilly Circus, at the crossroads of fifty major thoroughfares, is one of London's most important nerve centers, and many dread the constant flow of people and cars. Built in 1819 to link Regent Street to Piccadilly, this road junction is shaped like a circus, which is why it's now known as Picadilly Circus. Directly connected with Shafestbury Avenue and its famous theaters, but also with Haymarket and Coventry Street (from Leicester Square), Circus is an important crossroads in the city, a must for all visitors. In fact, it's best appreciated for its glittering neon signs, a real tourist attraction recognizable at a glance, and a little sister to New York's Times Square. Once you've seen the square, don't hesitate to leave the main thoroughfares for the calm of the adjacent side streets. The sculpture above the fountain opposite Piccadilly, known as Eros, does not represent the god of Love, but an angel of Charity. It was erected in 1892 in memory of Lord Shaftesbury, a famous politician and philanthropist. A little anecdote: it's not made of bronze, but of aluminum, a rare and new material at the time. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the square, and listen to the talented musicians performing in front of the fountain...

A mecca for tourism, history, heritage and mystery, Stonehenge is on the bucket list of many visitors to the UK. It is surely Europe's best-known prehistoric monument. Immortalized in literature and film on numerous occasions, it is a Unesco World Heritage Site that still holds all its secrets. Indeed, there are still many questions as to why these enormous monoliths were placed there in the first place, and what techniques were used to move them. Recent renovations have seen the grassing over of a road that had spoiled the site's charm, and the construction of a new on-site museum that will tell you all you need to know about the site. While you can't get within 5 metres of the stones to ensure their preservation, you can admire them from the path around them and soak up their mystical beauty. Immerse yourself in this atmosphere and step back in time to the Neolithic era with the help of the excellent commentary on the audio guide, which will take you around the stones following the different orientations of the sun. A timeless experience.

Don't forget to book your visit online to guarantee admission. A shuttle bus from the modern visitor center can take you to the stone circle, 2 km away. Alternatively, you can take a walk and soak up the sights.

The site's history dates back some 5,000 years. Stonehenge was a Neolithic place of worship and burial, consisting of a ditch and an embankment. 4,000 years ago, the bluestones were brought down from the mountains of south-west Wales, and 500 years later, they were installed at the center of the circle of standing stones we see today, which originate from the Malborough Downs, some 30 km away. The site may have become a Druidic ceremonial place, but its origins are Celtic.

When the Celtic people, of Indo-European origins, arrived in Europe in the first millennium BC, Stonehenge was already abandoned. The Greek writer Ephoros describes the Celtic people as one of the four most remarkable barbarian civilizations, along with the Libyans, Persians and Scythians.

Reputed to be curious, intellectual, creative and resistant to any organized system, they undermined all the states of antiquity, without ever creating one themselves. Their favorite literary form was poetry, transmitted orally.

A must on this site: come on a solstice day when the sun is aligned with the axis of the megaliths.

Covent Garden is one of the most touristic places in the capital, lively day and night. Everything is organised around the covered market, where stands, shops and cafés mix. The name "Covent Garden" comes from a former garden that belonged to Westminster Abbey. The site was used as a fruit and vegetable market for as long as it was before the Earl of Bedford had halls built by architect Inigo Jones. It was "thanks" to the 1666 fire, when other markets were destroyed, that the place became the largest market in the country.

The nerve centre of London, it is the busiest place in the capital and it is also in this London artery that all the major retail chains have their shops, attracting every day a crowd of onlookers, tourists and Londoners who come here to buy the latest fashionable clothes. And even more so during the sales! Close to Oxford Street, Bond Street, Old Bond Street, New Bond Street and Regent Street are not to be outdone with chic boutiques (Chanel, Prada, Versace...), art galleries and auction houses.

Trafalgar Square stands in the heart of London. The square commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, fought in 1805 off a Spanish cape near the city of Cadiz, between British forces led by Admiral Nelson and Napoleon's imperial fleet. Admiral Nelson distinguished himself by using new tactics that revolutionized naval combat. To celebrate this historic event, the square was built between 1829 and 1841 by architect John Nash, who sadly died before the work was completed. The square is regularly used for sporting and political gatherings. Statues of George IV, Henry Havelock and Sir Charles James, as well as superb bronze lions, can be admired in all four corners of the square. Don't miss the famous Nelson column, which dominates the square. Although the fourth plinth has remained empty for many years, it has recently been used by a number of artists. The latest commission is Yinka Shonibare's Nelson's Ship in a Bottle, inaugurated in May 2010 and depicting the admiral's warship in a bottle. Day and night, Trafalgar Square is never empty, as it's where most of the night buses converge, and thus many of the city's night owls. It's also where Londoners and tourists used to feed their pigeons, until Ken Livingstone passed a law banning the practice. Don't joke - you could be fined!

A masterpiece of architect Christopher Wren, who was responsible for its reconstruction after the Great Fire of 1666, the current cathedral is in fact the fifth cathedral built on this site since the construction of the first church dedicated to Saint Paul in 604. It was the first Anglican cathedral in 1534 and its choir has served as a reference for all Anglican churches in the country. The restoration of the cathedral was decided shortly before the fire and finally it was its reconstruction that began in 1675 and was completed in 1710. Wren has already proposed restoration plans and he sees the end of the work when he is almost 80 years old, in other words it is his life's work. He is buried there. The plan of the church is in the shape of a cross, you enter through the vast nave which opens the view on the dome and the choir. The architecture is largely inspired by the Italian Renaissance and the Baroque. Its majestic dome stands proudly in the middle of La City, its white stone sparkling in the sun. Wren had in mind a dome that could be seen from far away, but he also wanted the interior paintings to be visible from the cathedral floor. He therefore built two domes, an interior, of which only the concave part can be seen, and an exterior, of which only the convex part can be seen. This dome is accessed by an endless staircase leading to a gallery, the Whispering Gallery. Its name comes from a resonance phenomenon that makes it possible to hear a whispered whisper on the other side. Another series of steps and a staircase later, you will reach the second gallery, the stone gallery and finally the gold gallery, this time outside the cathedral and offering a 360° view of the capital. The effort (530 steps all the same) is worth it, especially in good weather, because you are overlooking the city centre. The cathedral rises 110 m, or 365 feet. Finally, discover the basement of the cathedral which houses the crypt, a pantheon of the nation's great men. In the centre of the crypt is the tomb of Admiral Nelson, decorated with a crown carved from the wood of the mast of L'Orient, a French ship destroyed at the Battle of Abukir. In the painters' corner are the graves of Turner, Reynolds and Lawrence, as well as monuments dedicated to Constable, Van Dyck and William Blake. At the far east end, the chapel of the Order of the British Empire was built to pay tribute to the veterans of the First World War.

How can we talk about the human being and the extraordinary technological progress he has made over more than 2,000 years? How can we evoke and list all the inventions that have emerged thanks to human ingenuity and inventiveness? This remarkable museum addresses these and many other questions through its 5 floors. The collections are fun, intelligently presented to interest both children and parents. Models, reconstructions, original machines, games, everything is done to dissect, explain and analyse the world around us. As soon as you enter the museum, you will be drawn into the Energy Hall, dedicated to energy, and its very beautiful collection of engines and old machines, splendours of the past of the industrial revolution. The next room changes the horizon and makes you relive the conquest of space. Don't just stand there with your head in the stars and continue with the birth of the modern world and the discovery of inventions that have changed our daily lives over the past two centuries. On the first floor you will find rooms dedicated to the history of agriculture and the discovery of materials, with the presentation of objects in iron, glass, plastic... On the upper floor, spaces dedicated to telecommunications and different types of energy, the history of combustion, the history of mathematics, and that of maritime engineering. Finally, the 4th and 5th floors are dedicated to medical technology and the art of medicine.

St James's Park is London's central park, with its 23 hectares and lake dotted with ducks, geese and pelicans. It's London's oldest royal park, surrounded by three palaces: Westminster, St James's and Buckingham. Close to this royal attraction, it's an ideal spot for a relaxing break or country picnic amid lush vegetation, pelicans and squirrels. The vegetation is lush, sun loungers are available for a fee in summer, and classical music concerts are held regularly.

This attraction opened in 2012 in Watford, 20 miles north of London: a visit to the studios where the eight episodes of the Harry Potter saga were turned. Public enthusiasm is ensured with the visit of the trays and behind the scenes, filled with costumes and accessories. The course is complemented by comments on the secrets of shooting, or the realization of special effects. One is a tower in the Grande Salle, or behind Dumbledore's office. 

The Houses of Parliament are held in Westminster Palace. Here, the House of Commons and the House of Lords of the United Kingdom sit. Originally created by Edward the Confessor in the 11th century, the building has long been used as a royal residence, even if no monarch has lived there since the 16th century. The oldest part of the palace, Westminster Hall, dates back to 1097. The rest of the building dates back to the 19th century because, in 1834, a gigantic fire destroyed the medieval palace, sparing only Westminster Hall, the 13th century crypt and the cloister of the St. Stephen's Chapel. The four-storey palace has more than 1,100 rooms. It is one of the jewels of neo-Gothic architecture designed by the architect Sir Charles Barry, who was largely inspired by the Tudor period. It is within the Westminster Palace that you can also discover The Clock Tower, home to Big Ben. The tower was renamed The Elizabeth Tower in 2012 following the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee celebration. After visiting the Houses of Parliament, you will understand how the United Kingdom Parliament works, how the House of Lords is organized and how the House of Commons is organized. Decorated with picturesque anecdotes, the place is pleasant to discover, the nerve centre of the United Kingdom's political power, still cluttered today with protocols and many traditions. The bright red rooms reserved for the Lords contrast with the bright green rooms of the deputies.

Known to Londoners as the "Wobbly Bridge", the Millennium Bridge celebrated the year 2000. Winner of a competition organized by the London Corporation (which manages the City of London), this pedestrian bridge is the work of Sir Norman Foster, the great architect of contemporary London. However, the 320-metre structure was closed to pedestrians as soon as it was inaugurated, due to oscillations caused by the large number of pedestrians (over 2,000). Since this event, the Millennium Bridge has been humorously nicknamed the "Shaking Bridge" and, following this incident, hydraulic control installations were installed to monitor the bridge's swaying movements, which were reopened in January 2002. Since then, no swaying movements have been observed. Phew! This pedestrian-only steel suspension bridge links Southbank to the City on the opposite side. Thousands of pedestrians, tourists and residents alike, use this magnificent footbridge every day to cross the Thames and reach St Paul's or the Tate Modern. This utlra-photogenic bridge, in perfect alignment between St Paul's and the Tate, was immortalized in the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. It is destroyed by the Death Eaters in a particularly spectacular opening scene. This iconic scene has brought yet more visitors to the Millennium Bridge. Get your cameras ready and come at sunset time.

Created in 1433, this hilltop park offers panoramic views over the Thames, the Docklands and the City. Punctuated by historic buildings such as the Royal Observatory, where the Greenwich meridian runs and which serves as a reference point for calculating time around the world, it has always maintained a strong attachment to royalty. It was badly damaged during the Second World War. Today, it has been restored to its original form and is a must-see for visitors to Greenwich. Greenery, calm and pleasure.

The garden. Kensington Gardens adjoins Hyde Park to create a complex more than 7.5 km long. The garden was originally the Kensington Palace garden chosen by William III and Mary II for their London home. But it was Queen Caroline, George II's wife, who, in 1728, gave the garden its present form by creating Lake Serpentine. It remained closed for much of the 18th century and gradually reopened for high society. It was after a series of improvements commissioned by Queen Victoria that the Italian gardens and the Prince Albert Memorial were created.

Peter Pan. The character invented by James Matthew Barrie is present in the form of a sculpture that all children will think of greeting each other with the promise that they will never grow up.

Albert Memorial. Located south of Kensington Gardens, this memorial is commissioned by Queen Victoria to commemorate the memory of her beloved husband Prince Albert of Saxony Coburg-Gotha. It is based on Sir George Gilbert Scott's plans in the neo-Gothic style. Prince Albert is depicted sitting surrounded by allegorical sculptures: four groups depict Victorian industrial arts and sciences (agriculture, commerce, technology and industry) and four groups illustrate the four continents (Europe, Asia, Africa and America), each continent being adorned with an animal (the bull for Europe, the elephant for Asia, the camel for Africa and the buffalo for the Americas).

In the 1970 s, it was the hot and shady district of London, with its clubs clubs, its porn bookshops and its peepshow-shows (we can still see some of the "vestiges" of this time, mainly west of Wardour Street). The 1990 s saw Soho revival: Gay neighborhood around Old Compton Street, trendy restaurants and bars make Soho a place to get out in the evening.

It is Bath's flagship attraction, inherited from the Roman occupation. In the 12th century, the King's Bath was built there around the spring. The place became again a place to visit and cure for the benefits it was found. In the 18th century, mineral water began to be consumed and the Pump Room was built for this purpose. It was not until 1880 that the Roman remains were discovered and exhumed. The visit is a true journey through time and the ostentation of ancient elegance. Beware, there can be a lot of people in summer!

Opened in 1846, the dock was one of the first in the world. Up to years, Albert Dock was a dilapidated site, its entrpôts rotting and the shore was abandoned. The dock has since been refurbished and has become the pride of Liverpool and has a real tourist success. The Albert Dock waterways are now navigable and its warehouses have many bars, restaurants, shops and museums. These include the Merseyside Maritime Museum, which commemorates the city's commercial activities and its sad role in the slave trade, the Liverpool Life Museum, which presents the cultural diversity of the city and its characteristics, the Tate Liverpool, modern art gallery and The Beatles Story.

This interactive, immersive gallery is located in the heart of the capital, just off Hyde Park. Step inside and prepare for an unforgettable multi-sensory journey through extraordinary canvases. You'll be invited to explore each gallery at your own pace. A café-bar awaits you within this dreamlike experience, where you can enjoy a coffee or a drink, as well as a dedicated boutique. Stroll, marvel and enjoy a fabulous artistic immersion during your visit.

After Buckingham Palace, it is the second royal place in England, one of the main official residences of the royal family, which still comes here very regularly, usually at Easter and for a week at the end of June. The castle is located in the Thames Valley, west of London, in the city of Windsor in Berkshire. Built 900 years ago by William the Conqueror, 40 km from London, to defend its western access, Windsor Castle has been a royal residence since the 11th century. It was redesigned and enlarged many times: cloister, porte Henri VII, Saint-George chapel founded by King Edward in 1475... King Edward III of England made this chapel in Windsor the cradle of the Order of the Garter in 1348. You can admire many paintings and family portraits and an important collection of armour and weapons. As an anecdote, on 20 November 1992, an important part of the castle - including the Saint-George hall - was damaged by the fire. The fire broke out in the private chapel and caused significant damage to the northwestern part of the building. As the building had not been insured, several royal residences were open to the public in order to raise the 40 million pounds needed for repairs. Since then, the best craftsmen in Great Britain have worked on its restoration, and the work accomplished is superb. It is here that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were married on May 19, 2018, in the St. George's Chapel. Another unforgettable event.

The most famous and perhaps the most beautiful of Cambridge's colleges. The main attraction is the superb Perpendicular Gothic chapel, featuring Rubens' Adoration of the Magi, a spectacular fan vault and ^16th-century stained glass windows. It's one of the most spectacular examples of late Gothic architecture. A splendid alchemy of stone, wood and stained glass. It was founded in 1441 by Henry VI.

This immense 166-hectare park was designed by John Nash in 1811. Nicknamed "the jewel in the crown", Henry VIII used it as a hunting ground until 1646. It was John Nash who modified its appearance, creating sumptuous terraces, a lake and a canal, lined with villas, of which only 8 were finally built out of the 56 planned. In the early ^20th century, Queen Mary's Gardens was added. Regent's Park features over 400 varieties of roses, fountains and sculptures... You'll find a sports course, one of the largest outdoor sports facilities in London, with a soccer pitch and a cricket pitch, among others. Also within the park is London Zoo, home to a collection of 755 species of animals, making it one of the largest collections in the UK... To the west, the dome and minarets of London's central mosque can be seen on the horizon. Primrose Hill, just to the north of Regent's Park and a little higher up, offers a beautiful view of the whole of London. The park is also crossed by the charming Regent's Canal, which you can wander up and down. One of London's most pleasant parks, it's the perfect place for a picnic when the weather's right. As soon as the weather warms up, the English come out to stroll and laze in the sun. Regent's Park is also home to the famous Open Air Theatre, which presents classic plays in a bucolic, original and poetic setting.

It is the largest cathedral in the United Kingdom, and the fifth in the world! It's even in competition with the St. John the Divine of New York, for the first place of the Anglican churches… Its construction was completed only in 1978, after 74 years of work. Wars did not help, and the Luftwaffe gave it many damage. And yet its neo-Gothic look give it much older air. It is even a historic monument! The architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott was only 23 years old when he drew the plans. And the prodigy has more than one icon to his assets: they also have the red telephone booths that are found throughout the country and right in the right wing of the building. Unfortunately, he died 18 years before the opening ceremony, where the Queen was present. Its 100-metre tower makes it the third largest building in Liverpool and its ascent provides breathtaking views over the entire city. Don't miss the monumental organ and beautiful stained glass windows. The free cathedrals are quite rare in England, so it would be foolish to deprive them of it…

An exceptional garden. You could easily spend the whole day visiting it, with over 50,000 species of living plants. Every season brings its own surprises, and of course it's at its most beautiful in spring and summer. A Unesco World Heritage Site since 2003, it offers a breathtaking botanical world tour. The palm grove lets you discover tropical and humid environments. The Princess of Wales Conservatory takes you on a discovery of arid zones and all kinds of cacti and succulents. The Mediterranean garden presents all the varieties of plants and flowers found in southern Europe and southern France. The temperate house is another greenhouse, featuring all manner of exotic and tropical plants. Queen Charlotte's cottage recreates a ^17th-century garden at a time when cultivated plants were mainly used for their medicinal virtues. The bamboo garden, the pagoda and the Japanese house are all references to Asia and its exotic plants. And that's not all: there are dozens more places to discover, including a lake, an azalea garden, a rhododendron garden and a rose garden. To the northeast of the garden, Kew Palace rounds off this magnificent excursion in style. And let's not forget the sublime Temperate House, the world's largest Victorian glasshouse, which reopened in 2018 after 5 years of renovation.

London's largest royal park, with almost 1,000 ha and a unique view of the River Thames from Richmond Hill. Set amidst hills, woods and ponds, it's a haven of peace for all visitors. It's a far cry from the hustle and bustle of central London. The park is a protected area, formerly used as a royal hunting ground by King Charles ^I. Deer and stags still roam freely here, crossing the paths of golfers, joggers and even horse riders.

This museum dedicated to the war strikes hard. As soon as you cross the threshold, an exhibition of war machines: tanks, combat aircraft suspended from the ceiling, dwarf submarines or a bus used during the First World War to transport British troops to battle. Soon, all these machines gave way to rooms dedicated to the history of the two world wars, the reconstruction of a trench or an air raid shelter. The focus is on the men and women, known or unknown, who have been involved in these conflicts.

This 60.60 metre high Doric column has great significance for Londoners as it commemorates one of the city's most painful events, the Great Fire of 1666 which devastated the City. The monument stands exactly 60.60 metres from the spot where the fire started, at a baker's in Pudding Lane. The column was designed by Christopher Wren, who was also responsible for the reconstruction of many buildings after the fire. The 311 steps of the spiral staircase can be climbed.

Commissioned by King Charles II in 1675 from architect Christopher Wren, the Royal Observatory allowed astronomer John Flamsteed to observe the sky. The royal park that surrounds it is partly designed by Le Nôtre. Inside the Observatory is the Greenwich meridian, whose line can be seen on the ground. In 1884, it was decided that the Greenwich meridian would correspond to the 0 meridian, from which all distances would be measured from east to west. Recently, calculations have located the meridian a little further east than the trace!

Officially created in 1934 by the king George VI, this museum is the largest maritime museum in the world. The collections gather a large number of objects related to the maritime history of Britain: sea charts, manuscripts, scale models, ship plans, navigation instruments... The museum also has a large collection of personalities' portraits linked to the British maritime history as well as the world's largest library of marine construction works with nearly 100,000 works.

This magnificent theatre enjoys a spectacular location, perched on the cliffs of the small municipality of Porthcurno. Although it looks like an antique hemicycle, its construction only began in 1930, thanks to the plans of a tireless English lady, Miss Cade, who completed most of it. It still hosts performances in the summer and the back of each seat bears the inscription of a work : The Merchant of Venice, Alice in Wonderland... If you're in the area during the summer, be sure to spend the evening.

This magnificent palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a model of grandeur and architecture, typical of the great British noble residences. The Duke of Marlborough, who won the Battle of Blenheim against the French in 1704, lived in these sumptuous interiors surrounded by superb parkland. It's also the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, national hero and several-time Prime Minister. An exhibition traces his life and plunges us into the intimacy of this statesman. Cafés, restaurants and stores on site.