England’s Attractions Outside Of London

England is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, and this is mostly due to it’s rich history which has resulted in wondrous tourist attractions galore.

London is home to a great many of these monuments of history, however there is still a great wealth of them outside the capital and in fact, all over the country.

One of the most famous stone monuments in history is located in Wiltshire and has been the subject of much speculation over many years. There is still no solid evidence of why it was built or when, but historians believe that it once served as a burial ground and is around 5500 years old.

The completion of the monument is thought to have happened over a period of between 1500 and 6500 years, and the stones themselves are thought to have been carried down from Wales. Although how they were carried is still a mystery.

People have since tried to recreate the carrying of the stones along the path that the men of history are though to have taken, using only the equipment that they would have had, but carrying stones that weigh several tons each and crossing rivers and ditches is apparently beyond people of the modern age.

Another part of England’s history is the famous tale of Robin Hood. In the city of Nottingham where his deeds are said to have taken place, you can visit his statue near the castle in the city centre and visit Sherwood forest, his supposed hideout. It hasn’t been proven whether the tales of Robin Hood are based on fact, or are entirely fictional, but there are certainly many historical references to him in various pieces of literacy, some dating back as far as the 13th century.

Stratford-upon-Avon is a place that hold significant historical wonder and irreplaceably adds to England’s catalogue of rich history and heritage because it is of course, the birth place of William Shakespeare. Not only this, but it would be a place worth visiting even if it had no historical relevance whatsoever. It is picturesque little town with cobbled streets and a beautiful walkway along the river Avon, and home to Henley street, the street where arguable the greatest playwright in history was born, and is now one of the most popular places to visit in England, with pavement cafes and street entertainers lining the street.

Part of any great trip to anywhere is great accommodation. England is home to some of the finest hotels in the world and whatever county or city you happen to be travelling to, the chances are that you wont be far from one of them.