The Top Historical Sites in England
England is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world and offers many possibilities for travellers looking for attractions to visit. England is home to a range of historical sites that historians and archaeologists, including Geoffrey Webber, believe are worthy of inclusion on bucket lists.
The historical sites waiting to be explored include prehistoric megaliths, ancient Roman sites, town centres that date back to the Middle Ages, and centuries-old castles.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. The ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is a survivor of a long-lost culture. The monument is aligned with the sun’s rising and setting at the solstices; however, its exact purpose is still a mystery.
Tower of London
The Tower of London was founded shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is home to the Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warders and the legendary ravens, and today offers a great day out for everyone.
At the centre of the fortress sits the White Tower. This tower was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 and is home to the Line of Kings exhibit. The Line of Kings exhibit is the world’s oldest visitor attraction, offering a remarkable display of royal armour.
Stratford-Upon-Avon
The picturesque town of Stratford-Upon-Avon was the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The town attracts tourists every year from all around the globe, and visitors can experience Shakespeare’s Birthplace, New Place where he died, the church where he was buried, Ann Hathaway’s Cottage, and his mother’s house just outside the town.
Bath
Bath in Somerset is a remarkably beautiful city offering some wonderful tourist attractions. The city is most famous for its 2,000-year-old Roman Baths, but it is also renowned for the honey-coloured Georgian townhouses that run along Royal Crescent. Around 500 buildings in the city are of historical or architectural importance, and the entire city has been granted World Heritage status.
Hadrian’s Wall
After invading Britain in AD43, the Romans quickly took control of southern England. However, taking control of the north did not prove to be so easy. Despite a successful campaign, the Romans failed to hold on to any land that they gained. As a result, four decades later, the Roman Emperor Hadrian commissioned an immense wall that stretched for more than 80 Roman miles from the west coast of Britain to the east.
Today, tourists can visit some stunning stretches of Hadrian’s Wall. The trip gives visitors a glimpse of Roman organisation, religion and culture in the forts, temples and museums found along the wall.
