A bucket list is a collection of goals that an individual prepares to achieve in their lifetime generally before they "kick the bucket. These can be general or related to some particular places.
So, are you planning to visit the UK? Do you have any bucket list ideas regarding the place? If you don't have one, then worry not; we have presented the ten best attractions of the bucket list, which you can indeed include in your bucket list, which will give you the feeling of being British. These cheap tour packages from the UK are sure to count on. So, let us begin.
At the top of the list, we have the London Eye
The London Eye (also called the millennium wheel) is a giant Ferris wheel that is present near the River Thames, London. The place is one of the most magnificent of architecture ever built by humans. This wonder is 135 meters tall, where the wheel is of a diameter of 120 meters. It was opened for the public in the year 2000, where the entire structure is supported by an A-frame and is described as the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel. It makes the mind wonder how far can humans push themselves in terms of creating something. Therefore, one should make sure to pay a visit to these beautiful creations in the UK.
The second is St. Paul's Cathedral which is in London
It is an Anglican cathedral located in London. This cathedral serves as the central organizing and monitoring body in regards to the Diocese of London. Situated at the highest point in London, founded in 604 AD, dedicated to Paul the Apostle. The present structure gives the viewers a good idea of how the sense of architecture existed back in the 17th century, which was made by none other than the famous Sir Christopher Wren. The cathedral is considered to be one of the oldest monumental sites in the capital of Britain. Having a height of 111 meters, this was considered one of the tallest buildings from 1710 till 1963. Looking at it makes you understand the beauty of Britain and how well it took the cathedral churches seriously.
Coming next on the list is Stonehenge
These are prehistoric monuments located in Wiltshire in England. Located near Amesbury, these are ring-like structures where huge stones are arranged circularly, with each weighing around 25 tons achieving a height of 4 meters, and are 7 meters wide. Archaeologists have stated that they date back to somewhere around 2000 to 3000 BC. These are regarded as British historical and cultural icons which have been a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument since 1882. These historical sites were added to the World Heritage sites by UNESCO in 1986. So, if you are into mystery and archaeology, then this is a must-go place.
The Roman Baths
These are located in the city of Bath in England. A small temple was constructed somewhere between 60 to 70 CE, which falls in the first decade where a large part of Great Britain was under the roman empire. Such a temple led to the formation of small Roman urban settlements in and around the site. It was then that public bathing was introduced, which now is referred to as the Roman baths, which were used before the Roman rule came to an end in Britain. These places contain a lot of information and are considered memorable and lovable sites by most tourists.
In the fifth position, we have Lake Windermere
It is the largest natural lake stretching over 14.8 km in length and is 219 ft in depth in England. Blessed by mother nature itself, it is one of the most preferred places for those planning to spend their holidays which falls today under the administrative county of Cumbria and the Lake District National Park.
In the sixth position, we have Loch ness located in the Scottish wetlands
It is mainly known for sighting the mysterious creatures "the loch ness monster" as beautiful as this place is. Several stories and tales are built on this mysterious creature that is believed to reside in the water region of this area.
We have none other than the Hadrian Wall in the seventh position (also referred to as the Roman Wall, Picts' Wall, or Vallum Hadriani in Latin).
Built in 122AD, this was used as a defensive barrier once used as a fortress by the Roman province, one of Britain's major tourist attractions. UNESCO has registered it as a World Heritage Website in the year 1987.
In the eighth place, we have the beautiful Giant's causeway
The Giant's Causeway has an area of about 40000 km sq. The entire area is a result of volcanic fissure eruptions located near the town of Bushmills. The main attractive feature is the presence of massive column-like structures. Legends say that the columns were built by a giant named Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn MacCool). If one considers the entire Irish mythology, we see that this mythological character is not a giant but a mythical hero having supernatural abilities.
Nevertheless, this place is covered by such fictitious stories. The site became available for the public and the tourist during the 19th century after introducing the Giant's Causeway Tramway. Later got looked at by the National Trust in the 1960s.
In ninth place, we have Jedburgh Abbey
Jedburgh Abbey is a ruined Augustinian abbey founded around the 12th century containing the historical sites located along the Borders Abbey Walk. One can get immense pleasure just by sitting somewhere and looking at the concrete infrastructure and the unknown peace that surrounds this place.
Last but not least, we have the beautiful Trossachs National Park
This National Park is situated in Scotland, surrounded by a range of hills and natural beauty. It is one of the two national parks established by the Scottish Parliament in the year 2002. The place is the best for nature lovers.
So, pack up your bags and get ready to experience these places. Also, make sure to be familiar with the reliable cheap tour packages from the UK.
