Guidelines to Britain Blog

Westminster Abbey and Saint Paul’s Cathedral are two of the more popular tourist attractions requested on our London Highlights Tour. Beyond these two magnificent places of worship, there are quite a few other cathedrals and churches in London with hundreds of years of rich history worthy of a visit. With that in mind, below are the top 10 London cathedrals and churches to check out on your next visit. Many are overlooked, but they truly can spice up your trip with their beauty and historical importance.

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Blenheim Palace is one of the unique buildings in the United Kingdom. It is not only an old manor, but it is also a national monument and a mausoleum.  Located in the Oxfordshire countryside, Blenheim Palace is one of the most enormous palaces and significant buildings in the United Kingdom. Built in the first years of the 18th century, the history of Blenheim Palace is colorful and its most-known for being the ancestral home of former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.

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Did you even visit London if you didn’t take a picture with the famous Big Ben? If you’re planning to travel to London any time soon, you should definitely visit the clock tower. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first time or not – your trip just won’t be complete if you don’t! However, before you go, read up and get to know the landmark first. Here are 10 facts about Big Ben in London that you should know about:

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The end of a year is a perfect time to reflect and plan for the new year. For some that means, spending quality time with family and friends at home or perhaps a religious place of worship. For others, it’s a time to attend a glitzy party, mingle with friends old and new and watch the celebrations around the world. As a part of the London New Year’s Eve Fireworks event organized by the Mayor of London, locals and visitors can hear Big Ben’s famous “bongs” ring out at midnight followed by the UK’s largest annual fireworks on the Southbank near the Cocoa-Cola London Eye.

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With the festivities leading up to Christmas in full swing, there are now plenty of opportunities to go ice skating in London. With that in mind, here are some of the more popular venues where you can hire skates and have some fun with family and friends! Note that most venues also have carnival rides and games, a Christmas Market with some food and drink stalls.   Of course, be sure to check out the individual websites for the ice skating in London venues to confirm current attractions.

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