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Big Ben
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“Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, and, by extension, for the clock tower that stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. Originally named the Clock Tower, the structure was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the…”
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 31

My Favorite Airbnb: A Dreamy 500-Year-Old Manor Home in the UK's Lake District

Just three hours from London by train, this historic property feels straight out of a Jane Austen novel.

Foundry crafted the clock tower at Eden Hall

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  • Big BenSightFoundry crafted the clock tower at Eden Hall
  • Elsewhere
  • Eden HallHotelPenrith, United KingdomMain house on a 1,500-acre estate in the Eden Valley
  • Edenhall EstatePlacePenrith, United KingdomPrivately owned woodland with self-catered homes
  • SteinwayPlacePenrith, United KingdomAntique piano in the main house
  • ElliotPlacePenrith, United KingdomPrivate chef for the estate
  • River EdenSightPenrith, United Kingdom
  • saunaSightPenrith, United Kingdom
  • hedge-wrapped hot tubSightPenrith, United Kingdom
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Lonely PlanetJul 31

The 18 best places to visit in England

Plan your travels around England with these top cities, regions and sites to visit.

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  • St Paul’s CathedralPlace of worshipSt Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London, is an Anglican cathedral in London, England,…
  • Tate ModernArts centreIt forms part of the Tate group together with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.
  • Tower of LondonAttractionIt lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile…
  • Westminster AbbeyPlace of worshipSince 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 40 English and British monarchs and a burial site for 18…
  • Big BenSightOriginally named the Clock Tower, the structure was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the…
  • British MuseumMuseumIts permanent collection of eight million works is the largest in the world.
  • Natural History MuseumMuseumBook tickets.
  • Science MuseumMuseumThe home of human ingenuity, come and visit award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible…
  • Tate BritainGalleryIt is part of the Tate network of galleries in England, with Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St…
  • National Portrait GalleryGalleryNational Portrait Gallery, London.
  • West EndNeighborhoodLondon's equivalent of Broadway for big name shows.
  • Old VicTheatreIt was established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, and renamed in 1833 the Royal Victoria Theatre.
  • The National GalleryCafé
  • National TheatreArts centre
  • AlmeidaTheatre
  • Lyric HammersmithTheatre
  • Elsewhere
  • River CamSightCambridge, United KingdomPunt along the river for views of college architecture.
  • King's College ChapelPlace of worshipCambridge, United KingdomMarvel at its intricate vaulting.
  • The BacksParkCambridge, United KingdomLeafy lawns behind colleges, best views of architecture.
  • Windsor CastleSightWindsor, United KingdomWorld's largest, oldest continuously occupied fortress.
  • St. George's ChapelPlace of worshipWindsor, United KingdomSt George's Chapel, formally titled The King's Free Chapel of the College of St George, Windsor Castle, at Windsor…
  • Great Windsor ParkSightWindsor, United KingdomGrand parkland and gardens next to Windsor Castle.
  • Palace PierSightBrighton, United KingdomIconic pier stretching into the English Channel.
  • Snooper's ParadiseMarketBrighton, United KingdomLocal institution for bric-a-brac shopping.
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