


{"id":885790,"date":"2016-06-22T18:18:33","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T17:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/?p=885790"},"modified":"2024-11-25T11:06:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T11:06:15","slug":"historic-british-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/historic-british-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic British Sites That Capture the Imagination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s something undeniably special about Britain. With Cornwall\u2019s quaint harbor towns, Yorkshire\u2019s wild dales, Oxford and Cambridge\u2019s prestigious university towns, and Kent\u2019s rural farmland, few locations can match this magnificent country\u2019s diverse geography and historical landmarks. Be transported back in time with intriguing visits to prehistoric Stonehenge, the Roman ruins of Bath and majestic medieval castles. You\u2019ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to exploring historic British sites. Here, we take a look at some of the best.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/York-Minster-Constantine-iStock-169-Jim-Gillan-www.istockphoto-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/York-Minster-Constantine-iStock-169-Jim-Gillan-www.istockphoto-1.jpg\" alt=\"British Sites\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/York-Minster-Constantine-iStock-169-Jim-Gillan-www.istockphoto-1.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/York-Minster-Constantine-iStock-169-Jim-Gillan-www.istockphoto-1-200x167.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/York-Minster-Constantine-iStock-169-Jim-Gillan-www.istockphoto-1-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/York-Minster-Constantine-iStock-169-Jim-Gillan-www.istockphoto-1-1024x857.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/York-Minster-Constantine-iStock-169-Jim-Gillan-www.istockphoto-1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/York-Minster-Constantine-iStock-169-Jim-Gillan-www.istockphoto-1-600x502.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"IVcaption\">York Minster, Constantine \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/york-minster-amp-constantine-gm92045596-9308160?st=804dcf1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jim Gillan\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>York Minster<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>York is everything you\u2019d expect from one of England\u2019s most important towns since Roman times. With a medley of spires, narrow lanes (the most famous being \u2018The Shambles\u2019), museums and restaurants, it\u2019s a haphazard vision of medieval glory. Bounded by thick 13<sup>th<\/sup> century walls, the jewel in its crown is undoubtedly the Minster &#8211; one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe, and also one of only seven in the world to have its own police force.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Evening-Light-on-Hadrians-Wall-iStock-Gannet77-www.istockphoto-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3297 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Evening-Light-on-Hadrians-Wall-iStock-Gannet77-www.istockphoto-1.jpg\" alt=\"British Sites\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Evening-Light-on-Hadrians-Wall-iStock-Gannet77-www.istockphoto-1.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Evening-Light-on-Hadrians-Wall-iStock-Gannet77-www.istockphoto-1-200x167.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Evening-Light-on-Hadrians-Wall-iStock-Gannet77-www.istockphoto-1-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Evening-Light-on-Hadrians-Wall-iStock-Gannet77-www.istockphoto-1-1024x857.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Evening-Light-on-Hadrians-Wall-iStock-Gannet77-www.istockphoto-1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Evening-Light-on-Hadrians-Wall-iStock-Gannet77-www.istockphoto-1-600x502.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"IVcaption\">Evening Light on Hadrians Wall \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/evening-light-on-hadrian-s-wall-gm497001095-41785482?st=fa3c341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gannet77\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hadrian\u2019s Wall<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Known as Britain\u2019s most significant Roman monument, Hadrian\u2019s Wall dates back to 122 AD. At the time of its original construction, this impressive feat in engineering spanned 117.5km from Wallsend to Solway Firth and in parts, reached up to 6 meters high. A notable proportion of the original structure is still standing and in 1987, it officially became a World Heritage Site. What was once a daunting fortification is now more quaint and picturesque, as it skirts around the edge of Northumberland National Park and countryside that earmark it as one of the most thrilling hikes this side of the Derbyshire Dales. As well as exploring tumbledown forts, you can enjoy nearby bustling market towns, colorful farmers\u2019 markets and local microbreweries. The summer months bring a wide range of entertaining activities, including talks, plays and festivals that commemorate life on both sides of Hadrian\u2019s Wall.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Edinburgh-Castle-and-the-Ross-Fountain-iStock-George-Clerk-www.istockphoto-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3296 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Edinburgh-Castle-and-the-Ross-Fountain-iStock-George-Clerk-www.istockphoto-1.jpg\" alt=\"British Sites\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Edinburgh-Castle-and-the-Ross-Fountain-iStock-George-Clerk-www.istockphoto-1.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Edinburgh-Castle-and-the-Ross-Fountain-iStock-George-Clerk-www.istockphoto-1-200x167.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Edinburgh-Castle-and-the-Ross-Fountain-iStock-George-Clerk-www.istockphoto-1-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Edinburgh-Castle-and-the-Ross-Fountain-iStock-George-Clerk-www.istockphoto-1-1024x857.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Edinburgh-Castle-and-the-Ross-Fountain-iStock-George-Clerk-www.istockphoto-1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Edinburgh-Castle-and-the-Ross-Fountain-iStock-George-Clerk-www.istockphoto-1-600x502.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"IVcaption\">Edinburgh Castle &amp; The Ross Fountain \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/edinburgh-castle-and-the-fountain-gm458678385-22235458?st=573g476222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Clerk\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Edinburgh Castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of Scotland\u2019s most evocative sites, Edinburgh Castle sits on the summit of Castle Rock, 130 meters in the air above the craggy basement of St Margaret\u2019s Well. Offering romantic views to the Firth of Forth that can compete with Arthur\u2019s Seat to the east, each summer its Military Tattoo (a festival celebrating the Scottish regiments) represents the best of British pageantry. Once inside the castle, head to the impressive Crown Room, which contains the controversial Stone of Scone (upon which Scottish monarchs once sat to be crowned), as well as other symbols of royal authority such as the crown, sword and scepter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ludlow-castle-and-riverside-iStock-Andy_Oxley-www.istockphoto-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3298 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ludlow-castle-and-riverside-iStock-Andy_Oxley-www.istockphoto-1.jpg\" alt=\"British Sites\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ludlow-castle-and-riverside-iStock-Andy_Oxley-www.istockphoto-1.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ludlow-castle-and-riverside-iStock-Andy_Oxley-www.istockphoto-1-200x167.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ludlow-castle-and-riverside-iStock-Andy_Oxley-www.istockphoto-1-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ludlow-castle-and-riverside-iStock-Andy_Oxley-www.istockphoto-1-1024x857.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ludlow-castle-and-riverside-iStock-Andy_Oxley-www.istockphoto-1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ludlow-castle-and-riverside-iStock-Andy_Oxley-www.istockphoto-1-600x502.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"IVcaption\">Ludlow Castle and Riverside \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/ludlow-castle-and-riverside-gm525420707-51986654?st=81f2c78\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andy Oxley\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ludlow <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Shropshire\u2019s Ludlow is a kaleidoscope of architectural styles, from Medieval to Victorian. Its most impressive statement is undoubtedly its unusual red sandstone castle, described by 17<sup>th<\/sup> century novelist Daniel Defoe as \u201cthe very perfection of decay\u201d. Coming in at a close second is the 12<sup>th<\/sup> century church of St Lawrence; one of only 18 churches given a five-star rating in Simon Jenkins\u2019 authoritative guide, <em>England\u2019s Thousand Greatest Churches<\/em>. Now the epicenter of the \u2018Slow Food\u2019 movement (raising awareness about sustainable food production, taste and quality), Ludlow is deservedly renowned for its first-rate local restaurants and eateries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Roman-baths-Bath-iStock-andreviegas-www.istockphoto-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Roman-baths-Bath-iStock-andreviegas-www.istockphoto-1.jpg\" alt=\"British Sites\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Roman-baths-Bath-iStock-andreviegas-www.istockphoto-1.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Roman-baths-Bath-iStock-andreviegas-www.istockphoto-1-200x167.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Roman-baths-Bath-iStock-andreviegas-www.istockphoto-1-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Roman-baths-Bath-iStock-andreviegas-www.istockphoto-1-1024x857.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Roman-baths-Bath-iStock-andreviegas-www.istockphoto-1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Roman-baths-Bath-iStock-andreviegas-www.istockphoto-1-600x502.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"IVcaption\">Roman baths, Bath \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/roman-baths-bath-gm177256663-19569682?st=7500ed9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">andrevieagas\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Roman Baths<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As one of the world\u2019s best-preserved Roman remains, the Baths are a must-see attraction on a visit to Britain. Here you can bathe in thermal water that has come straight from the natural hot springs beneath the city, just as the Romans did some 2,000 years ago. Learn more about Bath\u2019s fascinating history at a number of captivating museums and exhibitions that form part of Bath\u2019s Museum Mile Trail. Whether you\u2019re a fan of fine art, world culture, architecture, history, science or fashion, there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Stonehenge-iStock-lightkey-www.istockphoto-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Stonehenge-iStock-lightkey-www.istockphoto-1.jpg\" alt=\"British Sites\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Stonehenge-iStock-lightkey-www.istockphoto-1.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Stonehenge-iStock-lightkey-www.istockphoto-1-200x167.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Stonehenge-iStock-lightkey-www.istockphoto-1-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Stonehenge-iStock-lightkey-www.istockphoto-1-1024x857.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Stonehenge-iStock-lightkey-www.istockphoto-1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Stonehenge-iStock-lightkey-www.istockphoto-1-600x502.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"IVcaption\">Stonehenge \u00a9<a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/stonehenge-gm134816651-12741305?st=8b634f6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> lightkey\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Stonehenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Built sometime around 3000 BC, Stonehenge is ancient even by British standards. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of England\u2019s most visited monuments, Wiltshire\u2019s famous ring of Neolithic standing-stones has been attracting visitors\u2019 for centuries. Today, this sacred site remains a special place with both religious and cultural significance. It is particularly popular on 21 June each year, where thousands gather to witness the Summer Solstice sun rise above the \u2018Heel Stone\u2019, with perfect mathematical precision, flooding the sky with a transcendent beauty that has inspired great works of art, music and literature throughout history.<\/p>\n<p>To see all of these iconic landmarks on one vacation, plus many other sought-after destinations in Scotland and England, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/US\/tours\/products\/regional-tour\/best-of-britain\/summer-2016\/best-of-britain-summer-2016?utm_campaign=hg3&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_content=6-sites-of-historical-britain-that-capture-the-imagination&amp;c3ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best of Britain<\/a> itinerary could be your perfect adventure this summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s something undeniably special about Britain. With Cornwall\u2019s quaint harbor towns, Yorkshire\u2019s wild dales, Oxford and Cambridge\u2019s prestigious university towns, and Kent\u2019s rural farmland, few locations can match this magnificent country\u2019s diverse geography and historical landmarks. Be transported back in time with intriguing visits to prehistoric Stonehenge, the Roman ruins of Bath and majestic medieval [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":3299,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1824,1828],"tags":[497,559,354,576,65,73,271,557,573,575,574,261,577,553],"class_list":["post-885790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-history-heritage","category-uk-ireland","tag-architecture","tag-bath","tag-britain","tag-castles","tag-destinations","tag-england","tag-insight-moments","tag-ludlow","tag-northumbria","tag-romans","tag-stonehenge","tag-travel-trends","tag-unesco","tag-york"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Historic British Sites That Capture the Imagination<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There\u2019s something undeniably special about Britain. 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