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A Trip Around the UK –

Where Should You Go?

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London = United Kingdom?London = United Kingdom?

If I say “United If I say “United Kingdom” or “England” Kingdom” or “England” most people think about most people think about

London. Ok, it is the London. Ok, it is the capital but is it the only capital but is it the only thing that exists in the thing that exists in the

British Isles?British Isles? We are going to look at We are going to look at

some places that people some places that people often forget but that are often forget but that are very beautiful parts of very beautiful parts of

the British Isles.the British Isles. Enjoy!Enjoy!

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I think that each country has something to I think that each country has something to offer. Do you recognise the places?offer. Do you recognise the places?

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Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland

Capital City – Belfast. Famous for its shipping industry. Capital City – Belfast. Famous for its shipping industry. In Belfast the Titanic was built. George Best was born In Belfast the Titanic was built. George Best was born here. Places to see – Queen’s University, City Hall, Big here. Places to see – Queen’s University, City Hall, Big Wheel, Botanic Gardens in Queens Quarter, The Golden Wheel, Botanic Gardens in Queens Quarter, The Golden Mile (between City Hall and the University)Mile (between City Hall and the University)

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Where to go in N. Ireland.Where to go in N. Ireland. Giants Causeway – Country Giants Causeway – Country

Antrim. It is the result of a Antrim. It is the result of a volcanic eruption. There are volcanic eruption. There are more than 40,000 more than 40,000 hexagonal columns of hexagonal columns of different heights.different heights.

Lough Neagh – Central Lough Neagh – Central Northern Ireland. It is the Northern Ireland. It is the largest lake in the British largest lake in the British Isles. It is 392 square Isles. It is 392 square kilometres of Fresh Water. kilometres of Fresh Water. 30km long and 15km wide. 30km long and 15km wide. It touches 5 of the 6 It touches 5 of the 6 counties of N.Ireland.counties of N.Ireland.

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Wales - CymruWales - Cymru

Wales has a population of over 3 million people and it is regarded Wales has a population of over 3 million people and it is regarded as a bilingual country as Welsh is still widely used as well as as a bilingual country as Welsh is still widely used as well as English. Cardiff, in the south, is the capital. Wales is famous for its English. Cardiff, in the south, is the capital. Wales is famous for its beautiful landscape, long beaches, soaring mountains, imposing beautiful landscape, long beaches, soaring mountains, imposing castles and quaint little towns. There are many famous singers castles and quaint little towns. There are many famous singers (Tom Jones / Bonnie Tyler etc) and athletes (Ryan Giggs /Joe (Tom Jones / Bonnie Tyler etc) and athletes (Ryan Giggs /Joe Calzaghe) The national sport is widely believed to be Rugby Union.Calzaghe) The national sport is widely believed to be Rugby Union.

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Where to go in Wales?Where to go in Wales? Snowdonia. In the North Snowdonia. In the North

West of the country the West of the country the area is home to the area is home to the highest mountains in highest mountains in Wales and the scenery Wales and the scenery takes your breath away.takes your breath away.

Aberystwyth. Home of the Aberystwyth. Home of the National Library and a National Library and a famous university. A famous university. A beautiful coastline and beautiful coastline and fantastic fresh seafood fantastic fresh seafood complete your trip!complete your trip!

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ScotlandScotland

Scotland has a population of nearly 5 and a half million Scotland has a population of nearly 5 and a half million people. The capital is Edinburgh but the largest city is people. The capital is Edinburgh but the largest city is Glasgow. The national symbol is the thistle. The Glasgow. The national symbol is the thistle. The highlands are a very beautiful area but very sparce and highlands are a very beautiful area but very sparce and here you will find Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the here you will find Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK. Scotland is famous for it’s whisky! Maybe they need UK. Scotland is famous for it’s whisky! Maybe they need it to keep warm!it to keep warm!

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Where to go in Scotland?Where to go in Scotland? Loch Ness – A freshwater Loch Ness – A freshwater

lake in the Highlands. It is the lake in the Highlands. It is the second biggest lake but second biggest lake but because of its depth it holds because of its depth it holds more water than all the lakes more water than all the lakes in England and Wales in England and Wales combined! Maybe you might combined! Maybe you might see “Nessie”!see “Nessie”!

William Wallace Monument – William Wallace Monument – In Sterling which is known as In Sterling which is known as the gateway to the Highlands. the gateway to the Highlands. Wallace led his very small Wallace led his very small army to victory against the army to victory against the English here before being English here before being caught and executed for caught and executed for treason.treason.

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EnglandEngland

England has a population of over 51million people. The England has a population of over 51million people. The capital city is London and nearly 10 million people live capital city is London and nearly 10 million people live there. The country is famous for its architecture, its there. The country is famous for its architecture, its diverse landscape, its universities, the royal family and diverse landscape, its universities, the royal family and many famous people throughout history. (Robin Hood, many famous people throughout history. (Robin Hood, William Shakespeare, Isaac Newton)William Shakespeare, Isaac Newton)

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Where to go in England?Where to go in England? London – Explore the London – Explore the

busiest capital city in the busiest capital city in the world. Enjoy the parks, world. Enjoy the parks, the museums, a trip down the museums, a trip down the river and a show at the river and a show at one of the many theatres! one of the many theatres! Need i say more?Need i say more?

Stonehenge – located in Stonehenge – located in Wiltshire and owned by Wiltshire and owned by the Queen. They are free-the Queen. They are free-standing stone columns standing stone columns erected as early as erected as early as 3000BC. Quite a sight!3000BC. Quite a sight!

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The Islands!The Islands!

Isle of Man Isle of Wight

Isle of Skye Orkney Isles

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If you want to see more?If you want to see more?

The United Kingdom The United Kingdom has many beautiful has many beautiful towns and cities. towns and cities. There is something There is something for everyone. If you for everyone. If you like quiet places to go like quiet places to go walking or busy cities. walking or busy cities. Here are a few places Here are a few places that you could visit…that you could visit…

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York – YorkshireYork – Yorkshire Cliffords Tower – A stone Cliffords Tower – A stone

tower built on top of a tower built on top of a Norman “motte” It was the Norman “motte” It was the site of a massacre in 1190site of a massacre in 1190

Jorvik Museum – Visitors Jorvik Museum – Visitors are taken back to 975AD are taken back to 975AD with all the sights and with all the sights and smells of Viking York.smells of Viking York.

The Shambles – The most The Shambles – The most famous street in York with famous street in York with its medieval buildings that its medieval buildings that almost touch at the tops. almost touch at the tops. Now home to many cafes Now home to many cafes and shops…and shops…

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Ilkley – West YorkshireIlkley – West Yorkshire Ilkley was originally a spa town Ilkley was originally a spa town

and was known for its healing and was known for its healing waters. waters.

Now it is a popular tourist Now it is a popular tourist destination for its beautiful destination for its beautiful moor walks. moor walks.

The cow and calf are the The cow and calf are the famous rocks. famous rocks.

Wuthering Heights was written Wuthering Heights was written set on these moors. set on these moors.

The famous café Betty’s The famous café Betty’s attracts people from all over attracts people from all over the country for a pot of tea and the country for a pot of tea and a scone!a scone!

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Whitby – North YorkshireWhitby – North Yorkshire On the North East coast there On the North East coast there

are many beautiful fishing are many beautiful fishing villages. Maybe the most villages. Maybe the most famous is Whitbyfamous is Whitby

It has an active harbour with It has an active harbour with fresh fish daily and a history of fresh fish daily and a history of pirates! Best Fish and Chips in pirates! Best Fish and Chips in the UK!the UK!

The Abbey is a ruined The Abbey is a ruined Benedictine Abbey. It fell to the Benedictine Abbey. It fell to the Vikings, was renovated and Vikings, was renovated and then was destroyed by Henry then was destroyed by Henry VIII in the dissolution of the VIII in the dissolution of the monasteries. It was the monasteries. It was the inspiration for “Dracula”inspiration for “Dracula”

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Cardiff – Glamorgan, WalesCardiff – Glamorgan, Wales Cardiff is the capital city of Cardiff is the capital city of

Wales and is one of the most Wales and is one of the most rapidly growing cities in the UKrapidly growing cities in the UK

It has been made over in the It has been made over in the past few years to make it more past few years to make it more appealing to tourists and appealing to tourists and businesses.businesses.

The city hall is a beautiful The city hall is a beautiful buildingbuilding

The Millenium Stadium is one The Millenium Stadium is one of the more recent additions.of the more recent additions.

Cardiff is know as a very gay Cardiff is know as a very gay friendly city and was voted one friendly city and was voted one of the top 3 places to go out in of the top 3 places to go out in the UK.the UK.

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Edinburgh – ScotlandEdinburgh – Scotland Edinburgh castle. In its Edinburgh castle. In its

elevated position on a elevated position on a volcanic rock it has amazing volcanic rock it has amazing views over all the city. views over all the city. Listen for the 1 o’clock gun Listen for the 1 o’clock gun – Everyday apart from – Everyday apart from Sunday.Sunday.

Princes Street Gardens. Princes Street Gardens. Created in the 1820’s.In the Created in the 1820’s.In the shadow of the castle this shadow of the castle this park is next to the main park is next to the main shopping street and shopping street and features a gothic monument features a gothic monument in memory of Walter Scott – in memory of Walter Scott – a famous writera famous writer..

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Cambridge - CambridgeshireCambridge - Cambridgeshire The Boat Race, the first The Boat Race, the first

race was in 1829 race was in 1829 between Oxford and between Oxford and Cambridge. The current Cambridge. The current overall results are 79-75 overall results are 79-75 to Cambridge.to Cambridge.

Kings College Chapel. Kings College Chapel. The symbol of Cambridge The symbol of Cambridge – used now as a place of – used now as a place of worship and for college worship and for college events. With its gothic events. With its gothic design it is well worth a design it is well worth a visit.visit.

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Lake District - CumbriaLake District - Cumbria The Lake District is in the The Lake District is in the

north-west of England north-west of England and is the only part of and is the only part of England that contains England that contains land over 3000m high.land over 3000m high.

Windermere. The largest Windermere. The largest lake in England, it is 10.5 lake in England, it is 10.5 miles long and up to 1 miles long and up to 1 mile wide.mile wide.

Derwent Water. With its Derwent Water. With its picturesque setting and picturesque setting and more tranquil atmosphere more tranquil atmosphere it has long been a popular it has long been a popular place for tourists.place for tourists.


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