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 The UK may be small, but it's full of a variety of amazing places stretching right from John O'Groats to Lands End, Belfast to St Davids. It has a wealth of history, culture, wildlife and it's own unique eccentricities. Here are some of the most iconic sights that our small island has to offer. Please add your own suggestions and favourite places to the bottom of the lens. STONEHENGE Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle and is believed to have been constructed around 3100 BC. No one knows exactly what purpose it served, but it is thought to have been a center of pagan worship. The site is managed by English Heritage . The stone circle cannot be accessed during normal opening hours, although they do hold regular Stone Circle Access visits in the early morning and late evening.
TOWER BRIDGE Tower Bridge is one of London's most recognizable landmarks and also one of the most famous bridges in the world. Spanning the Thames, just next to the Tower of London, it was built in 1894 after 50 architects and designers entered a competition to design a new bridge for London. Visitors can view London from the high-level walkways and access the Victorian Engine Rooms. You can also access the bridge lift schedule which shows times and dates when the bridge will rise for large vessels.
CHATSWORTH HOUSE One of the best country houses in the UK. The UK is dotted with a huge amount of exceptional country houses and castles, but one of the most beautiful is Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, home of the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire since 1549. As well as housing one of Europe's finest private art collections, the stately home also has a magical 101 acre garden, a farmyard and adventure playground. It's free to visit the surrounding grounds. The 2005 movie version of Pride and Prejudice was filmed at Chatsworth, as was The Duchess. It is believed that Jane Austen based Pemberley on this stunning estate.
LAKE WINDERMERE The biggest lake in England Lake Windermere, in Cumbria is 2 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep. It is the largest natural lake in England and is part of the Lake District National Park. Although popular with tourists, the west shoreline is almost completely owned by the National Trust, which makes it a haven for wildlife. This stunning landscape is also known for it's connection with Beatrix Potter and Arthur Ransome.  | |||
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