England has a storied past of incredibly wealthy, royal and down-right unbelievable citizens that have helped shaped the country considerably. From Her Majesty the Queen to William Shakespeare, there are no shortage of famous names in the UK. Our facts are plucked straight out of English history and they will give you an idea of what to expect when visiting these incredible, famous places.
Buckingham Palace
- Located in the city of Westminster, this palace
is the London residence of Her Majesty the Queen - It is also the administrative headquarters of
the monarch - It remains a focal point at national times of
rejoicing and mourning
Chartwell
- Chartwell is the family home of Sir Winston
Churchill - It now houses a museum and shrine to this
beloved hero of WWII - The style of the home is inspired by Victorian
and Tudor architecture
Hever Castle
- Hever Castle is the childhood home of Anne
Boleyn, the second of Henry VIII’s six wives - Anne Boleyn was queen for just 1000 days before
she was beheaded - Anne’s daughter Queen Elizabeth emerged as one
of the greatest monarchs in England’s history - Rooms here contain fine furniture, tapestries,
Tudor paintings and incredible gardens
Stratford-upon-Avon
- This medieval market town is the birthplace of
William Shakespeare - A thatched cottage marks the spot where Anne
Hathaway lived, Shakespeare’s wife - Henley Street contains the house where
Shakespeare was born - A schoolroom where he was educated is here as
well as the Guildhall with its outstanding timber-framed architecture - Plays are still performed here by the Royal
Shakespeare Company
High Yewdale Farm
- Located in the beautiful Lake District of
England, High Yewdale was built in the 1690s - Beatrix Potter called this place home in the 1930s
- Many of Potter’s furnishings are still located
in the home
Grasmere
- The final resting place of famous Lake Poet
William Wordsworth is located here - He described Grasmere as “the loveliest spot
that man hath found” - View 19th century architecture at the
country church and Dove Cottage
Palace of Holyrood
- In Edinburgh, Scotland, admire the Queen’s
official Scottish residence - This baroque palace was once home to Mary, Queen
of Scots and other Scottish royals - The grounds include the State Apartments, ruins
of the 12th century Abbey and the Royal Gardens
Edinburgh Castle
- This powerful jewel of the Scottish Monarchy
sits high above the city of Edinburgh, Scotland in a majestic pose - The beautiful Crown Jewels are on display here
in the Crown Room, you will not want to miss them
Stirling Castle
- One of Scotland’s most historic sites and
favored residence of the Stewart kings and queens - Visitors have flocked here for its renowned
grandeur and immaculate gardens and sculptures
Join us on our 13 Day England & Scotland: Castles & Countryside small group tour to see these incredible sites for yourself!
