4. Stonehenge
While certainly not the only stone circle in Britain, Stonehenge is the most famous, its compelling and
atmospheric ruins offering a facet view of life in England’s mysterious past. Easily reached from London,
Stonehenge makes a wonderful day trip, where visitors can tour the site and learn about its prehistoric builders at
the nearby museum. Each June 21st, marking the Solstice, visitors are allowed to wander freely among the stones.
Stonehenge forms only one part of a vast temple complex, as the Salisbury Plain is littered with ceremonial sites.
The nearby and much older Woodhenge makes an interesting side trip of a visit to Stonehenge.
5. Windsor Castle
While Buckingham Palace is the residence of the Monarch while in London, Windsor Castle is the family home,
even giving the current royal family their surname. Located just outside London, the castle hails from the time of
William the Conqueror, and its resplendent state rooms filled with priceless art and historic treasures are open to
the public. Visitors can also tour St. George’s Chapel, where the tombs of King Henry VIII, Queen Jane
Seymour and other notable figures of British history can be found. At certain times of the day, visitors may be
lucky enough to enjoy the formal Changing of the Guards.