The weather is warm, the sun is shining, and it is time to start planning a vacation. Where should you go? When it comes to the UK, we have some fantastic ideas.
Photography Destinations in the UK
Lake District
With fourteen million visitors a year, this location’s popularity speaks for itself. As the second largest national park in the UK, Lake District boasts stunning scenery that’s great for hiking, climbing, and taking pictures. The mountains, lakes, and hills are all awe-inspiring.
Stonehenge
No photography trip is complete without a visit to this massive monument. Its construction began around 2500 BC, when the enormous stones were hauled from the Marlborough Downs and Wales. Make sure to tour, admire, and snap some pics of this historical masterpiece.
Windsor Castle
Who doesn’t want to see the home of Queen Elizabeth II? Some of these buildings date back to the reign of Henry II. Visitors can marvel at many gorgeous areas of the historic castle, including the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel.
Hadrian’s Wall
Put on your hiking boots and grab the camera. Hadrian’s Wall was a 6-year Roman construction project. Its purpose was to separate the Romans from the barbarians, and it spans from the Solway Coast in Cumbria, to Wallsend near Newcastle, crossing over crags, rivers, and miles of countryside, with a path following along the wall’s entirety. In some spots, the wall is 6 m high. Take a trip for a mix of vast landscapes, history, and hiking, with all the attractions and photo ops therein.
Big Ben
Although the name “Big Ben” is often used to refer to the clock, bell, and tower in its entirety, it actually refers to the thirteen-ton bell set inside Elizabeth Tower. Built in 1858, it was the second bell to be commissioned, after a large crack had damaged the original, sixteen-ton bell two years before. Everyone needs an exterior Elizabeth Tower shot.
Tower Bridge
Built between 1886 and 1894, the Tower Bridge is both iconic and dramatic. Walk or drive through the bridge deck or take a tour. The Tower Bridge Exhibition lets visitors meander through the Victorian-era engine room, admire the glass flooring, and learn about the history of the bridge.
York Minster
Every trip to the UK should include at least one stop at the cathedral. York Minster is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe. As a working cathedral, you can attend a service, let your youngest grab a backpack and explore, take a tour, or visit the 2,000-year-old chambers located below the cathedral. The “Great East window” is the largest piece of medieval stained glass in the entire world.
Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle was first a wooden building in 1068, built by William the Conqueror. Later rebuilt with stone in the 12th century, and refortified during the Hundred Years War, it is now a brilliant example of 14th century military architecture. It frequently makes the list as one of the best historic attractions to visit in England. There are daily shows, a Horrible Histories maze, dungeon tours, and more.
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