Do you speak English or travel to the UK

The UK is consistently and incredibly popular in the tourist environment, and even the national flag, the British flag, is known all over the world, and is disassembled into its many copies for clothing, textiles, toys.

 

 

The United Kingdom includes England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.

 

Capital Scotland - Edinburgh. In the country of bagpipes, kilts and whiskey - beautiful architecture and picturesque nature: majestic mountains and deep lakes; Inverness is considered the birthplace of the elusive Loch Ness monster.

 

Cardiff - capital of Wales - edge medieval. National animal: Welsh dragon.

 

Belfast - the capital of Northern Ireland - a land of calm landscapes and cute tiny houses. The main natural attractions are the Cave Hill, the Giant Road, the Speringga Mountains, Lake Fermanag.

 

 

In order to personally see Big Ben, double-decker buses and red telephone boxes, you need a visa. Russians can do this at British visa centers in major Russian cities. As usual, you will have to fill out a questionnaire, take a picture and take a certificate from the place of work indicating the position, monthly or annual income. A health insurance policy should also be available. A big plus will be a copy of documents about your property (apartment, car, cottage). Official papers that confirm the well-being of the tourist will be an additional point for you and a positive signal for employees of diplomatic departments. The visa is issued for about two weeks, the mandatory consular fee will be about 7000 rubles.

 

 

Direct planes fly from Moscow and St. Petersburg to London - on the way you will have to spend 4 hours and three and a half hours, respectively. The cost of tickets starts from 10 000 rubles. With a transfer, you can fly through Riga, Kishenev, Minsk.

 

 

Remember that in England, left-hand traffic! In car rental you will be denied if the driving experience you have less than six months, age up to 23 years. The cost of economy class cars per week starts from 19,800 rubles.

 

 

In England, there are modest hostels and mini-hotels, five-star luxury hotels are open. Housing prices start from 790 rubles (night in the hostel), 8300 rubles will have to pay for a luxurious overnight stay. The average price category is 3,500 rubles. In Britain, it is not welcome if a guest tips maids, bartenders, guides. Taxi drivers and waiters are not prohibited.

 

 

 

Of course, the first thing we go to explore the sights of London, known since the days of school textbooks. The capital of Great Britain is London.

Big Ben - The Clock Tower Westminster palace. The House of Lords and Commons meets in the palace.

 

Also in the historic area of Westminster it will be difficult to pass the famous streets of Baker Street, Piccadilly, Oxford Street, Drury Lane. If you wish, visit the entertainment district of Soho, which does not sleep 24 hours a day.

 

Tower Bridge is another textbook attraction, you can walk on the bridge or drive by car. The gallery of the bridge is used as an observation deck, it also houses a museum.

 

Camden District. Here is the famous British Museum, many faculties of the University of London. If you’re a Harry Pottter fan, don’t miss King’s Cross station complex, where a train to wizards’ university departed from a defunct platform.

 

In the north-west of England is the city of Manchester, the center of political, sports and cultural life of the country. Manchester Castle deserves attention, in its place is now a music school. We know about the city thanks to the Manchester United football team, the musical groups Joy Division, Take That, The Courteeners, Oasis, Hurts.

 

 

A big industrial city. Attractions are the Anglican Cathedral and Catholic Cathedral, a museum and an art gallery. You can watch marine life at the Marine Livelihood Center.

 

This city has become a Mecca for Beatlomans who come from all over the world to breathe the air that inspired musicians, go to the Cavern Club - the place of the first performances of the four and go to the museum, which is dedicated to them. But Liverpool - it's not just the Beatles. For example, in the city is the Liverpool Catholic Cathedral, built by the son of the creator of Big Ben. Albert Dock is one of the symbols of Liverpool, it houses the local branch of the Tate Gallery - with a unique collection of modern art. Also in this part of the city are concentrated the most atmospheric restaurants of the city.

 

 

An ancient city 90 km from London. The owners of Canterbury at different times were Belgians, Saxons, Romans. Guides of the city offer a variety of excursions: in the carriage and by boat, on foot and by bus. Find out if you can embark on an exciting adventure, The Ghosts of Old Canterbury.

 

 

Mysterious and ancient megalith stonehenge It is 130 km from London. Stone slabs and pillars are considered archaeological sites and are included in the UNESCO List of Protected Sites. You can go from London to six-hour tour One of the most famous archaeological sites in world history.

 

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Prices are indicated at the time of publication - November 2017.

 

On our website you can find personal guides. You can go on an exciting trip to the lake. Loch Ness.seeunique Gibraltark The charming villages of Albionanciently town On the Avon River, an ancient university town Cambridge.