Throughout England and Britain there are many attractions that are rich in historical wonder and that make Britain one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Many of these attractions are located in the capital city of London, but there are plenty outside London as well, in fact, pretty much every county or city in England has a rich and full history, complete with landmarks.

Stonehenge for example is located in Wiltshire and is one of the most famous stone structures in the world. Historians are still unsure as to the origin of the monument, but they suspect that it is around 5500 years old and was used as a burial ground in those times.

The overall creation of this monument is thought to have been spread over a long period of time (between 1500 and 6500 years!) and the stones themselves are thought to have travelled a long way before reaching their destination in Wiltshire.

There have been several attempts at carrying stones of a similar along the same route that the builders of Stonehenge took, but it seems that we in the modern day are not as suited to carrying weights of several tons across rivers and ditches as people once were, as every attempt has failed so far.

Of course one of the most famous stories in English history is that of Robin Hood. His memorial statue still stands in Nottingham city centre. It has never been conclusively proved whether or not the story of Robin Hood is historically factual or a myth, there have been many references to him throughout history, some as far back as the 13th century. You can visit the place where the majority of his deeds are said to have happened, Sherwood Forrest.

Of course, a place that holds a highly notable place in the countries history is Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of possibly the greatest playwright of all time. It is not only home to the house that William Shakespeare was born in, but it is a beautifully quaint town with a picturesque feel to it, outside Henley street that is. Henley street is the street on which Shakespeare’s old house is located, and it is one of the most visited places in the country.

Part of any great trip to anywhere is great accommodation. England is home to some of the finest hotels in the world and whatever county or city you happen to be travelling to, the chances are that you wont be far from one of them.

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