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1. Stonehenge

2. Go to Glastonbury

3. Visit the Barber Institute of Fine Arts

4. See London from the London Eye

5. See London’s West End

6. Visit the birthplace of Shakespeare

7. Walk along the York City Walls.

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9. Visit the Jewellery Museum in Birmingham

10. See the famous Changing of the Gaurds

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1. Stonehenge

There are not many places on earth that have generated as much intrigue, speculation and wild ...

2. Go to Glastonbury

The Glastonbury festival is an absolute must for anyone interested in music or for anyone who ...

3. Visit the Barber Institute of Fine Arts

This is an absolute must for any visitor to Birmingham.

4. See London from the London Eye

The London Eye Millennium Wheel is definitely the best way to see London.

5. See London’s West End

West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre in London.

6. Visit the birthplace of Shakespeare

Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is an idyllic country town.

7. Walk along the York City Walls.

If you’re anywhere near York, don’t miss out on this opportunity.

8. Visit the Tower of London

The Tower of London on the River Thames is one of the cities most famous landmarks.

9. Visit the Jewellery Museum in Birmingham

No visit to Birmingham would be complete without seeing the legendary Museum of the Jewellery ...

10. See the famous Changing of the Gaurds

The changing of the guards is a quintessential English tradition.

The changing of the guards is a quintessential English tradition. It dates back to 1660 and is still performed today in the exact same format as it was back then. It’s quite a sight. This monthly spectacle is an absolute must see for any visitor to London.

Brief History
Ever since 1660, troops have guarded England's Royal Palaces. Up until 1689 the Household Cavalry guarded The Palace of Whitehall. They can still be seen there today. In late 1689, the court moved to St James's Palace. In 1837, Queen Victoria moved into moved into Buckingham Palace. The Queen's Guard remained at St James's Palace and a smaller detachment of guards went off to look after Buckingham Palace. These are the ones you?ll see today.

Changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace
The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace takes place just behind the railings of the forecourt. It?s a very colourful display, with the Foot Guards wearing their traditional bright red tunics and bearskins. They do look a bit weird, but it's very entertaining. The band plays on throughout the display. The ceremony takes place daily at 11.30am and lasts approximately 45 minutes.

For the best views, get there early and position yourself close to the railings or the Victoria Memorial. The closest tube station is Victoria, St James's Park or Green Park.