Red bus, business man with his umbrella... Traditional image of the british world seen by a foreigner...
Red bus, business man with his umbrella... Traditional image of the british world seen by a foreigner...
traditional pub in the London city
British tailor: a famous tradition and know-how
House of Parliament and Big Ben - River Thames in London
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - known as the United Kingdom, the U.K. or Britain - comprises the island of Great Britain, the north-east part of the island of Ireland and many small local islands. The UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea.
The largest island, Great Britain, is linked to France by the Channel Tunnel. High speed train connections (Eurostar) are now easy between the UK and the continent and mainly France and Belgium. The Shuttle (Eurotunnel) provides convenient crossing by car (several departures per hour).
Find hereafter a selection of interesting places to visit in the United Kingdom.
- Jason's Trip - traditional canal boats
To visit Little Venice, on the Regents Canal, is to find yourself at the heart of London's waterways. Working canal boats, originally horsedrawn, used to transport coal, timber, oil and refuse. Today Jason's traditional canal boats operate guided historical cruises along the canal, from Little Venice through Regents Park to busy Camden Lock Craft Market.
- City Cruises - cruises on the river Thames, London
City Cruises — operator of passenger services on the River Thames — carries some 750,000 people annually on its extensive sightseeing, ferry, entertainment and charter services. City Cruises has years of experience hosting important functions of all kinds. Christmas and Birthday celebrations to Corporate dinners and weddings, the vessels, menus and staff make every occasion perfect.
- Madame Tussaud's
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum starts with the story of Marie Grosholtz, born in Strasbourg in 1761. Her mother worked as a governess for a Dr Curtins, who made anatomical wax models. From her earliest childhood, Marie learnt modelling techniques with Dr Curtins.
- Thames Cruises - river cruises in London
With Thames Cruises enjoy London's most comprehensive sightseeing cruise, with a full guide commentary and refreshments from the bar on board.
- Eurostar - A Paris to London journey
Experience a train journey from Paris to London aboard the Eurostar high speed train.
- Eurostar to Paris from St Pancras
The Eurostar to Paris or Brussels departs from the St Pancras station in London. Discover the new Eurostar international train station in London!
- Dover to Boulogne by Speedferries
Dover to Boulogne: Cross the English Channel with Speedferries. Quick and cheap!
- Cross the English Channel by car using the Shuttle
Crossing the Channel Tunnel by car with the Eurotunnel Shuttle, it is convenient and easy. Hints and tips to travel from England to France through the Channel Tunnel with your car.
- The Canterbury Tales
To visit the Canterbury Tales, one of the most popular tourist attractions in England, is to enter Medieval England through scenes and stories which will delight all lovers of Old England. Stop off at the colourful inns, and cross the busy streets in the company of Chaucer’s pilgrims on their way to Canterbury where they were going to meditate at the tomb of Thomas à Becket.
