Bath is a truly stunning and unique city to explore. A visit to its historic racecourse is the perfect choice; marvel at this picturesque and eminent racecourse alongside Bath’s other great treasures.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/20/2012 -- During 2012, Bath Racecourse will host 19 race meetings between the April and October, taking place across weekdays, weekends and evenings. As well as popular music nights including the Real Ale and Jazz Race night and Cider Festival with the Wurzels, the apex of the course's event is that of Ladies Day in September, which is perhaps the most renowned of events in Bath's social calendar.

A Roman Bath tour is not simply a fitting choice for those who are captivated by the past of ancient Rome. It cannot be denied that Bath teems with archaic relics; yet there is so much more on offer in this city, including, of course, Bath Racecourse. Bath is, of course, most well-known for its Roman spas; yet there are a host of modern architectural marvels and attractions worth delving into in the city as well.

Bath's architecture at its best is exquisite and enchanting. Bath Abbey first took shape in 1499, and it holds significance as one of the very few of the great medieval churches of England that still remain standing. Its West Front is rather unusual and worth examining in some detail; it portrays the dream that stimulated the Abbey's founder, Bishop Oliver King, to demolish the ruined Norman cathedral and raise the building that you can now marvel at on its foundations. Pulteney Bridge is possibly one of the world's most amazing bridges. Similarly, the Royal Crescent, constructed between 1767 and 1775, is one of the most illustrious landmarks on the planet. These are just some of Bath's many architectural masterpieces.

There are a great range of museums and galleries to discover in Bath, from the Victoria Art Gallery to the Jane Austen Centre. The Victoria Art Gallery holds quite impressive repute, encompassing the works of great artists dating from the 15th century to the modern age. The Fashion museum contends strongly as the most superb of its type in the world.

Bath Racecourse offers an impressive program of entertainment and equine sporting shows. Proffering magnificent outlooks over Roman Bath, this racecourse will not merely satisfy your desire for racing action. It will, additionally to this, captivate you with its unforgettably striking setting. The self-proclaimed 'Best in the West' is the highest racecourse of the country at 780 feet above sea level, affording exquisite panoramic views.

Stonehenge coach tours are also exceptionally widespread. An ample number of package day tours can fulfil the desires of anyone who intends to experience for themselves the astounding natural wonder that is Stonehenge. So, why not combine a Roman Bath tour with a Stonehenge tour, for a genuinely memorable experience?

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Stonehenge was constructed between 3100 – 1100 BCE. It has been calculated that the building of Stonehenge necessitated over thirty million hours of labour.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/18/2012 -- Many believe that Stonehenge was concurrently used for rituals as well as for astronomical observation. The construction of Stonehenge spanned no less than three diverse cultures and its point of reference to the rising and setting sun has always been one of most extraordinary aspects. Whether this was merely because those who constructed Stonehenge came from a sun worshipping culture, or because - as some academics suppose - the circle and its banks were part of an immense astronomical calendar, stays an unsolved enigma to this day.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stonehenge is encircled by the vestiges of ceremonial edifices, some yet more ancient than the landmark itself. The site, all in all, encompasses some 2,600 hectares and consists of over 400 planned monuments. It is thought that Stonehenge's location was painstakingly chosen by the Ancients as it was seen to be at the core of their whole world; the place around which time and the seasons rotated.

An abundant number of archaeologists thought that that the Druids, the high priests of the Celts, built Stonehenge for use in sacrifice. They hypothesised that just a mysterious and holy order such as the Druids could build such a spectacular archaic memorial. John Aubrey, a Stonehenge academic (c.1660), was the first to correlate the landmark with the Druids. Far more recently, in the twentieth century, both Gerald Hawkins and Fred Hoyle argued that Stonehenge functioned as an observatory, and also to house records and foresee astronomical events, such as eclipses.

These are just two of an astounding range of theories as to why Stonehenge was built. Interminable other theories have been proposed by academics and scholars who have become preoccupied with the exquisite splendour and otherworldliness of Stonehenge, some more outlandish than others. Some, the most famous of all being von Daniken, have even gone so far as to claim that the site was constructed by aliens. Whichever theory you feel most akin to, your experience of Stonehenge is sure to be an indescribable, intense one. How and why was Stonehenge constructed? Over the course of 5,000 years, these two questions have been unremittingly asked by incalculable numbers of people.

Stonehenge has meant diverse things to an assortment of people down the ages. Some of the most remarkable fictional imagery involving Stonehenge is to be discovered in Hardy tragic masterpiece Tess of the d' Urbervilles. In this exceptional novel, the landmark represents the unresponsiveness of nature to human torment, which in turn accentuates the fact of man's transience and helplessness in the face of greater powers. Unanimously acknowledged as one of the most renowned places in the world to visit, Stonehenge will not fail to captivate.

Take a Stonehenge tour from London and immerse yourself in its mystic grandeur. It is one of the landmarks you well and truly must visit on any Stonehenge Roman bath tours.

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The Diamond Jubilee is a celebration held to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II reign.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/18/2012 -- As such, it is a very special occasion, an occasion that happens just once in a lifetime. 2012 is Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee year, and a host of celebrations have been planned to commemorate the occasion.

The main programme of enthralling events will take place from Saturday 2nd June to Tuesday 5th June with triumphant festivities occurring all over the United Kingdom and, indeed, across the Commonwealth. On the 2nd June, the Queen will attend the Epsom Derby. On Sunday the 3rd, the Big Jubilee Lunch will take place – this will happened on a national scale as people will be encouraged to lunch with their friends. The scale of the lunch you share is up to you; it can range from a small picnic lunch to a street party. Become involved in this charming activity.

The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant will also take place on this day. It is sure to prove quite a spectacle, as up to 1,000 boats amass from across the UK, the Commonwealth and other regions all over the world. The Queen will traverse in the Royal Barge which will lead the armada. Perhaps one of the most enthralling events taking place in the period of the Diamond Jubilee is the BBC Concert which will take place at Buckingham Palace. The extraordinary songstress Dame Shirely Bassey, legendary Sir Tom Jones and the well-respected musician Elton John have all already been confirmed as performing acts.

Yet another remarkable event taking place will be the lighting of beacons to symbolise the year of the Diamond Jubilee. A network of 2,012 Beacons will be lit by both individuals and groups of people all over the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Finally is the service of Thanksgiving and Carriage Procession. The service of Thanksgiving is due to take place at St Paul's Cathedral, that intensely majestic and grandiose landmark, and an official procession involve the Queen in a carriage.

In addition to all of this, Commonwealth nations will be inventing their own spectacular events to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. They will also be represented at, and engaged in, the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on 3rd June and the Service of Thanksgiving on 5th June.

Greenwich will be granted with Royal Borough status over the course of the Queen's exquisite Diamond Jubilee celebrations. This incredible privilege is to be given in acceptance of the intimate bonds that have always existed between Greenwich and royalty. As such, there has never been a better time to explore this charming, picturesque area. Why not also take a panoramic Hop on Hop off London tour, or, for the ultimate regal experience, a London tour bus?

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The crimes of Jack the Ripper have endured in the public imagination for a myriad of reasons.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/18/2012 -- Jack was certainly not the 'original' serial killer; however, he was perhaps the first to emerge in a great capital like London in an era where the 'common people' had become largely literate and the press was could be used as a power for societal transformations. The Ripper also came onto the scene when at a time of political upheaval, and social reformers as well as liberals attempted to exploit the crimes for their own political purposes.

There is not even a verifiable number for the amount of women Jack the Ripper killed. It is largely believed that five women were brutally slaughtered by him; however, other claims vary between four and seven. One of the very few things thought to be fairly incontestable is the fact that the primary victim murdered by Jack the Ripper was Mary Ann Nichols, on Friday 31 August 1888.

One of the more intriguing facets to the case of Jack the Ripper is the sum of global newspaper reporting that his crimes engendered.

Journalists congregated on the streets of the East End to describe the murders, and were often left aghast by the horrific living conditions that they witnessed. It is believed that the name 'Jack the Ripper' was, in fact, most likely coined by a journalist.

An unending stream of condemnation was inflicted on the authorities by the press, due to the incapacity of the police to find the killer and put him on trial. In addition to this, the establishment was vilified for permitting such atrocious social conditions to come into being in such close proximity to the City of London, the richest square mile on earth. The murders were certainly the hub of an immense criminal investigation that saw the Victorian police try their hardest against a single killer who was committing his crimes in one of London attractions' most unlawful and heavily populated districts.

This all occurred in an era before forensic science; even the technology for finger printing had not yet been developed. As such, the only method of proving someone's guilt in a murder was either to get the suspect to admit their guilt, or to catch them in the act itself. The infamous Jack the Ripper's White chapel murders are as contentious and indecipherable to many in the current era as they were in Victorian times. There is not just a great amount of confusion as to how the murders were carried out. There is also, of course, much disputation over who Jack the Ripper was in reality.

Although no-one was ever charged as 'Jack the Ripper', over the centuries there have been more than a hundred named suspects who could have been Jack the Ripper. Take a Jack the Ripper tour and attempt to fathom the mysteries surrounding this inscrutable killer for yourself.

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Visit Paris and uncover its most striking attractions in the most beguiling way possible on a charming Seine river cruise.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/17/2012 -- The Seine river is ideally located, cutting through the very core of Paris and dividing up Paris' finest attractions in a captivating way. The Eiffel Tower and the Musee d'Orsay are positioned on the south bank, whilst the Louvre, Grand Palais, and the Concorde can be seen on the north bank. In the very heart of Paris and in the middle of the Seine River, you will find the grandiose and exquisite Notre Dame Cathedral alongside other eminent architectural structures.

The best time to decide upon a day trip to Paris is May through to mid-September, when skies are known to be clearer and temperatures at their warmest. Take a Paris river cruise and acquire an overview of some of the city's most renowned sights. Perhaps even choose an especially luxurious option: savour a romantic dinner as dusk descends on enchanting Paris, or simply relax and revel in the crisp air as you marvel at some of the world's most famed monuments.

Stretching back in time to when the Parisii tribe first founded a fishing village along its banks, the waters of the River Seine have continually been the very core, indeed the lifeblood, of Paris. As the River Seine is only around 24m above sea level and the average depth is only approximately 8m in Paris, it is slow flowing and effortlessly navigable.

It is just not possible to overlook Paris' many grand bridges, which cross over the River Seine; some of these are many centuries old. The oldest of all is the Pont-Neuf, whose first stone was set in 1578 by Henri III in the presence of the Queen Mother, Catherine de Medici. In contrast, the most recent bridge is the Pont Charles de Gaulle, and was finished in the summer of 1996 to contain the ever-rising flow of traffic, in large part caused by the new stadium.

When you have completed your cruise, decide which attractions you would like to explore to a greater degree. Paris is celebrated worldwide for its exquisite museums, the most striking and renowned being, unquestionably, the Louvre. If you have a greater passion for modern art rather than the vast collection of pre-twentieth century art on show in the Louvre, the Pompidou Centre will be more suited to your tastes. The Musee d'Orsay is also home to a remarkable selection of pre-impressionist and impressionist art.

Whilst you are in Paris, discover some other entrancing attractions. Children in particular will be beguiled by Le Musee de la Magie. This museum proliferates with appealing artefacts from the world of magic: including optical illusions, antiquarian magicians' props, intriguing antique posters publicising magic shows - and much more. Take a London to Paris tour and delve into all Paris has to offer. It is highly recommended you begin your experience of this distinguished capital with a panoramic Seine cruise, before exploring its other attractions in greater depth.

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London holds a vast number of exceptional architectural landmarks; it is a capital sure to awe the visitor.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- London is also home to many parks, museums of galleries that are amongst the most eminent and well known in the world. Just a few of the sights you must visit when exploring the capital include the distinguished Royal Courts of Justice, Lincoln's Inn Fields, Covent Garden's renowned Royal Opera House and, for a tranquil escape from the fast-paced nature of London, Lincoln's Inn Fields by London Tours.

Lincoln's Inn Fields is the greatest public square in the city; indeed, it has been claimed as the inspiration for Central Park in New York City. However, it has not always held a charmed history. In the 1980s, Lincoln's Inn Fields was home to a many homeless rough sleepers. The problem was worsened by rats that were spawned by the remnants left by the homeless as well as soup kitchens. To solve this issue, in 1992 temporary fencing was assembled around Lincoln's Inn Fields to implement a 'No Camping' by-law. When all the rough sleepers had finally departed, ornamented railings were set up and the Fields reopened to the public in 1993. Now you can explore this charming haven from the bustle of the city.

The Royal Courts of Justice are also well worth visiting. Queen Victoria officially opened the Royal Courts in 1882. The courts handle many of the nation's most severe civil, libel and appeals cases. The RCJ have established a solid reputation as being home to some of the most incredible events in London of the past few years. The structure itself is a Victorian interpretation of the Gothic style of architecture, and is genuinely stunning. Marvel at exquisite stonework, mosaic floors, intricate carvings and oak wood panelling in this grandiose landmark. The Great Hall is home to a veritable array of portraits, including works by Lawrence, Shee and Wright.

Finally, Covent Garden's Royal Opera House is an intensely illustrious edifice. The Opera House was first constructed in 1809 on the site of a theatre which had stood since 1732. Admired from its very beginnings and focused on the production of Italian operas, its privileged status was guaranteed by Royal patronage from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. A fire unfortunately ravaged that building in 1857 but it was restored within a mere year to create the ROH building that we know today. 

Once you have explored some of these distinguished London landmarks, why not take an England tour and delve into other unforgettable areas of the UK? For example, explore captivating Canterbury Cathedral or marvel at entrancing Leeds Castle. Savour an experience you will never forget: plan your sightseeing wisely.

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Explore finest attractions of London in a unique and distinctive Hop on Hop off tour.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/06/2012 -- Some sights in London that you really must take the time to explore include Piccadilly Circus, with its Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, the sweeping London Eye, tremendous St Paul's Cathedral and its eminent museums and galleries, including the British Museum and Tate Modern. Are you uncertain about the very best way to delve into some of London's most extraordinary attractions? Take a London bus tour, hopping and off, for the finest experience possible.

The British Museum is a remarkable attraction; an intensely impressive building to get lost in. View the one and only Rosetta Stone, be fascinated by Aztec mosaic masks alongside an overwhelming seven million other items. Look out for intriguing 20- and 50-minute eye Opener tours offered for free. Tate Modern showcases a great wealth of contemporary art, and its rotating exhibitions mean that every visit is a unique and distinctive one. It is certainly one of the capital's most highly regarded attractions. Savour its permanent selection of 60,000 works by such artists as Pollock, Warhol, Dali, and Matisse.

Visit Piccadilly Circus, and marvel at the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain. It was constructed in 1893 to memorialise Lord Shaftesbury, a philanthropist known for the help he provided to the poor. The semi nude statue atop of the fountain portrays the Angel of Christian Charity – however, it was later renamed Eros after the Greek god of love and beauty. The fountain was cast in bronze, but the statue is made of aluminium, which was a new material, very difficult to get hold of at the time.

The London Eye is one of London's most celebrated attractions, visited by over 3.5 million people a year, and the largest Ferris wheel on the planet. It's 135 metres high, and on a lucid day you can even see all the way to Windsor Castle, which is over 25 miles away. Its 32 'pods' each hold up to 25 people. Whether it is day or night (but particularly at night) the London Eye proffers exquisite perspectives across London and its most prominent landmarks including the grand Houses of Parliament, beautiful Westminster Abbey and magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral.

Since its opening in March 2000, The London Eye has become an eminent landmark and a representation of modern Britain. It certainly cannot be denied that the Eye is an overwhelming accomplishment of design and engineering.

St Paul's Cathedral was fashioned by court architect Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1710. Its distinctive dome is one of the world's greatest, measuring 111.3 metres high; it is undeniably an iconic part of London's skyline. Experience the splendour of St. Paul's Cathedral for yourself and see its emblematic dome. The cathedral went through a £40 million programme of cleaning and repair work for its 300th anniversary in 2010 and this work transformed the exterior and interior of the building, making it even more resplendent than it was before.

The apex of St Paul's' Cathedral is the unusual Whispering Gallery, located 30 metres above the cathedral floor and acclaimed for its acoustics. Another 55 metres above the Whispering Gallery is the Golden Gallery which allows for spectacular panoramic outlooks over central London.. Why not explore all of these attractions and regions of the capital, in addition to many more, on a hop on hop off London tour? You could even combine this with a tour of England's other alluring areas, for a trip you will remember for years to come.

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This coming May 22 – 26 in London, get a chance to walk through the biggest and the finest collection of flowers and perfectly-grown plants.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/02/2012 -- Delight in the colorful sights and breathe in the charming scents of the Chelsea Flower Show 2012. Considered to be one of the most famous gardening shows in the world, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a horticulturalist's festival, a celebration of the highest quality grown fauna from all over the world. For five days in May, 11 acres of the Royal Hospital grounds in Chelsea, London receives over 200,000 visitors of landscape artists, gardeners, florists, and horticulture hobbyists. Members of the British Royal Family are expected to attend the show's opening ceremonies, in support of the Royal Horticultural Society.

Run by the Royal Horticulturalist Society, the Chelsea Flower Show is the 'Olympic' event of horticulturalists from across the world. It is the venue for the highest level of international competition for landscape designers, floral arrangers and plant growers. It is a showcase for introducing and observing the latest trends in gardening and growing. This is the time and place for contemporary designers to display their vivid creations that combine flowers, plants, colors, decor and other elements that produce beautiful garden art.

Visitors may look forward to new releases for 2012 such as Osteospermum 'in The Pink' from Fairweather's Nursery. On display for the first time ever, this is a new variety with masses of daisy-like bright pink flowers that bloom on short upright stems in June and July.

The Leucanthemum 'Freak!', another new plant that comes all the way from Holland, will be presented by Har Stemkens of Syngenta. Just like other Leucanthemums, this plant blooms from the end of April/May all throughout the summer into early Autumn. The difference lies in it being pure white with a yellow centre that produces compact, shapely daisy flowers.

Both the 'Freak' and 'in the Pink' will vie for the RHS Plant of the Year Award, won by Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants last year, with its entry Anemone 'Wild Swan'.

The first two days of the flower show (May 22 – 23) are open to RHS members only while non-members can walk through the gardens of the Royal Hospital from May 24 – 26. Chelsea Flower Show tickets must be purchased in advance. RHS members may purchase up to a maximum of 4 tickets at the discounted member rates. Any additional tickets can be purchased at the regular public rate. For groups of 10 or more, Chelsea Flower Show tickets may be acquired from the RHS Group Bookings Department, open from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

To ensure that one's walk through the Chelsea Flower Show's blooming grounds is enjoyable, many facilities such as picnic areas, restaurants, ATM and banks, will be available throughout the five days. By 4pm on the 26th, exhibitors will start selling their plants and products display. Take your pick among the vegetables, shrubs, indoor plants, perennials and the rest on exhibit. Should you find one you like before then, it is best to have it reserved with the exhibitor.

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David Hockney, artist, proudly displays his landscape creations at the Royal Academy of Arts. Entitled ‘A Bigger Picture', Hockney's work includes over 150 of his multi medium art works, on exhibit until April 9, 2012.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/02/2012 -- The Art work inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Yorkshire, the David Hockney exhibition covers 50 years of his work from the traditional oil paintings and charcoal drawings, to new work dating from 2005, created with the modern Polaroid and digital video.

Many of David Hockney Paintings take entire walls in the gallery. He is famous for artwork that comprise of a series of small paintings combined into one enormous picture, much like Bigger Trees Near Water, painted on 50 individual canvases that as a whole, measures 15x50'. This was first put on display at the Royal Academy's largest gallery during their Annual Exhibition in 2007. Remarkable earlier creations include A Bigger Grand Canyon, a series of 60 small paintings merged into one, purchased by the National Gallery of Australia. In 2006, his painting of The Splash was sold at £2.6 million – a record breaking amount for a Hockney painting.

Since 2009, David Hockney has been experimenting with new technology, namely, the Brushes application of the iPhone and the iPad. He has drawn hundreds of portraits, still life's and landscapes with this medium, showing his adept ability to create realistic works of art the digital way. What makes David Hockney a fascinating artist is his unique way of embracing technology to capturing life and nature, the cycles and the changing seasons, in realistic ways. At 74, he creates digital magic on his iPhone, which he instantly emails to friends.

"You can make a drawing of the sunrise at 6am and send it out to people by 7am.", Hockney said. With the iPhone and iPad, he has created hundreds of drawings, and takes delight in the instant response and critiques that his friends give after receiving them. "I draw flowers every day," he said, "and I send them to my friends, so they get fresh blooms every morning. And my flowers last."

David Hockney photography is also on display at The Bigger Picture exhibit. Making use of varying numbers of Polaroid snapshots, Hockney creates a photo collage of a single subject arranged in a patch work to make a composite image. Created mostly between 1970 and 1986, this style of art that makes use of Polaroid photographs of one subject arranged into a grid, takes inspiration from cubism. In later works, Hockney changed his medium and made use of the moving camera, making film his other canvas. A Bigger Picture is a captivating display of the the beautiful Yorkshire landscape and its changing seasons, as seen through Hockney's eyes.

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With a London Pass, one can get easier and faster access to the best historical places and world-famous landmarks around the city.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/02/2012 -- London, England's capital, is the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and by far, the largest urban zone in the European Union. A historical place going back hundreds of years, London has been described as a world cultural capital. London can be counted as the city with the most number of international tourists, just by counting the number of international passengers passing through its London Heathrow Airport. This year, that number is expected to grow more as the city hosts the modern Summer Olympic Games for the third time.

London's cultural and religious heritage may be experienced by visiting the city's 4 World Heritage sites, famous landmarks, and a long list of museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions. Historical places include the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Tower Bridge, among many others.

London offers a number of must-see tourist destinations around the city, and the best way to cover significant ground is with the London Pass. The London Pass is a sightseeing city card (similar to a credit card with a data chip inside) that gives tourists entry to a choice of over 55 popular tourist London Attractions around the city. Having a sightseeing pass means enjoyable convenience for the tourist with free access and fast track entry to the amazing sights of the city. With it, the London Pass-toting tourist need not fall in the long admission lines. The tourist simply needs to flash the pass at the entrance, get it swiped through the ticket office, and promptly enter to view and enjoy the historical spot. The London sightseeing pass comes with a free tourist guide booklet.

One of the must-see sights of the city, the Tower of London, is a world's famous fortress built more than 900 years ago by William the Conqueror. This grand structure has long been used by medieval kings and has since serve as a royal palace, prison, armory and even a zoo. The Tower is home to her majesty's Crown Jewels and the Beefeaters, whose job is to guard them as well as show tourists around. The White Tower, a huge and beautiful stone building, stands at the center and hosts the exhibits of Tudor, Stuart, Hanoverian and Windsor arms and armor "Fit for a King."

Westminster Abbey, across the Thames, is a beautiful gothic church listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Since the crowning of William the Conqueror in 1066, Westminster Abbey has been England's church for coronations. A long line of kings and queens, including the reigning Queen Elizabeth II, have been crowned on King Edward's Chair. The Abbey crypts are home to many famous English personalities who have made significant contributions to history, literature, science and religion. Among them are Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer and Charles Darwin. Royal Weddings and Funerals are also a part of the Westminster Abbey's history, the latest being the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011.

You've never really been to London if you haven't been to these sights. The Tower Bridge and Westminster Abbey, along with many other historical destinations may be conveniently included in the London tourists' itinerary with a London sightseeing pass.

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The David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture exhibition is launched by the Royal Academy of the Arts as part of the Cultural Olympiad and the first of the London 2012 Festival Countdown events.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/30/2012 -- The Royal Academy of the Arts in London will be staging an exhibition on the 21st of January to the 9th of April 2012 in honor of English artist David Hockney. Taking place at the Main Galleries, the exhibition is entitled "David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture" and will feature the artist's new paintings inspired by the East Yorkshire landscape, created especially for the organization.

David Hockney was born on the 9th of July 1937 in Bradford, England. Noted for his contributions to the Pop art movement, Hockney is considered one of the most influential British artists of this century. He is also one of England's most versatile artists, renowned for his photography, paintings, and film, and even for his ventures into being a stage designer and a draftsman.In London tour one can explore the artwork of the great artist's never before seen landscape paintings, photography and modern artworks, this exhibition by the Royal Academy of the Arts is said to be one of the biggest exhibitions in London this year.

The David Hockney exhibition covers 50 years of the artist's work, mostly focusing on landscape representations and his depictions of Yorkshire's changing seasons, but also including other related drawings and film. Hockney's more recent artworks included in the exhibit are his use of modern technology, such as the Polaroid, the color photocopier, and even the iPhone and the iPad.

The highlight of the exhibition is Hockney's landscape paintings. From the dark and bleak paintings of the urban life he was known for in his youth in the 1950s, David Hockney paintings are now more colorful and vibrant and are more directed to rural themes. The David Hockney gallery is said to provide the viewers a glimpse into the artist's change of perspective and rediscovery of the natural world.

Along with presenting his fascination with nature, the exhibition also follows how Hockney continues to develop new techniques using modern technology. The gallery displays a collection of his more recent artworks, including his iPad drawings and a series of new films created using 18 different cameras, which are then displayed on multiple screens. The impressive exhibition will also showcase David Hockney photography. Hockney is known for his trademark photo-collages, made using small Polaroid snaps arranged to make a composite image. Hockney referred to these photo-collages as "joiners," which featured a wide variety of subjects, from landscapes to portraits and still life, from abstract to representational.

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What, you may ask, is London’s most enthralling landmark? The Tower of London is a very strong competitor for this label.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/30/2012 -- Explore the Tower of London Tours for yourself and gain an understanding of the lives of its famous prisoners. You will be both compelled and horrified by tales of the cruel executions that took place in this redoubtable landmark. Two of the people that are amongst those most associated with the Tower are William I and Henry III.

England's earliest Norman king, William I, was born in 1028, at Falaise Castle, the illegitimate son of Robert the Devil or the Magnificent and the daughter of Fullbert, a tanner of Falaise. Before he was reassigned the title of 'Conqueror' he held the rather more ignominious label of 'William the Bastard'. William was, by many accounts, a brutal and despotic ruler; indeed, by current standards, he was extraordinarily pitiless. Yet many contend that his approach formed the preferred results and doused active hostility to his reign.

Henry III is known for being a 9-year-old king. He became king when he was just 9, as a repercussion of Magna Carta and the Barons' War. Henry III in fact did much to renovate the Tower into the impressive landmark we see in the current age. He enhanced and extended the royal palace, constructing exquisitely furnished living quarters for both himself and his queen. He also strongly embellished the castle's defences. Much of the first stone curtain wall was erected during his rule.

Henry did not spend a much time at the Tower – staying there a mere 11 times over the course of 56 years. It was, of course, vital that the Tower was appropriate for a king, yet it was not an especially favoured royal dwelling. Henry used the Tower expressly as a place of protection at politically tumultuous times. It was during his rule that lions, a polar bear and an elephant were kept at the Tower, all gifts from other monarchs. Visit the Royal Beasts exhibition at the Tower to learn more of the Tower's intriguing use as a zoo.

Prisoners have been held captive at the Tower practically since it was first built. For in the region of 900 years, those thought to be traitors have been incarcerated against their will, as well as eminent monarchs. Sir Walter Raleigh is possibly one of the most renowned of the Tower of London's prisoners. He induced contention and controversy all through his life. First Elizabeth I's favourite, he went on to become a foe of James I. Raleigh's ostentatious and bold nature led him to be imprisoned in the Tower on three separate occasion, all in all spending thirteen years in incarceration. 

Other renowned figures such as Thomas More and Lady Jane Grey were brutally beheaded in the Tower. The Tower of London is one of the most popular London attractions like Warwick castle tour, Jack the ripper tour, Buckingham palace on offer for visitors to the capital. Visit and you are sure to be amazed by the tales you will hear about some of the most significant and well-known figures associated with the Tower.

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There are so many areas of the capital which fairly vibrate with excitement and vibrancy. Delve into just a few of the city’s most intriguing areas and you will not regret the experience.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/29/2012 -- Explore Piccadilly Circus, Parliament Square, and Big Ben, alongside many other famed landmarks and districts. Parliament Square is a renowned London landmark situated in very close proximity to the distinguished Houses of Parliament, world famed Big Ben and spectacular Westminster Abbey, in central London. Parliament Square is one of the most celebrated of all the capital's attractions, and an excellent vantage point from which to take photographs of some eminent sites, especially when dusk falls and these sites become yet more majestic.

As is befitting of a monument symbolizing the political core of London, Parliament Square is home to statues of eminent statesmen, including the one and only Winston Chruchill, Robert Peel, who founded the police force, Benjamin Disraeli, David Lloyd George, the legendary American president Abraham Lincoln and Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid freedom fighter who is admired the globe over.

Big Ben's repute speaks for itself and it remains the greatest bell ever cast at White chapel. Visitors to the foundry go through a full size profile of the bell, framing the main entrance as they come into the imposing landmark. The original moulding gauge used to cast Big Ben is suspended on the end wall of the foundry, above the furnaces to this very day. The Astronomer Royal, George Airy, who was appointed to draft a specification for the clock, specified that 'the first stroke of the hour bell should register the time, correct to within one second per day.'The vast majority of the clockmaker's of the day believed such precision to be impossible for a large tower clock. However, Airy was adamant that the first specification be adhered to, and the great exactitude with which Big Ben tells the time to this very day is testament to this.

Ensure you explore Piccadilly Circus, the ever-thriving hub of London, as twilight descends. This bustling plaza in the core of the city is ideally situated for the visitor to delve into in depth, positioned as it is at the junction of five major streets: Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Piccadilly and Covent Street. You may not be aware of the fact that the Circus was originally made by John Nash as part of the future King George IV goal to link Carlton House - where the Prince Regent resided - with Regent's Park. The name 'Piccadilly' interestingly derives from a 17th century frilled collar named piccadil.

Explore the most enthralling aspects of the capital on a London open top bus tour by night for the utmost ease and convenience. Why not also take a London Bus Tour to another captivating district of the UK? A Leeds Castle tour is one such worthy option. This lavish, sumptuous fortress will, most likely, leave you stunned and awed.

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Known as the “Cathedral of Football,” the magnificent Wembley Stadium is still considered the center of international football tournaments and remains one of the world’s most famous football icons.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/28/2012 -- Another important milestone in sports history will be taking place at the Wembley Stadium next year – the 2013 UEFA Champions League Finals, the final match of the 2012-2013 UEFA Champions League, to be played on the 25th of May 2013. The 2012-2013 UEFA Champions League is on its 58th season, which also marks the Football Association's (FA) 150th anniversary.

This is the seventh time for the stadium to host Europe's premier football tournament. Last year's 2011 EUFA Champions League Finals, making it the first stadium in history to host the UEFA Finals twice in three years. Being the second largest in Europe (90,000-capacity), it is recommended that spectators take a Wembley Stadium tour first to get oriented with the venue before the season games begin.

Originally constructed way back in the early 1920s and reopening more recently in 2007, both the old and the new Wembley Stadium have been considered the home of sporting events. This is most famous for hosting football matches, most notably the prestigious FA Cup, organized by the stadium's owner, the Football Association (FA). Aside from the FA Cup, the Wembley Stadium also stands witness to some of the most important football events in history and counts in one of the best London attractions. In the 1948 Olympics, British doctor and athlete John Mark lit the heavy Olympic Torch. To pay tribute to this event, the 1948 Olympic Torch Relay will be re-lived by 8000 people specially chosen to carry the Olympic Flame. The relay will run an 8000-mile course in 70 days, ending at the Wembley Stadium on the 27th of July to inaugurate the 2012 Olympic Games.

This place is witness to how England won its only World Cup trophy in the 1966 FIFA World Cup Finals. British football fanatics will always look back to this sweet victory, when the team defeated West Germany with a final score of 4-2, the first and only time when England won the Jules Rimet Trophy. The 1966 FIFA World Cup Finals was also the most watched event on British television as of September 2009.The Men's and Women's Football Finals for the 2012 Olympics, a major feature of the Olympic Games, will also be hosted by England's national stadium. Scheduled to be played on July, 16 teams of male and 12 teams of female athletes will be competing for the gold medals. This is the second time hosts the event after the 1948 Olympics.

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Jack the Ripper is certainly one of the most well-known serial killers in history. Yet it is largely believed that he claimed a mere five victims during his so-called ‘reign of terror’ – as such, he is fairly tame by the standards of many modern multiple murderers. He was not even at large for an especially long period of time; many do not realise that his crimes took place over the course of just twelve weeks or so. Despite all of this, however, he certainly is a strong contender for the title of the world’s most famous serial killer. Why is this? What is about Jack the Ripper that endlessly fascinates and compels people down the ages?

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/28/2012 -- The case of Jack the Ripper was officially closed in 1892. Yet it continues to lastingly enthrall a whole host of people all over the world. This may be due to the fact that new discoveries about the case are being revealed to this very day. Jack the Ripper evaded detection in the Victorian era, and persists in doing so. Perhaps, however, it is no longer seen as such an absurd notion as it once was considered to be that his identity will be revealed.

The ongoing difficulty of finding out who the Ripper was has kept this succession of brutal murders at the vanguard of criminal and social history for over 120 years.

One of the more intriguing aspects to the case of Jack the Ripper is the sheer amount of worldwide newspaper reporting that his crimes provoked. Journalists swept down on to the streets of the East End to relate the grisly details of the murders, and were often left shocked and horrified by the terrible living conditions that they perceived.

Pages upon pages were given over to reporting on the post-mortems into the deaths of the victims; local inhabitants of the area were cross-examined at length; police officers were pursued, and in some cases even bribed, as reporters attempted to acquire that all too intangible 'exclusive' that may aid in selling more newspapers.

What is known about Jack the Ripper? Many think that Jack the Ripper possessed some form of surgical background, due to the accuracy of particular cuts he made on his victims' bodies and in the technique he used to remove their organs. Certainly, an immense number of the surgeons who inspected the bodies of his victims thought that the killer must have had a substantial degree of anatomical knowledge to do what he did. Yet real details as to who he was remain elusive.

Even if Jack the Ripper's name is discovered, a mysterious ambience will continue to envelop this murderer, guaranteeing his continuing appeal for centuries to come.

Jack the Ripper tour has become enormously popular like London Bus Tours. If you are compelled by Jack the Ripper, why not lose yourself in the enigma encircling the serial killer who once terrified those living in the streets of Whitechapel?

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Come to Stonehenge with a sense of expectancy and with an understanding of the unique and intriguing history behind the landmark.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/23/2012 -- Is Stonehenge worth visiting? It cannot be denied that some have tried to detract from the experience of visiting Stonehenge, claiming 'it is just a pile of stones' and using similar such arguments. Banish such negative thoughts from your mind; when you go to visit Stonehenge, ensure you go with an open mind, and you will then be able to make the most of this extraordinary landmark in all its spirituality. Also learn of the intriguing origins of the word 'henge'.

So is Stonehenge just a 'pile of stones'? Saying such a thing is extremely reductive. This does not do justice to the spiritual history of Stonehenge and its extraordinary otherworldly atmosphere. After all, there is so much symbolism associated with Stonehenge. It is believed that Stonehenge positioning was very carefully chosen by the Ancients as it was meant to be at the center of their world; the landmark around which time and the seasons revolved.

In approximately 3500 BC the semi-nomadic peoples that inhabited Salisbury Plain started to construct the landmark now known as Stonehenge. The initial construction was a circular ditch and mound with 56 holes forming a ring around its edge. The building of Stonehenge encompassed no less than three different cultures and its point of orientation to the rising and setting sun has always been one of most remarkable aspects.

Why was Stonehenge constructed to be so in sync with the movements of the sun? There are a range of possible reasons as to why. Possibly because those who built Stonehenge came from a sun worshiping culture, or perhaps due to the fact that - as some scholars believe - the circle was an element of a vast astronomical calendar. There are no concrete reasons as to why, however; Stonehenge positioning remains something of an unanswered mystery to this day.

Take a Stonehenge tour from London but ensure you arrive at the monument free from skepticism and cynicism; to truly appreciate the mystic aura of this numinous structure you have to arrive with a free and open mind. You may wonder what 'henge' actually means, and the origins behind this word. Simply enough, 'henge' is Old English for 'hang.' Mores specifically, a henge is the term given to a great prehistoric earthwork, often but not necessarily circular, whether of stones, earth, or wood. Henges started to be constructed by the Neolithic people after around 3,000 BC. They were built all over the British Isles, and in the modern day there are approximately 1,000 known henges. New ones are constantly being discovered.

Stonehenge itself was a project that was made by the Neolithic people over the course of decades. The organization of stones was drastically altered, from an original simple circle encircled by a ditch with wooden posts to the far more complex display you can see in the present age. Unsurpassed by any other megalithic landmarks in Britain, Stonehenge nonetheless holds similarities with a more ancient and indeed, vaster monument at Avebury. It may therefore be worth visiting Avebury as well as Stonehenge on a London tour.

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Bath is an exceptionally striking archaic city, which teems with an extraordinary range of attractions. Its spa is truly majestic; the whole of Bath’s ancient history is centered in its amazing bathing system. Yet many overlook the fact that Bath’s churches are also deeply enchanting, alluring landmarks to visit.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/22/2012 -- If you wish to travel right back in time to and lose yourself in Bath's exceptional history, visit the Roman Baths. Traverse where Romans would have walked, going on a journey into antiquity. Bath's spa is the only natural thermal spa in the whole of Britain. Since the times of the Romans, it has been extremely well upheld.

Also visit a selection of Bath's most beguiling churches. Bath is home to such remarkable churches as St Stephen's, St Michael's and Christ Church; its architectural pinnacle is exquisite Bath Abbey. Make certain you visit at least a few of the city's most striking churches on a Roman Bath tour.

Bath's parks and gardens warrant much exploration as well. Sydney Gardens is the oldest park in Bath, and was often visited by members of the royal family as well as the eminent writer Jane Austen. Other alluring parks are the Georgian Garden, Royal Victoria and Henrietta parks.

Bath Abbey is architecturally spectacular, and the last of a sequence of simple yet striking churches built in Bath. Initially a Norman church, Bath Abbey went on to become much more elaborately ornamented; it underwent great transformations into a lavish Gothic mode of towering buttresses furnishing redoubtable bulwarks. At the Heritage Vaults, simple to get to from the exterior of the landmark, you can wonder at an interactive presentation about the abbey's past in addition to intricate Romanesque statues.

St Michael's Church was designed by George Philips Manners (1789-1866) and consists of an outstanding south tower. A parish has been positioned on the site since the medieval era, yet the current church dates from 1835-7.

St Stephen's Church was once expressed as being 'very pinnacled', and is one of the supreme landmarks in Bath. With financial catastrophe overshadowing the original structural work it is something of a wonder that the lovely church that exists today does exist.

Christ Church has held an uncharacteristic history which has come to affect, indeed saturate, it's present. It was founded by a very socially aware clergy. Bizarrely, it is not a parish church and also does not have a paid vicar. The repercussion of this is that a shared ministry has been cultivated, whereby all of those in the congregation are encouraged to be active in the church. 

Bath's distinctively fascinating churches must be explored. As alluring and enchanting as Bath's churches are, however, you could perhaps even heighten your tour experience further by taking a Stonehenge tour as well as an exploration of Bath's renowned spa. The decision is yours: choose to savour a riveting experience of Tower of London tours.

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Ensure to mark the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee, a truly extraordinary event. There are arrays of potential things to do; make the most of this incredible once-in-a-lifetime occurrence.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2012 -- The Queen ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953. She observed her Silver Jubilee (25 years) in 1977 and her Golden Jubilee (50 years) in 2002. 2012 is a very special year indeed; it is the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, an extraordinary occasion. The Diamond Jubilee marks an incredible 60 years of the Queen's reign. Make the most of this remarkable occasion.

The very first British sovereign to commemorate 50 years on the throne in a noteworthy and momentous fashion was George III. The only other British queen to observe a Diamond Jubilee was Queen Victoria in 1897. The revels of the Diamond Jubilee will focus around an extended weekend in 2012 on 2, 3, 4 and 5 June. Why not visit the UK during the festivities and take a thrilling London tour - discover just what is being planned for the Diamond Jubilee and see how you can become involved.

Even before June, many Diamond Jubilee related activities will take place both inside and outside of London. For example, the Diamond Jubilee Pageant, taking place on the 10, 11 and 13 May, promises a range of entertainment coming from musicians and dancers, as well as military and equestrian displays from all over the globe. This will all take place in the private grounds of spectacular Windsor Castle. Similarly, there will be a Parade and Muster at Windsor on Saturday 19 May. Almost 2,500 troops from the Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force will march through Windsor Castle and the town before the Queen. They will then gather in the castle grounds in front of an audience of over 3,000 Armed Forces personnel, their families, and veterans for a distinctive and singular event.

A range of diverse exhibitions also mark the Queen's Jubilee. The Royal Collection has exhibitions at Buckingham Palace, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Windsor Castle, and various other regal venues in the United Kingdom to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. Take a Buckingham Palace tour for a truly majestic experience. Or perhaps visit Windsor Castle and marvel at 'The Queen: Sixty Photographs for Sixty Years' exhibition.

The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich is due to open an intriguing exhibition entitled 'Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames' in April 2012. It will explore the affiliations between the Queen, the City of London and the River Thames. The illustrious National Portrait Gallery will display 'The Queen: Art and Image', a touring collection of images of the Queen. Additionally to this, the eminent Victoria and Albert Museum is showcasing a selection of portraits of The Queen by photographer Cecil Beaton, which will also tour around the UK.

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Visit London and delve into these fascinating areas and attractions – and much more besides.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/20/2012 -- There are a host of diverse attractions in London which are often well worth exploring in some depth. Here are a selection of merely a few areas and attractions you should attempt to visit: namely, Hyde Park, Bond Street, the National Gallery, and, for more lighthearted evening entertainment, the one and only Comedy Store.

Hyde Park was originally made as a result of Henry VIII's fervour to hunt. Yet, over the years, it grew to become something entirely different, and in the modern age it is a tranquil haven where exhilarating arrays of people come to pursue their interests, whatever they may be. For example, if your inclinations lie in sport, you can savour activities such as swimming, cycling, boating and skating. There are pitches for team games, tennis courts, tracks for horse riding and a spectacular children's playground. Some incredible concerts have also taken place in this alluring sweep of land.

Some have gone so far as to contend that Hyde Park is one of the most impressive city parks on the globe. Encompassing 142 hectares (350 acres) including over 4,000 trees, a scenic meadow, a vast lake and attractive flower gardens, if you visit it can be easy to forget you are in central London. The National Gallery offers free admission and showcases Western European art from about 1250-1900. You will see unforgettable pieces of art which still resonate in the modern imagination, by such eminent masters as Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Botticelli, Renoir, Cezanne and Van Gogh. Certainly one of the most revered in London tour.

Since its beginnings in 1700, Bond Street has been the place of choice for society's richest, most fashionable and powerful people. London's celebrated Bond Street is admired worldwide for its extraordinary array of 'high' upmarket fashion, in the guise of sophisticated stores, art and antiques, luxury goods, fashionable brands and exquisite jewels. Bond Street is synonymous for all things stylish and urbane. Located in the very core of Mayfair, in London's vivacious West End, it is surrounded by some of the planet's most astounding restaurants and hotels. A range of eminent poets and authors have chosen to live on this exclusive street. Why not take a Hop on Hop off London tour and delve further into the history behind this refined street?

Spend your evening being charmed by some extraordinary talents on the stand up comedy scene. The legendary Comedy Store in London helped to initiate the careers of luminary British comedians that have become household names; comedians such as Paul Merton, Eddie Izzard, French and Saunders and Jack Dee. Such an experience is sure to enthrall.

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The Tower of London is certainly an intriguing landmark to explore. Why not find out about its notorious history and learn of its most renowned prisoners? Visit this world famed attraction; you will not regret the experience.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/08/2012 -- What, you may ask, is London's most amazing attraction? The Tower of London truly vies for the title. Take a Tower of London tour and decipher just why it has held such enduring appeal down the generations.

The Prisoners exhibition will leave you rapt. Take in this extremely compelling exhibition and really immerse yourself in the experience as you obtain your very own prisoner game card. You will gain an acute understanding of the environment experienced by the prisoners. Audio-visual exhibits also help to bring the narratives of those who were incarcerated in the Tower remarkably to life. Discover precisely where, how and why certain prisoners were detained in the Tower, including such renowned figures as Guy Fawkes and Sir Walter Raleigh who persist in making their indentation on the modern consciousness.

Raleigh was confined in the 'Bloody Tower'. Despite the grisly name of the Tower, he was in fact granted a reasonably impressive amount of freedom and not treated at all badly. For the most part, he was allowed to move uninhibited about the grounds. He was even given leave to traverse some of the Lieutenant's Garden. Raleigh was ultimately executed. But the wall between the Bloody Tower and Lieutenant's House where Raleigh used to keep fit is still named 'Raleigh's Walk' to this day, so that, in a way, he still lives on. 

Tower Green is where specific executions occurred: yet these executions were limited to nobles, such as the aforementioned Raleigh, Lady Grey and More. Tower Green was where executions that were seen to be too politically loaded to do in front of an audience of common people transpired. Nonetheless, even these 'private' executions took place in the full sight of a vast range of prosperous members of the higher classes – to be sure, often up to two hundred.

When you visit the Tower of London, therefore, you will acquire a strong grasp of the lives its most well-known prisoners had there. In addition to this, you will learn more of the cruel executions that happened in this redoubtable structure.

The Tower of London is as intimidating as it is stunning, as commanding as it is riveting: an incomparable landmark. Visit this unassailable edifice and delve into its enlivening allure for yourself by Tour of England. Become spellbound by its often bizarre, gory, and idiosyncratic past which is truly unlike that of any other London attractions. Come to understand why the Tower of London continues to captivate, fascinate, beguile and mesmerise all who visit, whether young or old.

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It is very difficult to capture the essence of London in a tour: there are so many captivating facets to this exquisite city.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/07/2012 -- London abounds in attractions; it is home to some truly stunning landmarks to visit and there are always a myriad of entrancing events to make the most of in the city. There are absolutely great numbers of potential tours to decide from; London open top bus tours, however, are a particularly mesmerising option.

London bus tours really offer an outstanding method of exploring the city. Such a tour will, in all likelihood, be accompanied by a guide, who will leave you elated with their enthralling stories and anecdotes of vibrant, multifaceted London.

One of the other key benefits of such tours is the fact that they give you a notably useful indication of where London's most remarkable attractions can be found. They also proffer you with an extremely unproblematic, easy-to-navigate sightseeing experience.

Thames river cruises are charming: they will unquestionably and conclusively leave you spellbound. Immerse yourself in exceptional perspectives over the most renowned attractions in the city, for a truly singular experience.

Tours are perfect in bestowing the visitor with the appeal the city holds in much more detail and in a more enchanting way than a visitor would be able to singularly. A tour should be the main thing you do once you have arrived in the capital. A London bus tour will particularly assist you so that you can learn to navigate this remarkable world capital. Walking tours also have their own captivating charms; they are bound to leave you bewitched by the capital.

Escape from the tumult of London and take a relaxing, yet nonetheless intriguing, Leeds Castle tour. Leeds Castle has been open to the public since 1976 and it is through the work of the Leeds Castle Foundation that its majesty is preserved. Taking a trip to Leeds Castle is certainly worthwhile; there are multitudes of potential things to do once you enter. Take an entrancing journey to the ostentatious, impressive fortress: it covers an amazing 500 acres.

The most famous resident in the whole past of Leeds Castle was King Henry VIII, who made a range of additions to the landmark, refurbishing it from a fairly simple fortress to a lavish royal palace for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. His son, King Edward VI, later gave the castle as a present to one of Henry VIII's most dependable courtiers.

Dog lovers will be very much intrigued by the unique dog collar museum, a rather more unusual aspect to the castle. Of course, the superb grounds of the castle will certainly inflame your imagination. The Culpepper Gardens, a yew-tree maze, a grotto, several aviaries comprising of native and exotic birds (including rare black swans) and woodland gardens are all facets of Leeds Castle well worth exploring into. Ensure you also visit the old keep, the Gloriette.

The exceptional acclaim that Leeds Castle engenders is, clearly, very much warranted. Yet Leeds Castle is not just a stunning castle that proliferates with attractions: it also holds an amazing history. Delve into its past on a thrilling tour. Ensure you explore enchanting, wide-ranging London as well, on a London open top bus tour.

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The Tower of London is as imposing as it is breathtaking, as frightening as it is compelling: a landmark well and truly like no other.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/27/2012 -- Visit this imperious attraction and discover its thrills for yourself: you will never forget the experience. Take a Tower of London tour and become enthralled by its often strange, bloodthirsty and always unique past. This is one tour that is sure to contribute to an London Tour you will never forget.

Prisoners have been held at the Tower practially since it was first built. For around 900 years, those considered traitors, as well as eminent kings and queens have been held captive against their desires.

The Prisoners exhibition at the Tower will leave you not merely fascinated, but indeed rapt. Become engrossed in this incredibly engaging exhibition as you receive your very own prisoner game card. You will certainly relive the conditions experienced by the prisoners themselves. Audio-visual exhibits also bring to life the narratives of those incarcerated in the Tower. Discover precisely where, why and how certain prisoners were detained in the Tower of London, including such celebrated figures that have captivated the modern mind as Guy Fawkes and Sir Walter Raleigh.

Indeed, Sir Walter Raleigh is possibly one of the most prominent prisoners held in the Tower of London, and courted controversy during his life. He is a compelling figure, who was initially Elizabeth I's favourite but, later, became an enemy of James I. Ostentatious and bold, he was incarcerated in the Tower on three different occasions, spending a sum total of thirteen years there. 

Raleigh was held specifically in the Bloody Tower. He was actually given a relatively good measure of freedom and not treated at all badly whilst at the Tower; he was even allowed to use part of the Lieutenant's Garden. Generally, he could move freely about the grounds. The raised wall between the Bloody Tower and Lieutenant's House where Raleigh exercised is still called 'Raleigh's Walk' today, a sure testament to his lasting appeal.  Raleigh was eventually executed.

Other important personages such as Thomas More and Lady Jane Grey were executed in the Tower. This stirred up rumours of the Tower being haunted by ghosts, which persist to this very day. 

Tower Green is where executions occured: however, this area was limited to the execution of noble people, including Raleigh, More and Lady Grey. Tower Green was where executions believed too politically problematic to carry out in plain sight occured. Yet even these 'private' executions took place in the full view of many privileged spectators, which often amounted to up to two hundred.

Visit the Tower of London and learn more about its famous prisoners, as well as the bloody executions that took place in the impressive landmark: the sure highlight of any England tour.

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Take a London to Paris tour and visit the one attraction that all children wish to visit: none other than legendary Disneyland Paris itself.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/27/2012 -- Disneyland Paris is the top destination in Europe, and has enticed millions of visitors worldwide. Disneyland Paris is home to two theme parks in actuality (Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park), as well as Disney Village, seven themed hotels and Golf Disneyland. Made up of five different lands, Disneyland Park will not fail to captivate adults and children alike.

Main Street, USA, is one of these five 'lands.' Travel back in time to 1900, and become trapped in a enthralling past narrative. Become charmed by the small-town appeal of this land, loitering past Victorian stores and going on a horse-drawn streetcar. Relive the times in which Walt Disney himself would have lived. Fantasyland is perhaps one of the most charming of the lands – here, you can see the fairytales that inspired Disney unfurl before your very eyes. In Frontierland, you can delve into the legends of the Wild West, and in Adventureland, you will experience an entrancing new action-packed world. Finally, you can journey to space itself at Discoveryland, and see if you are bold enough toventure on to one of the most well-known of Disneyland Paris' rides, Space Mountain. You can also meet and greet the most well-loved Disney characters as you explore Disneyland.

Whilst you are in Paris, explore some other charming attractions. Children will be enchanted by Le Musee de la Magie. This museum abounds with captivating artefacts from the world of magic: including entrancing optical illusions, antiquarian magicians' props, fascinating antique posters publicising magic shows, and much more. The aura of the museum is itself supplemented by the fact that it is housed in an eerie old underground chamber that looks like an old wine cellar.

Finally, for a very quirky and unusual experience that will certainly capture your attention, visit Deyrolle by London to Paris Tours. An exploration of Deyrolle is about as strange as you can get.  This very compact shop could easily go ignored and unseen, yet it would be a shame to do so.  Created in 1831 by Deyrolle, it is full of stuffed animals; but not simply the animals you would suppose to see stuffed.  The animals on display range from the more unusual – tigers, a giraffe, polar bear, and chimpanzee – to the fairly prosaic: deer, birds, and even cats and dogs.  Even more bizzarely, some of these animals are on sale, and can even be rented out.

Take a day trip to Paris and, as well as exploring the well-known and highly acclaimed attraction of Disneyland Paris, why not also delve into more unusual attractions, including Le Musee de la Magie and Deyrolle?

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What, you may ask, is London’s most fascinating landmark? The Tower of London certainly strongly contends for the title. Discover the Tower of London for yourself and gain an insight into the lives its famous prisoners had there, as well as the brutal executions that occurred in this formidable edifice.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/27/2012 -- The Prisoners exhibition at the Tower of London will not just intrigue you, but in fact will leave you enthralled. Become engaged in this intensely mesmerising exhibition as you acquire your very own prisoner game card. You will vividly relive the conditions experienced by the prisoners themselves. Audio-visual exhibits also aid in bringing the histories of those confined in the Tower impressively to life. Uncover exactly where, why and how specific prisoners were apprehended in the Tower, including such legendary figures as Guy Fawkes and Sir Walter Raleigh, who continue to make their mark on the contemporary consciousness.

Prisoners have been incarcerated at the Tower virtually since it was first constructed. For approximately 900 years, those believed to be traitors have been imprisoned against their will, alongside distinguished monarchs.

Sir Walter Raleigh is maybe one of the most well-known of the prisoners confined in the Tower of London. He invited disputation and contention all through his life. He is a multifaceted and therefore intriguing figure. Originally Elizabeth I's favourite, he later became an adversary of James I. Due to his flamboyant and audacious nature, he was imprisoned in the Tower on three separate instances, overall spending thirteen years there. 

Other significant personages such as Thomas More and Lady Jane Grey were put to death in the Tower. This gave rise to tales of the Tower being haunted by ghosts, which continue to the modern day. 

Raleigh was held in the 'Bloody Tower'. Yet he was actually offered a fairly strong degree of freedom and not treated at all inadequately whilst at the Tower. He was even, in fact, permitted to use part of the Lieutenant's Garden. Generally, he could move freely about the grounds. Raleigh was eventually executed. Yet the raised wall between the Bloody Tower and Lieutenant's House where Raleigh kept fit is still named 'Raleigh's Walk' today, a certain testament to his enduring influence. 

Tower Green is where certain executions took place: however, these executions were restricted to those regarded as nobles, such as Raleigh, More and Lady Grey. Tower Green was where executions deemed to be too politically fraught to do in front of a general audience happened.

However, even these 'private' executions occurred in the full sight of a great many affluent witnesses – indeed, often up to two hundred.

The Tower of London is as daunting as it is spectacular, as imperious as it is enthralling: an inimitable landmark. Visit this commanding edifice and uncover its exhilarating charms for yourself: you will never forget it. Take a Tower of London tour and become rapt by its often strange, bloodthirsty, and distinctive history. This is one tour that is sure to aid in making your England tour extraordinary.

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You may be wondering what makes a hop on hop off tour of London so very special and unique over other tour experiences.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2012 -- Such a tour does give you immense freedom to uncover the very finest aspects of London in a relaxed and unfrenzied way, and this is why so many prize the experience. London can be an immensely busy capital; in fact, it can become overwhelming to many. Yet a hop on hop off London tour makes for an intensely memorable, notable experience that you are sure to treasure for years to come.

London's attractions can certainly be explored in detail, yet at your own convenience, on a hop on hop off bus tour. A hop on hop off tour will most probably include stops near to the V&A, Science and Natural History museums and other entrancing cultural landmarks such as distinguished Shakespeare's Globe, extravagant and historically potent Westminster Abbey, and, of course, intensely glorious, regal Buckingham Palace, arguably the most celebrated of all attractions in London.

The Tower of London Tour is a truly awe-inspiring landmark. Were you aware that, over the course of 1,000 years, the Tower has constantly changed in its purpose? It has been, at diverse points in its past, a prison, Royal Palace, a mint, and, possibly most strangely, a zoo.

The Tower has also been home to some appalling, brutal and altogether deeply controversial historical events.

Also visit Windsor tour, just on the outskirts of London, for a tranquil time you will not soon forget. Windsor Castle is an attraction that holds exquisite architectural charm as well as a tremendously intriguing regal past. As such, it is well worth exploring.

Perhaps hop off and explore some buzzing bars and pubs in the highly acclaimed Soho area. Soho is a thriving region of London with an exhilarating history. Especial hidden treasures worth discovering include The Royal George, a vivacious pub ornamented with fairy lights and relatively hidden away down an alley just by Tottenham Court Road Station, and The Crobar, a very small heavy-metal style bar. Soho is also prominent as a creative and sophisticated hub of London, from where many great intellectual figures have lived and been influenced by, and continue to do so.

Queen Mary's Dolls' House, the most celebrated doll's house on the planet, is perhaps one of the most enticing highlights of Windsor Castle.

It was built with such strict diligence and exactitude that even its lavatories flush and it has running hot and cold water.

St George's Chapel is a 'Royal Peculiar' and holds its own peculiar atmosphere. It functions as the place of entombment for a total of ten eminent monarchs, including the legendary Queen Jane Seymour, Henry VIII, and Charles I. It also holds repute as the sanctified home of the Order of the Garter.

Explore the UK's majestic capital on a hop on hop off London tour, and you will not fail to be left enamoured.

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