The legend of Loch Ness monster, origin of Beatles, what is Britain playing?

The legend of Loch Ness monster, origin of Beatles, what is Britain playing?

Liverpool and Manchester

With UK's busiest international airport outside of London, Manchester is often first stop for many visitors planning to visit north of England, Scotland or Wales. Highlights include Victorian houses popular for being well preserved, canals and Roman ruins as well as many current fashion shops, hotels and restaurants, old warehouses. Other attractions include Manchester Cathedral and historic City Hall, as well as a rich cultural scene including museums (Museum of Science and Industry), art galleries (Manchester Art Gallery) and entertainment venues (Chinatown).

Liverpool is a well-known factory town in UK, but it differs from it in its relationship with famous British band The Beatles. It attracts music lovers with attractions associated with Four Factories, such as restored The Beatles Story Hall at Albert Docks; the famous Cavern Club where band founded and former home of John Lennon and Paul McCartney (there are also plenty of Beatles themed walking and bus tours).

Another good reason to visit Liverpool is its many historic buildings. Lovely gardens and parks; as well as great museums such as Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool Museum and world-class art galleries such as Walker and Tate.

Canterbury

The city's most famous landmark is Canterbury Cathedral, seat of Archbishop of Canterbury. Currently listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This stunning cathedral has it all, from its intricately carved stone façade to its magnificent interior, most notably beautiful choir with statues of six English kings. Also of note are exquisite wonder windows dating back to 12th century, which depict scenes from life of assassinated Archbishop Thomas Becket.

Afterwards, be sure to take some time to stroll through pedestrian areas of Canterbury's Old Town, with its many well-preserved historic timber buildings, especially along Mercy Lane. Other must-sees include The Canterbury Tales, a fascinating look into life and times of famous English poet Geoffrey Chaucer (also known as "Father of English Literature"), and excellent Canterbury Roman Museum, with its unique mosaics around remains of a Roman town house.

Cardiff: capital of Wales

Despite being much smaller than Scotland and England, Wales is home to some of UK's top attractions and activities, from exploring stunning scenery,enjoying outdoor adventures in national parks, to visiting historic castles.

Cardiff, capital of Wales, has everything you need and most travelers stay at Cardiff Castle (Cardiff Castle). It is located in city center and was built on ruins of an old Roman fort, parts of current structure date from 1090, most of which was rebuilt in 1800s. Highlights include state apartments, bell tower, church, and impressive ballroom with exquisite frescoes.

There are many old Victorian malls to visit, best of which are located in Hayes area. Cardiff Bay is also worth a visit. One of largest renovations in UK. This sprawling area is now home to excellent restaurants, theatres, galleries and shops, many of which are located in former warehouses on beautiful Mermaid Quay.

Cardiff Bay is also most popular boat collection in world, where you can discover all kinds of boats from all over world.

Loch Ness

Despite fact that mythical monster legends have been debunked (just not told to locals), majestic Loch Ness remains a popular tourist attraction for travelers in Scotland. While it's unlikely that you'll encounter any monsters, sights are well worth visit!

From remains of Urquhart Castle, overlooking Loch Ness, one of largest fortifications in Scotland (current building dates from 14th century). For those who want to learn more about area's many legends, Loch Ness Center and exhibit grounds tell their story and that of their monsters, including details of ongoing search for this elusive creature.