#historic-sites

#historic-sites

Travelers looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure can now embark on a 24-day guided tour that winds through England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This expertly curated journey showcases the best of the British Isles with a day-by-day itinerary designed to highlight historic cities, cultural landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes. From London to the Orkney Islands, and from Dublin to Bath, every day offers a new perspective on centuries of history, art, and tradition.

2. The British Museum Home to a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the world, the British Museum is a treasure trove of human history. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles, and the Egyptian mummies. 3. The Tower of London Step back in time at the Tower of London, a historic castle that has served as a royal palace, prison, and treasury. Marvel at the Crown Jewels and take a guided tour with one of the Yeoman Warders.

Thorne Island, a 19th century Napoleonic fort transformed into a party destination, features a nightclub, helipad, and over 8,000 square feet of accommodation.

Barking and Dagenham ranked lowest in London for happiness based on Rightmove's study, but it offers attractions that highlight the borough's rich history and green spaces.

I also recommend stopping by La Puerta de San Juan (the San Juan Gate), a bright red gate that used to be the entrance to Old San Juan.

The local business development group aims to convert a disused toilet next to the Monument into a micro-museum dedicated to the Great Fire of London.

The reopening of Orchardton Tower highlights Scotland's unique architectural heritage, marking it as the only free-standing circular tower house still standing—a testament to 15th-century noble life.

"We had a very tight-knit community, plenty of entertainment, a low-crime neighborhood, and million dollar views!" she says.