10 horrendous places in the UK you should visit

United Kingdom has always been famous with a wide range of tourist attractions that invite curiosity entire travel lovers worldwide. Its  legendary and very well preserved tourist attractions, making the country which is now led by Queen Elizabeth II is getting looks amazing as it seemed graceful and beautiful. These are horrendous places in the UK.

1. Big Ben Clock Tower

Big Ben clock tower is located in London exactly at the eastern end of Westminster Bridge, Parliament Square and the eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. The name Big Ben originally taken from a small bell that was in it, formerly called the Great Bell. Big Ben is also a more popular term for Elizabeth Tower. The tower was built as part of a plan to build a new palace by Charles Barry, after the old Palace of Westminster was destroyed by fire on the night of October 22, 1834. The tower height 96.3 meters (316 feet) and was built by the Victorian Gothic style. Caused by several things including thermal effects, changes in soil conditions, the clock tower Big Ben suffered a slope to the west sea to 8.66 inches. Big Ben was made by Edward John Dent and designed by a lawyer and a royal astronomer Edmund Beckett Denison and that George Airy.

2. The London Eye

The London Eye is the tallest ride in London, England. The shape resembles a giant windmill with a height of 135 meters and 120 meters in diameter wheel. The London Eye is located on the banks of the River Thames, precisely located next to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben clock tower legendary. Designed by architects David Marks and Julian Barfield, this giant wheel consists of 32 pieces of the capsule. It will rotate at speeds of 0.26 meters per second. You will spend about 30 minutes for one round. With this considerable time, we can enjoy the view of London as much as you like.The London Eye are becoming the tallest Ferris wheel as Europe was not only interesting foreign tourists but also  local residents. The location of London Eye is very strategic, it makes this destination visited by many travelers.

3. Tower Bridge

London's Tower Bridge is one of the most recognizable bridges in the world. Its Victorian Gothic style stems from a law that forced the designers to create a structure that would be in harmony with the nearby Tower of London. Plans for the Tower Bridge were devised around 1876 when the east of London became extremely crowded and a bridge across the Thames in that area of the city seemed a necessity. It would take another eight years - and lots of discussions about the design - before construction of the bridge started. The bridge, designed by city architect Horace Jones in collaboration with John Wolfe Barry, would eventually be completed in 1894. Taking photographs of the Tower bridge is a favorite London tourist activity, but you can also go inside the bridge, where you'll have a magnificent view over London from the walkway between the two bridge towers. 

4. Tower of London

                                         

The Tower of London was built at the beginning of the eleventh century by William the conqueror. The tower was expanded during the thirteenth century into the fortified complex that we know today. The Tower's most popular attraction is its famous collection of Crown Jewels. Construction of the Tower of London was initiated in 1070 by William the Conqueror, shortly after his victory at Hastings in 1066. The Tower was built to enforce the power of the Norman king over the newly conquered land. The fortress, strategically located at the Thames, was originally not more than a temporary wooden building which was replaced later by the White Tower. Over time the complex was expanded into a stronghold with about twenty towers.Today the Tower of London is best known for its Crown Jewels, but it used to be notorious for the many political opponents of the kings that were locked, tortured and killed in the Tower. The Tower was also a royal residence: several kings lived here, especially during turbulent times when the donjon seemed a lot safer than the palace in Westminster.

5. Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official London residence and is used to receive and entertain guests on state, ceremonial and official occasions for the Royal Family. The palace was originally built in 1705 for the Duke of Buckingham. The Palace is located between The Green Park, Hyde Park and St. James's Park. Buckingham Palace's 19 state rooms, ballroom and gardens are open to visitors during August and September while the Queen makes her annual visit to Balmoral. The State rooms house some of the Royal family's greatest treasures including paintings and the finest French and English furniture. Visit the spectacular Palace Ballroom and tour the Palace gardens with views of the west front of the Palace and the lake. There is an entry fee and tickets are limited so you should book ahead if possible. 

The Changing the Guard ceremony takes place in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace at 11.30 every day in summer, every other day in winter. The New Guard marches to the Palace from Wellington Barracks with a Guards band, the Old Guard hands over in a ceremony during which the sentries are changed and then returns to barracks.The ceremony lasts about 45 minutes and is free to watch. 

The Victoria Memorial is the golden statue of Queen Victoria which sits in front of the Palace facing down The Mall.The Queen's Gallery is a permanent space dedicated to exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, the wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by The Queen for the Nation. Only a small part of the collection is on display at any time so the objects on display are continuously rotated making it worthy of repeat visits. The Royal Mews houses the State vehicles used by the Royal Family for coronations, State Visits and royal weddings. The stables are also home to the horses that take part in The Queen's official and ceremonial duties. 

6. Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is a square in the centre of London and is named after the battle of Trafalgar. The focal point of Trafalgar Square is Nelson's Column which towers 151 ft above the square with an 18 ft statue of Nelson on top. At the bottom of Nelson's column are four bronze cast lions that appear to be on guard. There are four plinths within the square. Three of them support permanent statues of General Sir Charles James Napier, Major General Sir Henry Havelock and King George IV and The Fourth Plinth displays a piece of contemporary art that is on a changing programme. On the north side of the square there is a cafe serving food and drinks from 10am until 6pm everyday. Heritage wardens are present in the square, 24 hours a day and can answer questions and advise tourists about local attractions. Trafalgar Square used to be famous for the thousands of pigeons that congregate there and one of the attractions was to feed them. However, the pigeons caused a lot of mess within the square and it is now forbidden to feed them. The nearest underground tube station is Charing Cross on the Northern and Bakerloo lines.

7. Gherkin

30 St Mary Axe, is affectionately known as the Gherkin due to its Gherkin like shape. It is a 40 floor skyscraper located in London's financial district and was designed by Lord Foster and Ken Shuttleworth. The building was officially opened in May 2004 and uses several energy saving methods which make it twice as power efficient as other skyscrapers of its size. There is a plaza with an Arcadian Garden on the ground where the public can marvel at the sixth tallest building in London. Despite its curved appearance, The Gherkin only has one piece of curved glass in its construction and that is the lens at the top of the building. 

8. British Museum

The British Museum, opened in 1753, houses a world collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures that spans two million years of history. There are over 7 million artefacts housed in the museum representing every history period from the Vikings to the Romans to the Egyptians and Medievel Europe with examples of pottery, jewellery, statues, paintings, sculptures and many more. Entry to the museum is free but there are admission charges for entry to exhibitions. As exhibitions change, check the website or call for specific information.There are lots of activities for children including six trails to explore, workshops, performances and storytelling and backpacks containing puzzles and games. Free art materials are also available for you to create your own pictures. There is a restaurant, two cafes and a picnic area. 

9. Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace has been home to the royal family for over 300 years and was where Diana Princess of Wales resided. Today it is the official residence of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Kensington Palace holds a wealth of history with many Royals calling it home over the years. It has all the glamour and grandeur you would expect of a palace. The King's Apartment has an amazing collection of old masters including Tintoretto and Van Dyck and the staircase walls are painted with William Kent's life sized portrayal of George I's court. The magnificent State apartments are open to the public and include an exhibition of Diana's dresses and Princess Margaret's love of fashion. Visit the Orangery to sample one of the finest tea selections in London as well as a range of premium wines and champagnes. A typical visit to Kensington Palace lasts about 2 hours. 

10. Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a circle of ancient stones erected between 3000BC and 1,600BC. It is one of the most important prehistoric monument sites in Britain. It was constructed in three phases and it has been estimated that this took more than 30 million hours of labour. The Bluestones and Sarsen stones were carried hundreds of miles to the Wiltshire site. Mystery surrounds the stone circle as to why it was built. Some think it was designed as a place to worship the sun, others believe it may have been a place of sacrifice. Visitors are not permitted near the stones unless pre-arranged. Viewing is behind a fence that runs around the stone circle.

Those are some amazing tourist attractions that exist in the UK. Everything is still beautiful because local government is keeping the value of history and elegance properly maintained. There are so many amazing things that you all need to know about the UK. Do not forget to keep reading my blog because I will review and discuss all things related to the UK. Keep calm and God save all of us ! Don't forget to share it, mate :)