Each street of the city keeps the memory of most important events in its history. Here you will find the ruins of the castle built in the XIII century. This place was a prison of Mary Queen of Scots in 1571-1583. The castle, which has belonged to the Duke of Norfolk, is also a truly interesting place. The local Museum of Antiquities is a source of great pride for residents of this place. Here you will find a …
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The Central Cemetery of Sheffield is important too. In addition to burial sites of prominent personalities, this unique complex includes a beautiful garden, ancient catacombs, religious buildings, and many other interesting constructions. Among other facilities, it’s recommended to visit the Manor House. It is one of the most beautiful buildings of the town; a lot of interesting stories and legends are …
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Sheffield features a huge number of beautiful parks and gardens that are ideal for hiking and sports. Sheffield Winter Garden remains one of the most popular tourist destinations; it is nicely decorated and points out because of an abundance of exotic plants brought from different parts of the world. Another beautiful collection can be found at the Botanical Garden; you can see beautiful floral arrangements, …
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There is also an interesting holiday destination for fans of Indian cuisine in Sheffield. Viraaj specializes in this culinary tradition. King prawns and fish curry are the most popular dishes; adherents of the vegetarian diet also admire this restaurant. Best pasta and pizza are offered by the Italian restaurant Vito's Italian. Simple and stylish, it is perfect for a great company. Budget travelers are sure to be …
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‘Steel City’ is an informal name given to Sheffield back in the Middle Ages; however, it is still relevant. The convenient location of the city contributed to the rapid development of blacksmiths; there were deposits of coal and iron ore in Sheffield and the surrounding area. According to historical records, the first blacksmith in the town was founded in the 13th century; during the Middle Ages, smithies …
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As for the outstanding architectural monuments of Sheffield, the City Hall built in 1932 is worth being mentioned. It is a vivid example of the neoclassical architecture. The building entrance is decorated with high columns. In the period of the Second World War, the bomb exploded near the City Hall. It is a miracle that the building wasn’t severely damaged. The signs of the explosion are left on the …
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Great Britain - moving around the country
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Manchester Airport is located near the city of the same name. Its scale is not very impressive if compared to the first three air harbors. Still, the quality of service is also great. There are a railway station and a bus station on the territory of the airport. Scottish Edinburgh Airport is just 12 kilometers from the city of the same name. This harbor has recently become international. This direction is very popular today. Gibraltar Airport serves not only civilian but military forces. The Bristol air gate is one of the ten busiest airports in the whole kingdom. There is only one international airport on the territory of Wales, Cardiff. It is located only 20 kilometers from the city. You can get there by bus or by train.
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Nature and parks of Great Britain
Yorkshire Dales National Park is 80 kilometers north of Manchester in Yorkshire. It is very popular among tourists. Annually, it is visited by more than 8 million people. The park has hiking trails. There are several small villages and charming towns on its territory. Tourists will be interested in strolling or cycling along one of the special trails. The longest one stretches for 429 kilometers. You can also enjoy horseback riding in the neighborhoods or visiting the cave system. Most of the area of the park is covered by plains, where you can see herds of goats and sheep grazing. The park also hosts several major historical attractions. One of them is Bolton Castle, which is famous and popular among tourists. In addition to it, you can visit the waterfalls of Aysgarth, Kotli Spout, and the railway viaduct. There are only 2 national parks on the territory of Scotland - Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and Cairngorms. Loch Lomond features a huge number of mountain peaks. The highest of them is Ben Moore with a height of 1174 meters above sea level. The park has the longest walking trail in Scotland, the Great Path. There are many historical sights and ruins of castles along this trail. During the walk, it is worth to visit the castles of Bulloch and Carrick, built in the 15th century. Those who want to stay for the night will be able to spend time in a hostel set in a very impressive old building. Another attraction of Scotland is Loch Ness. It became known due to the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which was seen repeatedly by local residents. On the shore of the lake, there is a museum dedicated to this legend.
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