National Gallery of Scotland

The magnificent and free sights of the National Gallery of Scotland have made it one of the nation’s most popular tourist attractions in the country. The collection of fine art and other exhibits of the National Gallery of Scotland spans the ages up to the present time. The incredible collection is located in one of the three connected buildings of the National Gallery Complex, which is located at The Mound in Edinburgh.

The classic building, which was designed by William Henry Playfair, became home to the National Gallery of Scotland in 1859. The building’s design incorporates the Ionic order in its sculptural and structural architecture. The design and architecture of the National Gallery of Scotland makes it a perfect backdrop for the fine art that is located in it.

In the beginning, the National Gallery of Scotland’s founding collection consisted of the works of the Old Masters and contemporary artists from Scotland. Read more about National Gallery of Scotland

National Portrait Gallery Of London

The three men that are responsible for the National Portrait Gallery London are Philip Henry Stanhope, 5^th Earl Stanhope, Thomas Babington Macaulay and Thomas Carlyle. Stanhope tried three times to introduce the idea to the House of Commons and finally in 1856 he succeeded. The National Portrait Gallery London was formally established on December 2, 1856. William Shakespeare became the first portrait to enter the National Portrait Gallery in London.

The National Portrait Gallery of London was basically established with the criteria that the Gallery was to be about history, not about art. It was to be about the status of the sitter, rather then the quality or character of a particular image considered as artwork. This criterion is still used today by the Gallery. It was originally decided by the Trustees that “no portrait of any person still living, or deceased less than 10 years, shall be admitted by purchase, donation, or bequest, except only in the case of the reigning Sovereign, and of his or her Consort”. Read more about National Portrait Gallery Of London

Natural History Museum

Drive the length of Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London, and you will encounter three world class museums: the Science Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Natural History Museum, with frontage on Cromwell Road.

Behind the scenes, the museum doubles as a research centre working in the areas of taxonomy, identification and conservation. The Natural History Museum is host to several world class permanent exhibitions.

The Blue Zone

The Blue Zone is home to Natural History Museum exhibits that explore the history and biology of animals.

The most famous exhibit by far is known as “Dippy,” the Diplodocus carnegii dinosaur skeleton located in the central hall. Read more about Natural History Museum

Science Museum

The Science Museum, located at the Exhibition Road, is one of the major tourist attractions of London. The nearest tube station is to be found at South Kensington. This museum is an integral part of National Museum of Science and Industry. This magnificent museum houses over thirty thousand items including Puffing Billy, DNA model, first jet engine, steam engines designed in earlier times and many other exclusive scientific inventions beyond the boundary of timeline. Let us explore few interesting facts about this great museum.

Brief History

Originally established in the year 1857 with the items displayed at the Great Exhibition occurring at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park. At its initial days, it belonged to South Kensington Museum, which is now known as the Victoria and Albert Museum. Read more about Science Museum

St Paul’s Cathedral

St Paul’s Cathedral is located at the heart of the London. No matter what your religious belief is, the convoluted stone carving, impressive mosaics, magnificent vantage points are few reasons that you must consider as important reasons to make a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral. The cathedral dedicated to St Paul symbolizes the importance of spiritual practices in human life.

Existing Cathedral

The present St Paul’s Cathedral was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, a famous court architect. It was constructed between 1675 and 1710. The formation of St Paul’s Cathedral replaced the debris structure of medieval cathedral. Read more about St Paul’s Cathedral

Stonehenge

Long, long ago, a group of ancients gathered together to build what would become one of the seven wonders of the world: Stonehenge. Over the years, archeologists and historians have gathered evidence and used it to reach several conclusions about the origins of Stonehenge; yet, so many aspects of this monument remain a mystery. Perhaps this is what draws tourists from all over the country, and all over the world, to see this amazing site in Salisbury, England. Because the monument now rests on a World Heritage Site, it is possible for the entire world to appreciate its natural beauty and mystique.

A Sight To See

When you visit Stonehenge, what you will see is an ancient stone circle. Giant Sarsen stones were arranged in a circular pattern based on the alignment of the mid-morning sunrise, and they were somehow heaved upright so that they stood erect. Read more about Stonehenge

Tate Britain

There are many ways to explore history—reading a textbook, watching a history special on the television, or visiting historical monuments are just a few. It is also possible to explore the various stages of history through the art of that time, and there is no better place to do this than Tate Britain. A visit to Tate Britain can provide visitors with a complete history of the country through art from the year 1500 to the present day. The many visitors that flock Tate Britain daily indicate the art museum’s success at accomplishing their goal, which is to provide the means for people to understand, enjoy, and appreciate British art.

An Original Wonder

Originally, Tate Britain was opened in 1897 at Millbank as the National Gallery of British Art. In 1917, the museum expanded its content to include international art as well. Over the years, the art collection outgrew the original location, and two regional locations were added at St. Ives and Liverpool. Read more about Tate Britain

Tate Modern

The Tate collection is known for being extensive both in size and variety. While it started out as a modest collection in one building, over the years it became clear that more room was needed to house the rapidly growing collection of art. In 2000, Tate Modern was established in a former power station in the center of London to meet these needs, and it has become a vital tourist attraction in the United Kingdom. The most recently established of the four Tate galleries features international modern art, which includes all works after 1900.

A Contemporary Collection

Part of what makes Tate Modern distinct from Tate Britain and the other Tate museums is that it exclusively features works created after 1900. Also, it by definition features works that are of an international, as opposed to national, importance. While this means that the museum, which is located in London, displays celebrated art from all over the world, it by no means excludes British artwork from the museum. Read more about Tate Modern

The National Gallery

You should never miss The National Gallery when you are out visiting London. Located in Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery holds a lot of interesting treasures that one cannot find anywhere else in the world. Founded in 1824, The National Gallery houses more that 2,300 paintings from various artists from different era. Some of the paintings on display at the gallery dates as early as the middle of the 13^th century. Works of famous artists like Leonardo da Vince, Michelangelo, Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh and many others can be found in this gallery.

History In The Making

When it comes to establishing a national art collection that showcases the history and culture of its people, Great Britain was considered as a late bloomer by European standards. Read more about The National Gallery

Thorpe Park

When it comes to theme parks, Thorpe Park in Surrey, in the Southeast part of England is one of the best. The theme park is divided into eight major themes. Of the eight themes, the water theme boasts of an elaborate visitors place called the Port Atlantis is said to be the most popular. Visitors can find just about anything they need at the Port Atlantis.

As a tourist destination, Thorpe Park is very famous for its fantastic rides. If you want to pump some adrenalin into your blood, check out the Colossus and the Nemesis Inferno. You will surely get the greatest kick of your life riding these things.

Getting There

Located just about 20 miles from the heart of London, Thorpe Park is accessible by car, bus or train. The park is actually located between junction 11 and junction 13 of the M25. No, it is not possible to use route 12 of M25 to get the park. Read more about Thorpe Park

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