LOCH NESS – the second largest lake in Scotland

It lies in the Scottish Highlands. It is over 20 miles long and over one mile wide. The L.N. Monster is one the main attractions.

STRATFORD UPON AVON – the birthplace of the genius playwright William Shakespeare.

It lies in Warwickshire close to Birmingham. Three million tourists visit the town every year.

BRIGHTON – one of the most popular British sea resorts

It is situated on the southern coast of England. It grew rapidly under the reign of queen Victoria when the famous Palace Pier was built.

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY - a natural wonder on the north-eastern coast of Northern Ireland

We can see remains of a volcanic eruption, but the legend says that the Irish giant Finn McCool built a bridge connecting Ireland and Scotland.

SNOWDONIA – a national park in the north of Wales

It lies around the highest mountain in Wales – Snowdon (1085 m.). You can take the train almost to the top.

HADRIAN’S WALL – remains of a defensive wall in the north of England

The Roman emperor Hadrian built it. Large parts of the wall survived and were made a Unesco Heritage Site.

OXFORD, CAMBRIDGE - two oldest universities in the UK, sometimes called Oxbridge

Both towns lie quite close to London and are popular tourist destinations. The two universities are traditionally rivals in rowing.

STONEHENGE – a prehistoric temple in the south of England, near Salisbury

It is a monument built of giant blocks of stones. There are more theories about its origin, e.g. It was a Druid temple, a burial ground, or an astronomical clock.