England has one of the richest histories in the world. This has resulted in many historical sites, buildings and monuments which make England one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions.

A great deal of these attractions are located in London, like St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. However, there are many wondrous spectacles located outside the capital city as well.

One of the most famous stone monuments in history is located in Wiltshire and has been the subject of much speculation over many years. There is still no solid evidence of why it was built or when, but historians believe that it once served as a burial ground and is around 5500 years old.

The overall creation of this monument is thought to have been spread over a long period of time (between 1500 and 6500 years!) and the stones themselves are thought to have travelled a long way before reaching their destination in Wiltshire.

There have been attempts at modern reconstructions of carrying the stones across the length that they were supposed to have travelled, but all have failed as they have been required to cross rivers and gorges among other things, which would be pretty tricky when carrying stones that weigh several tons.

Another part of England’s history is the famous tale of Robin Hood. In the city of Nottingham where his deeds are said to have taken place, you can visit his statue near the castle in the city centre and visit Sherwood forest, his supposed hideout. It hasn’t been proven whether the tales of Robin Hood are based on fact, or are entirely fictional, but there are certainly many historical references to him in various pieces of literacy, some dating back as far as the 13th century.

Stratford-upon-Avon is a place that hold significant historical wonder and irreplaceably adds to England’s catalogue of rich history and heritage because it is of course, the birth place of William Shakespeare. Not only this, but it would be a place worth visiting even if it had no historical relevance whatsoever. It is picturesque little town with cobbled streets and a beautiful walkway along the river Avon, and home to Henley street, the street where arguable the greatest playwright in history was born, and is now one of the most popular places to visit in England, with pavement cafs and street entertainers lining the street.

Accomodation is a key component in any great trip. If you don’t have a top quality hotel, it can bring the rest of the trip down. The good news is that England is home to a range of the world’s finest hotels so no matter where abouts you plan to visit, the chances are you won’t be far from some world class accomodation.