If you’re a history buff and you love culture, visit one of the best kept secrets in the UK and explore a World Heritage Site. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, is an organization that designates amazing cultural sites around the world and gives something called World Heritage Status to some of the most important attractions and landmarks around the world.
In the United Kingdom, there are 28 designated UNESCO sites, and each one has made a contribution to education, science or culture in some way. On your next holiday, make a point of visiting some of the lesser known UNESCO sites and see the best of Britain while you’re away.
Start your tour in Durham and rent a boat and glide along the water as you look up at the staggering views of the city’s two designated World Heritage Sites, Durham Castle and Norman Cathedral. Both built in the 11th century, these impressive buildings draw tourists from all over the world who come to take a walk through the beautiful rooms and admire the architecture both inside and outside.
Jump to the south end of the country and stop by the Dorset and East Devon Coast. Cover the 95 miles between Dorset and East Devon and see 180 million years of the Earth’s history on display in the rock bed and see why it’s nicknamed the ‘Jurassic Coast’. Stop in at the Lulworth Cove Heritage Centre or check out the Fossil Forest and see some amazing fossils etched into the side of the ocean cliff.
Next, visit the charming city of Bath, and see the iconic Bath Circus flats that characterise the city. During the Georgian period, Bath was one of the most fashionable cities outside of London and inspired Jane Austin’s famous novels Persuasion and Northanger Abbey. You can stop by the Jane Austin Centre or take in the waters at the Roman Baths, the only hot spring in Britain, and learn more about the Romans living in Britain more than 2000 years ago.
Make your last stop in Derby and tour the oldest turning shed in the world, the Derby Roundhouse. When night falls, head out on a ghost walk and see why Derby is called the most haunted city in Britain as you hear tales of death and torture from more than two hundred years ago. Finish your visit off at the Derwent Valley Mills and see for yourself how textiles were made in the 18th century and see some of the first modern factories in the world.
When you visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site on your holiday you’ll be seeing the best of British culture and brushing up on your history while you try something new. Hop in the car and take a road trip to a few different spots, or jump on one of the trains to Derby and focus your attention all in one place. Whatever you decide, you’ll have a great time learning and soaking up the culture on your next adventure.
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