Attractions in East Midlands

Monuments
Throughout the U.K., monuments can be found that remind us of our glorious past and help us to remember those that made such an impact on our rich history and heritage. There are many notable monuments to visit throughout the U.K.; one particularly fine example can be found at Westminster Abbey.

Contained in Westminster Abbey is the grave of the Unknown Warrior, whose body was brought from France to be buried at Westminster Abbey on 11 November 1920. The grave, which contains soil from France, is covered by a slab of black Belgian marble from a quarry near Namur. This grave is the only part of the Abbey floor that is never walked on by any person. On it is the following inscription, composed by Herbert Ryle, Dean of Westminster:

"beneath this stone rests the body of a british warrior unknown by name or rank brought from france to lie among the most illustrious of the land and buried here on armistice day 11 nov: 1920, in the presence of his majesty king george v his ministers of state the chiefs of his forces and a vast concourse of the nation thus are commemorated the many multitudes who during the great war of 1914-1918 gave the most that man can give life itself for god for king and country for loved ones home and empire for the sacred cause of justice and the freedom of the world they buried him among the kings because he had done good toward god and toward his house"

Museums
For a trip down memory lane or a wander through ancestral times, museums in the U.K. are exceptional places. From Neanderthal man to the age of steam, Beatles memorabilia to pickled people in the natural history museums; discover a world you didn't know existed or relive the best years you remember. Museums are no longer quiet halls of reverence; most now encourage interaction and offer whole days out with catering facilities and more. Pick a place, find a museum and enjoy the trip.

Parks & Gardens
For the best of nature in a nutshell, the U.K.'s public parks and gardens are a great starting point. Gardens crafted by landscape artists, parks crafted by nature and all tended with love and devotion to the craft. The parks and gardens offer the chance to see, smell, touch and savour nature's diversity in full bloom; with plants and species from all over the world. The U.K. has long celebrated the glory of nature and shares it well.

Theme Parks
Candy floss heaven with white-knuckle, stomach churning rides and fun filled adventure days for all the family; theme parks are an essential ingredient for your holiday. Throughout the U.K. there are theme parks of varying sizes and styles; from the nostalgic Pleasure Beach in Blackpool that seems to have been around as long as Blackpool itself, to Alton Towers with its' innovative, hi-tech gadgetry and rides to turn the most hardened of stomachs. Miniature worlds of fun and mammoth worlds of fear- theme parks never disappoint.

Art Galleries
Constables, Picassos, Da Vinci's, Turners; even the names conjure art in the mind. Art Galleries in the U.K. are much loved and often debated. The variety is astounding and can meet any taste; from an old master to a slowly decomposing sheep or unmade bed, the choice is endless.