Britain attractions.ppt

Britain attractions What places or sites in Britain most attract national holidaymakers? Why? where The seaside Areas of natural beauty Historical or culture sites The big cities (London) The seaside Traditional resort—developed in the Victorian period(19th Century) Conditions — people began to have increasing expectations of leisure in their lives —the developing railway system linked the industrial areas of the country to the coastal areas Enjoy by all ages Seaside attractions: bingo halls,amusement arcades, hotels, discos and restaurants (especially ‘fish chip’ shops) , fun fare, sunbathing, swimming Famous places: Brighton , Blackpool Beach Areas of natural beauty the mountains and coasts of Wales and Scotland or the Lake District in the northwest of England. Camping resorts Historical or culture sites Such as Stratford-upon-Avon (birthplace of William Shakespeare, on the many ancient churches, cathedrals and castles) The theme parks The theme parks New style theme parks have developed since the 1970s, located either near the seaside or in attractive rural locations close to the motorway network. particular themes—The Wild West , Roman Theme Park , Blackpool Pleasure Beach , Alton Towers The city of London—attractions Galleries—National Gallery Historical Buildings—Monument, House of Parliament, Parliament Big Ben Churches—Saint Pauls Cathedral Westminster Abbey Parks, Gardens Zoo Museums—Bank of England Museum British Museum Palaces—Buckingham Palace * * The beach and seaside, Brighton Brighton Blackpool Beach, tower Alton tower Roman theme park *