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London Eye Canterbury CathedralBig Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Buckingham Palace Stonehenge

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HowhighistheLondonEye? It’s 130 metres high. 1 HowlongisajourneyontheLondonEye?2 WhatbuildingisnexttoBigBen?3 WhencanyouseetheroyalflagonthetopofBuckinghamPalace?

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See the sights of London by bus… It’s a fantastic way to see everything and it’s great fun too! Here are just some of the places you can see and visit.

The bus tour starts here at one of the most famous landmarks in London. 130 metres high, you need only 30 minutes to see the sights of London from the sky! Thousands of people visit the London Eye every week and they love it!

We all know about Big Ben! The magnificent clock tower stands high above London and it’s right next to the Houses of Parliament, where Britain’s

politicians regularly meet and make important decisions. Do you know that Big Ben is the name of the bell and not the tower?

Finally, how about visiting the Queen? Yes, the final stop on our tour of London is Buckingham Palace, the home and office of Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family. When the Queen is at home, the royal flag flies on the top.

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Or discover the sights around Britain… Discover the famous stone circle: Stonehenge. You can see these amazing stones up close and gaze at their size and curious beauty. Why not try a visit at sunrise?

Next on the tour is the Cathedral in the south of England. Millions of tourists visit Canterbury Cathedral each year. Walk around the 2,000-year-old church, meet the Archbishop and experience the tranquility.