Summer in Merry Old England tops our recommended August vacation spots as you experience old world history by modern day travel!

The largest and most populous country in the United Kingdom, England has existed for over a millennium. The birthplace of many of the currently accepted modern science and government practices, England is a wonderful tourist location for anyone interested in a vast and fascinating cultural history.

The experience in England begins as soon as you step off the plane. London’s Heathrow Airport is one of the world’s busiest and most well known airports. Well-established road and rail systems will take you wherever you mean to go in the country.

Must See Tourist Spots

Viewing the sites in August is a great time as England's legendary wet weather is mild. On your vaction you will find yourself moving backwards in time as you experience many sites of great historical importance. You should be sure to stop by Stonehenge in the county of Wiltshire. The mystical stone monument built around 2500 BC remains a testament to the building prowess of our earliest ancestors. The United Nations named Stonehenge as a World Heritage Site in 1986.

In Northern England, the remnants of Hadrian’s Wall sit as a symbol of the might of the once powerful Roman Empire. Built in 122 AD, the 117 kilometer long wall has stood the test of time and should prove to be an interesting attraction for the history buff and curious onlooker alike.

Moving ahead several centuries, England is also home to Stratford-upon-Avon, well known by any playwright as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. As a result of the interest tourists have taken in visiting the birthplace of the bard, Stratford-upon-Avon is also a burgeoning theatre town.

The town of Nottingham is renowned for its connection to the tale of Robin Hood and his merry men. To get a full glimpse of the legend from up close and to wander the trees of his Sherwood Forest home is an ideal spot for an imaginative summer vacationer.

History Abounds in London

London, the capital of England, is home to many exciting and interesting tourist opportunities. With many museums, music halls and theatres to visit, London has everything to offer the traveler who is interested in the arts. Places to see in London comprise several World Heritage Sites, including the Tower of London and the Palace of Westminster, home of the English parliament as well as the clock tower known Big Ben. England also sustains a rich fashion industry, which attracts style-obsessed tourists from around the world.

England has no shortage of aging universities and cathedrals, the most popular of which are to be found in Oxford, Cambridge, Canterbury and Wells. Whether seeking enlightenment, higher knowledge or merely a historical significant locale, England is ready and waiting.