Take your camera to snap the best of BritainThere are so many reasons to visit the UK for your annual holiday, from the rich heritage of cities like London and Edinburgh to the stunning beauty of the Yorkshire Dales and the Cornwall coast. Any visitor to Britain needs to pack a number of items before leaving home, of course, but the camera simply has to be on top of the list. Here are five spots that provide jaw-dropping photo opportunities.
The London Skyline
The UK’s capital city is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet, and few world cities can boast the sheer number of iconic landmarks as London. It seems there are photo opportunities at almost every corner, but for the very best it’s necessary to find a high viewpoint. Suggested locations include the balcony of the Oxo Tower, a pod on the London Eye or perhaps the passenger walkway at the top of Tower Bridge.
The Angel of the North
The United Kingdom is home to a huge number of highly impressive statues, but few of them can take the breath away quite like the Angel of the North. Designed by Anthony Gormley and completed in 1998, it overlooks the main A1 road. Motorists speed past it every day, but tourists who are in the area are strongly advised to stop at a safe vantage point and take a few pictures. The statue stands 66 feet in height and the distinctive wings are almost 180 feet wide.
Liverpool Waterfront
Liverpool has an impressive maritime heritage, and the local docks were at one time a vital link between Britain and the rest of the world. These days, partly because the area has undergone a significant regeneration, it’s now a popular destination for tourists from across the globe. The Albert Dock in particular is especially worthy of a few snaps, especially on a clear day when the buildings are reflected in the water.
Barafundle Beach
No matter where you are in the UK, you are never more than 70 miles from the sea, and the country is home to some of the most picturesque coastal locations in the world. Barafundle is a stunning beach that has become something of a cause célèbre in recent years. Located in Wales in the beautiful county of Pembrokeshire, it has become recognized as one of the best seaside photo opportunities in the country.
Bamburgh Castle
There are plenty of historic castles and fortresses in the UK, and Northumberland is reputedly home to more than any other county. Although a great many of these fortifications will be worth photographing, the most impressive has to be the castle at Bamburgh. The backdrop of the North Sea provides the perfect framing for any image.
David Showell lives in southern England and is a keen photographer. He works for a Belfast car hire company.
The London Skyline
The UK’s capital city is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet, and few world cities can boast the sheer number of iconic landmarks as London. It seems there are photo opportunities at almost every corner, but for the very best it’s necessary to find a high viewpoint. Suggested locations include the balcony of the Oxo Tower, a pod on the London Eye or perhaps the passenger walkway at the top of Tower Bridge.
The Angel of the North
The United Kingdom is home to a huge number of highly impressive statues, but few of them can take the breath away quite like the Angel of the North. Designed by Anthony Gormley and completed in 1998, it overlooks the main A1 road. Motorists speed past it every day, but tourists who are in the area are strongly advised to stop at a safe vantage point and take a few pictures. The statue stands 66 feet in height and the distinctive wings are almost 180 feet wide.
Liverpool Waterfront
Liverpool has an impressive maritime heritage, and the local docks were at one time a vital link between Britain and the rest of the world. These days, partly because the area has undergone a significant regeneration, it’s now a popular destination for tourists from across the globe. The Albert Dock in particular is especially worthy of a few snaps, especially on a clear day when the buildings are reflected in the water.
Barafundle Beach
No matter where you are in the UK, you are never more than 70 miles from the sea, and the country is home to some of the most picturesque coastal locations in the world. Barafundle is a stunning beach that has become something of a cause célèbre in recent years. Located in Wales in the beautiful county of Pembrokeshire, it has become recognized as one of the best seaside photo opportunities in the country.
Bamburgh Castle
There are plenty of historic castles and fortresses in the UK, and Northumberland is reputedly home to more than any other county. Although a great many of these fortifications will be worth photographing, the most impressive has to be the castle at Bamburgh. The backdrop of the North Sea provides the perfect framing for any image.
David Showell lives in southern England and is a keen photographer. He works for a Belfast car hire company.
