There are many amazing things to see and do in England. Whether you like visiting museums and cathedrals, checking out haunted castles and pubs, or exploring old ruins, the country is filled to the brim of interesting places to visit. Some things may take full days to see, while others can be done in just a few hours. So whatever spare time you have, there will be something on this list that you can see.
在英国有许多秀美的风光等着你去看，有很多有趣的活动等着你参加。这是一个遍布精彩景点的过度，无论你想去博物馆参观、去大教堂拜谒、去闹鬼的城堡试胆、去小酒吧酣饮，还是去古旧的城堡探险，都能在这里找到你想要的。有些景点可能需要数日才能看完，有些则只需要几个小时就行。无论你的游览时间阔绰与否，都能在这张必看景点清单上找到可去的地方。

 

1. Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms and Garden Highlights Tour
白金汉宫：雄伟宫殿与高雅花园观光游

You can combine a trip to the palace with a guided tour of the State Rooms and the gardens. Guided tours take place in English, and they include the Exhibition of Royal Gifts, and the Music Room (a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales).
在这里你可以在导游的引导下同时游览宫殿和各处花园。带队导游用英语跟游客交流，随行还能参观皇家礼品展览，观赏皇家音乐室（感谢戴安娜王妃）

If the weather permits then you should definitely try to see the magnificent gardens, and allow a full day for this tour.
如果天气允许，你一定要去观赏一下壮丽的皇家花园。为这趟观光之旅留足一天的行程。

 

2. The Tower of London
伦敦塔

You will find this on the north bank of the River Thames. It was founded in 1066 and played a great part in the Norman Conquest of England.
伦敦塔坐落在泰晤士河北岸。它于1066年建成，在历史上的“诺曼征服”中发挥了巨大的作用。

You will see exhibits of royal armour, the amazing Crown Jewels, the Royal Mint, and exhibitions of executions. The building cover 18 acres so be prepared for a lot of walking!Plan on spending a whole day here.
你会看到皇家盔甲展、绝美的皇家珠宝展、皇家造币厂展览，还有刑具展。这里整个建筑面积达18英亩，小心走路走到脚疼哟。留足一天的行程。

 

3. Chartwell
查特韦尔庄园

This was the home of Winston Churchill and is a very popular attraction. Churchill lives here from 1924 until his death in 1965 and you will be able to see hundreds of photographs and momentoes. The gardens are worth taking a look at, as they include lakes and walking trails. Tickets to the house are times, so buy them online or as soon as you arrive so you have less waiting time.
查特韦尔庄园是英国前首相丘吉尔的旧宅，如今是一处热门景点。丘吉尔从1924年到1965年去世一直住在这里。在这儿你会看到成百上千的历史照片和纪念品。花园中有精巧的池塘和步道，值得一看。游览庄园的入场券规定了游览时段，所以建议你网购，或者到达当地之后立刻买到入场券，这样可以节省等待的时间。

Allow at least a half day to see this.
为此次行程预留至少半天的时间。

 

4. Cambridge University
剑桥大学

This is the fourth oldest surviving university in the world. Trinity College is famous for the carved chapel, which is a masterpiece of Baroque style architecture.
剑桥大学是世界上现存的大学中第四大历史最悠久的大学。剑桥大学的三一学院是巴洛克风格建筑的典范，该学院最著名的景点是教堂，教堂前厅摆着从三一学院毕业的著名毕业生的玉石雕像。

Today the university has a population of 18,000 students on its 31 campuses.
如今剑桥大学有31个学院，1万8000多名学子。

You should allow a half day to see this.
为此次行程预留半天的时间。

 

5. The Eden Project
伊甸园工程

The Eden Project offers an incredible collection of plants from all around the world, along with some amazing works of art. It also plays host to many music events.
“伊甸园工程”是世界上最大的温室，坐落于英国西南部康瓦尔郡。在这里你会看到囊括全世界各地各种植物的壮观展览，还有许多精美的艺术品展出，这里还经常举办各种音乐节。

The domes are located in a reclaimed quarry and look similar to igloo shaped greenhouses. Each dome has a different environment inside. The Eden project is the home of invaluable conservation research.
乍看之下，这个世界上最大的温室就像许多冰屋，这些圆顶建筑所在位置原先是一个废弃的采石场。这里还是许多可贵的植物保护研究的温床。

You can buy an advanced annual passto receive 10% off full ticket price.
你可以提前买一张全年通票，比全额票价有10%的优惠哟。

Plan on spending the entire day there. There are snack bars and restaurants where you can grab a bite. As it covers 10 hectares, wear good walking shoes!
为行程留足一天的时间。这里有小吃吧和餐厅，供你补充能量。整个工程占地10英亩，一定要穿舒适的步行鞋哟。

 

6. Lanhydrock
兰海德罗克城堡

When you first see this magnificent house, you may be reminded of ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’, which is all about life in Victorian England. Rebuilt after a fire in 1881 it is complete with roasting ovens and warming cupboards. It even has a flushable toilet!
当你亲眼目睹这座雄伟的城堡时，你一定会想到英国经典戏剧《楼上楼下》中的情景，这部戏剧所描绘的就是英国维多利亚时期的生活情景。历史上的兰海德罗克城堡在1881年遭大火焚毁，如今现有的城堡是重建后的成果，城堡内增添了烘炉和暖柜，里面甚至还有一座冲水马桶。

Look for the drawing room which is packed with antiques and artwork. The kitchens were some of the first to have a refrigerator room, while the Long Gallery is well renowned for the ornate plaster ceiling.
一定要看看城堡里的会客室，这里陈列着各式古董和艺术品。城堡里的厨房是英国最早配备有冷冻机室的厨房之一。在城堡里的长廊上可以看到远近闻名的华丽石膏吊顶。

The porcelain collection dates back to the 18th century and you will find many pieces by Josiah Wedgwood.
城堡里的瓷器收藏最早可以追溯到18世纪，其中有许多是英国瓷器之父、乔赛亚·韦奇伍德的作品。

Allow at least a half day here, although you may spend longer if you eat your lunch outside in the magnificent gardens.
为此次行程预留半天的时间。不过如果你愿意在城堡富丽堂皇的花园中体验一下花园宴会，可能会多花些时间哟。

 

7. City of Bath
巴斯城

There are many attractions in the city of Bath. 500 of the city’s buildings are of historical importance, and the entire city has World heritage status. Visit the Royal Crescent to see the honey coloured Georgian houses. Spend some time exploring the Roman Baths which are 2,000 years old.
巴斯城已经作为文化遗产列入了世界遗产名录，城中有许多处旅游景点。其中有500处建筑都是重要的历史遗址。一定要参观一下皇家新月宫，这些蜜糖色的乔治王朝时代建筑会让你赞叹不已。还可以留点时间探索一下古罗马浴室，它们已经有2000多年历史了哟。

Bath also makes a very good location to visit further afield to places like the Avon Valley and the Mendip Hills.
巴斯城之所以值得拜访的另一个原因是，从这里出发，你还可以参观一下埃文谷和迪普丘陵等景点。

You should plan to spend more than a day here, depending on whether you plan on using Bath as your base and exploring other areas.
建议为此景点留足超过一天的行程时间，具体时间安排取决于你是否想要以巴斯城为据点，顺便游览一下周边的景点。

 

8. The Malvern Hills
莫尔文丘陵

If walking, rambling, and hiking are what appeals to you, then head for these hills. 3,000 acres of spectacular beauty. Some areas of the rocks are the oldest in Britain and date back 680 million years.
如果说漫步登高和远足徐行才是你心仪的旅游项目，那就来莫尔文丘陵吧！这里有3000英亩的壮美山色等着你来欣赏。在这里你还能看到英国最古老的岩石群，它们的历史可以追溯到6亿8千万年前哟。[/cn

Worcester Beacon stands at a height of 1,394 feet and will give you one of the best views in the area.
[cn]伍斯特灯塔峰海拔1394英尺，是这一带地区最好的观景台。

The hills comprise of the counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and a small section of Gloucestershire.
莫尔文丘陵幅及乌斯特郡、赫里福郡和格洛斯特郡的一小部分地区。

If you prefer to take your RV or camp then you will find information about camp sites in the area.
如果你开着娱乐车、或带着露营的装备而来，你可以在当地获得露营地点的相关信息。

Allow yourself at least half a day to hike or ramble, although you may do one of the many trails which take all day.
为自己留下半天的时间去尽情远足漫游，不过如果你想在山中遍布的小径中选择其一体验一下，就要花一天的时间了。

 

9. Hadrian’s Wall
哈德良长城

The fortification was built by the Romans in AD122 and stretches from the west coast at Ravenglass across to Wallsend on the east coast.
哈德良长城是古罗马人在公元122年修建的防御工事，横贯东西，从西海岸的雷文格拉斯一直绵延至东海岸的沃尔森德。

There is still a large portion of the wall standing with the longest sections being between Newcastle and Carlisle. Look out for signs for Chollerford or Walton as this stretch is in good condition. You will notice many remains of forts as well as a temple which was dedicated to a goddess named Mithras. You will find this at Carrawburgh.
哈德良古长城的墙体有很大一部分至今仍屹立不倒，最长的墙体位于纽卡斯尔 和卡莱尔 之间。记得留心在乔勒福德和沃尔顿两地驻足哟，因为这两地的哈德良古长城保存最为完好。你会观赏到许多堡垒的遗迹，还有一座供奉密特拉神的神庙。

You should allow at least a half day, although if you are an avid rambler, then a day may suit you better.
给自己留下半天的时间，不过如果你是漫行发烧友，一天的时间或许更适合你哟。

 

10. Durham Castle
达勒姆城堡

Erected during the 11th century, this castle was a strong point for king Norman. It is now part of University College, Durham. You can still see the early bailey and motte style castle.
达勒姆城堡建成于11世纪，诺曼国王曾一度自恃它固若金汤。如今达勒姆城堡是达勒姆大学的一部分。今天人们仍可以辨识出古老的外庭和城寨风格的城堡。

The castle is open to the public although you must pre-book a guided tour.
这座城堡如今对外开放，不过你必须跟导游预约行程。

The view from the top of the hill is of Durham Peninsula across the River Wear. On a clear day you will be able to see Durham Cathedral.
站在山顶可以鸟瞰达勒姆半岛及流经达勒姆的威尔河。在天气晴朗的日子你还可以看到达勒姆大教堂。

Plan on spending a half day here.
游览此地计划需要半天的时间。

 

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Don't settle for just dreaming about it. Pack your suitcase. Let's do it.
不要光做梦了，赶快收拾行李吧，让我们说走就走。

 

（翻译：小木）