~ Top 10 Popular Towers You Should Visit in UK ~

[MysteRy]

Top 10 Popular Towers You Should Visit in UK

The United Kingdom is famous for its towers. From huge state of the art constructions to a plenty of historic castles, you can enjoy a wide variety of choices. The historical and the cultural heritage of England left for us numerous castles and towers, which are majestic sights to witness today. However, England is home to a number of modern watchtowers, which also provide an unforgettable experience. Thus, during a trip to the UK, make sure to diversify your vacation through some hundreds of steps to the air. The staircases of the towers can lead you to their top, from where the view is always speechless and inspiring. Indeed, there are so many towers to visit that you may need a whole vacation to enjoy each of them. Thus, next are the Top 10 popular towers you should visit in UK, accompanied by a short description.


1. Big Ben, London, England   



Height: 96.3 meters. Big Ben is definitely a tower that you should visit in London, indeed, this is the place, which most people imagine when they think of London. This 96.3-meter tower is located next to the Palace of Westminster in London, and dominates the cityscape through its Victorian Gothic architecture. Moreover, the Big Ben is actually a clock tower, containing four huge, rounded and chiming clocks at its top. From the inside, you can come across a picturesque staircase, which leads to the top, from where the view is speechless, especially on sunset. As night approaches, the lighting of Big Ben is captivating, too. Overall, this tower is an iconic tower.

[MysteRy]

2. Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, England   



Height: 170 meters. Right next to the water of the Portsmouth Harbour is rising one of the tallest towers in the United Kingdom - the Spinnaker Tower. This 170-metre state of the art sculpture is definitely a majestic sight to witness, which is very appealing to visit as well. The exterior is just amazing - a white coloured composition of elegant design and diverse interpretations. While the exterior is formed by three view decks, situated over 100 meters altitude. There, you can enjoy a very inspiring and speechless view to the whole cityscape of Portsmouth Harbour, as well as to the English Channel. Also, you can take advantage of an extreme walk on a transparent surface, which creates a unique illusion that you are walking on air, or, to drink a cup of coffee in the Café in the Clouds at the View Deck 2. The Spinnaker Tower offers an unforgettable experience.

[MysteRy]

3. 30 St Mary Axe, London, England   



Height: 180 meters. 30 St Mary Axe is located in central London and is definitely a tower, which can be seen from far away. A beautiful harmony of light and dark glass reflects the sun`s rays, creating a charming concoction of feelings and emotions. Even the tower is used as a scene for several films, because of the ovoid silhouette, like a spaceship, for example. This 180-metre spiral shaped skyscraper stands out against the London skyline and tempts you to climb at the top level. The tower is filled with office space from inside, however, at the top you can come across a scenic dome with a bar, which offers a stunning 360° view of the cityscape of London. 30 St Mary Axe is definitely a tower that you don`t want to miss.

[MysteRy]

4. National Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland   



Height: 67 meters. The National Wallace Monument is 67-metre tower, located on the Abbey Craig, Scotland. This is a remarkable tower, first because of the unique environment. It stands above a volcanic crag and is surrounded by lush forest, right next to the River Forth. The sandstone tower itself is a very inspiring and abstract addition to the whole atmosphere, captivating through its Victorian and Gothic ornaments. The tower also keeps a fabulous historical background, featuring the Battle of Stirling Bridge. However, the inside of the tower is an amazing gallery space with a scenic spiral staircase, leading to the top. There, you can enjoy a breathtaking view to the town of Stirling, the River Forth, as well as to the eastern Ochil Hills. The refreshing breeze leaves you open-minded, too.

[MysteRy]

6. Tower of London, England   



Height: 27 meters The Tower of London is a majestic royal palace and fortress as well, located right next to the Tower Bridge above the River Thames. However, the Tower of London is a very remarkable fortress, which seduces you through its incredible outlook and fabulous history. Two wards of defensive walls keep the White Tower, situated right in the middle and rises 27 meters. From the colours outside to the St. John's Chapel from inside, this 11th century tower is really captivating. Three floors of history can take you back through the centuries, while the unique monuments, crown jewels, sculptures, ghost stories and many other sights, transform the Tower of London into a very popular tower that you should visit.

[MysteRy]

6. Glasgow Tower, Scotland
 


Height: 127 meters. Part of the Glasgow Science Centre complex, in Scotland, is located the Glasgow Tower. This is a 127 meters tall observation tower, gorgeously rising at the southern shore of the River Clyde. With a captivating High-Tech style architecture, the exterior is just remarkable. Shaped like a jet wing, the tower is also listed in the Guinness World Records as the tallest tower in the world, which can rotate at a full circle. In addition, two elevators can take you at a stunning viewing deck, from where you can see as far as you can. Yet it is the tallest free-standing tower in Scotland.

[MysteRy]

7. Blackpool Tower, Blackpool, England   



Height: 158 meters. 158-metre above the ground is located the tallest point of the Blackpool Tower. This is another attractive tower to visit, situated right along the Irish Sea coast, in Blackpool. The structure and the design of the tower are impressed by the Eiffel Tower, containing a sophisticated network of steel and iron, to create a very impressive outlook. The Blackpool Tower is also fulfilled with numerous amusements and attractions, featuring the Tower Circus and the Tower Ballroom. However, this is an observation tower as well. At its top is located the famous section, named the Tower Eye, consisting of several levels for panoramic views, as well as a glass floor. The vistas to the seafront and the cityscape are inspiring, especially on sunset.

[MysteRy]

8. Castle Coch, Wales   



Height: 25 meters. Castle Coch is a legendary Victorian castle, located on a forested hill nearby the community of Tongwynlais. With its impressive 25-metres high towers, the Castle Coch can be seen from miles away in the River Taff valley. However, it tempts visitors for a unique and fabulous history. The rough rubble sandstone structure is built nearly in 19th century, but there are legends, which tell that the castle is probably founded on the place of an ancient castle from the 13th century. In all cases, Castle Coch is a very interesting sight to witness today. A swing bridge, rounded towers with small windows and conical domes at the top, really can take you back through the ages. However, the inside is also impressive, featuring fighting galleries, curtain walls, bedrooms, stairs and many other historic sights.

[MysteRy]

9. St Michaels Tower, Glastonbury, England   



Height: 160 meters. St. Michaels Tower is a fabulous tower, located at the top of the Glastonbury Tor, nearby the town of Glastonbury. The height of the whole construction is nearly 160 meters. Indeed, the Glastonbury Tor it`s rather a construction than a hill, because the hill is composed by seven mysterious coaxial terraces or layers. However, atop the hill is majestically situated the gothic St. Michaels Tower, which is a real attraction. There is a symbolic arch at its base and you can actually pass through the tower. Also, you have a unique possibility to observe the infinite landscape from the highest point in the area.

[MysteRy]

10. The Pagoda, Royal Botanic Kew Gardens, London, England   



Height: 50 meters. Among the southeastern corner of the Kew Gardens in London, is rising a Chinese pagoda, named the Great Pagoda. It is an impressive part of the Royal Botanic Gardens and is also a very interesting place to visit. Surrounded by tall trees and plants, the Great Pagoda is a very abstract structure. The style of the exterior is inspired by the typical Chinese pagoda and consists of ten octagonal decks with a total height of 50 meters. The red brick walls and the ceramic tiles also create a very unusual vision among the whole green landscape. However, there is a staircase in the Pagoda, which takes you atop.


Make these majestic towers part of the highest experience during your vacation, because the Top 10 popular towers you should visit in UK are very inspiring and impressive, and offer unique feelings. But in all cases - make sure to take your camera as well.