Unlock 2000 years of history on the banks of the Thames in a cityscape that gets better with time. Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and find out why ravens are so important a sight at the Tower of London. Picnic in its Royal Parks, see a show in the colourful West End or scour the East End’s many markets for a bargain to take home. Don’t forget to ascend the Shard or ride the London Eye for a rooftop view of what’s probably the most fascinating city in the world.

Make your own pilgrimage to Canterbury, a cathedral city originally built by the Romans but associated with mediaeval time when it was the destination for groups of traveling pilgrims. The cobbled streets and wood-framed houses will make you feel like you’re a part of Chaucer’s "Canterbury Tales."