Canterbury Cathedral, at the center of the historic city in the heart of Kent, dates back to the arrival from Rome of St. Augustine, the first Archbishop of Canterbury, in 597 AD.

The tranquil Cloister is a reminder of the period when Canterbury was a Benedictine monastery. Community meetings and the training of young monks took place around the square.

Rounded Romanesque arches and intricately carved capitals surround the Chapel of Our Lady Undercroft in the early-12th-century Western Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral.

The sanctified atmosphere of Canterbury Cathedral's Nave, completed in 1405, is created by the soaring arches which draw attention to the Pulpitum at the Eastern end.

The imposing Christ Church Gate of Canterbury Cathedral, adorned with an inset sculpture of Christ and the arms of Henry VII, lies at the end of the narrow, shop-lined Mercery Lane.

Some of the most historically significant elements of Canterbury Cathedral are its medieval tombs for historic figures such as Edward the Black Prince, King Henry IV, and numerous archbishops.

Located on England's south coast, west of Chichester, the waterfront beauty of Chichester Harbour is a very popular English center for yachting and water recreation.

Launched in 1765, the HMS Victory was rebuilt in 1801 and preserved at Portsmouth in 1922. The ship is currently being restored to its original condition to coincide with the bicentenary in 2005.

More than just a beautiful park, with 30,000 species of plants residing across 120 hectares of gardens and in 6 greenhouses, Kew Gardens is England's leading botanical research centre.

Built between 1844 and 1848 to house palms, tropical trees, and shrubs, the Palm House acts as the Gardens' centrepiece. Beneath it, tanks of fish, coral, and algae make up the Marine Display.

Kew Gardens is one of London's most visited sites. Its stunning collections of plants, including orchids, tropical water lilies, aquatic plants, and ferns, make it a must-see for horticulturalists.

Norman architecture, with its characteristic square towers, round-topped arches, and barrel-shaped vaulting, arrived in Britain in 1066 when Duke William of Normandy conquered England.

Even though the castle is in ruins, its thick-walled, solid, and square architecture with small and infrequent windows identify it as a Norman structure.

Take a fascinating step back in time by exploring one of several sites of Norman castle ruins. Norman architecture was the predominant style of structures built in England between 1066 and 1200.

The awe-inspiring Windsor Castle, which covers 13 acres and has been a royal residence for more than 900 years, is the world's largest and oldest inhabited castle.

A visit to the massive Windsor Castle is mandatory for monarchy buffs. The beautiful State Apartments, the Semi State rooms, and the Drawings Gallery are all open to visitors.

Escape the bustle of London with a trip to nearby Windsor Village and spend the day walking the cobblestone streets, exploring the mostly Victorian-styled pubs, boutiques, and antique shops.

Located on the Thames 21 miles west of London, the charming Victorian atmosphere of Windsor Village is home to Eton College, England's most famous boys' school, and to the world-famous Windsor Castle.

The hottest and most humid of the six glasshouses at Kew Gardens, the Waterlily House, built in 1851, is home to a spectacular array of tropical ornamental aquatic plants.