UK landmarks Flashcards
What is Snowdonia?
A National Park in Wales
What is the name of the clock tower that holds Big Ben?
Elizabeth Tower
What view was voted Britain’s favourite in 2007?
Wastwater
How tall (in metres) is the London Eye?
135 metres tall
From what period does Edinburgh Castle date back to?
Early Middle Ages
Where is “The Giant’s Causeway”?
Northern Ireland, North-East coast
What is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain?
Loch Lomond
How long ago was the Giant’s Causeway formed?
50 Million years ago
What is the name of the biggest stretch of water in the Lake District?
Windermere
What is “Historic Scotland”?
A Scottish Government Agency responsible for looking after historic Scottish buildings such as Edinburgh Castle.
What does the Eden Project charity focus on?
International environmental and social projects
Where is “Big Ben”?
London, Inside the clock of the Houses of Parliament
How many square kilometres does the Trossachs National Park cover?
1865 Km2
What is the highest mountain in Wales?
Snowdon
Who first built the Tower of London?
William the Conqueror
What is “The London Eye”?
A Ferris Wheel
What is a “biome”?
A giant greenhouse
Who gives tours around the Tower of London?
Yeoman Warders - aka Beefeaters
How old is Big Ben?
Over 150 years old
Where is Snowdonia?
North Wales
How large is the Lake District (in square kilometres)?
2,292 Km2
How tall (in feet) is the London Eye?
443 feet tall
Where is the London Eye?
London, Southbank of the Thames
Which agency is responsible for looking after Edinburgh Castle?
Historic Scotland