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Here are four must-see places for you to visit in England.
Windsor Castle
Not only is it the world’s largest continuously inhabited (有人居住的) castle, it’s also the oldest. And it is also one of the Queen’s main residences—she spends most of her private weekends here, so some parts can be closed, depending on the time of year.
Admission: Adults $27 , Children under 17 $15.75
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Queen and Prince Philip, opens to the public when the royals are on summer vacation. You won’t be able to look around the whole palace.
A Royal Day Out ticket gives access to the Queen’s Gallery, the Royal Mews and the Changing of the Guard, plus a walk in the Garden. An audio (音频的) guide is included in the price.
Admission: Adults $52, Children under 17 $29
Westminster Abbey
You can walk the same floor as Kate did on the day of her wedding to Prince William here. And you can know things about 16 more weddings, 17 tombs of the kings and queens of England and the coronations of almost every king and queen for over 1,000 years.
Admission: Adults $28, Children 16 and under $11.50. Tickets are cheaper online.
Kensington Palace
It’s now the official London home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It was where Diana, Princess of Wales lived until she died. The White Garden here was created in memory of her. You can visit the King’s State Apartments, the Queen’s State Apartments and gardens.
Admission: Adults $20, Children under 16 Free. Tickets are cheaper online.
1．What will you do in Buckingham Palace?
A．See the Queen walking in it. B．Walk around the whole palace.
C．Have an audio guide. D．Visit the White Garden.
2．How much should a couple with a child aged 9 pay to visit Kensington Palace?
A．$20. B．$36. C．$40. D．$56.
3．What do we know about the four places?
A．Their online tickets are cheaper. B．They are related to the British royals.
C．They are open to the public in summer. D．They don’t charge little children for admission.
