England 2

English Cities

100

This northern city is famous for its football clubs, music scene and industrial history.

Manchester

200

This city is home to the famous Cavern Club and was the birthplace of The Beatles.

Liverpool

300

This city is known for its Roman-built baths and Georgian architecture.

Bath

400

This city in the Midlands is famous for its connection to William Shakespeare

Stratford-upon-Avon

500

This city on England’s south coast is home to one of the country’s busiest ports.

Southampton

Royal England

100

This royal palace is located in central London and is the official London residence of the monarch.

Buckingham Palace

200

 This former royal residence in Greenwich is famous for its connection to Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.

Greenwich Palace

300

This queen became monarch in 1952 and reigned for more than 70 years.

 Elizabeth II

400

This famous London palace was the childhood home of Queen Victoria.

Kensington Palace

500

This royal residence in London is famous for its extensive gardens and connection to Henry VIII.

Hampton Court Palace

English Literature

100

This author wrote Pride and Prejudice.

Jane Austen

200

This fictional detective lives at 221B Baker Street.

Sherlock Holmes

300

This author created the characters Oliver Twist and Ebenezer Scrooge.

Charles Dickens

400

This fantasy series by J.R.R. Tolkien features hobbits, elves and Middle-earth.

The Lord of the Rings

500

 This Brontë novel follows the relationship between Jane and Mr. Rochester.

 Jane Eyre

English Sports

100

This sport is played at Wimbledon every summer.

Tennis

200

England’s national football stadium is located in this London suburb.

Wembley

300

This sport features teams competing for the Ashes against Australia.

Cricket

400

This traditional English sport involves players trying to score by kicking a ball through goalposts.

Rugby

500

This horse race takes place annually at Aintree near Liverpool.

Grand National

English Landmarks

100

This giant observation wheel stands beside the River Thames in London.

London Eye

200

This famous bridge crosses the River Thames near the Tower of London.

Tower Bridge

300

This cathedral in London has a huge dome designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

St Paul’s Cathedral

400

This cathedral in Canterbury is one of England’s oldest and most famous Christian sites.

Canterbury Cathedral

500

This ancient Roman wall stretches across northern England and was built under Emperor Hadrian.

Hadrian’s Wall