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The UK is home to a few locations where visitors can enjoy some intriguing Celtic history.
Tourists enjoy traveling to Celtic regions, as there tends to be beautiful scenery and rich history surrounding them. Celtic imagery has been prominent in popular culture as well, and this could influence the fact that so many people want to experience it. Ireland and Scotland are the obvious examples for a Celtic holiday experience, but what about trying out some lesser-known places next time you travel? The UK is home to a few locations where visitors can enjoy some intriguing Celtic history.
Fascination with Celtic themes
Despite having lived over 1000 years ago, the Celts left a lot of things behind that people still find fascinating today. In particular, the symbols and imagery from those ancient times still exist in modern culture and have found a way into the mainstream. Some of the best known Celtic symbols include the Tree of Life, which represents wisdom and power, and the Dara Knot, which represents bravery.
These images have appeared frequently in modern artwork, and have even been found in games as well where imagery is important for attracting players. For instance, the Celtic Goddess slot, one of 800 games from mobile phone betting site Mobile Wins, has ancient swords and daggers adorned with Celtic imagery on the reels. The range of themes among the site's slot games is vast, but Celtic themes are widely represented. Elsewhere, games like Folklore and Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, were also heavily influenced by Celtic culture and are known for their stunning visuals.
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Pembrokeshire
Other than enjoying mainstream games and television shows that feature Celtic imagery, travelers can take a trip to the source of some of these spectacular pieces of history. Pembrokeshire in the southwest of Wales for instance, has a heavy Celtic influence. Tourists can take a trip to Castell Henllys, which is a reconstructed Iron Age village. The visitor center has detailed information about the history of the location, along with facts about prehistoric agricultural methods and livestock.
Cornwall
Cornwall is another famous Celtic region, owing to its coastal position. There are some interesting Celtic sites here for holidaymakers to enjoy, and the county will also appeal to tourists for other reasons such as the great surfing conditions. The standout Celtic landmark in Cornwall is the Tintagel Castle. The age-old structure plays an important part in the myth of King Arthur and is a stunning piece of ancient architecture.
London
London attracts around 30 million visitors every year, all with diverse reasons for attending the capital. Few may have known, though, that this is an excellent place to gain some knowledge and see some fantastic Celtic imagery. The British Museum has a room dedicated to this time period ranging from 800 BC to 43 AD, telling the story of the Iron Age people. It features a number of everyday tools that the Celts used, along with beautiful and unique artifacts from the time period.
People in search of a Celtic trip could plan a tour around these locations and then visit some of the other famous spots in the UK while they are there. Options include Edinburgh, where there is the Stone of Destiny at Edinburgh Castle, and Iona, where visitors can see the High Crosses at Iona Abbey.
