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  1. 19 Best Places to Visit in the UK

    5. Royal Windsor Windsor Castle. The historic town of Windsor, conveniently located a short train ride west of Central London, offers plenty of fun attractions for tourists.In addition to its lovely Thames-side setting and the many medieval half-timbered buildings along its quaint old cobblestone laneways, it's also home to spectacular Windsor Castle, the most famous of the UK's royal castles.

  2. 25 of the best places to visit in the UK

    Galloway Forest is home to Britain's only Dark Sky Park. Arch White/Alamy. Far from the light pollution of towns and cities, Galloway Forest Park is the first Dark Sky Park in the UK. Head here ...

  3. 16 best places to visit in England

    6. York. With its Roman and Viking heritage, ancient city walls and maze of cobbled streets, York is a living record of English history. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider's web of "snickelways" (narrow alleys), each one the focus of a ghost story or historical character.

  4. The 35 best things to do in the UK

    6. Get lost in a town of books. When it comes to literary tourism, Hay-on-Wye is a real bucket list spot. It proudly proclaims to be the world's first ever book town and is famed for its annual ...

  5. Things to Do in United Kingdom

    It was recently voted top UK Heritage Attraction in the British Travel Awards and is Scotland's number one paid-for tourist attraction. This most famous of Scottish castles has a complex building history. The oldest part, St Margaret's Chapel, dates from the 12th century; the Great Hall was erected by James IV around 1510; the Half Moon ...

  6. 10 BEST Places to Visit in United Kingdom

    4. Edinburgh Castle. 53,076. Castles. Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site. It was recently voted top UK Heritage Attraction in the British Travel Awards and is Scotland's number one paid-for tourist attraction. This most famous of Scottish castles has a ...

  7. Must-see attractions in The United Kingdom

    Discover the best attractions in The United Kingdom including Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey, and Edinburgh Castle. Lonely Planet. Destinations. Planning. Inspiration. Shop. Search. Saves. ... Few parts of the UK are as steeped in history or as impregnated with legend and superstition as the titanic stonework of the Tower of London. Not only ...

  8. Must-see attractions England, Great Britain

    Discover the best attractions in England including Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey, and Tate Modern. Lonely Planet. Destinations. Planning. Inspiration. Shop. Search. Saves. Open main menu. ... Few parts of the UK are as steeped in history or as impregnated with legend and superstition as the titanic stonework of the Tower of London. Not only ...

  9. The Great UK Bucket List: 100 things to do in the UK

    This UK bucket list contains the 100 best things to do in Great Britain. It includes castles, churches, national parks and more. Click through to discover! ... and now exists as one of Britain's favourite tourist attractions - and the site of the world's largest dog collar collection! 24. Sissinghurst Gardens

  10. 10 Best Places to Visit in the UK (+Map)

    9. Lake District [SEE MAP] Andrew Pescod / Flickr. Located in north west England in the county of Cumbria, the Lake District is the second largest National Park in the UK. The main attractions are the lakes, mountains and hills carved by glacial erosion and providing dramatic and inspiring scenery.

  11. The 15 best places to visit in the UK in 2024

    Plan your trip The Isle of Scilly food festival is a ten-day celebration of local provenance taking place in September, with mouth-watering events like beach BBQs and vineyard tours. đź“Ť The best ...

  12. 24 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in London

    24. Ogle the Flora and Fauna at Kew Gardens. Where to Stay in London for Sightseeing. Tips and Tours: How to Make the Most of Your Visit to London. Map of Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in London. Best Time to Visit London, England. 1. Visit Buckingham Palace and Watch the Changing of the Guard.

  13. 28 Top Attractions & Things to Do in England (+Map)

    26. Brighton Pier. Ok, so some people think Brighton Pier is a little tacky, but we love it. Any structure that survives two world wars, numerous storms, and devastating fire (in 2003) is pretty cool to us! Constructed in 1899, the pier is located on the south coast of England.

  14. The best tourist attractions in Britain

    Here at British Heritage Travel we believe the Giant's Causeway to be one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Europe. The result of an ancient volcanic eruption, the Giant's Causeway truly is a sight to behold. 8. Giant's Causeway.

  15. Places to Visit in England and UK for 2023

    Places to visit in England. Find destinations, cities and places to visit across England and start planning for your 2024 breaks. Find the best places to visit, destinations and cities in the UK with our interactive map and region filters. Plan your next short break for 2023 with VisitEngland.

  16. UK's Most Popular Tourist Attractions in 2022: Windsor Castle Takes Top

    Here are the ten most popular tourist attractions in the UK last year: The Crown Estate, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire. Natural History Museum (South Kensington) The British Museum. Tate Modern ...

  17. Most visited attractions in the UK 2023

    Number of visits to leading tourist attractions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2019 to 2023 (in 1,000s) [Graph], Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, March 18, 2024. [Online].

  18. The UK's 100 Most Popular Tourist Attractions

    The British Museum in London was the most visited tourist attraction in the U.K., with over 5.9 million visitors, followed by Tate Modern, with approximately 5.6 million visitors. The National Gallery, the Natural History Museum (South Kensington), the V&A, Science Museum, Southbank Centre, Somerset House, Tower of London and Royal Museums Greenwich complete the top […]

  19. Britain's best tourist attractions you should visit

    From ancient marvels to modern masterpieces, Britain is packed with some truly epic sights. You can explore Roman fortifications, delve down into mysterious caverns, wonder at priceless collections in world-renowned museums and stroll around sprawling country estates. Here we take a look at some of the most incredible tourist attractions in ...

  20. Top 50 UK Tourist Attractions

    The UK is home to some of the best tourist attractions in the world yet many of us have only seen a handful. Here's 50 of the top attractions in the UK, from some of the best sights in London, biggest museums on the sciences and most breath-taking landmarks. You can also view our campsites by region to see which attractions are available in the ...

  21. 18 Best Family Attractions in the United Kingdom

    Address. Warminster BA12 7NW, UK. Phone +44 1985 844400. Web Visit website. Longleat is one of the best safari parks in the world—and the oldest outside of Africa. The park has a huge maze, a boat ride on a lake full of seals, a train ride, and an adventure playground designed like a child-sized castle.

  22. 82 Best Tourist Attractions in London

    London boasts grand palaces, ancient buildings, world-class museums and excellent choices of restaurants and shops — attracting millions of tourists every year! Famous for Buckingham Palace, home of Queen Elizabeth II, London has been the main residence of kings and queens of England for about 1,000 years. While preserving its classical architecture and traditions, this cosmopolitan city ...

  23. 10 most 'overpriced' tourist attractions in the world

    The attraction that secured the top spot? The one and only Warner Bros Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter in the UK. This is where fans of The Wizarding World can visit the iconic sets ...

  24. Money latest: 'Fundamental change to UK food supply' as new Brexit

    A demand for smaller homes has driven growth in UK property prices early in 2024, according to research by Halifax. Data from the bank's house price index suggests annual property price growth hit ...

  25. Deep beneath London, one time bomb shelters will become a tourist

    (Visitors to the attraction would use a different, bigger entrance, Murray said.) When the elevator doors open, you step into a World War II-era tunnel — one of 10 civilian shelters proposed by the British government after the beginning of the Blitz, the eight-month bombing of London by the Germans that started in September 1940.