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United Kingdom

Castles, countryside, world-class museums, and a coast you can drive in a week. London + one regional base (Edinburgh / Bath / Lake District) makes a perfect first trip.

— · — — °C Best: May–Sep (long days, drier weather)
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Big Ben & Parliament at dusk
Big Ben & Parliament at dusk
Tower Bridge & the City
Tower Bridge & the City
The London Eye
The London Eye
Capital
London
Language
English
Currency
GBP (Pound)
Power
230 V · plug type G
Best time
May–Sep (long days, drier weather)
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The British character

What makes Britain, Britain

The crown
A proper cuppa
Red phone box
Double-decker
The Tube
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Gear up

Travel gear for United Kingdom

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Plan & book

Get to United Kingdom & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in United Kingdom

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Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in the United Kingdom

Big Ben & Westminster Bridge
Big Ben & Westminster Bridge
01

London

Tower of London, British Museum, West End theatre, Camden Market, day-trips to Windsor.

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Edinburgh Castle on the crag
Edinburgh Castle on the crag
02

Edinburgh

Castle on the volcanic rock, Royal Mile, Arthur’s Seat hike, Fringe Festival in August.

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Bibury, the Cotswolds
Bibury, the Cotswolds
03

Bath & Cotswolds

Georgian crescents, Roman baths, then villages of honey-coloured stone (Bibury, Castle Combe).

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Wast Water, the Lake District
Wast Water, the Lake District
04

Lake District

England’s national park — Windermere, Beatrix Potter country, fell walking.

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York Minster
York Minster
05

York

Mediaeval walls, York Minster, the Shambles. Two hours from London on the LNER.

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The Old Man of Storr, Skye
The Old Man of Storr, Skye
06

Scottish Highlands & Skye

Glen Coe, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye. Best by hire car from Inverness or Glasgow.

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Scenes of Britain

From the Thames to Salisbury Plain

Tower Bridge & The Shard at sunset
Tower Bridge & The Shard at sunset
Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain
Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
The London Eye lit at night
The London Eye lit at night
The big picture

About the United Kingdom

Castles, countryside, world-class museums, and a coast you can drive in a week. London + one regional base (Edinburgh / Bath / Lake District) makes a perfect first trip.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Houses of Parliament
Before you fly

Visa info

UK visa: Most Western nationalities (US, Canada, EU, Australia) get 6 months visa-exempt. From 2025 the UK requires an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) — apply online before flying.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official UK government (GOV.UK) or your nearest British embassy for your nationality before booking flights.
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