About United Kingdom
Home to the Beatles and Fish n' Chips, explore the incredible history, nature, and culture of the United Kingdom.
It’s no wonder that the UK, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. The countries are steeped in a captivating history yet boast a dynamic modern lifestyle. Each country has a natural beauty with many national parks, nature reserves and dramatic coastlines. England features a rich and exceptional culture, iconic monuments, romantic castles and gardens. The British monarchy is one of the 8 oldest monarchies in the world. There is something to enjoy for every traveler.
London, the capital, is a bustling international city that offers endless types of activities and pleasures for everyone, young or old. From world famous museums, many of which are free of charge, to high-end or budget shopping, food and vintage markets, theaters, live music clubs and venues, sports events and much more. London scenery is marked with famous must-see monuments and icons such as the Big Ben, House of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and the Tower Bridge, to name but a few. For relaxation from the crowds, London is rich with vast green parks where you can take a break and enjoy the local wildlife like squirrels and swans. London’s comprehensive public transportation systems will get you to the famous, chic and trendy neighborhoods like Notting Hill, Shoreditch, or Camden, to name but a few. It doesn’t matter how much time you spend in the city you’ll always find a new experience.
But the UK is much more than London! From North to South and East to West, there is so much more. You can walk in the footsteps of The Bard of Avon – William Shakespeare in his hometown Stratford upon Avon, follow the Fabolous Four – The Beatles early years in Liverpool, visit the famous university towns of Oxford and Cambridge or jump back in time to the Viking Age in York.
Immerse yourself in the Victorian era splendor and feel like a character from Jane Austin novels in Bath or enjoy small alleys and arts and crafts stalls in small market towns. Walk the ragged and wild beaches in Cornwell or climb the famous white cliffs of Dover.
But then again, the UK is not just England! Head north to Scotland to enjoy dramatic sights and tastes. The area in the Scottish Highlands is home to the famous Loch Ness and Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the whole of UK.
Secret: Ben Nevis translated from the Gaelic is Malicious Mountain - Ben is Mountain and Nevis from the word Nibheis which means venomous / malicious).
Not necessarily in this order, but taste the local whiskey and then visit and stroll through the capital city of Edinburgh (Old and New Towns) that in 1996 both were inscribed as a World Heritage Site. in 1996. Find out about the Industrial Heritage of Glasgow and visit the museums and festivals, events, theatre and arts. For the romantics, be sure to visit a castle or two, including the unusual Crookston Castle from the early 1400’s, the only surviving medieval castle in the City of Glasgow. But there many others to choose from.
Secret: Before departing be sure to visit the University of Glasgow that has its magical cloisters and is known to be a doppelganger for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
To the west of the UK, lies Wales, the smallest region but no less beautiful. Snowdonia National Park is a heaven for hikers. Then, in the capital city Cardiff be sure to visit the spectacular Cardiff Castle situated in the center of the city, as well as the majestic castle in Caernarfon and the 700-year-old Conwy Castle - a must for every history fan. In the small villages you’ll hear the locals still speaking Welsh. Don’t forget to ask their help in pronouncing the longest name in Europe for a tiny village – Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
(How to pronounce this name: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bbAAegC40U)
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Attractions in United Kingdom
- Historic Center, Aberdeen
- Mercat Cross, Aberdeen
- Art Gallery, Aberdeen
- Old Aberdeen
- St. Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen
- Maritime Museum, Aberdeen
- Historic Center, Alnwick
- Alnwick Castle
- The Alnwick Garden
- Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland, Alnwick
- Historic Center, Arundel
- Historic Center, Ascot
- Historic Center, Aylesbury