Your Guide to the Top 10 Places to See in the UK
The UK may be small, but it's full of a variety of amazing places stretching right from John O'Groats to Lands End, Belfast to St Davids. It has a wealth of history, culture, wildlife and it's own unique eccentricities.
Here are some of the most iconic sights that our small island has to offer. Please feel free to add your own suggestions and favourite places to the bottom of the lens
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Stonehenge
Top Place to see in the UK
Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle and is believed to have been constructed around 3100BC. No one knows exactly what purpose it served, but it is thought to have been a centre of pagan worship.The site is managed by English Heritage. The stone circle cannot be accessed during normal opening hours, although they do hold regular Stone Circle Access visits in the early morning and late evening.
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- Stonehenge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury. ...
- Stonehenge.co.uk - Your guide to Stonehenge, the World's Favourite ...
- Your guide to Stonehenge, shops, other ancient sites and stone circles in Britain, with practical information to make your visit easier.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is one of London's most recognisable landmarks and possible one of the most famous bridges in the world.Spanning the Thames, just next to the Tower of London, it was built in 1894 after 50 architects and designers entered a competition to design a new bridge for London.
Visitors can view London from the high-level walkways and access the Victorian Engine Rooms. You can also access the bridge lift schedule which shows times and dates when the bridge will rise for large vessels.
Tower Bridge Official Information
Tower Bridge Weblink
- Tower Bridge
- Visitor information including opening times, admission prices and history.
Chatsworth House
One of the best country houses in the UK
The UK is dotted with a huge amount of exceptional country houses and castles, but one of the most beautiful is Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, home of the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire since 1549.As well as housing one of Europe's finest private art collections, the stately home also has a magical 101 acre garden, a farmyard and adventure playground.
Chatsworth by the 11th Duchess of Devonshire
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Lake Windermere
The biggest lake in England
Lake Windermere, in Cumbria is 2 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep. It is the largest natural lake in England and is part of the Lake District National Park.Although popular with tourists, the west shoreline is almost completely owned by the National Trust, which makes it a haven for wildlife.
This stunning landscape is also known for it's connection with Beatrix Potter and Arthur Ransome.
Books inspired by Lake Windermere and the Lake District
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Potter)
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The World of Peter Rabbit (The Original Peter Rabbit, Books 1-23, Presentation Box)
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Portmeirion
Portmeirion - possibly the most eccentric village in the UK?
Portmeirion is a fanciful Italianate village situated on the North Wales Coast. Designed and constructed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975, the village includes a hotel, holiday cottages, a teashop and restaurant.Now it is perhaps known as the location for 60's cult TV series The Prisoner and the home of Portmeirion Pottery.
A Brief Tour of Portmeirion
Portmeirion walkabout on YouTube
Portmeirion Information Centre
Official Portmeirion Site
- Portmeirion - Welcome to the official Portmeirion Village website
- Everything you need to know about Portmeirion, including information about staying in the hotel or holiday cottages in the village.
The Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is a World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland.The area is made up from about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns which were created after a volcanic eruption.
The name comes from the legend of Finn MacCool. The story goes that mythical Irish giant Finn built the causeway to get to Scotland and battle with a rival giant called Benandonner.
Links about the Giant's Causeway
- Giant's Causeway Official Guide
- Official information including history, walks, and maps.
- The Great and Mighty Finn MacCool
- Page dedicated to the legends of Finn MacCool.
Edinburgh
It's full of galleries and museums and hosts the biggest collection of arts festivals in the UK throughout July and August.
Edinburgh is also home to one of the largest New Year's celebrations in the world, the famous Hogmanay.
Edinburgh - Hogmanay 2006
Tresco Abbey Gardens
The Sub-Tropical Tresco Abbey Gardens, found in the Scilly Isles, are regarded by botanists as one of the most interesting and varied botanical experiments in the world.Many of the plants would not stand a chance on the Cornish mainland, less than 30 miles away. Yet even in Winter more than 300 plants will be in flower. The garden is home to species from 80 countries, ranging from Brazil to New Zealand and Burma to South Africa.
Luxury Accommodation in Tresco
- Tresco Accommodation
- Choose from luxury hotel, inn and holiday cottage accommodation on Tresco or Bryher in the Isles of Scilly.
- Isles of Scilly Helicopter
- Fly to the Isles of Scilly via helicopter. The journey from Penzance takes only 20 minutes.
York Minster
Almost every British city has a stunning cathedral (bar 18), but York Minster is one of the most impressive.It is the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe and is situated in York in Northern England. The present building was begun in about 1230 and completed in 1472
Official York Website
- Visit York
- Everything in York from events, attractions, activities and transport information around York
- York Hotels - Tripadvisor
- A link to the highest rated hotels in York. There are lots of reasonable places to stay that also have great reviews.
The Eden Project
The Eden Project is one of the most exciting modern projects in the UK. The complex in Cornwall houses 100,000 plants in two giant transparent domes, each recreating different global climate conditions.Situated in an abandoned clay pit, it is a testament to creative and scientific ingenuity.
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Botanical Illustration Course: With the Eden Project
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Top Places to See in the UK 11-20
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The UK is such an amazing island that it's difficult to single out a mere 10. Here is a list of places that nearly made it. Please feel free to re-order or add!
Orkney Islands, Scotland
World Heritage Site with stone circles and Neolith more...3 points
Lulworth Cove
A spectacular cove on the south coast of England i more...3 points
The New Forest
An area of woodland and now a national park, The N more...3 points
Tresco (Isles of Scilly)
Delectable island hideaway, bookmarked by hidden e more...2 points
Salisbury Cathedral
The tallest spire in the UK, and a nice market tow more...2 points
Caernarfon Castle
Very well preserved castle in Wales with an abunda more...1 point
The Norfolk Broads
Lowland waterways in the low lying marshlands. Ve more...1 point
Avebury, Wiltshire, England.
Avebury village and it's stone circle is not far f more...1 point
St Davids Cathedral, Wales
Such an amazing vantage point of this breathtaking more...1 point
Essential UK Kitbag
Eyewitness Travel Planner: British Isles
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Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 8 miles north of Salisbury. Stonehenge is made up of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones. It is believed by arch...
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If you are a fan of the TV series The Prisioner you may recognize Portmeirion Village. It's a magical village, in a beautiful natural setting, the vision of one man, built over 50 years. I was lucky enough to visit Portmeirion a few years...
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- Aladdins-Cave Aladdins-Cave Oct 31, 2009 @ 1:26 am
- I liked Bristle.
And I also enjoyed Norfolk.
But that's all so long ago.
Great lens, wish my BOOK lens was as good.
5 Stars Cheers
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- ggonzo ggonzo Aug 17, 2009 @ 2:17 pm
- Great lens and great recommendations for the traveler! I would add - Canterbury. Amazing city with amazing feel and stunning cathedral!
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- pict0 pict0 Jul 5, 2009 @ 3:27 am
- Great Lens, if you wan to read more about the colourful history of Edinburgh... The Castle, Zoo, and other attractions as well as the darker side of Edinburgh's History such as Burke and Hare you should take a look at this Edinburgh History site. Loads of info for you.
Cheers.
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- Lou1842 Lou1842 Jun 17, 2009 @ 3:11 pm
- This is a great lens. I love Lake Windermere and the whole of the Lake District. It's such a beautiful part of the UK. I would defnitely recommend tourist to the UK visit Windermere. I have lensrolled you to my Worcestershire Days Outlens.
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- Lubomir Lubomir May 20, 2009 @ 12:00 pm | in reply to QuinPro
- I agree with you!
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