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Hot air baloons floating above the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol

Introduction

From our bustling cities and striking coastline to inspirational outdoor adventures, there are so many things to see and do in Britain and Northern Ireland.

Nations

England is renowned for its iconic landmarks, as well as historic castles, world-leading museums, diverse festivals and top-notch sport.

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Explore Scotland’s stunning lakes, highlands, and wildlife-rich islands, as well as lively cities bursting with character.

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Wales sparkles with scenic beauty, rich history and adventure, from its magnificent castles and National Parks, to rolling hills, mountains and coastline.

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Discover World Heritage sites and Game of Thrones filming locations, dramatic coastlines, historic castles, and thrilling outdoor adventure in Northern Ireland.

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Capital cities

Discover world-leading museums and galleries, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and a city brimming with history and culture.

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Explore Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, the world’s leading festival city and home to 10 international festivals.

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Location: Image Edinburgh

Explore Wales’ capital city Cardiff, famed for its iconic rugby stadium, Victorian shopping arcades, and thriving food scene.

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Belfast is a vibrant cultural hub on Northern Ireland’s east coast, packed with lively pubs, a diverse food scene and proud industrial heritage.

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Cities

A city where land meets the sea, Aberdeen is a wonderful blend of Scottish history and modern culture.

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Famed for its Roman spa and Georgian architecture, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath has long been celebrated as a wellness and cultural retreat.

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Britain’s second largest city, Birmingham is an industrial hub with a vibrant, creative heart.

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From traditional deckchairs on its sandy beaches to the tallest rollercoaster in Britain, the seaside resort of Blackpool welcomes visitors with open arms.

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With a mass of museums to get stuck into, multicultural communities and the Victorian world of Saltaire on its doorstep, Bradford is a vibrant urban hub.

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Brighton rocks as a seaside town with cool shops, diverse cuisine, and inclusive celebrations bursting with south coast Pride.

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Location: Brighton

Bristol is a creative city with a rich maritime heritage, and home to legendary street artist Banksy.

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The city of Cambridge is a hub for innovation and creativity, with a famous university dating back more than 800 years.

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Chester’s charm is captivating and unmissable, from city walls oozing with Roman history to Chester Zoo's magnificent animal kingdom.

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A perfect blend of nature and urban living, this Essex city was made to be explored.

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Explore Coventry, birthplace of 2-Tone Music, Britain’s motor industry, and Peaky Blinders filming locations.

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A gateway to the Peak District, Derby is drenched in industrial heritage – yet nature is never far away.

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Durham is a city bursting with untold stories and magical moments.

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Small but mighty, Exeter is a city with seriously cool credentials. Discover the top attractions and best things to do and see during your next visit here.

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Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, is full of character, with striking architecture, abundant green spaces, and a music scene as vibrant as its people.

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A melting pot of heritage and culture, Britain’s most northerly city makes a great base for exploring the Highlands.

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From its beginnings as a Norman Fortress, Lancaster offers plenty of things to see and do.

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The Lake District is Britain’s largest National Park at 912 square miles (2,362 square km) and is recognised by UNESCO for its beauty – its stunning lakes and mountains have inspired artists and writers for centuries.

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From a medieval monarch found under a car park to the city’s celebration of multicultural modern life, Leicester has it all.

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A storyteller of history, Lincoln is a city with thousands of tales to tell. Discover the best things to do and attractions in our official guide.

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Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with more museums and galleries than any city outside of London.

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Home to Manchester United and music legends, Manchester is one of Britain’s most dynamic cities, with an industrial history matched by its modern-day appeal.

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The city of Newcastle stands on the north bank of the River Tyne, connected to the neighbouring town of Gateshead by seven bridges.

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Known as the City of Stories, Norwich has a huge array of historic and modern-day attractions.

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Steeped in legends that surround Robin Hood to literary greats, discover what this city has to offer.

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Oxford is known as the 'City of Dreaming Spires', in honour of the architecture of Britain’s oldest university.

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Plymouth is Britain’s Ocean City with maritime charm, natural beauty and award-winning museums and waterfront attractions. See the best things to do here.

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Known as the Great Waterfront City, Portsmouth offers adventure sports, relaxation and refreshing sea air.

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Sitting on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Sheffield is made for outdoor lovers and creatives. Find the best things to do in our guide.

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Rich in history and royal traditions, Windsor is home to Britain’s largest inhabited castle and has been home to royalty for centuries.

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York is a medieval walled city with Viking and Roman heritage, famed for its magnificent cathedral and abundance of museums.

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Location: Image York

Countryside

The gateway into Scotland, the area packs the punch for outdoor adventure, with miles of cycling and hiking trails, paddleboarding and numerous golf courses.

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From rolling valleys and sweeping peaks to dramatic waterfalls, the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park in South Wales is overflowing with natural wonders, culture and heritage.

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The Broads National Park sits on the border between Suffolk and Norfolk, in the east of England.

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This vast, untamed national park in the heart of the Scottish Highlands is home to impressive mountains and castles, ancient forests, rare wildlife, and exciting year-round activities.

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Renowned for its glorious countryside, striking coastline and unique attractions.

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Embracing five English counties, the lush rolling countryside, pretty stone villages, and rambling rivers of The Cotswolds offer a quintessential taste of Britain.

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The two national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor in south west England combine to offer dramatic coastline, untamed moors, spectacular wildlife and miles of trails to explore.

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Location: Dartmoor and Exmoor horse image

Hugging the south-west, Devon is a playground for adventurers, explorers and food lovers.

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Explore England’s south-eastern county, affectionately known as the 'Garden of England'.

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The Lake District is Britain’s largest National Park at 912 square miles (2,362 square km) and is recognised by UNESCO for its beauty – its stunning lakes and mountains have inspired artists and writers for centuries.

Photo by: VisitBritain/John Finney

Location: Lake District

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is 30 miles (48km) from Glasgow and is an adventure haven, home to 720 square miles (1,865 square km) of mountains, forests and lakes.

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The New Forest National Park in Hampshire, southern England, is a region of forest, open countryside and coastline, famed for its free-roaming ponies.

Photo by: Tony West

Northumberland features historic castles, coastal trails and spectacular scenery within its National Park.

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North Wales is brimming with UNESCO World Heritage sites, magnificent castles, stunning coastlines, rolling hills and adrenaline-fuelled adventure.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Lee Beel

The North York Moors National Park, in North Yorkshire, stretches from countryside to coast and is home open moorland, sandy beaches and harbour villages.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Home to some of Britain’s most dramatic scenery, the Peak District, east of Manchester, is a place of rolling hills and rugged moors, with picturesque market towns and adventure galore.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Becky Stacey

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Pembrokeshire National Park, on the western edge of Wales, covers an area of 240 square miles (621 square km) and is home to sandy beaches, wildlife-filled islands, and medieval castles.

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Located in the northern reaches of Scotland, the wild and awe-inspiring Scottish Highlands are all about scenic beauty and adventure.

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From its peaks and tumbling waterfalls, to charming villages and 200-miles of beautiful coastline, Snowdonia (Eryri) is Wales’ largest national park.

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Peppered with rolling hills, ancient woodlands and unique local flavours, Somerset is calling out to be explored.

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The South Downs in Southern England is Britain’s newest national park, bringing together ancient woodland, seven rivers, historic castles and spectacular coastal trails.

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The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers 841 square miles (2,179 square km) of rolling hills, dramatic waterfalls, and is home to a spectacular network of 2,500 caves.

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Coast

A city where land meets the sea, Aberdeen is a wonderful blend of Scottish history and modern culture.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

From traditional deckchairs on its sandy beaches to the tallest rollercoaster in Britain, the seaside resort of Blackpool welcomes visitors with open arms.

Photo by: Visit Blackpool

The gateway into Scotland, the area packs the punch for outdoor adventure, with miles of cycling and hiking trails, paddleboarding and numerous golf courses.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Simon Jarratt

Wild waters and mythical landscapes, this stretch of the Atlantic coastline is home to Northern Ireland’s UNESCO World Heritage site, the Giant’s Causeway, and the stunning 130-mile (212km) Causeway Coastal Route.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Ben Selway/National Trust

Renowned for its glorious countryside, striking coastline and unique attractions.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Adam Burton

Hugging the south-west, Devon is a playground for adventurers, explorers and food lovers.

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Location: Devon image

A slice of tranquil island life, yet a stone’s throw from the bustling mainland: the Isle of Wight is small but mighty.

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At 200 million years old, the 96-mile (155km) stretch of south-west coastline known as the Jurassic Coast is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Ben Selway

Explore England’s south-eastern county, affectionately known as the 'Garden of England'.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Dipyourtoesin

A coastal masterpiece, the King Charles III England Coast Path will be the world’s longest shore walk, spanning a remarkable 2,795 miles (4,500km) of beaches, cities and nature reserves.

Photo by: South West Coast Path/Roy Curtis

The North Coast 500 (NC500) is an epic scenic route around the North Highlands of Scotland.

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North Wales is brimming with UNESCO World Heritage sites, magnificent castles, stunning coastlines, rolling hills and adrenaline-fuelled adventure.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Lee Beel

Plymouth is Britain’s Ocean City with maritime charm, natural beauty and award-winning museums and waterfront attractions. See the best things to do here.

Photo by: Jay Stone

Known as the Great Waterfront City, Portsmouth offers adventure sports, relaxation and refreshing sea air.

Photo by: HMS Warrior

Located in the northern reaches of Scotland, the wild and awe-inspiring Scottish Highlands are all about scenic beauty and adventure.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Nadir Khan

The awe-inspiring Scottish Islands are full of character, with friendly communities and an abundance of wildlife.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Dougie Cunningham

The Wales Coast Path takes in 870 miles (1,400km) of beaches, clifftop hikes, wildlife-filled islands, and historic castles along the nation’s coastline.

Photo by: Leon Woods / iStock/ Getty Images Plus

Location: Devon image

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