United Kingdom Travel Guide

The United Kingdom contains a wealth of treasures and natural diversity on its islands. It is now a very modern country in its cities, but you can still find patches of rural Britain if you look hard. 

The capital of London is a very cosmopolitan city that attracts many immigrants and is a world financial center. It is filled with world-class sights ranging from the British Museum, National Gallery, and the Tate Modern and Britain Galleries, to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Tower of London, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. 

The university cities of Oxford and Cambridge have impressive architecture and also have fabled histories with the many famous graduates that have passed through their campuses. Other monuments can be found in cities such as York, Durham and Canterbury with their massive cathedrals, while Bath charms with its Georgian and Roman architecture. Ancient wonders can be found too at the world-famous standing stones of Stonehenge.

The competing Scottish cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh also offer a wealth of history and culture. The narrow streets of old Edinburgh, the Scottish culture in Glasgow, and the Edinburgh festivals are particularly memorable.

Away from the cities are some very diverse landscapes too, packed into a relatively small area. One highlight is the Scottish Highlands, with its hills and deep lochs. Also popular are the crags and lakes of the English Lake District. Both have inspired poets and attracted nature lovers throughout the ages. The cottages of the Cotswalds are also very quaint and charming.