United Kingdom Action & adventure, Gardens & parks, Historic buildings, Peaceful, Waterfall + Winter pictures

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Scotland’s capital is filled with attractive landmarks, parks and gardens, and hosts cultural festivals that draw millions of visitors each year.

Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War. 

Learn about Wales’ proud heritage and language in this historic region, as you travel by rail past castles and mountains.

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

Step into a fairy-tale village inside Snowdonia National Park and surround yourself with mountains, forests, rivers and waterfalls.

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

Learn about Wales’ proud heritage and language in this historic region, as you travel by rail past castles and mountains.

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves. 

Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, the Tower of London and Abbey Road; every corner in London has a tale to tell.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. 

Built in the Gothic style, this prestigious church is a popular pilgrimage destination and an important city landmark.

Visit this cathedral to learn about the history behind London’s most iconic church and its Baroque dome that overlooks the city.

Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

Surrounding the northern tip of the United Kingdom are nearly 800 individual islands, some inhabited, some not, but all beautiful. 

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.