Places to Visit in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has far more to see than one trip can cover. This page lists the places our research names among the top attractions and groups them by area. Each entry gives only what our sources support, so use it as a starting point and check opening details with your planner before you travel.

What are the top places to visit?

• The British Museum, a London landmark among the top attractions.
• Buckingham Palace, a London landmark among the top attractions.
• The Tower of London, a London landmark among the top attractions.
• The West End, one of London's well-known districts.
• Edinburgh Castle, a Scottish attraction named with the Royal Mile.
• The Royal Mile, named with Edinburgh Castle among the top attractions.
• The Lake District, countryside named among the top attractions.
• Stonehenge, a historic site named among the top attractions.
• Bath, a historic city named among the top attractions.
• Oxford and Cambridge, historic towns named together among the top attractions.
• The Scottish Highlands, a Scottish landscape named among the top attractions.

London: the landmarks

London has the sights most first-time visitors plan first. The British Museum, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London are named among the top attractions. Plan them as separate stops, because travel across the city takes time. The West End is a good area for an evening out. Our London City Break 4N covers all four in four nights.

Edinburgh and the Royal Mile

Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile are named together among the top attractions in Scotland. Give the castle its own day, and walk the Royal Mile at a relaxed pace. Our London and Scotland 7N package uses Edinburgh as the second base and leaves one day free to explore.

Bath, Stonehenge, Oxford and Cambridge

Bath, Stonehenge, Oxford and Cambridge are all named among the top attractions. They suit a slower trip with more than one base. Our England and Scotland Family 9N package includes Bath and Stonehenge. Oxford and Cambridge are not part of our current packages, so ask your planner if you want to add them.

The Scottish Highlands and the countryside

The Scottish Highlands and the scenic coast and countryside of Wales and England are named among the top attractions. These places suit travellers who want landscapes beyond the cities. They are not part of our current packages, so ask your planner about adding them to a longer trip.

How was this guide compiled?

This guide is compiled from published tourism, weather and transport information. It was last checked on 2 November 2026. Opening times, entry rules and prices change, so confirm current details with your planner before you travel.

Where to go next

• United Kingdom tour packages for packages that cover these places.
• Things to do in the United Kingdom for activities in each area.
• Best time to visit the United Kingdom to plan your months.
• Trip cost in the United Kingdom and how to reach the United Kingdom.
• The United Kingdom travel guide for the full overview.