From World Heritage Sites, to medieval castles and pre-historic landmarks, to top-class museums, and lots of diverse culture, check out all that the UK has to offer.
England
Take a day trip to visit Bath and Stonehenge. Named after their Roman-built baths, the city of Bath is a world heritage site. Another world heritage site is Stonehenge, a prehistoric megalithic stone structure.
Brighton is just a two-hour train ride from London so is perfect for a day trip outside of the city. A beautiful seaside town in the county of East Sussex, Brighton is the place for freshly cooked fish & chips on the seafront, Victorian history, boho botiques, modern day delights & more!
A five-hour drive or train ride from London, Cornwall is not the place for a daytrip but rather a stay for a few daysl
Visit the Cotswalds, a place that 60 years ago was officially declared an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’.
Northern Ireland
Visit the Giant’s Causeway, a World Heritage Site!
What better way to learn about the history and culture of a place than visiting its National Museum?
If you’re at all aware of Ireland’s fraught history with England, you’ll know that there is still so much to be learned from The Troubles. Here’s a link to Troubles Tourism which can take you on a tour around the city to discover more about this difficult political history.
Scotland
See the epic natural landscapes of Scotland, just over an hour’s plane journey from London.
Check out some of the most magical castles this historically important country has to offer.
Here’s a helpful site for special places to visit all over Scotland.
If you love a good museum, the National Museum of Scotland is well worth your time.
Wales
A five-hour plane ride from London, Wales has so much to offer!
Experience the distinctive Welsh language, Celtic culture, rugged coastlines, and if history is your thing, visit the medieval Cardiff Castle in Wales’ capital city.
Check out the National Museum of Cardiff.