While it's possible to plan a trip to the UK without going to London, it's not a good idea. The capital of the country is a big place with a lot of things to do. It's one of the best things to do in London if you want to learn about the UK's rich history. You can also see the Tower of London. The 1,000-year-old White Tower, with its fascinating displays of armor and weapons, and the Jewel House, where the Crown Jewels are kept, are two of the best things to see at the former palace and prison.

Since Queen Victoria lived there, Buckingham Palace has been London's home to the royal family. People who like the British Royal Family will want to go there, too. To get a good look at all the colors and pomp, you can go to the Palace's State Rooms, which only open for a few weeks each year. You can also watch the changing of the guards here.

Whitehall Road in the city's center is also a must-see. It's where you'll find Big Ben and the parliament buildings as well as Westminster Abbey, where a lot of royal weddings have taken place. It's a good idea to visit another area of London, South Kensington, which is home to some of the city's best museums, as well as the famous Harrods department store. Check out Trafalgar Square, which is home to Nelson's Column and the National Portrait Gallery, as well.

• Recommended hotel: Vintry & Mercer - $ 390 per night
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• Location: London, UK
  

One of the most beautiful cities in Scotland, Edinburgh is also one of the most popular places to visit in the United Kingdom, making it a great place to visit. Most people think of Edinburgh as a city with a lot of well-preserved old buildings, but it's also known for having the beautiful Edinburgh Castle.

In the 13th century, this royal fortress was built on a rocky outcropping high above the old city. Highlights include the famous "One O'Clock Salute," which takes place every day at the Half Moon Battery, as well as the Scottish Crown Jewels in the Royal Palace. In addition, the Scottish National War Memorial and the Stone of Destiny (the Stone of Scone) are worth seeing. The Stone of Scone was only returned to Scotland after it was kept in London for 700 years.

In addition to the castle, the city's most important historic sites are easy to get to from there. Most notably, the Old Town's Royal Mile, which has great architecture, boutique shops, cafes and restaurants, and art galleries. A beautiful old palace called Holyroodhouse can also be found in this part of the city. Besides Princes Street, which is a great place to shop and dine, there are also the Royal Botanical Garden and the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh.

• Recommended hotel: Comfort Inn Near Indiana Premium Outlets - $100 per night
• Timings: NA
• Location: Edinburgh, UK
  

When it comes to small cities in the UK, Bath is one of the best. There are so many things to see and do that it makes up for its small size. This beautiful city is named after its famous Roman Baths. People have been coming to the city for more than 2,000 years to enjoy the healing waters.

The water, which comes from three hot springs, rises 3,048 meters and travels at a rate of 275,000 gallons per day. It then spills out at a temperature of 46.5 degrees Celsius. People can go to a lot of spas near Rome, but they can't go to the Roman Baths. The best one is called Thermae Bath Spa, and it's a great place to enjoy the city's famous waters.

As well as having a long history, Bath is also known for its beautiful Georgian architecture. A beautiful, curved street with palatial homes is the best place to look for examples. No. 1 Royal Crescent is now a museum that shows how people lived in Georgian times. It's a great way to learn about how people lived back then.

• Recommended hotel: Hiding Space - St Catherine's Hospital Apartments - $330 per night
• Timings: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
  
• Location: Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1LZ, UK
  

The historic town of Windsor, which is only a short train ride from London, has a lot of fun things for tourists to do. On top of that, it's home to Windsor Castle, the most famous of the UK's royal castles. It has a lovely Thames-side setting, many medieval half-timbered buildings, and quaint old cobblestone streets.

During the summer, British royalty has spent time at this grand old castle. It has been that way for more than 1,000 years. It was built by William the Conqueror in 1078, and it is the world's largest living castle. St. George's Chapel, where the Knights and Ladies of the ancient Order of the Garter lived, is one of the best places to see. The State Apartments, including the Queen's Gallery and dining room, have beautifully painted ceilings and wood carvings. Make sure to also spend some time exploring the castle's large and beautiful grounds, which are almost 10 kilometers long. You'll be able to see Windsor and its castle in a whole new way.

Also worth a trip is Legoland Windsor, a fun family resort set in 150 acres of parkland that is only a short bus ride from the town center. Also worth seeing is Royal Ascot, the most famous horse-racing venue in the UK (try to time your trip to coincide with the Royal Meeting held each June).

• Recommended hotel: Gilbey's Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse - $200 per night
• Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:15 PM
• Location: Windsor SL4 1NJ, UK
  

The lovely Cotswolds, with its nearly 1,287 square kilometers of exquisite scenery, is probably one of the most photographed parts of the UK. The Cotswolds comprise some of the best portions of the counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire and are an easy day trip west of London and close to the major tourist sites of Bath and Bristol.

Travelers come here to get a taste of rural English living and to see the area's many picturesque villages and idyllic pasturelands. The area's large path network, including the superb 16-kilometer-long Cotswold Way, is one of the most popular ways to do this. Other enjoyable activities include horseback riding and motorcycling, as well as simply taking in the history of prominent market towns like as Castle Combe and Tetbury.

The Lake District National Park, located to the north of the Cotswolds and encompassing an area of 1,448 square kilometers, is another piece of stunning English beauty. This region of the UK, which includes 12 of the country's greatest lakes (the largest being Windermere and Ullswater), is another fantastic place to explore on foot thanks to its more than 3,218 kilometers of paths. Highlights include climbing Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain at 978 meters, as well as experiencing the area's numerous attractive towns, including Grasmere.

• Recommended hotel: The Crown Inn, Church Enstone - 190$ per night
• Timings: NA
  
• Location: Cotswolds, UK
  

The historic city of York, long the ecclesiastical headquarters of the Church of England, possesses one of the country's most stunning cathedrals and is one of northern England's most popular tourist sites. York Minster, the country's greatest medieval church, may be traced back to the 3rd century, though the magnificent current Gothic construction was erected about 1,000 years later.

A visit includes viewing its 14th-century stained glass windows as well as the richly adorned interiors of the choir and north transept. The crypt, which preserves remnants of the ancient 11th-century church on which the cathedral presently sits, is well worth a look. The ancient City Walls, which run over five kilometers surrounding the old medieval city center, are well worth investigating. You'll get great views of The Shambles, a narrow 14th-century street known for its superb old timber-framed buildings, many of which dangle over the street below. It is also well-known for its numerous restaurants and tearooms, as well as its numerous boutique shops and galleries.

York also has a number of notable museums, the most well-known of which is the National Railway Museum. Many magnificent vintage steam engines going back to 1820, as well as a unique collection of Royal Trains, are among the highlights of this museum's large collection.

• Recommended hotel: The Churchill Hotel - 180$ per night
• Timings: 09:30 AM to 03:45 PM
  
• Location: Deangate, York YO1 7HH, UK
  

The United Kingdom has long been a center of learning, and two of its most prominent university cities are also popular tourism attractions. Cambridge and Oxford, just 128 kilometers apart and an easy commute north of London, have been competitors for centuries for the status of the country's finest academic establishment, a rivalry commemorated during the famed rowing event, The Boat Race, which occurs each spring on the River Thames.

Despite this friendly rivalry, each city has enough attractions to make them worthwhile additions to any UK vacation itinerary. The opportunity to tour the UK's biggest collection of preserved medieval buildings, many of which are located within an easy walk of Cambridge University's 31 colleges, the oldest of which was founded in 1284, is one of the attractions of a visit to Cambridge. In addition to viewing the beautiful college grounds (just a few of the university's buildings provide tours), tourists to Cambridge should take a punt down the River Cam and explore the historic town center.

Oxford University's 38 colleges are similarly appealing, each centered on a quadrangle and many inner courtyards, as well as chapels, dining halls, libraries, and student housing (some offer unique tourist accommodation packages, too). The Carfax Tower, with its excellent views of the city center, and the numerous superb historic buildings on Oxford's High Street are among the city's highlights.

• Recommended hotels: Graduate Cambridge - $285 per night & Jurys Inn Oxford - $150 per night
• Timings: NA
  
• Location: The Old Schools, Trinity Ln, Cambridge CB2 1TN, UK & Oxford OX1 2JD, UK
  

Visit old Canterbury in Kent, and you'll quickly see why this magnificent city continues to be a lure for travelers to the UK. Canterbury has been a pilgrimage destination for more than 1,500 years, since St. Augustine began converting pagan Anglo Saxons to Christianity here in AD 597. It's an easy hour's rail ride from central London (or just minutes from the EuroTunnel).

Canterbury Cathedral, which houses the Archbishop of Canterbury, is the city's most recognized attraction. This majestic cathedral, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has plenty to see, from the elaborately carved stone of its outside to its splendid interior, a highlight of which is the lovely choir with its sculptures of six English kings. The beautiful Miracle Windows, which date from the 12th century and represent episodes from the life of slain Archbishop Thomas Becket, are also worth seeing.

After that, spend some time roaming around Old City Canterbury's pedestrianized section, which is home to many intact, old timber-framed buildings, particularly along Mercery Lane.

• Recommended hotel: Hampton by Hilton Canterbury - $130 per night
• Timings: NA
• Location: Canterbury, Kent, UK

Despite the fact that rumors of mythological monsters have mostly been discredited (just don't tell the locals), the magnificent Loch Ness remains a popular tourist destination for visitors to Scotland. While you are unlikely to encounter any monsters, you will be rewarded with some of the most magnificent landscapes in the UK. The ruins of Urquhart Castle are among the highlights of Loch Ness. It's one of Scotland's largest fortresses, overlooking the loch (the current structure dates from the 14th century). For anyone interested in learning more about the area's many tales, the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition tells its history, as well as that of its monster, and includes information on ongoing searches for the elusive creature.

Inverness is a little further north. Inverness Castle, the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, and the late-nineteenth-century St. Andrew's Cathedral are among the many wonderful attractions in this picturesque city. The Culloden Battlefield and Visitors Centre are well worth a visit for history aficionados. The English and Scots fought their final fight at Culloden in 1746, and the fate of Scotland as a British dominion was decided there. The gravestones of Scottish clan fighters, as well as the six-meter-high Memorial Cairn constructed in 1881 to commemorate the conflict, are well worth seeing.

• Recommended hotel: Craigdarroch Hotel - $120 per night
• Timings: NA
• Location: Scotland
  

Manchester is frequently the first stop for many travellers wishing to see northern England, Scotland, or Wales, thanks to its international airport. Castlefield is well-known for its well-preserved Victorian mansions, canals, and Roman ruins, as well as the many ancient warehouses that have been converted into trendy stores, hotels, and restaurants.Manchester Cathedral and the old Town Hall are two more must-sees in the city. There is also a vibrant cultural scene, which includes museums (Museum of Science and Industry), galleries (Manchester Art Gallery), and entertainment venues (Chinatown).

Liverpool, which is only an hour away by train, has plenty of cultural attractions of its own, not least because of its link with the Beatles. Music aficionados come here to see "Fab Four"-related attractions including The Beatles Story in the rebuilt Albert Docks neighborhood. The famed Cavern Club, where the band made its debut in 1961, as well as the former houses of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, are well worth seeing. There are also numerous walking tours and van tours of Beatles places available. Other reasons to visit Liverpool include its numerous historic buildings, beautiful gardens, and parks, as well as fantastic museums such as the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Museum of Liverpool, and world-class art galleries such as the Walker Art Gallery and the Tate Gallery.

• Recommended hotels: The Baltic Hotel - $260 per night & Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre - $200 per night
  
• Timings: NA
  
• Location: Manchester, UK & Liverpool, UK