London
London, the capital of the UK and England is one of the world’s most popular cities to visit. It has a diverse culture of food, culture art and history. There are also plenty of ancient buildings, such as Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London, the London Eye and the Big Ben. This makes London one of the world’s most visited cities.
Oxford
Oxford, a city in England is perhaps best known for its prestigious university. Oxford University is allegedly the second oldest university, and some people would argue that it is the best university in the world. Famous landmarks include the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera, The Seldonian Theatre and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
Cambridge
Cambridge is a city in England best known for its significant university. Cambridge university contains exhibits on archaeology, polar exploration, the history of science and zoology. Cambridge also contains well known old but beautiful buildings, including The Fitzwilliam Museum. Top sights in Cambridge include the King’s College Chapel, the Mathematical Bridge, the Cambridge University Botanic Garden and the Bridge of Sighs.
Bath
Bath is recognized for its Roman-built baths. Bath is filled with rich Roman heritage and buildings. The city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Bath is unique because of its hot springs, Roman baths and historical Georgian Architecture. Landmarks in Bath include The Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge and Thermae Bath Spa.
York
York is a popular city to visit in the UK. York is known for its famous historical landmarks, including York Minister, the largest medieval church in England; and the Shambles, a historical street which inspired Diagon Alley from the famous Harry Potter movies. York is also known for its well-known dish, Yorkshire Pudding.
Bristol
Bristol is a city which contains rich heritage, well branded for its iconic suspension bridge. Bristol contains plenty of sights for tourists, including Brunel’s SS Great Britain, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Cabot Tower and Floating Harbour.
Liverpool
Liverpool is famous for its historical landmarks. The city was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Liverpool is known for being the birthplace of the legendary rock band The Beatles; as well as famous landmarks such as the Cavern Club, the Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool Cathedral and the Merseyside Maritime Museum. The city is also extremely famous for being the home of Liverpool football club, one of the most successful football clubs in English and European history, as well as its prestigious stadium, Anfield.
Manchester
Manchester is a huge city in England well known for its rich industrial heritage. Manchester’s football teams, Manchester United and Manchester City, make the city well known because of their heritage and stadiums. Manchester also contains great landmarks and sights, including Old Trafford (Manchester United’s home stadium), the National Football Museum, the Science and Industry Museum, The Lowry and the Manchester Cathedral.
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Stratford-Upon-Avon is a medieval market-town recognized for being the birthplace of the legendary playwriter William Shakespeare, one of the most influential people of the English language. Stratford-Upon Avon includes landmarks such as Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Shakespeare’s New Place, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Stratford Butterfly Farm and The MAD Museum.
Brighton
Brighton is a seaside resort located on the south coast of England. It is well known attraction in the UK because of its diverse communities, cultural music and arts. There are many sights to visits in Brighton, such as the Royal Pavilion, the Brighton Palace Pier, British Airways i360 Viewing Tower and the Brighton West Pier.
Canterbury
Canterbury is a cathedral city located in the county of Kent, known for being a pilgrimage site in the middle ages and medieval Roman-style houses. Canterbury is best known for its Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral for being the oldest cathedral in all of England, as well as the headquarters of the Church of England and Anglican Communion. Canterbury is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sights to visit in Canterbury include the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, the Westgate Towers Museum and Viewpoint, St. Martin’s Church and St. Augustine’s Abbey.
Birmingham
Known as the ‘first manufacturing town in the world’, Birmingham is a city with great businesses and rich heritage. Birmingham has a huge network of canals, radiated from Sherborne Warf. Some famous tourist attractions form Birmingham include Cadbury World (A museum containing chocolate history and interactive exhibits), National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Glasgow
Glasgow is renowned for its Victorian and Art Noveau Architecture. Glasgow has thriving music scenes, including the Scottish Ballet, Scottish Opera and the National Theatre of Scotland. Glasgow is also famous for hosting the world’s first international football match.
Top sights in Glasgow include the Glasgow Science Centre and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland is a city with rich heritage. The city’s most famous building, Edinburgh Castle contains Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, an important stone used when a new Scottish monarch would be coronated. Arthur’s Seat is another attraction worth a visit, a peak known for hiking and sightseeing. Landmarks for tourists to visit include Royal Mile, the Place of Holyroodhouse, the National Museum of Scotland and Calton Hill.
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is the third largest city in Scotland, with noteworthy fishing and shipping industries. Aberdeen contains loads of grey-stone buildings, making it known as the ‘Granite City’. Aberdeen contains a few well-known sights, such as the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, the Aberdeen Art Gallery, the Craigievar Castle and Duthie Park.
Cardiff
Cardiff, the capital of Wales and the eleventh largest city in England, is also acknowledged as the ‘City of Arcades’. Cardiff contains numerous historical and modern-day indoor shopping arcades. The Principality Millennium Stadium in Cardiff is famous for being the second-largest stadium in the world with a fully retractable roof, and having a large sliding roof. Cardiff has plenty of sites worth visiting, including the Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Bay, St. Fagans National Museum of History and Caerphilly Castle.
Belfast
Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, is best known for being the birthplace of the Titanic, which sunk in 1912 after hitting an iceberg. A museum called the ‘Titanic Belfast’ was later built, covering details about the Titanic. Belfast contains other well identified landmarks such as the Belfast City Hall, the Belfast Castle, the Botanic Gardens and the Ulster Museum.
Nottingham
Nottingham is best recognized for taking a vital role in the tale of Robin Hood. There are plenty of sites worth visiting including: Wollaton Hall, a huge mansion includes a huge deer park to walk in; the Nottingham Castle Museum Art and Gallery, a museum with rich heritage; and the National Justice Museum, full of crime-related exhibits.
Exeter
Exeter is an ancient city full of heritage. Exeter is a major tourism centre in the counties Devon and Cornwall, due to its well-known tourist attractions, such as the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, a museum with numerous art and costumes on display; and Exeter Castle, a historical castle built in Norman-England times.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a coastal city located in Dorset, England. Bournemouth has warm weather compared to the rest of England. Bournemouth has a seven-mile long beach, where tourists can enjoy surfing, which makes it a city worth visiting.
