Places of interest
Explore the UK's Iconic Landmarks
From ancient stone circles to modern skyscrapers, the UK is packed with amazing places to visit.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The UK has 33 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — including Stonehenge, the Tower of London, the Giant's Causeway, the Lake District, and the Forth Bridge. These are places of outstanding cultural or natural importance.
England
- Stonehenge (Wiltshire) — 5,000-year-old stone circle
- Hadrian's Wall — Roman wall across northern England
- Tower of London — historic castle, home of the Crown Jewels
- Buckingham Palace — the King's official London residence
- Houses of Parliament & Big Ben — iconic London landmark
- Lake District — stunning national park with mountains and lakes
- York Minster — one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe
Scotland
- Edinburgh Castle — historic fortress on Castle Rock
- Loch Lomond & The Trossachs — beautiful national park
- Skara Brae (Orkney) — best-preserved Neolithic village in Europe
Did You Know?
Edinburgh Castle is built on an extinct volcano. It is one of the most besieged castles in Britain. One o'clock gun is fired every day except Sunday — a tradition since 1861.
Wales
- Snowdonia National Park — mountains, lakes, and the highest peak in England and Wales (Mount Snowdon)
- Conwy Castle — magnificent 13th-century castle built by Edward I
- Caernarfon Castle — another of Edward I's great Welsh castles
Northern Ireland
- Giant's Causeway — amazing hexagonal rock formation, a UNESCO site
- Titanic Belfast — museum built where the Titanic was constructed
- Mourne Mountains — beautiful granite mountains in County Down
Natural Wonder
The Giant's Causeway has about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. Legend says it was built by the giant Finn McCool. Science says it was formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago.
London Landmarks
Tower of London
Nearly 1,000 years old. Home of the Crown Jewels.
The Shard
Tallest building in the UK at 310 metres.
Hyde Park
One of London's eight Royal Parks.
Tate Modern
Modern art gallery in a former power station.
British Museum
Free museum with treasures from around the world.
Wembley Stadium
National football stadium, seats 90,000.
National Parks
The UK has 15 national parks. They are protected areas where development is limited and nature is preserved.
Free Entry
Unlike some countries, national parks in the UK are not private — you can walk freely on public footpaths across most of the countryside.
Whether you love history, nature, or city life, the UK has something amazing to discover.