United Kingdom Beach, Historical, Lighthouse + Winter pictures

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One of the elite few that can legitimately call itself a global city, London is rich in history, packed with places of interest and truly somewhere where there is a story to discover around almost every corner.

This picturesque English town is an ideal base for exploring Lake Windermere and the spectacular Lake District National Park.

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

Appreciate the cultural transformation this waterfront city has undergone, with the World War II-damaged center now home to fashionable restaurants and maritime attractions.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

With an opulence worthy of the former monarchs buried inside, this 15th-century chapel is the go-to spot for royal ceremonies and weddings.

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. 

Part of a 16th-century estate with ties to the English Civil War, this park has a range of grasslands, meadows and gardens straddling the River Thames.

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves. 

The ‘Athens of the North’ is an excellent choice for a traveller seeking variety.  Edinburgh is a bustling city, full of history, with countryside tranquillity on its doorstep.

Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War. 

Enjoy the tranquil setting of this spacious sandy haven flanked by a miniature railway and an aquarium with Humboldt penguins.

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

Stroll along this spectacular bay and admire its turquoise waters, white sand and intriguing rock formations, including a precariously balanced stone.

Enjoy the stunning scenery surrounding this fine medieval fortress and learn about the dramatic historical events that took place here over the centuries.

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.