United Kingdom Gardens & parks, Historical, Modern architecture, Peaceful + Religious pictures

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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.

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

Enjoy some of the best views of the London skyline from this historic borough. One of the city\'s oldest neighborhoods is home to many of its top attractions. 

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

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

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.

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

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

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

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.

A gateway to the Scottish Highlands, this city is filled with ancient architecture, modern museums and blooming gardens.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

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.

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.

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

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