United Kingdom Travel Guide & Community

United Kingdom is a travel destination in Northern Europe. Its capital is London. July and August are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.

Top places to visit in United Kingdom

• London (city, England) — Iconic capital: Big Ben, Tower of London, world-class museums and theatre.
• Edinburgh (city, Scotland) — Scotland capital — castle on volcanic rock, Whisky Trail, Royal Mile.
• Lake District (natural, England) — England largest national park — turquoise lakes, fells, and literary heritage.
• Stonehenge (landmark, England) — Mysterious prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain — 5,000 years old.
• Bath (landmark, England) — Elegant Georgian city with Roman baths, hot springs, and honey-stone crescents.
• Scottish Highlands (natural, Scotland) — Epic wilderness — Loch Ness, glens, Highland cattle, and dramatic coastline.
• Cornwall (beach, England) — Rugged coast, fishing villages, Arthurian legends, and Blue Flag beaches.
• Oxford (landmark, England) — City of dreaming spires — one of the oldest universities in the world.
• York (landmark, England) — Medieval walled city — York Minster, Viking heritage, and The Shambles.
• Isle of Skye (natural, Scotland) — Remote Scottish island — dramatic peaks, sea cliffs, and magical lochs.