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From Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, to the Tower of London and Abbey Road, London has a story to tell behind every corner of this sprawling metropolis.

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

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. 

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Visitors flock to the cultural and historic heart of Scotland to enjoy the city’s atmosphere and its many landmarks, parks and gardens.

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

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. 

A marvel of engineering, this iconic landmark has for centuries been at the forefront of London’s epic skyline.

Visit this cathedral to learn about the history behind London’s most iconic church and its Baroque dome that overlooks the city.

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.

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.

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