36 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
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Start: Melbourne
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Edinburgh
— 4 nights
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Drive to Aberdeen, Ferry to Kirkwall, Drive to Stromness
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Stromness, Mainland
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John O'Groats
— 1 night
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Glenbeg
— 2 nights
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Port Charlotte
— 3 nights
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Largs
— 1 night
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Greenock
— 1 night
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Glasgow
— 2 nights
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Lanark
— 1 night
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Newcastle upon Tyne
— 1 night
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Bedale
— 1 night
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York
— 1 night
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Conwy
— 1 night
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Llandrindod Wells
— 1 night
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Builth Wells
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Moreton-in-Marsh
— 2 nights
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Wells
— 2 nights
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Tintagel
— 1 night
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Sissinghurst
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London
— 6 nights
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Edinburgh — 4 nights
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Athens of the North
World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, examine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia, and make a trip to Palace of Holyroodhouse.
To find out how to plan a trip to Edinburgh, use our trip itinerary maker.
Melbourne, Australia to Edinburgh is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 10 hours. In August, Edinburgh is somewhat warmer than Melbourne - with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Tue) before leaving for Stromness.
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Stromness, Mainland — 3 nights
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Stromness is the second-most populated town in Orkney, Scotland. Stromness is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Ness of Brodgar, contemplate the long history of Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement, step off the mainland to explore Brough Of Birsay, and explore the ancient world of Maeshowe Chambered Cairn.
To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Stromness visit planner.
Getting from Edinburgh to Stromness by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In August, daytime highs in Stromness are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can go by car to John O'Groats.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Stromness visit planner.
Getting from Edinburgh to Stromness by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In August, daytime highs in Stromness are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can go by car to John O'Groats.
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John O'Groats — 1 night
For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the John O'Groats trip planner.
You can drive from Stromness to John O'Groats in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. On the 12th (Sat), you're off to Glenbeg.
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You can drive from Stromness to John O'Groats in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. On the 12th (Sat), you're off to Glenbeg.
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Glenbeg — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Sanna Bay and then visit a coastal fixture at Ardnamurchan Point and Lighthouse. Keep things going the next day: delve into the distant past at Castle Tioram, then kick back and relax at Samalaman Beach, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Camas an Lighe (Singing Sands).
To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Glenbeg trip planning tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from John O'Groats to Glenbeg. In August, daytime highs in Glenbeg are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Port Charlotte.
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To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Glenbeg trip planning tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from John O'Groats to Glenbeg. In August, daytime highs in Glenbeg are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Port Charlotte.
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Port Charlotte — 3 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Finlaggan (in Ballygrant) and Port Askaig (Bunnahabhain Distillery & Caol Ila Distillery).
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Traveling by car from Glenbeg to Port Charlotte takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel to Largs.
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Traveling by car from Glenbeg to Port Charlotte takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel to Largs.
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Largs — 1 night
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Largs is a town on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, about 33mi from Glasgow. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): examine the collection at Dalgarven Mill, then explore the historical opulence of Portencross Castle, then look for gifts at Geraldo's, Largs, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Largs Sea Front.
To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Largs trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Port Charlotte to Largs takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. In August, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Greenock.
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To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Largs trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Port Charlotte to Largs takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. In August, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Greenock.
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Greenock — 1 night
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Greenock is a town and administrative centre in the Inverclyde council area in Scotland and a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): gain some tasty knowledge on Slainte Scotland, get great views at Lyle Hill, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Old West Kirk.
To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Greenock road trip planner.
Greenock is just a short distance from Largs. In August in Greenock, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to drive to Glasgow.
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To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Greenock road trip planner.
Greenock is just a short distance from Largs. In August in Greenock, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to drive to Glasgow.
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Glasgow — 2 nights
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Scotland's Style Capital
Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is known for its cultural heritage and the friendliness of its people.Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): appreciate the history behind The Paisley Cenotaph, then see the interesting displays at The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, then explore the world behind art at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Blue Police Box. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Glasgow Cathedral, stroll the grounds of Old Town Cemetery, then explore the historical opulence of Stirling Castle, then take in nature's colorful creations at The Queen Anne Gardens, and finally stroll around Kelvingrove Park.
To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Glasgow day trip planning website.
You can drive from Greenock to Glasgow in an hour. In August in Glasgow, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Lanark.
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Lanark — 1 night
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On the 22nd (Tue), identify plant and animal life at Falls of Clyde, pause for some photo ops at Lanark Covenanter Monument, then look for gifts at Gouldings Garden Centre, and finally explore the historical opulence of Craignethan Castle.
For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Lanark vacation builder.
You can drive from Glasgow to Lanark in an hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.
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For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Lanark vacation builder.
You can drive from Glasgow to Lanark in an hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Newcastle upon Tyne — 1 night
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Student City
One of the hippest urban centers in the northeastern part of the country, Newcastle upon Tyne once had a reputation for being an industrial wasteland with little to offer casual tourists.Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Fiddler's Green Fishermen's Memorial, then take in the views from Gateshead Millennium Bridge, then steep yourself in history at Victoria Tunnel, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
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Traveling by car from Lanark to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Bedale.
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Bedale — 1 night
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Bedale is a market town and civil parish in the district of Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England. On the 24th (Thu), experience rural life at Big Sheep & Little Cow, let the kids burn off some steam at Thorp Perrow, then find something for the whole family at Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St Gregory's Church.
To find photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Bedale trip planner.
Traveling by car from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bedale takes 1.5 hours. In August in Bedale, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can drive to York.
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To find photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Bedale trip planner.
Traveling by car from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bedale takes 1.5 hours. In August in Bedale, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can drive to York.
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York — 1 night
City of Festivals
Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence.Kick off your visit on the 25th (Fri): see the interesting displays at National Railway Museum, then see the interesting displays at York Castle Museum, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of York Shambles, examine the collection at York's Chocolate Story, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at York Minster, and finally delve into the distant past at York City Walls.
To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our York online driving holiday planner.
Drive from Bedale to York in an hour. August in York sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Conwy.
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Conwy — 1 night
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Conwy is a walled market town and community in Conwy County Borough on the north coast of Wales. Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Smallest House in Britain, stroll around Zip World Fforest, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Welsh Mountain Zoo, and finally don't miss a visit to Conwy Town Walls.
To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Conwy trip planner.
You can drive from York to Conwy in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In August in Conwy, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Llandrindod Wells.
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To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Conwy trip planner.
You can drive from York to Conwy in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In August in Conwy, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Llandrindod Wells.
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Llandrindod Wells — 1 night
Llandrindod Wells is a town and community in Powys, within the historic boundaries of Radnorshire, Wales. To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Llandrindod Wells route planner.
You can drive from Conwy to Llandrindod Wells in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. On the 28th (Mon), you'll travel to Builth Wells.
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You can drive from Conwy to Llandrindod Wells in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. On the 28th (Mon), you'll travel to Builth Wells.
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Builth Wells is a town and electoral ward in the county of Powys, within the historic boundaries of Brecknockshire, mid Wales, lying at the confluence of the River Wye and the River Irfon, in the Welsh (or Upper) section of the Wye Valley. On the 28th (Mon), take in the exciting artwork at Erwood Station Gallery, surround yourself with nature on Welsh Overland Safari, and then appreciate the history behind Red Kite Sculpture.
For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Builth Wells driving holiday app.
Builth Wells is just a stone's throw from Llandrindod Wells. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Moreton-in-Marsh.
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For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Builth Wells driving holiday app.
Builth Wells is just a stone's throw from Llandrindod Wells. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Moreton-in-Marsh.
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Moreton-in-Marsh — 2 nights
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Moreton-in-Marsh is a town civil parish in northeastern Gloucestershire, England. You can plan Moreton-in-Marsh trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Builth Wells to Moreton-in-Marsh. In August, daily temperatures in Moreton-in-Marsh can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can drive to Wells.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Builth Wells to Moreton-in-Marsh. In August, daily temperatures in Moreton-in-Marsh can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can drive to Wells.
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Wells — 2 nights
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Wells is a cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Venture out of the city with trips to Bruton Dovecote (in Bruton), Salisbury (Stonehenge & Old Sarum) and Longleat (in Warminster). And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Glastonbury Tor, take in the architecture and atmosphere at West Front, admire the striking features of Vicar's Close, and take in the spiritual surroundings of The Bishop's Palace and Gardens.
To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Wells sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Moreton-in-Marsh to Wells takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. August in Wells sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Tintagel.
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To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Wells sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Moreton-in-Marsh to Wells takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. August in Wells sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Tintagel.
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Tintagel — 1 night
Tintagel or Trevena is a civil parish and village situated on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. To see where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Tintagel route planning app.
Drive from Wells to Tintagel in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. On the 2nd (Sat), you're off to Sissinghurst.
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Drive from Wells to Tintagel in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. On the 2nd (Sat), you're off to Sissinghurst.
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Sissinghurst is a small village in the county of Kent in England. On the 2nd (Sat), get a new perspective on nature at Lashenden Air Warfare Museum.
For maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Sissinghurst trip itinerary builder tool.
Explore your travel options from Tintagel to Sissinghurst with the Route module. In September, daily temperatures in Sissinghurst can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to London.
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For maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Sissinghurst trip itinerary builder tool.
Explore your travel options from Tintagel to Sissinghurst with the Route module. In September, daily temperatures in Sissinghurst can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to London.
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London — 6 nights
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The Square Mile
Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.When in London, make a side trip to see Fly a Spitfire - Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar in Biggin Hill, approximately Biggin Hill away. And it doesn't end there: enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, snap pictures at Tower Bridge, get engrossed in the history at Natural History Museum, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery.
For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our London trip itinerary website.
Traveling by car from Sissinghurst to London takes 1.5 hours. In September in London, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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United Kingdom travel guide
Home to an impressive 25 World Heritage sites, the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has hundreds of museums to explore, thousands of parks and gardens to stroll through, and tens of thousands of communities to discover. From Land’s End in the south to John O’Groats in the north, the country is packed with tourist attractions that can fill a range of itineraries. With nearly 30 million tourists visiting every year, the UK is ranked among the top ten holiday destinations in the world. Known for its royalty, this country also represents a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, it possesses a captivating history and a dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential on the rest of the world.
