Things to see in United Kingdom

8,929 places worth seeing in United Kingdom on an illustrated map: Stonehenge, British Museum, Forth Bridge, Kew Gardens and Blenheim Palace, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

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Stonehenge Probably the most famous stone circle in the world near Amesbury is a masterpiece of megalithic culture. It probably served as a place of wo
British Museum The Reading Room collection was moved to the British Library in 1997, and the Round Reading Room was converted to an exhibition space. It is
Forth Bridge This cantilever railway bridge, completed in 1890, carries the East Coast Mainline railway from London to Aberdeen. It's of very sturdy cons
Kew Gardens A UNESCO World Heritage Site, these extensive, historic and beautiful gardens feature elements illustrating significant periods of garden an
Blenheim Palace A stately home open to the public. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country on account of its sheer size and opulen
Buckingham Palace The main residence of His Majesty King Charles III, Her Royal Highness Queen Camilla, and latterly of HM Queen Elizabeth II. In the summer,
Westminster Abbey The Abbey is the traditional scene for the coronation of British monarchs and the burial place of many past kings and queens. The Abbey cont
Tower Bridge Magnificent 19th-century bridge, decorated with high towers and featuring a drawbridge. The bridge opens several times each day to permit sh
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct As you approach the town by either road from the east you will see the Pontcysyllte aqueduct carrying the Llangollen Canal over the River De
Wembley Stadium The large arch, the answer to the old stadium's twin towers, is an impressive structure and is often lit up to celebrate special occasions (
London Bridge Road bridge across River Thames in London, opened in 1973.
London Eye An enormous, 135-metre-high observation wheel with 32 exterior glass-walled capsules. It offers incomparable views over central London and u
Anfield Liverpool play soccer in the Premier League, England's top tier. They are officially the most successful club in the country, having won 50
St Paul's Cathedral The 1631 marble funeral effigy of the famous 17th-century poet and Dean of St Pauls can be seen in the South Quire Aisle, one of the few sur
Trafalgar Square The main, central square of London, Trafalgar Square is associated with celebration and demonstration - it is the site of London's lacklustr
National Gallery Houses the British national collection of western European art dating from the 13th to 19th centuries. A truly awe-inspiring collection, not
Madame Tussauds Madame Tussauds is a world-famous waxwork museum, best known for its Grand Hall, with a collection of international royalty, statesmen and w
Canterbury Cathedral 11 The Precincts. The burial place of King Henry IV and Edward the Black Prince, but most famous as the scene of the murder of Thomas Becket
Hyde Park The eastern half of the twin parks. Of the two, Hyde Park is open for longer and has more open, unwooded land; it is often host to concerts,
Villa Park Villa play in the Premier League, England's top tier, and are one of England's more successful clubs, most recently winning the Europa Leagu
Balmoral Castle Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, bought this land and built a grandiloquent pile of a castle, the prototype of the Scottish Baronial
Royal Observatory The home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian line, this is one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world. It wa
Tate Modern An enormous art gallery converted from the former Bankside Power Station, a visit to Tate Modern could easily take half a day. The gallery c
Victoria and Albert Museum Named in honour of Queen Victoria and her consort Prince Albert, this museum has existed for over 150 years. It contains a huge collection o
The Shard Go up the tallest building in Western Europe to see the furthest panoramic view of London ever to have a price tag stuck on it. Entry is to
Derby Museum and Art Gallery Features collections of porcelain created in Derby since 1750. Other displays include archaeology, military history, geology and natural his
Hampden Park Scotland's national stadium has a capacity of 51,866 for football matches and 44,000 for athletics. It hosts other sporting events as well a
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew A , these extensive, historic and beautiful gardens feature elements illustrating significant periods of garden and landscape art from the 1
Royal Opera House One of the world's great opera and ballet venues. Peak time tickets are like gold dust and it is very unlikely that a casual visitor will be
Natural History Museum Probably the most popular of all the museums here and a must see for many visitors to London. Home to at least 70 million specimens from acr
Kensington Palace A royal residence which is still used by Prince William, Kate and their young family. Much of it is however open to the public and it is a v
Hampton Court Palace Historic home to English kings such as Henry VIII, now open to the public. There are many attractions which can occupy a whole day visit, in
Royal Albert Hall Since opening in 1871 as part of Queen Victoria's memorial to her late husband it has become one of the most famous venues in the UK, and re
Millennium Stadium Also known as the Principality Stadium. A 74,200-seater stadium, opened for the 1999 Rugby World Cup, and now home to the Wales national rug
St James's Palace The most senior of the Royal palaces in London (built between 1531 and 1536) and the official seat of the monarch.
Salisbury Cathedral Constructed between 1220 and 1258 to replace the previous cathedral at Old Sarum, this Gothic-style cathedral has the highest spire in the U
St Mary's Stadium "The Saints" play soccer in the Championship, England's second tier. Their stadium (capacity 32,380) is one mile east of city centre. Many c
30 St Mary Axe Designed by one of Britain's leading architects, Sir Norman Foster, this curved glass skyscraper was the 2004 recipient of the Stirling Arch
Lincoln Cathedral One of the finest Gothic buildings in Europe, at the heart of the medieval city. It was completed in 1092 but torn asunder by Britain's stro
National Portrait Gallery The National Portrait Gallery is just around the corner from the National Gallery and is an entertaining way to learn about British history
Millennium Bridge This steel pedestrian bridge connecting Bankside with the City of London has all the lovely views of the Thames that you'd expect, but most
The Hawthorns West Brom play in the Championship, the second tier. Their stadium, capacity 26,800, is four miles northwest of Birmingham city centre.
Science Museum Dedicated to scientific exhibitions and collections bar those related to the life sciences. A number of famous historical machines and inven
Winchester Cathedral A Norman cathedral begun in 1079, containing the Winchester Bible and featuring the longest Gothic nave in the world. The cathedral was buil
Ashmolean Museum Vast, impressive, and has undergone major redevelopment, the Ashmolean is Britain's oldest public museum, having been founded in 1683. The m
Westminster Cathedral Worth a quick visit if you are passing. The brick and stone neo-Byzantine Catholic Cathedral (not to be confused with the much more famous W
St James's Park The oldest of the Royal Parks of London.
London Zoo London's main zoo is in the northern reaches of Regent's Park. Takes a very conservation-driven approach these days and always has great exh
Holyrood Palace The Palace is a royal residence, closed when the king is here for a week in July and for similar state occasions. It's been repeatedly smash
Avebury Not far from Stonehenge is Avebury (near Marlborough (England), a village surrounded by a huge stone circle. Avebury is less well known, but

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