Conveniently referred to as UK, it is the fifth largest economy and among the most visited destination in the world. Mostly United Kingdom is surrounded by Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, English Channel and Irish sea and only a small part of Northern Ireland is bordered by land. United kingdom is also one such country having a strong reigning monarchy.
Consisting of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland and Wales, United Kingdom is a group of Islands in the Western side of Europe. The islands of Great Britain are also connected to France via a rail line in Channel Tunnel that passes underneath English Channel. Governed by Parliamentary system, the seat of government is present in the city of London.
Though not a very large entity with only 244,820 sq. km of area under it's belt, but United Kingdom sprawling across four countries has too many natural and historical wonders that are not to be ignored. And imagine the kind of culture that you will get to face in these four absolutely different countries. United Kingdom is filled with attractions like the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, Stonehenge, numerous castles, and exquisite museums that make a visit here a lot more than just worthwhile. The countryside of Great Britain and Scotland are probably the best if you are looking for an absolutely relaxing and rejuvenating vacations with nothing to do and a lot to see.
London is the capital city of this unitary state which is also the largest and the most visited city in United Kingdom. There is so much to see and do in London that it takes it takes the most time of a visitor. Visit to Birmingham Palace, a ride on the London Eye, a cycling tour inside the city are all activities that are branded must do by tourists themselves. Other major tourism cities of United Kingdom that have captured the imagination of tourists are Edinburgh, Bath, Belfast and Birmingham.
Things to Do in United Kingdom
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Hiking in Lake District Among the most beautiful expanses in English countryside, Lake District is a series of lakes situated in the North West England. It is the highest land in entire England with all peaks above 3000... |
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A Rollercoaster Ride A rollercoaster ride at Alton Towers in Staffordshire will be one of the few experiences that you will hate to forget. Attracting approximately 3 million tourists in a year, Aston Towers is the... |
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High Adrenaline Stuff: White Water Rafting River Findhorn is Scotland offers some of the most scenic and adventurous stretches for white water rafting. Get glimpses of raw beauty of nature while navigating through class 4 rapids that are a... |
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A Breathtaking Cruise On River Thames Take a relaxing cruise on River Thames that will take you right through the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. And probably there is no better way to explore London. Witnesses... |
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Cycling Through The London Lanes This is a must for the first timers to London and people who wish to take in this city at their own pace and understand it to its depths. There are cycles available for hire in any part of the... |
Places to See in United Kingdom
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Stonehenge Stonehenge is one of the most famous pre-historic sites in the the entire world. Situated 13 km north of Salisbury, the time of its origin is still not clear. According to excavations the area... |
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Giant's Causeway Situated on the coast of County Antrin in Northern Ireland, Giant's Causeway is one unbelievable wonder of nature. From a distance it seems that it is some man made monument that lay in ruins.... |
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York Minster Built in the year 627, York Minster is a cathedral which today is considered an architectural marvel and a hallmark of Gothic architecture. In the beginning, it was just a wooden structure which... |
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British Museum Enter a sphere that will take you past many centuries and many continents at one stretch. British Museum has one of the most exhaustive collection of artifacts that are as old as the origin of... |
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Windsor Castle For more than 1000 years, Windsor Castle has been the royal residence. Covering an area of nearly 13 acres it is the largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been continuously under... |
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Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle in the city of Edinburgh is one of the most admired castles in United Kingdom. Strategically located on a basalt plug of an extinct volcano that rises to a height of 120 m above... |
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Shopping in Birmingham, London If you shopping in style is your forte, The Bull Ring in Birmingham England would be a perfect hub for you. Birmingham England was developed into a full fledged commercial area in 2000. It is a... |
