
Great Britain


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Overview
The clue's in the name. Great Britain packs so much greatness into its pint-sized shores: crumbling castles, soaring cathedrals, quaint villages, timeless landscapes and history galore.
01 / Attractions
Must-see attractions
Windsor & Eton
The world’s largest and oldest continuously occupied fortress, Windsor Castle is a majestic vision of battlements and towers. Used for state occasions, it…
The West End
A splendid mixture of architectural styles, Westminster Abbey is considered the finest example of Early English Gothic. It's not merely a beautiful place…
Glasgow
Glasgow Cathedral has a rare timelessness. The dark, imposing interior conjures up medieval might and can send a shiver down the spine. It's a shining…
Kensington & Hyde Park
One of London’s best parks, Hyde Park spreads itself over 142 hectares of neat gardens, wild expanses of overgrown grass and glorious trees. As well as…
Kensington & Hyde Park
The Science Museum will mesmerize with its interactive and educational exhibits covering everything from early technology to space travel. Take the family…
Bath
Welcome to one of Northern Europe's most significant Roman sites. Today more than a million visitors a year come to see its historic finds, atmospheric…
Scotland
Many years may have passed since Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code and the subsequent film came out, but floods of visitors still descend on Scotland's…
The West End
Built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham, Buckingham Palace replaced St James's Palace as the monarch's official London residence in 1837. Queen Elizabeth…
02 / Articles
Latest stories from Great Britain
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- BeachesThe best British campsites for summer 2022: picture-perfect coasts, glamping and more
May 16, 2022 • 6 min read
HikingHow hiking Britain’s longest trail helped me recover from COVID-19May 12, 2022 • 10 min read
Wildlife & NatureThe 3 greatest road trips in Britain: hop in you car or jump on your bikeFeb 9, 2022 • 7 min read
- Sustainable TravelThe Caledonian Sleeper: Britain’s best train journey?
Nov 30, 2020 • 5 min read
- History6 new walking trails in northeast England trace the region's unique history
Jul 19, 2020 • 4 min read
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