United Kingdom Castles & palaces, Food, Historical, Nature, Religious + Waterfall pictures

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This small stone temple is a great picnic location and one of the best spots on the coast for bird-watching.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. 

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

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

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

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.

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

Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

The white “House on the Hill” is the home of the Northern Ireland Assembly and a triumphant symbol of this once divided U.K. country.

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.

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.

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

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

Stroll along this spectacular bay and admire its turquoise waters, white sand and intriguing rock formations, including a precariously balanced stone.

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. 

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

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