1.London

A trip to the UK will never be complete if you don’t explore the city of London first. There, you can see the world-famous Big Ben, a huge clock that stood the test of time, and you can also find the Westminster Palace, the Westminster Abbey, and St.Paul’s Cathedral – all are great sights to behold. Of course, let’s not forget about all of London’s restaurants, parks, and shopping centers, and truly, London isn’t a city that you should bypass.

2. Stonehenge

Few structures in the earth are as mysterious as the Stonehenge. Built over 5000 years ago, this massive conglomeration of huge stones made to fit together like altars still pose a mystery to all those who see it. Up until now, there’s nobody who knows how the Stonehenge was built or what it was for.

3. Bath

Bath, as its name implies, is known for its many hot springs. You will see here several baths, which are perfect spots to get some much needed rest and relaxation. Here, you can get your share of steam and water in the famous Roman Baths, or better yet, the great baths themselves.

4. Scottish Highlands

There’s no better way to commune with nature than to spend a few days in the Scottish highlands, and there, you can go hiking through the long winding paths or go kayaking through the raging rivers. It has varied flora and fauna that’s the stuff of the great epics about the knights of old. You can even visit some of the big fortresses of the old Scottish warlords, and indeed, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a romance novel. Also, you can go to the Eilean Donan Castle, where parts of the movie, Highlander, were filmed.

5. Canterbury

People who want to go to Canterbury are probably going there for the beautiful and historic Cathedrals and churches. There, you can find the famous Canterbury Cathedral, hailed by many to be the grandest Cathedral in the whole of England. Here, you can also find the oldest church in England, the Church of St. Martin.

6. Oxford

The picturesque town of Oxford is the home of the esteemed Oxford University, one of the most esteemed universities in the whole world. Also, from the city of Oxford, you can go to the Costwolds, a beautiful sample of the gentle hills of England’s countryside. You can even see quaint brick houses littering the place, and for added effect, you can go horseback-riding through these parts.

7. York

If you’re one for visiting old towns that make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time, then the town of York is the place for you. It’s complete with a huge Cathedral, picturesque houses, and a big wall surrounding the city. It’s one of the most well-preserved cities in the whole of United Kingdom.

8.Wales

The United Kingdom is a place filled with fantasy and romanticism, so if you’re into these kinds of things, you surely can’t miss Wales since it’s the Castle Country. In Wales, you’ll find a variety of castles of different sizes and types. There’s Beaumaris Castle, Caernarfon Castle, and many others, and they have towers, parapets, draw-bridges, everything that you can find in your old fairytales. It’ll surely be a magical experience.

In England’s seaside burg of Lancashire, overlooking the Irish Sea lies the gorgeous city of Blackpool. This place has long been one of the most popular tourist locations in not only England but in all of Europe. It is still the United Kingdom’s most popular coastal destination and the city still depends on tourism as the backbone of its economy. A trip to Blackpool will quickly remind you of that, upon bearing witness to the fantastically fun diversions scattered around the quaint burg.

While many of the yearly visitors to Blackpool come from surrounding areas like Glasgow, Blackpool still is a major draw to a worldwide audience. There are more hotels in Blackpool than in the entire country of Portugal and the astonishing Pleasure Beach is a must-see for anybody who loves massive roller coasters and similar theme park attractions. The “Pepsi Max Big One”, for instance, is one of the world’s largest wooden coasters and has one of the highest freefalls in all of Europe. Pleasure Beach used to be free but, sadly, recent lean years have forced the town of Blackpool to start charging admission to the historically important attraction.

Like many seaside towns with an economy steeped in fun, Blackpool has a sizable and strong gay population. Ever since the first gay pride parade in 2006, Blackpool has been considered North England’s gay capital but Blackpool’s friendliness to gays dates back to the 1940s when gay clubs and bars began popping up around the city proper. Blackpool’s apparent tolerance of others is admirable, although an interesting tidbit surrounding Blackpool’s tenuous relationship to Rock music is well-known to fans of the Rolling Stones. In 1964, when performing in Blackpool, the Rolling Stones angered the crowd by simulating sexual acts. A riot broke out as a result and the Stones were banned from ever performing in Blackpool again. In 2008, the ban was lifted but this story is evidence that Blackpool does seem to draw the line somewhere!

Blackpool, while still being a huge tourist draw, is slightly less popular than it was in its heyday. Millions still visit Blackpool every year but the total amount of tourists is millions less each year than the year before. The city has recently attempted to reinvent itself as a casino town in the same vein as Atlantic City or Reno but the British Government has thus far denied these attempts. Since being forced to charge admission to the historic Pleasure Beach, the city seems to be in a perpetual landslide toward irrelevance. Citizens of Blackpool scoff at this assumption, though, and cite that the city has always had periods of waxing and waning. Besides, one can hardly fear for the future of the city when it is still the most visited coastal town in all of England!