The top places in Britain

Manchester

Manchester

Situated in the south-central part North West England, Manchester is England’s second city, and the city with the most visitor’s exterior of London. A city of sport Manchester also offers lively culture, fashion, and shopping. Manchester’s Chinatown, situated right next to the Gay Village, is one of the most bustling and colorful areas of the city. It is an eye-pleaser for structural design buffs, a never-ending story for the Familiarize lovers and a Garden of Eden for the hungry.

Stratford-upon-Avon

Separately from the fact that it’s birthplace of Shakespeare, the world’s greatest dramatist, and a primary source of his motivation, Stratford-upon-Avon is also one of the prettiest places in England. Set in the charming countryside of Warwickshire in The Cotswold’s, steeped in culture and history, clad with flowers and brimming with picture-perfect little houses, the town adds a magical quality to the most down-to-earth actions like dining or shopping. Portion as a romantic hideaway for all the Romeos and Juliet’s, a hotspot for theater-goers, and a in abundance for historians, Stratford is one of the best places to sample Old England at its tastiest.

York

The great medieval is walled-in city, in which the old encompasses the new. Be motivated by its exquisite architecture, vibrant café-culture or simply enjoy a leisurely walk through its cobble stone streets below York Minster, the beautiful Gothic Cathedral that dominates the city’s skyline. Join the millions of travelers who have strolled through 1900 years of history on York’s impressive city walls, raised their heads to stare at the overhanging timber-framed buildings that line The muddle, taken a boat ride on the River Oise and those who completed the world’s largest maize network.

Liverpool

The city of music that is often the same with The Beatles, Liverpool is also a culture capital and a purpose for art lovers, fans of the theatre and museumgoer. You cannot visit Liverpool and not experience a trip to The Beatles Story at Albert Dock is a brilliant tour from beginning to end the Beatles’ lives, with tons of memorabilia and insights from friends and family. Also, to fully understand the important pressure Liverpool had throughout the centuries in the development of the British Empire is sure to visit the Maritime Mercantile City.

Famous places in Britain

London

London

Most travelers start their tour of Britain with a tour of London. It is a world-class city in all respects, present travelers a selection of art and culture, shopping, dining, heritage and everything else in-between. London is also home to some of the most iconic attractions in the world. There are some museums that are worth a visit, including the National Gallery, Tower of London and the British Museum. Visitors also have a collection of Michelin-star restaurants where they can expand at or they can always opt out and enjoy a show at the West End theater. 2012 is a big year for London, as it will be hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralytics’ Games. No matter what the budget or occasion is London has something to house everyone.

Stonehenge

One of the world’s most very important primitive sites and surely one of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions, the ancient ring of Neolithic stones at Stonehenge has attracted hordes of pilgrims, philosophers and secrecy seekers for centuries. Located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Amesbury, England, Stonehenge is careful one of the most archaeologically rich spots in Europe. It lures with not only its construction but also with the unsolved mysteries and theories that are linked with its use.

Dorset

The Jurassic Coast is the popular name given to this 95-mile (155 km) long stretch of seashore in southern England, positioned along the east Devon and Dorset shores. You might go home with some Jurassic treasures, as the area has fossils dotted along its beaches. If plowing through the sand and mud is not your definition of fun, then just enjoy a free time walk down the wild beaches to witness the pure white cliffs and stunning rock formations with the millions of earthly years ice-covered in them

Bath

UNESCO World Legacy Site and home to a number of award-winning restaurants, comfortable hotels, romantic B&Bs and, of course, the Thermal Bath Bath, which uses the same mineral-rich waters the Celts and Romans used 2000 years ago. Very easy to navigate on foot, Bath takes you from the superb Royal Crescent through fine theaters and museums to the incredibly well-preserved Roman Baths complex, a shiny pearl in the town’s regal crown. You can also take in the sights of Bath on a unforgettable cold duck balloon flight.

The Nice places in England

The Lake District

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Travel Editor Greg chooses this and in meticulous Kirk stone Pass, as one of the nicest places he is been in England. The highest mountain pass in the country, Kirk stone is a beautiful drive or cycle. There are unbelievable views and great hikes to be had, while the Kirk stone Pass Inn, an old coaching house date back to the fifteenth century, is a great base for explore the area. Some think it is troubled by travelers who used to exceed through.

Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset

Administration Editor Andy loves. Possibly it is the views over the ocean, or maybe the millions of years of history that rest immortalized as fossils in the cliffs of this make bigger of the Jurassic Beach. Whatever it is, if you can plastic bag yourself a stay at the Attraction Trust’s Clavell Tower you’ll have the most excellent view over the bay.

Hampstead Heath, London

As she newly moved to London from the countryside, the capital was a clear choice for Assistant Web Editor Lottie. Hampstead Heath in meticulous gets her vote, as it’s almost certainly the only place in where you truly sense like you could be a hundred miles away. Plus The Spaniards Inn pub at the northern perimeter is one of London’s best – dating back to 1585 – and both Keats and Dickens supposedly used to drink here.

Dartmouth, Devon

It was selected by our Editorial Assistant Freya. She says: “standing on the coastal walkway in Dartmouth looking out over the River Dart and watching the old steam train pull into Kings Wear above the many different-colored boats moored in the harbor… It will always be reminiscent me of childhood holidays, it’s beautiful.”

The South Downs National Park, Sussex

Our Junior Product Manager Jon chose for its 1600 square kilometers of unbelievable views. “It’s the countryside that says “England” to me the most.” There’s perhaps nothing more striking than the white cliffs of the Seven Sisters rising out of the deep blue ocean on England’s South Coast.

The most beautiful places in England

West Cornwall

West Cornwall

It is easy to recognize why our Travel Editor Rebecca choose west Cornwall: long before Polder started dim on cliff tops, in-the-know travelers were heading to Cornwall’s dramatic western reaches. The list of its merits is inspiring: famous surf, dramatic cliffs, very old fishing villages, deserted tin mines, mystical stone circles, desolate moorland… Some of the more attractive spots receive Minacs, with its open-air theatre fixed out of the cliff face.

Bath, Somerset

Our Elder Web Developer Latin selected as one of the most beautiful places in England. With its stylish Georgian structural design and that famous falcate set on a hill overlooking the Royal Victoria park, it has captivated many a visitor – the city sees over two million tourists per year. The perfect way is to relax after all that visiting the attractions? A visit is to the Thermos Bath Spa to immerse in some of the naturally warm water that froths under the city.

Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire

This significant fishing village, spread out down a steep hill to the sea, was once a haven for smugglers. It’s hard to hit eating fish.

The Peak District

Stimulation for the likes of Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte, the rough has been delightful Brits for centuries with its rolling hills, windswept crags and imposing country houses. Senior Web Editor Eleanor reckons it’s one of the most beautiful places in the country, with impressive views, excellent walking trails and the royal Chatsworth House among its many draws.

Sercombe, Devon

Travel Editor Emma chose this refined, pastel-colored seaside town for its closeness to some of Devon’s perfect, quiet sandy coves. The town explains itself as Devon’s marine capital, and there’s no better way to see the colorful waterfront than from the open blue waters of the English Channel.

The 6 most popular tourist attractions in the UK

 1. The National Gallery:

National Gallery

The National Gallery houses Britain's set of paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Last year it had a 6.4% increase in visitors, with 6.4 million people going from side to side its doors. The gallery contains over 2,300 paintings including Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, Diego Velasquez's Rokeby Venus, J.M.W. Turner's Fighting Temeraire and Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers.

2. South bank Center:

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Last year some 6.2 million people visited the South-bank Center, Shaped in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, the South-bank arts center takes up an inspiring 21 acres of London on the banks of the Thames. It encompasses the Royal Festival Hall, the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Hayward Gallery, the Purcell Room and the Saison Poetry Library, and its programming ranges from classical, jazz and popular music to modern dance, poetry and the visual arts. " We have been ambitiously growing our year-round festival programmers over the last few years, reinforcing South-bank Center's position as a flourishing, vibrant purpose that delights in placing excellence and social equality side by side," its artistic director Jude Kelly said about its addition in this year's list.

3. Tate Modern:

Helped out by the Matisse exhibition, the Tate Recent brought in 5.7 million visitors in 2014 putting it into 3th place. The vast museum, which occupies 371,350 sq ft, is made from 4.2 million bricks. It's at present showing a main exhibition by South African artist Marlene Dumas.

4. Tower of London:

The remembrance poppies motorized the Tower of London into the eighth spot with visitors up 6% in 2014 to just over 3 million. Between Aug. 5 and Nov. 11, 2014 the Tower of London was filled with 888,246 ceramic poppies to agree with the centenary of World War I. Created by artists Paul Cummins and Tom Piper, the poppies, once removed, were sold to raise money for charity.

5. Somerset House:

Home of London Fashion Week, Somerset House, an arts and cultural centre, is housed in a neoclassical building on the banks of the Thames. It get in 2.4 million visitors last year, an increase of 3% on the before year. One of the current exhibitions housed at Somerset House is a collection of 80 photographs of beards. The exploration of facial hair and grooming is on awaiting March 29.

6. The Library of Birmingham:

The Library of Birmingham is the only attraction outside of London to break. Some 2.4 million people visited the building, which opened in September 2013. Designed by draftsman Francine Houben, the building holds current and exceptional books and photos. As well a library, the space also houses an art gallery and one of the British Film Institute Mediatheques, which gives free right of entry to the National Film Archive.