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Gallery of Modern Art
The Gallery of Modern Art is Glasgow's civic contemporary art gallery, and it occupies a building that was never meant to hold art.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Glasgow
Country guide
Places to visit in United Kingdom — page 6
The United Kingdom is 244,376 km² holding 69,281,437 people, and it is four countries rather than one: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with Londo...
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The United Kingdom is 244,376 km² holding 69,281,437 people, and it is four countries rather than one: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast as their capitals. Three of the four run parliaments of their own over devolved matters, and the law splits three ways — England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland. A visitor meets that in small practical things rather than at a border. London alone holds about 9.1 million of the total, which is why so many trips never leave it, and why the ones that do feel like arriving somewhere else.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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London
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London 18,189 places -
Edinburgh
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Edinburgh 3,671 places -
Glasgow
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Glasgow 2,872 places -
Manchester
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Manchester 3,004 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- English; Welsh is official in Wales
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +44
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 999 or 112
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type G · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Safe from the mains
- Public water suppliers regulate mains drinking water; use cold mains taps
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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108 1 hourHayward Gallery
The Hayward Gallery is a major public art gallery located on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It forms part of the Southbank Centre complex, alongside the Royal Festival Hall and other cultural venues.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- London
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109 1 hourGlasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral is a medieval church on Castle Street, at the top of the High Street and a short walk north-east of the city centre.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Glasgow
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110 2 hoursHMY Britannia
HMY Britannia is the former Royal Yacht, launched in 1953 for the British Royal Family and preserved in Leith by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust.
- Must see
- Museum
- Edinburgh
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111 1 hr 30 minLondon Museum Docklands
London Museum Docklands is a museum located in the Docklands area of East London. It occupies a former warehouse building at West India Quay, a heritage site that reflects the area's maritime and commercial history.
- Must see
- Museum
- London
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112 1 hr 30 minPeople's History Museum
People’s History Museum calls itself the national museum of democracy and traces how people in Britain organised for political and social change.
- Must see
- Museum
- Manchester
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113 1 hr 30 minWellcome Collection
Wellcome Collection is a museum and library on Euston Road in London devoted to health, medicine and human experience.
- Must see
- Museum
- London
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114 1 hr 30 minMuseum of the Home
Museum of the Home explores domestic life and interiors in London from the seventeenth century to the present.
- Must see
- Museum
- London
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115 45 minCity Observatory
City Observatory is a historic astronomical complex on Calton Hill, one of Edinburgh's most recognisable viewpoints. Founded in 1818, the observatory represents an important chapter in Scottish scientific history and forms part of the wider heritage landscape on the hill.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Edinburgh
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116 30 minSouthwark Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral on the south bank of the River Thames, beside London Bridge and Borough Market. Christian worship has taken place on this site for more than one thousand years.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- London
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117 30 minRosslyn Chapel, Roslin
Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel is a 15th-century chapel located in the village of Roslin, approximately seven miles south of Edinburgh city centre. Founded by William Sinclair, 1st Earl of Caithness, the chapel took forty years to construct.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Edinburgh
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118 2 hoursRiverside Museum
The Riverside Museum is Glasgow's transport and technology museum, standing where the River Kelvin meets the Clyde in Partick, about two miles west of George Square.
- Must see
- Museum
- Glasgow
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119 1 hr 30 minKing's Gallery
The King's Gallery
The Queen’s Gallery is an art gallery at Buckingham Palace in London, dedicated to works from the Royal Collection. It occupies the site of a former chapel destroyed by bombing during the Second World War.
- Must see
- Museum
- London
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120 45 minFinnieston Crane
The Finnieston Crane is a disused giant cantilever crane standing on the north bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Glasgow
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121 45 minLauriston Castle
Lauriston Castle is a historic tower house situated in northwest Edinburgh, Scotland. The property comprises a 16th-century tower with later additions, set within notable gardens overlooking the Firth of Forth.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Edinburgh
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122 1 hourGuildhall Art Gallery
Guildhall Art Gallery is the City of London’s public art museum, set within the historic Guildhall complex. The gallery brings together British paintings, sculpture, and drawings with the civic setting of the City.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- London
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123 1 hr 30 minLondon Zoo
London Zoo is a zoological garden in Regent's Park, central London. Established in 1828, it opened to the public in 1847. It is the world's oldest scientific zoo, originally intended for scientific study.
- Must see
- Family attraction
- London
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124 45 minManchester Cathedral
Manchester Cathedral is the city’s medieval parish church elevated through collegiate and cathedral status, and it remains an active Church of England place of worship.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Manchester
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125 2 hoursManchester Museum
The Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum is the University of Manchester’s museum of human cultures and the natural world, housed in its Oxford Road neo-Gothic building.
- Must see
- Museum
- Manchester
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126 1 hourKelvingrove Park
Kelvingrove Park is a public park in Glasgow's West End, established in the nineteenth century. It occupies a substantial green space on the banks of the River Kelvin, adjacent to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Glasgow
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127 45 minBramall Hall
Bramall Hall is a Tudor manor house in Bramhall, within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, south of Manchester.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Manchester
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128 1 hourScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a major art museum in Edinburgh, Scotland. It forms part of National Galleries Scotland, the country's national collection of art.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Edinburgh
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129 1 hr 30 minProvand's Lordship
Provand's Lordship stands as Glasgow's oldest surviving house, a rare medieval building in a city transformed by Victorian and modern development.
- Must see
- Museum
- Glasgow
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130 1 hr 30 minScotland Street School Museum
Scotland Street School Museum occupies a former Glasgow school building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. It combines architectural interest with the social history of Scottish education.
- Must see
- Museum
- Glasgow
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131 1 hr 30 minManchester Jewish Museum
Manchester Jewish Museum occupies a former Spanish and Portuguese synagogue in Cheetham Hill. The Grade II* listed building was completed in 1874 and served as a place of worship for nearly a century before closing in 1984.
- Must see
- Museum
- Manchester
Common questions
How long should a first trip to United Kingdom be?
Ten to fourteen days can cover four or five days in London, two in Manchester, and two or three each in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Highlands, Lake District, or Welsh national parks need dedicated nights and should not be squeezed into London day trips.
What entry documents are needed for United Kingdom?
UK document rules depend on nationality and trip purpose, and many visitors now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation before boarding. Check the linked UK government visa service for both visa and ETA status shortly before travel.
What is the best way to travel around United Kingdom?
Intercity rail is the practical spine between London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, with advance fares usually distinct from flexible tickets. Each city runs its own local fare system, so London's contactless cap is not a nationwide travel pass.
When is a practical time to visit United Kingdom?
May to June and September are useful planning windows for this route, but conditions vary between southern England and Scotland. Festival dates in Edinburgh and rural transport in national parks can matter more than the national seasonal label.
What money and payment basics apply in United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom uses pound sterling (GBP). Contactless payment is widespread in major cities, but keep another payment method for rural services or terminals that do not share London's payment arrangements.
What practical safety details should I save for United Kingdom?
Use 999 or 112 for emergencies in the United Kingdom. Type G sockets supply 230 V, and mains tap water is recorded as safe; save rail disruption information as well when the itinerary depends on several city-to-city journeys.