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Saatchi Gallery
The Saatchi Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in London. It was established by Charles Saatchi to exhibit contemporary art.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- London
Country guide
Places to visit in United Kingdom — page 5
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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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
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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83 1 hourHolland Park
Holland Park is a varied green space in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, occupying the former grounds of Holland House. The house was largely destroyed during the Second World War, leaving a dramatic surviving ruin within the park.
- Must see
- Nature site
- London
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84 1 hourSerpentine
The Serpentine
The Serpentine is a recreational lake in Hyde Park, central London. It was created in 1730 at the direction of Queen Caroline, wife of George II, by damming the Westbourne River.
- Must see
- Nature site
- London
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85 1 hr 30 minManchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery grew from the Royal Manchester Institution, whose fine-art holdings transferred to the new municipal gallery in 1882.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
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86 1 hr 30 minGlasgow Botanic Gardens
Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a working botanic garden run by Glasgow City Council in the West End, and the council asks visitors to hold that distinction: many people arrive thinking of it as a park, and the staff would rather…
- Must see
- Nature site
- Glasgow
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87 1 hr 30 minNational Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum is a major maritime museum in Greenwich, London. It forms part of the Royal Museums Greenwich, which also includes the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, and the Queen's House.
- Must see
- Museum
- London
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88 45 minCrookston Castle
Crookston Castle is a medieval stone ruin in south-west Glasgow, set on elevated ground above the surrounding landscape.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Glasgow
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89 45 minPortobello Road Market
Portobello Road Market is a historic street market in Notting Hill, West London, stretching along Portobello Road. It is one of London's most famous markets, known internationally for its antiques trade.
- Must see
- Market
- London
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90 1 hr 30 minDesign Museum
The Design Museum is a museum in London dedicated to contemporary design in every form, from architecture and fashion to graphics, product and industrial design.
- Must see
- Museum
- London
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91 45 minRoyal Observatory
Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
Royal Observatory Edinburgh is a working astronomical research institution on Blackford Hill, south of the city centre. The present observatory site dates from 1896 and continues to support astronomical science rather than operating as a conventional museum.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Edinburgh
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92 1 hourScottish National Portrait Gallery
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is Edinburgh’s national museum of portraiture, housed in a red sandstone neo-Gothic building on Queen Street. Robert Rowand Anderson designed the building, which opened in 1889.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Edinburgh
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93 45 minRoyal Mews
The Royal Mews
The Royal Mews is a working royal stable and carriage house serving the British monarch. Located at Buckingham Palace, it houses the royal collection of historic carriages and state vehicles used for coronations, weddings, and official ceremonies.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- London
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94 2 hoursArthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat is the high point of Holyrood Park, the royal park that Historic Environment Scotland manages on the eastern edge of Edinburgh's Old Town and describes as roughly circular and about a mile in diameter.
- Must see
- Viewpoint
- Edinburgh
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95 1 hr 30 minChurchill War Rooms
The Churchill War Rooms constitute a museum housed within the original Cabinet War Rooms, the underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill directed British military operations during the Second World War.
- Must see
- Museum
- London
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96 45 minCraigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle is a substantial medieval castle ruin southeast of Edinburgh, with major surviving work from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The castle is closely associated with Mary, Queen of Scots, who stayed here in 1566.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Edinburgh
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97 3 hoursNational Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland is the national museum on Chambers Street, combining collections that range across Scotland, the natural world, science, technology, art and design.
- Must see
- Museum
- Edinburgh
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98 2 hr 30 minBurrell Collection
The Burrell Collection
The Burrell Collection is a civic museum in Pollok Country Park, three miles south of central Glasgow, built to hold the roughly 9,000 objects that Sir William Burrell spent seventy-five years buying.
- Must see
- Museum
- Glasgow
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99 1 hourWhitechapel Gallery
Whitechapel Gallery is a public art gallery on Whitechapel High Street in East London. Founded in 1901, it occupies an Arts and Crafts building and presents modern and contemporary art.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- London
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100 45 minManchester Arena
AO Arena
Manchester Arena, currently known as AO Arena, is a major indoor arena in Manchester, England. It is one of the United Kingdom's largest indoor arenas with a capacity for concerts and sporting events.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Manchester
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101 1 hourCourtauld Gallery
The Courtauld Gallery
The Courtauld Gallery is an art museum in London, situated within Somerset House on the Strand. It forms part of The Courtauld Institute of Art, a self-governing college of the University of London specialising in art history and conservation.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- London
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102 45 minBothwell Castle
Bothwell Castle stands as a substantial medieval ruin on the banks of the River Clyde.
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- Historic monument
- Glasgow
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103 45 minNational Monument of Scotland
The National Monument of Scotland is an unfinished memorial on Calton Hill in Edinburgh. Begun in 1826, it was intended to commemorate Scottish soldiers who died in the Napoleonic Wars.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Edinburgh
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104 45 minSt Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral is the parish church that sits in the middle of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, roughly halfway between the Castle at the top and Holyrood at the bottom, with Parliament Square wrapped around its southern and eastern flanks.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Edinburgh
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105 45 minRoslin Castle
Rosslyn Castle
Roslin Castle, also called Rosslyn Castle, is a historic tower house near Roslin in Midlothian, south of Edinburgh. It occupies a steep promontory above the North Esk River and forms a dramatic heritage stop beside Rosslyn Chapel.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Edinburgh
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106 45 minThe Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is Scotland’s Centre for Design and Architecture in Glasgow city centre. It occupies the former Glasgow Herald offices, a building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1895.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Glasgow
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.