Situated on the famous River Thames in south-central England, London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, boasts an iconic skyline and dates back thousands of years to the Roman Empire. The capital city is home to world-class Michelin star restaurants, and four World Heritage sites: the Tower of London, Kew Gardens, the Palace of Westminster, and the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. Other phenomenal attractions include Madame Tussauds; the London Eye; the West End Theatres; and premier shopping at several famous markets and iconic department stores. Visitors may also enjoy a river cruise along the Thames past the Houses of Parliament and Westminster, or visit the British Museum, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern and the Science Museum. Don’t miss a visit to the Queen's official residence at Buckingham Palace to view the world-famous changing of the guards.
Affectionately known as the most romantic of all English cities, Bath has been attracting visitors for centuries with its idyllic location amidst the lush rolling hills on the southern edge of the Cotswolds. Travellers flock to this historic Roman and Georgian spa city year after year to marvel at its glorious natural hot springs, Roman-period baths, fascinating Medieval buildings and stately Georgian architecture. Aside from these historical attractions, Bath's ancient streets are lined with quaint boutiques, cosy cafes, and a slew of lively bars, restaurants and clubs. Once places like the Roman Baths, the Jane Austen Exhibition and Pulteney Bridge have been ticked off the list, there are still enough art galleries, Gothic churches and exquisite parks to keep you occupied for days. With so much to see and do, it is no wonder so many people fall hopelessly in love with Bath.
Located in central southern England, Oxford has one foot in the ancient world and the other firmly in the modern. The city’s picturesque Gothic university buildings are a magnificent legacy of its past, while its cosy pubs and trendy coffee shops are imbued with a lively contemporary buzz. Bibliophiles should head to the incredible Bodleian Library, one of the oldest in Europe, and then to the gorgeous Botanical Garden or the Harcourt Arboretum for a serene reading experience. History enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the Ashmolean, the UK’s oldest public museum, filled with fascinating archaeological relics and art exhibits from all corners of the globe, as well as the Pitt Rivers Museum, home to what is arguably the best collections on anthropology and archaeology. Tolkien fans will delight in the chance to visit the house where he lived.
