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Lake District National Park

Ice and fire carved the highest mountains and deepest lakes. Humans brought life and love. Welcome to the Lake District. Step into the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site to discover spectacular landscapes, pretty villages, a warm welcome, and rich cultural heritage. Explore the fells, splash about on the lakes, take a wild adventure or simply enjoy the peace. Breathe in and be inspired.

Scafell Pike & Wast Water

Wastwater, England's deepest lake, is perhaps the most awe-inspiring of all the lakes. Surrounded by mountains, Red Pike, Kirk Fell, Great Gable, and Scafell Pike – England’s highest mountain. Extending the length of the southeast side of the lake are the Screes, consisting of millions of fragments of broken rock and rising from the floor of the lake to a height of almost 2000 feet, giving the lake an ominous appearance.

Windermere lake

Windermere lake, at 10.5 miles long, one mile wide, and 220 feet deep, is the largest natural lake in both the Lake District and in England and is fed by numerous rivers. An excellent centre for boating activities. The lake is today one of the prime destinations for water sports in the Lake District. Several marinas and Sailing and Windsurfing Centres are to be found on the shores.

Coniston Water

Coniston Water is nothing less than beautiful. A tranquil lake fringed with majestic fells. On a crisp winter's day, it is (typically) completely deserted. It is the fifth largest of the lakes, at five miles long, and with a maximum depth of 184 feet. A popular way of enjoying the lake and taking in the spectacular scenery is on board the famous Gondola, a refurbished steamboat from 1859. The lake is also famous for Donald Campbell's attempt to break the world water speed record in 1967.

Holehird Gardens

Holehird Gardens is an extensive 10-acre site located near Windermere, Cumbria, England. It is the home of the Lakeland Horticultural Society. The garden consists of a large variety of plants, particularly those suited to the local climate with its high rainfall. It is made up of extensive rock and heather gardens, alpine houses, and a walled garden which is of particular interest for its herbaceous borders. It was once voted by BBC gardeners to be one of the nation's favourite gardens.

Wordsworth Grasmere, Wary castle, Lakeland Motor Museum

Former home of poet William Wordsworth, with a museum, guided tours, gardens & a tea room. Neo-gothic 1800s Wary castle featuring a kid-friendly interior with playrooms, plus lakeside grounds. Lakeland Motor Museum has 30,000 exhibits from pedal cars to century-old electric cars, plus a recreated 1950s cafe.

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

Scotland's first National Park is packed with interesting corners for you to explore. Wide-open lush landscapes with snow-capped mountains in the distance and the promise of a long walk in the woods. The fault line that divides the Highlands from the Lowlands runs right across the park, making this an endlessly varied part of the world - a rugged hill there, a wooded nook here.

Cairngorms National Park

The Cairngorms National Park has more mountains, forest paths, rivers, lochs, wildlife hotspots, friendly villages, and distilleries than you can possibly imagine. You can find five of the UK's six highest mountains, alongside 55 Munros - mountains over 3,000 ft. One of the best places in Scotland for enjoying the snow, the Cairngorms is the ideal location for a skiing or snowboarding holiday. With mountains plenty and guaranteed heavy snowfall, you'll have the perfect conditions to hit the slopes this winter.

Fort William & Ben Navis

Scotland's landscape is scattered with Munros and mist-shrouded hills. But Ben Nevis is the king of them all. In the northwest Highlands, near the town of Fort William and part of the Grampian Mountain range, the famous peak attracts 125k walkers a year. Whether you're an avid ambler or you just love beautiful landscapes, bagging 'the Ben' is likely to feature near the top of your Scottish bucket list.

Northen Aurora, Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle

Aurora borealis, the northern lights are a magical natural light display, seen in the sky on rare occasions, in areas which are high-latitude regions, such as Scotland. Loch Ness is a large freshwater loch best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster. Urquhart Castle is a ruined castle that sits beside Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland.

ISLE OF SKYE, HIGHLANDS & Eilean Donan Castle

Discover the Highlands, one the most iconic castle in Scotland, and the natural beauty of Skye with rock formations, spectacular cliffs, myths, legends, and the brutal history of Clans. Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most recognised castles in Scotland and probably appears on more shortbread tins and calendars than any other. It is, without doubt, a Scottish icon and certainly one of the most popular visitor attractions in the Highlands.

Fairy Pools

The iconic Fairy Pools are a natural waterfall phenomenon in Glen Brittle on the Isle of Skye, on the Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh (burn of the corrie of the wolf or dog). The pools are a vivid aqua blue and are a popular place for wild swimmers who brave the frigid waters. The habitat of the Fairy Pools hosts a variety of animals, such as red deer, rabbits, and sheep.

Steall Waterfall

Steall Waterfall, also known as An Steall Bàn or Steall Falls, is situated in Glen Nevis near Fort William, Highland, Scotland. It is Scotland's second-highest waterfall, and also the second highest in the United Kingdom, with a single drop of 120 metres.

Glen Coe

Glen Coe is a glen of volcanic origins, in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the north of the county of Argyll, close to the border with the historic province of Lochaber, within the modern council area of Highland. Glen Coe is regarded as the home of Scottish mountaineering and is popular with hillwalkers and climbers.

Buachaille Etive Mòr

Buachaille Etive Mòr, Scottish Gaelic: Buachaille Èite Mòr, 'great herdsman of Etive', also known simply as 'The Buachaille', is a mountain at the head of Glen Etive in the Highlands of Scotland. Its pyramidal shape, as seen from the northeast, makes it one of the most recognisable mountains in Scotland.

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Spectacular waterfalls and ancient woodlands contrast with the scattered remains of rural industries. Together, nature and people created a special landscape of immense beauty and character – one of the most picturesque places in the country.

White Scar Cave

Deep beneath Ingleborough hill, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, lies a hidden world that has been sculpted by nature over thousands of years. It is a solutional resurgence cave formed in Carboniferous limestone, some 6 kilometers long.

Ribblehead viaduct

Ribblehead viaduct is just over the border from Cumbria into North Yorkshire, the most impressive structure on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. Iconic 19th-century railway viaduct noted for its photogenic span of 24 stone arches.

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

4-mile trail divided into sections, with distinctive geological features and associated plant life. Series of spectacular waterfalls, through ancient woodland and beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery. It’s this rich variety of unique geological features and plant life that prompted Natural England to declare the Ingleton Glens a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Swilla Glen, Pecca Falls, The Money Tree, Hollybush Spout

Along river Twiss through Swilla Glen, a deep glen cut into carboniferous limestone. Walking through the woodland of oak, ash, birch, and hazel you can find a variety of wild ground plants. At Pecca Falls, you can see the vegetation shift from typical limestone woodland to the bracken and heathers that thrive in the more acidic soil associated with slate and sandstone.

Thornton Force, Beezley Falls, Rival Falls, Baxengyhll Gorge, Snow Falls

Thornton Force is the most famous and spectacular of the waterfalls on the trail. Here the river plunges 14 meters over a cliff of limestone, laid down 330 million years ago in a sub-tropical sea. On the way, there will be more falls along river Doe.

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is the largest occupied castle in the world that is still used by the monarchy. Since William the Conqueror built a wooden fortress here over 900 years ago, this has been a royal palace and residence. Despite its daily use for royal business, much of the palace is open to the public and well worth a visit.

Salisbury

Known for holding one of the four original copies of the Magna Carta, the Salisbury Cathedral, one of England’s most popular cathedrals and one of the city’s oldest structures, dating back to 1258. Its architecture is classically gothic and has many unique and awe-inspiring features that you really can’t miss (both inside and out).

Stonehenge

Stonehenge and Avebury, in Wiltshire, are among the most famous groups of megaliths in the world. The two sanctuaries consist of circles of menhirs arranged in a pattern whose astronomical significance is still being explored. These holy places and the nearby Neolithic sites are an incomparable testimony to prehistoric times.

Panoramic Tour of London

Kick off your exhilarating day out in London with a panoramic guided tour of the capital’s most well-loved landmarks. Familiarise yourself with one of the most popular cities in the world from the comfort of your seat, and use your camera or smart phone to get snap-happy.

St Paul’s Cathedral

Stretch your legs and explore this dominating church – the towering dome masks a number of tombs, memorials, and intricately painted mosaics. Discover more about Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece and the wedding venue of Princess Diana and Prince Charles.

Buckingham Palace

Watch the King’s Foot Guard march to the palace alongside a military band during the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony – they’ll be decked out in their eye-catching red outfits and bearskin hats.

River Thames Boat Ride

If you manage to escape the formidable fortress, it’s time to head to the water and enjoy a relaxing River Thames Boat Ride. Take in the sights from the heart of London during this leisurely trip before docking at the London Eye.

London Eye

You won’t stay on dry land for long though as the soaring London Eye Experience awaits. Step into one of the iconic glass capsules and ascend 135 meters above ground level for spectacular sights of the capital! Try to identify the London attractions you have visited from the roomy glass capsule during this bird’s eye view of the city. On a good day, you can even see as far as Windsor Castle!

Tower Bridge & Tower of London

Refreshed and ready to delve into the colourful past of London’s most famous tower? The Tower of London conceals secrets that are equally fascinating, gruesome, and inspiring. Be blinded by the glittering Crown Jewels or watch out for Anne Boleyn’s ghost lurking near where she was beheaded on Tower Green. Discover the Royal Beasts Exhibition, and the Royal Mint, and meet a Beefeater at one of London’s most historic landmarks!

Westminster Abbey

Explore over 1,000 years of history at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Westminster Abbey, England’s pre-eminent church and the site of every royal coronation since that of William the Conqueror in 1066. Plus, see the tombs of former monarchs and important figures from Britain’s history.

Big Ben

The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London's most iconic landmarks and must-see London attractions. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg). The clock tower looks spectacular at night when the four clock faces are illuminated.

Tate Modern

Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art from around the world is housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the Thames. The awe-inspiring Turbine Hall runs the length of the entire building and you can see amazing work for free by artists such as Cézanne, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, DalÍ­, Pollock, Warhol and Bourgeois.

Victoria and Albert Museum

The V&A is a treasure trove of objects celebrating many forms of craftsmanship. It also plays host to a stellar lineup of temporary exhibitions, including blockbuster shows on fashion designers and cultural trends.

Natural History Museum

Delve into the history of planet Earth in the Natural History Museum’s galleries, which house unique treasures from the museum’s collection of more than 80 million objects spanning 4.5 billion years.

The British Museum

The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art, and culture. Its permanent collection of eight million works is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. The British Museum was the first public national museum in the world.

Blackpool Central Pier

Blackpool Central Pier has long been among the preeminent attractions in the city, with plenty of rides, palm readers, and attractions for kids and adults. Ride high above the cityscape on the iconic Ferris wheel for excellent views of the Irish Sea and the rest of the Fylde Coast.

Blackpool Tower

Modeled on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Blackpool Tower is an impressive freestanding tower on Blackpool’s iconic coastline. The tall red tower and its observation deck rise, containing a ballroom and a circus.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

With its labyrinth of roller coasters overlooking the Irish Sea, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of the most talked-about attractions on the British Isles. Enjoy the views of the Fylde Coast and the city of Blackpool as you rush up and down the ramps at top speeds.

SEA LIFE Blackpool Aquarium

See over 2,500 aquatic creatures. Journey through the underwater tunnel as sharks swim overhead. Experience the interactive Turtle Rescue zone. Discover the mysterious and graceful world of stingrays.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Enjoy the interactive Marvel Superheroes experience. Meet your heroes from TV, Stage & Screen. Come face to face with your favourite sporting stars.