Things to do in the UK
There is a whole host of things to do on holiday in the UK, whether you're a nature lover, culture vulture or adrenaline junkie. Explore popular activities and attractions and find out how you can save by pre-booking online.
- Natural attractions
- Historical & cultural attractions
- Theme parks, zoos & more
- Where to book attractions & activities
Natural attractions
The UK has lots to offer those looking for some nature on holiday with National Parks, including the Lake District and Snowdonia and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) such as the Cotswolds.
- Lake District, Cumbria
- Peak District, Derbyshire
- Dartmoor & Exmoor, Somerset & Devon
- The Cotswolds
- Snowdonia, Wales
- North Yorkshire Moors, North Yorkshire
- Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire
- Brecon Beacons, Wales
- New Forest, Hampshire
- Pembrokeshire Coast, Wales
- Cairngorms, Scotland
- Loch Lomond & the Trossachs, Scotland
- The Broads, Norfolk
- South Downs, Hampshire & East Sussex
- Northumberland
- Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland
- Jurassic Coast, Dorset & Devon
If you're into horticulture, the Royal Horticultural Society owns four gardens located in Devon, Essex, North Yorkshire and Surrey. They also organise the world famous Chelsea Flower Show along with regional shows and events throughout the year.
Historical & cultural attractions
The UK has oodles of history and culture to explore dating back through the ages to the Romans. Explore castles, cathedrals, monuments and museums in all corners of the country.
Organisations such as English Heritage, the National Trust* and the National Trust for Scotland* preserve a large number of the historical and cultural sites while allowing visitors to enjoy them.
- Roman Baths, Somerset
- Canterbury Cathedral, Kent
- Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
- Stonehenge, Wiltshire
- York Minster, North Yorkshire
- Windsor Castle, Berkshire
- Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
- Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
- Eden Project, Cornwall
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
- Beaulieu, Hampshire
- Leeds Castle, Kent
- Durham Cathedral, County Durham
- Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire
There are also many of the UK's most popular heritage sites, historical buildings and tourist attractions in and around London including the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and the British Museum.
- Tower of London
- St Paul's Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Palace of Westminster
- Buckingham Palace
- Hampton Court Palace
- Houses of Parliament & Big Ben
- Shakespear's Globe
- Lambeth Palace
- Dr Johnson's House
- Natural History Museum
- Kensington Palace
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Tate Modern
- Science Museum
Theme parks, zoos & more
One way to keep the kids happy on holiday is to visit one of the popular theme parks, zoos, interactive museums and adventure centres located across the UK.
Save on theme park tickets by booking in advance or consider a theme park package which includes on-site accommodation and lots of extras.
- Legoland Windsor, Berkshire
- Thorpe Park, Surrey
- Alton Towers, Staffordshire
- London Zoo
- Warwick Castle, Warwickshire
- Chessington World of Adventures
- Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire
- London Eye
- Chester Zoo, Cheshire
- Drayton Manor, Staffordshire
- Madame Tussauds London
- Sea Life Centre
Where to book attractions & activities
It's usually cheaper to pre-book attractions and holiday activities before you travel, rather than booking when you arrive. Check out the latest offers from attractions and venues and also online booking engines such as Viator and Get Your Guide.
- AttractionTickets.com
- AttractionTix
- Buyagift
- City Unscripted
- Evan Evans Tours
- Get Your Guide
- Golden Tours
- Isango
- Klook
- Red Letter Days
- Tiqets
- Viator
- Virgin Experience Days
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