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Planning a Trip to the United Kingdom

Here's the information you need to plan a trip to the UK. Find vital information about passports, visas and driving in the UK. Read about getting around in England, Scotland and Wales; the changeable British weather, visitor health and emergency services, plus many more insider tips. Learn about where to find the best maps and check out itineraries planned to help you make the most of a visit to the United Kingdom.

Top UK Picks and Recommendations

Find out about the must-see and must-do attractions in the United Kingdom. What are the top ten tourist attractions in the British Isles? The Best National Parks and Gardens? The Best Castles and Stately Homes? The Best Country House Hotels? Find links to lots of unmissable destinations. Cast your nets beyond London for the Best of Britain.

Pictures of The UK - Plus Webcams and Videos

Pictures from all over the UK. Can't decide where to go in Great Britain? These pictures from England, Scotland, Wales and beyond could help you decide. And check out links to Videos and Webcams too.

England Travel Ideas - England for Visitors

Find everything you need to know to enjoy travel in England. Read about the different regions of England, the principal cities and towns, plus what to see and do. Find links to accommodations, lodgings and restaurants in England.

Scotland Travel Ideas - Scotland for Visitors

Find everything you need to know to enjoy travel in Scotland. Read about the different regions of Scotland, the wild mountains and the national parks, the windswept isles and the principal cities and towns. Get ideas about what to see and do. Head for the Highlands and find links to accommodations, lodgings and restaurants in Scotland.

Wales Travel Ideas - Wales for Visitors

Find everything you need to know for Wales Travel. Read about the different regions of Wales, the principal cities and towns, the Norman Castles of Wales, plus what to see and do. Find links to accommodations, caravan parks,lodgings and restaurants in Wales.

UK Offshore Islands Travel - UK Islands for Visitors

The UK mainland is surrounded by islands and island groups, each with its own, unique history, culture and microclimate. Find out about visiting the Isle of Man, The Channel Islands of Jersey, Guernsey and Sark, the Isles of Scilly, the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland. Find out what to see, where to stay and more about UK's offshore islands.

Cities & Towns

World capitals of fashion, culture and politics, cradles of industry, historic seaports and incubators of the latest musical trends - The United Kingdom's cities and towns are varied, fascinating and fun.

UK Festivals and Events - What's On and What's Happening in the UK

Plan your UK trip to take in one of the hundreds of festivals and special events that take place all over Britain. From celebrations of ancient traditions, to huge opera, theatre and rock festivals, something special is happening somewhere in the UK every day of the year. Check here for a calendar of events in England, Scotland and Wales.

Food and Drink Ideas in the United Kingdom

There's a lot more than fish and chips on British tables these days. Read restaurant reviews and find out about local specialties as well as the best cuisines from Britain's once great and far flung empire. Learn how to order food and drink in a pub, at tea or for Sunday Lunch. Then try a few recipes to bring a taste of Britain home with you.

Entertainment and Nightlife in The United Kingdom

Reviews and links to the top nightlife venues in the UK. Dance the night away, take in a comedy or live music gig, join a poetry slam, see some performance art or just party, party party. Find out what's happening after dark and find your scene in the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom Travel by Interest

Visitors flock to the United Kingdom for all sorts of reasons. For some its historical Britain stretching back 5,000 years. For others, theatre, literature, music and art are the big draws. There's Royal Britain, Roman Britain and Cool Britannia. Find your own interests in all that the UK has to offer.

UK Shopping Ideas -- What to Buy and Where

The low down on shopping in the UK for visitors. Learn where to find the bare necessities and where to shop till you drop. Plus information about VAT.

Family Travel Ideas - UK Travel with Children

UK Family Travel - Find out about good value family vacations in the United Kingdom. England, Scotland and Wales are chock full of family attractions, activities and adventures that are fun for children of all ages.

UK Hotels and Accommodations - Where to Stay in the United Kingdom

Find UK hotels and accommodations. Read reviews of luxury hotels, cottages in the Cotswolds and RV parks on the beaches of Cornwall. Whether you are looking for modern boutiques, family hotels, budget accommodations, B&Bs or self-catering accommodation, look here for variety of accommodations in England, Scotland, Wales and beyond.

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