United Kingdom Historical, Landscape, Military, Museum + Nature Pictures

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Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, the Tower of London and Abbey Road; every corner in London has a tale to tell.

This picturesque English town is an ideal base for exploring Lake Windermere and the spectacular Lake District National Park.

Enjoy the tranquil setting of this spacious sandy haven flanked by a miniature railway and an aquarium with Humboldt penguins.

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

Enjoy picturesque clifftop views in the town where Dracula took form and Captain Cook learned his trade.

Enjoy the stunning scenery surrounding this fine medieval fortress and learn about the dramatic historical events that took place here over the centuries.

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. 

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Scotland’s capital is filled with attractive landmarks, parks and gardens, and hosts cultural festivals that draw millions of visitors each year.

Part of a 16th-century estate with ties to the English Civil War, this park has a range of grasslands, meadows and gardens straddling the River Thames.

Visit this cathedral to learn about the history behind London’s most iconic church and its Baroque dome that overlooks the city.

Appreciate the cultural transformation this waterfront city has undergone, with the World War II-damaged center now home to fashionable restaurants and maritime attractions.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Stroll along this spectacular bay and admire its turquoise waters, white sand and intriguing rock formations, including a precariously balanced stone.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.