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.

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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

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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.