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Giant's Causeway
Bushmills, United Kingdom
Thousands of interlocking basalt columns on the Antrim coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Western Europe
United Kingdom
Four nations in one small island group: royal London, Scottish Highlands, Welsh mountains, Northern Irish coast, and a castle or cathedral round almost every corner.
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- Capital
- London
- Languages
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Best time to go
- May to September for the longest days and best hiking; April and October are quieter, and the Highlands midges are worst in summer.
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- Top places
- Historic site 20
- Castle 17
- Museum 15
- Church, mosque or temple 12
- Neighbourhood 12
- Other 8
- Mountain 8
- Bridge 7
- Viewpoint 7
- Ruins 6
- Market 5
- Palace 5
- National park 5
- Garden 4
- Art gallery 4
- Lake 4
- Monument 2
- Entertainment 2
- Beach 2
- Scenic route 2
- Waterfall 2
- Island 1
- Stadium 1
- Theme park 1
- River or canal 1
- Spa and wellness 1
- Festival or event 1
- Square 1
- Shopping 1
- Park 1
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Durdle Door
United Kingdom
A limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast, a classic English beach photo.
Other
The Old Course, St Andrews
St Andrews, United Kingdom
The historic home of golf where players and visitors walk the same fairways.
Other
Portmeirion
United Kingdom
A fantasy Italianate village on the Welsh coast, built in the 20th century.
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The Dark Hedges
Bushmills, United Kingdom
An avenue of twisted beech trees famous from a TV fantasy series.
Other
The Kelpies
Stirling, United Kingdom
Two giant steel horse-head sculptures beside a canal near Falkirk.
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Angel of the North
United Kingdom
A giant steel sculpture with outstretched wings beside the A1.
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The former royal yacht, now a floating museum moored at Leith.
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