Welcome to UK What's On Guide's top 20 UK attractions. If you believe this isn't the best the UK has to offer, then have your say and contact us by e-mail.
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Although a visit may not be likely, you can visit the number 10 website and learn about some of the most powerful men in British history. Also there are many other features including a full archive of speeches, biography's and you can even e-mail the prime minister. |
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Alton Towers is Britain’s biggest and best known Theme Park. If you are looking for a day packed full of excitement and fun, you will find it here. Everyone who comes to Alton Towers is in pursuit of adventure and fun and they certainly will not be disappointed. There are rides suited to all ages. For maximum thrills try Nemisis, Air, the Blade or Enterprise. Lots of family fun can be enjoyed at attractions like Duel, Ug Land and Merrie England. For the younger members of the family there is Cred Street with tne tweenies show, Ribena Berry Bish Bash, or they may enjoy Old Macdonald's Farmyard. There are also more traditional fairground attractions for all to enjoy.
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Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham. Today it is The Queen's official residence. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis. The State Rooms of the Palace are open to visitors during the Annual Summer Opening in August and September. They are lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, Poussin, Canaletto and Claude; sculpture by Canova and Chantrey; exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain, and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
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Discover the history, the making and the magic of Cadbury World. It's choc full of fun! Cadbury World opened on 14th August 1990 and remains the only purpose built visitor centre in the UK devoted entirely to chocolate. This unique chocolate attraction cost approximately £6 million to design and build. Over 5 million people have visited Cadbury World since 1990
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Chessington World of Adventures
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Chessington World of Adventures Come to a place where tales of family fun never end. With a major new themed land specially for 2-8 year olds, a great new family spinning coaster and a park crammed full of activities, attractions and rides suitable for under 12s, it's strictly families first at Chessington World of Adventures in 2004. |
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Chester Zoo offers a fun and stimulating day out for everyone, no matter what age or ability. As well as our 500 different species of animals and award-winning gardens, we offer first class facilities that ensure your day out really is as enjoyable as possible. There is a wide range of shops, cafes and ice-cream kiosks located around the Zoo; which cater for all tastes and budgets. At our Fountain Shop a fun and professional face-painting service is available during peak periods. |
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Edinburgh Castle dominates the city of Edinburgh like no other castle in Scotland or for that matter the whole of the British Isles. Over one thousand years of history sit on top of the famous Edinburgh rock and it is easy to see why over a million visitors a year visit Edinburgh Castle. When you visit Edinburgh Castle you can see why the early inhabitants of the area we now call Edinburgh, made their first settlements here in what is now the city of Edinburgh. In troubled times past, man has always sought a safe refuge, and the volcanic rock that forms the base of Edinburgh Castle has always afforded the ultimate defensive position in Edinburgh. No visit to Edinburgh is complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle and once you have ventured up to the highest parts of the Edinburgh castle structure you will be overwhelmed by the spectacular views of Edinburgh afforded from this "Castle of Castles".
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Hampton Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal history. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze.
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Experience breathtaking views in style from the capsule. Enjoy an amazing 30 minute flight high above London. Enhance your flight with a London Eye host who can answer any questions you may have about the London Eye and its incredible views. For an extra special flight, choose from an exciting range of food and drink. For reservations of ten capsules or more, flights can also be arranged outside the normal operating hours. Please contact us for details.
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London Zoo was the World's first scientific zoo. Opened in 1828, it housed a collection of exotic animals that were studied by eminent scientists of the day.
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Madame Tussaud's is a world-renowned institution with a lot to celebrate. We've got a fascinating and colourful history behind us - we've been entertaining Londoners and people from all over the world for over 200 years. And we can see a great future ahead. At the core of our business is a heartfelt desire to enthrall and inspire and we are constantly developing our ability to do this. From state-of-the-art interactivity to an exceptional gift for partying, we've got what it takes to carry one of the best known brands in the country into the next century. You already know that you can see the stars... but did you know you can also try out as a Pop Idol, be snapped by the paparazzi, have your DNA checked, get scared witless by serial killers, and explore the galaxy? It's one of the greatest shows on earth - and you'll be starring in the lead role! |
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From Eminem to Pavarotti, Ice Hockey to Boxing and Motorbike Exhibitions through to blue-chip AGMs, this multi-purpose entertainment and sports Arena caters for all, with full TV broadcasting and recording facilities, including the world's largest indoor scoreboard/videowall combination. The venue's versatility has meant that it can be transformed from an intimate theatre environment for 3,000 to a state-of-the-art arena capable of accommodating 21,000. The Manchester Evening News Arena also has an established reputation for showcasing high profile domestic and international sporting events. Masters League Football Tournament; Roller Hockey Tournament; International Table Tennis Championships; UK Ice Hockey Championships; International Netball and the 2002 Commonwealth Games have all been hosted at the Arena.
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The NEC Arena is renowned for its blockbusting concerts and sporting events. Located within The NEC complex, the 12,300 seated NEC Arena receives over 1 million visitors every year.
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Tate Liverpool Albert Dock Liverpool L3 4BB |
Tate Liverpool houses two main types of exhibits: art selected from the Tate Collection and special exhibitions of contemporary art (bringing together works loaned from other collections both public and private). Over eighty different presentations have been shown since the Gallery opened and they have included more than 300 different artists. The Gallery has always shown the wide and challenging variety of objects that are included in the field of modern and contemporary art: photography, printmaking, video, performance and installation as well as painting and sculpture. Alongside British art, foreign work has been exhibited (some seen for the first time in this country at Tate Liverpool). The Gallery has worked with institutions in France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, United States of America, Canada, Ireland, Korea and Japan as well as galleries in Great Britain. The Gallery has attracted more than six million visitors in the ten years since it opened and has won an international reputation for the range and quality of its programme.
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The UK Parliament is one of the oldest representative assemblies in the world, having its origins in the mid-13th Century. The United Kingdom Parliament today comprises members from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The present two-chamber system began in the 14th Century in England: the House of Lords (the upper house) and the House of Commons (the lower house) sit separately and are constituted on entirely different principles. The relationship between the two Houses is governed largely by convention but is in part defined by the Parliament Acts. The legislative process involves both Houses of Parliament and the Monarch. To find out what goes on in the House Of Parliament - click here
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The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists - Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley. Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation, they set up the Trust to act as a guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings.
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Royal Opera House Covent Garden London WC2E 9DD
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The Royal Opera House offers a wide variety of food and drink to complement your visit to the opera or ballet. The House usually opens one and a half hours before the curtain rises. All bars and restaurants open at this time. The starter and main course are served pre-performance, with dessert and coffee taken at the first interval. Where there is more than one interval alternative arrangements may be made.
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Trafalgar Square, set in central London, is one of Britain's great tourist attractions. A visit to the capital would be incomplete without going to marvel at Nelsons Column and the four giant lions at its base, or to admire the lovely splashing fountains and to feed the pigeons, who have made their home here. Built to commemorate Admiral Nelson, the square was named after the Spanish Cape Trafalgar where his last battle was won. If you visit London then Trafalger Square is a must...
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St Paul’s Cathedral, the architectural masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, offers a unique venue for meetings, dinners and receptions. Located in the heart of the City of London it is the ideal choice for an event. As the Cathedral of the capital city, St Paul’s is the spiritual focus for the Nation. This is where people and events of overwhelming importance to the country have been celebrated, mourned and commemorated since the first Service took place in 1697. |
