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The capital of Scotland combines ancient architecture and fascinating history with a vibrant cultural scene and world-famous festivals.

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.

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

With an opulence worthy of the former monarchs buried inside, this 15th-century chapel is the go-to spot for royal ceremonies and weddings.

This world-famous landmark is at the heart of modern London life, and a testament to the city’s rich engineering and commercial history.

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

Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War. 

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

From Buckingham Palace to Abbey Road, London has a rich history and culture ready and waiting to be discovered.

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.

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.

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.

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

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

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.

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

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves. 

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

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London.