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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland travel guide

What to see, what to eat, when to go and itineraries by real travelers.

  • 43 places to see
  • 25 local dishes

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69 million in 2025. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the British Isles, covering 94,354 square miles (244,376 km2). It shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea, while maintaining sovereignty over the Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories.

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What to see in the United Kingdom

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  • Big Ben and Elizabeth Tower👣 3 visitors

    Big Ben and Elizabeth Tower

    London, England

    Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, and, by extension, for the clock tower that stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England.

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    British Museum

    London, England

    The following list of disasters in Great Britain and Ireland is a list of major disasters which relate to the United Kingdom, Ireland or the Isle of Man, or to the states that preceded them, or that involved their…

  • 👣 3 visitors

    Buckingham Palace

    London, England

    This is a list of conflicts involving the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and its predecessor states. Notable militarised interstate disputes are included.

  • London Eye👣 3 visitors

    London Eye

    London, England

    The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland.

  • St Paul's Cathedral👣 2 visitors

    St Paul's Cathedral

    London, England

    This is a list of cities in the United Kingdom that are officially designated as such as of 29 August 2022. It lists those places that have been granted city status by letters patent or royal charter.

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    Tower Bridge

    London, England

What to eat in the United Kingdom

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  • Fish and Chips😋 tried by 1

    Fish and Chips

  • Chicken Tikka Masala😋 tried by 1

    Chicken Tikka Masala

  • Beef Wellington😋 tried by 1

    Beef Wellington

  • Full English Breakfast😋 tried by 1

    Full English Breakfast

  • Scones with Clotted Cream😋 tried by 1

    Scones with Clotted Cream

  • Bangers and Mash

    Bangers and Mash

Itineraries in the United Kingdom

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