Land’s End

As the name suggests, this tourist destination is located at the extreme western tip of the British mainland. Take in the view, see a theatre show, shop, and explore the village and amusement park.

St. Michael’s Mount

Separated from the mainland by a causeway covered by sea at high water, this island community, complete with medieval church, castle and village, is a delightful place to visit.

Polperro

Sheltered from the elements in a cliff’s ravine, this charming Cornish fishing village of cottages is perched on a steep slope overlooking a tiny harbour with narrow, winding streets and alleys.

St. Ives & Tate St. Ives

In the mid-19th century, St. Ives was home to a thriving fishing industry. Tate St Ives is a striking 3-story building that sits in the cliff face overlooking the beach, and houses modern and contemporary art by notable Cornwall artists. Enjoy the beach view from the restaurant.

Fowey

This seaside community’s natural harbour is a haven for yachts and mariners. Its estuary is one of the most breathtaking and unspoiled waterways of Britain’s south coast.

Lizard Peninsula

Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Lizard Peninsula is home to 15 of Britain’s most rare plants, as the mild climate nurtures subtropical vegetation and a year-round color.

St. Mawes

A short ferry ride from Falmouth, this affluent harbor village has two beaches and a variety of charming cafes, restaurants and shops, as well as a 16th-century castle built by Henry XIII.

Blarney Castle

Set in a sprawling park, this romantic ruin was the stronghold of the McCarthy clan, and features thick stone walls. Those who kiss the Blarney Stone are said to be gifted the power of eloquence.

Blarney Woolen Mill Shop

This converted mill is Ireland’s largest Irish gift store selling traditional Irish goods, including Waterford crystal, Irish linen, hand-loomed Donegal tweed, knitwear, bone china and Celtic brooches.

Kinsale

Kinsale is a historic fishing port featuring a pretty harbor, along with many well-preserved, 18th-century houses. It was off the coast here that the Lusitania was torpedoed by a U-boat during World War I.

St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral

This French, Gothic-inspired cathedral designed by William Burgess was built on the site of Fin Barre’s 7th-century monastic settlement. It boasts mosaics, rich carvings and medieval gargoyles.

House of Waterford Crystal

The manufacture of glass has a long history in Ireland. Ireland’s famed Waterford Crystal dates from 1783.

St. Colman’s Cathedral

Built in 1868 and completed in 1915, ornate St. Colman’s Cathedral is made of granite and limestone, and features elaborate stained glass windows. It boasts views of Cobh harbor and also has 49 bells.

Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park boasts stunning views of the countryside set against a backdrop of rugged mountain peaks, and covers 26,000 acres, while the lakes of Killarney are famous for their beauty.

Muckross House

This delightful 19th-century manor house features a gorgeous sunken garden, folk museum and crafting workshop. The interior of the house features beautiful hand-made Victorian furnishings.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Built in honor of Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the largest church in Ireland. It’s said to be one of the earliest Christian sites in Ireland where St. Patrick baptized converts.

Trinity College

Trinity College is Ireland’s oldest university and one of the great universities of the world. Trinity College Library is the home to the Book of Kells.

Guinness Storehouse and/or Visiting a Pub

Dublin has over 1,000 pubs and several hundred types of beers. St. James’s Gate Brewery, a brewery founded in 1759 in Dublin by Arthur Guinness, is today the largest brewer of stout. The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s number one visitor attraction and tells the story of the “black stuff”.

Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle represents some of the oldest surviving architecture in the city, with its 13th-century record tower and State Apartments, once the residence of English viceroys.

Glendalough

A monastery set in a spectacular natural setting, Lonely Planet Ireland calls Glendalough “truly one of the most beautiful places in Ireland and a highlight of any trip to the island.”

Powerscourt

Powerscourt is set in the graceful Wicklow Mountains. As one of the most beautiful country estates in Ireland, its grounds boast the highest waterfall in Ireland.

Causey Farm

Located near Navan in County Meath, this family-owned farm is in the heart of Ireland’s rich grasslands. Causey Farm raises sheep and cattle as well as a small herd of Connemara ponies.

Albert Dock

In 1846, the Albert Dock was a working dock. Today, it’s a World Heritage site that’s home to two hotels, shops, crafts and award-winning visitor attractions.

Beatles Story

The award-winning Beatles Story experience is a journey into the life, times and culture, including the Fab4D experience through the music of the Beatles and must-see, world-class special exhibitions.

Cathedrals

Liverpool is home to ancient cathedrals, including the Anglican Cathedral, the largest in the UK, and Christ the King, a Roman Catholic basilica.

Lake District

A cruise along Windermere Lake, England’s longest lake, promises magnificent views of the town of Bowness, “the heart of the Lake District,” mountain scenery, secluded bays and wooded islands.

Chester & Cathedral

Chester is considered one of the UK’s most beautiful cities, and one of the best-preserved, with some parts of the city walls dating back over 2,000 years.

Steam Railways

The Liverpool and Manchester Railway was the world’s first scheduled and ticketed inter-city railway in which all the trains were hauled solely by steam locomotives. Today, several steam locomotives travel along Liverpool railways.

Conwy Castle

Edward I began construction of Conwy Castle in 1283 as part of his campaign to secure Wales for the English crown.

Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight is a model village in Merseyside, created by William Hesketh Lever for his Sunlight soap factory workers in 1888. Port Sunlight Museum lies at the heart of this garden village.

Giant’s Causeway

Along the Antrim Coast is the world-renowned Giant’s Causeway. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giant’s Causeway is considered the Eighth Wonder of the World.

Antrim Coast

The Antrim Coast in the north of Northern Ireland, is one of the most scenic coastlines in Britain and Ireland, with breathtaking landscapes, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and the dramatic cliff-side ruins of Dunluce Castle.

City Hall & Titanic Memorial

The Titanic Memorial, located on the east grounds of Belfast City Hall, honors those who died in the RMS Titanic disaster, and includes a list of all those who perished on April 15, 1912.

Belfast Pubs

Belfast Pubs have been the cornerstone of Belfast life for centuries. Some have music, many have good food and all offer a great pint or a comforting hot whiskey and loads of craic (the term for fun and conversation in Irish).

Botanic Gardens

The Botanic Gardens reflect Belfast’s Victorian heritage, boasting two notable period buildings, a children’s playground, a bowling green, a rose garden and assorted tropical plants and trees.

Londonderry

Originally named Derry, Londonderry is the second largest city in Northern Ireland and lies on the west bank of the River Foyle. It features an almost completely preserved circuit of medieval walls.

Downpatrick

The town of Downpatrick in County Down, Northern Ireland has a strong connection to St. Patrick. It is here that St. Patrick began the conversion of Ireland and built his first church.

Carrickfergus Castle

Considered the first real Irish Castle, Carrickfergus was built in 1180 by the Norman John de Courcy to guard the approach to Belfast.

Loch Lomond

This stunningly beautiful and popular leisure destination has been featured in song and is Scotland’s second largest freshwater lake, dotted with many islands.

Glasgow Cathedral

The only cathedral in Scotland to have survived the Reformation intact, this 12th-century medieval church houses one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain.

Transport Museum

Take the opportunity to climb aboard some of the exhibits to get a real feel of public transport or take a stroll along one of the museum’s recreated streets dating back to the early 1900s.

Inveraray Castle

Featuring four imposing conical spires, this 18th-century Scottish castle is the seat of the Duke of Argyll and houses a stunning collection of family portraits, artifacts and English china.

Stirling

Known as Scotland’s crossroads, this charming city is home to the popular and historic Stirling Castle, scene of royal coronations, weddings, baptisms and even murders.

Culzean Castle

Converted from a fortress by great Scottish architect Robert Adams in the 18th century, this splendid storybook castle is filled with architectural marvels and memorabilia.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery

This imposing Victorian red sandstone structure is one of Glasgow’s landmark building and houses ever-changing exhibits highlighting dinosaurs, suits of armor, weaponry and treasures from around the world.

Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital boasts 1,000 years of history, culture and tradition. Majestic Edinburgh Castle dominates the Royal Mile from atop its volcanic crag.

Urquhart Castle

The jagged ruins of Urquhart Castle, once one of the largest strongholds of medieval Scotland, is an impressive structure overlooking Loch Ness.

Loch Ness

Loch Ness is rumored home of the legendary “Nessie.”

Inverness

This northernmost city in the United Kingdom dates back to the 6th century. The early 19th-century castle, built on the same site of its medieval predecessor, is now a sheriff court.

Culloden Moor

The Culloden Visitor Centre features a state of the art exhibition bringing the battle alive in an immersion film and accounts from genuine characters involved in the events when the British troops defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Highland clans in 1746.

Cawdor Castle

This fine medieval tower house is still the seat of the Earls of Cawdor. Famous as the setting for Duncan’s murder in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, it offers elegant rooms and magnificent gardens.

Dunrobin Castle

This majestic Castle is one of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited houses, dating back to the early 1300s. Tour the home and its gardens and get a glimpse of the Earls’ and Dukes’ lives.

Castle of Mey

The late Queen Mother purchased what was Barrogill Castle in 1952. The restored 16th-century estate was her home until 1996. Today, you can tour the gardens, the animal farm and visitor’s center.

Dornoch

This seaside resort town boasts the 13th-century Dornoch Cathedral, the Old Town Jail, and the Bishop’s Palace, which is now the well-known hotel. It’s also home to a world-class golf course.

Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle

This imposing castle dominates the cityscape from atop its rocky perch. Situated at the end of historic Royal Mile, its dramatic, medieval design remains largely unchanged since the 18th century.

Princes Street

Delight in the lively atmosphere and scenic beauty of Edinburgh’s most popular thoroughfare in the “New Town” area. Browse the colorful shops and fashionable boutiques and enjoy the many sidewalk cafes.

Royal Yacht Britannia

Explore the fine art and ancient artifacts at Edinburgh’s exceptional museums and view the monarch’s personal possessions on the Yacht Britannia, the Royal Family’s former seagoing palace.

Holyrood Palace

Dominating the end of Edinburgh’s famed Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace is the official home to the monarch while in Scotland. Its hallowed halls have witnessed some of the most turbulent times in Scotland’s history.

Stirling

Located at the crossing point of the River Forth, Stirling has seen much of Scotland’s tumultuous history. Tour its famous castle and battlefields and view royal memorabilia and military artifacts.

St. Andrews

Known worldwide as the birthplace of golf, this charming medieval town is home to the legendary Old Course, the venerable Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the exceptional British Golf Museum.

Floors Castle & Dryburgh Abbey

Travel south from Edinburgh to explore the Lowlands, the famed Border Country. Visit stunning Floors Castle, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland, and explore the ruins of 12th-century Dryburgh Abbey.

Glamis Castle

A royal residence since 1372, the castle is thought to be haunted. Tour Duncan Hall, made famous in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, view the medieval royal rooms, and look out for the legendary ghosts.

Buckingham Palace

The Queen’s official London residence, Buckingham Palace, found at the end of the tree-lined Mall, is protected by imposing iron gates, through which you can glimpse the red-jacketed Royal Guards.

Westminster Abbey

This stunning Gothic building has been the setting for Royal weddings and coronations since 1066. It is home to the ‘Tomb of the Unknown Warrior’, representing the thousands killed in World War I.

Big Ben/Parliament Buildings

The Houses of Parliament, both the House of Commons and House of Lords, is the home of British politics. An elaborate Gothic building, it is also the site of London’s much-loved time-piece, Big Ben.

London Eye

A giant 21st-century Ferris wheel, visitors walk directly into the specially designed glass capsules located on the wheel’s exterior, for a breath-taking ride that lifts you high above the city.

Thames River Cruise

Cruise along the River Thames on a vessel that features a glass observation deck, as well as an open-air promenade, soaking up the spectacular views including Tower Bridge, and the London Eye.

Stonehenge

A true archeological mystery, this mythical monument is thought to be over 5,000 years old, and holds spiritual meaning for many. Visitors can walk around the giant stones, some over 24 feet tall.

Windsor/Windsor Castle

Medieval Windsor Castle is a favorite residence of Queen Elizabeth II, and was built after the Norman Invasion by William the Conquerer. The nearby town boasts quaint Georgian shops, houses and inns.

Salisbury

Home to a 13th-century Gothic-style cathedral, which boasts a 400-foot spire and a copy of the Magna Carta, the town itself features black-and-white, half-timbered houses and quaint, narrow streets.