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London's celebrated food market beside London Bridge, with produce stalls, street food and specialist traders.
World-famous museum of human history and culture, home to the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures. Booking a free timed ticket in advance is advised.
One of London's largest Royal Parks, with the Serpentine lake, Speakers' Corner and wide open lawns in central London.
Major collection of Western European paintings on Trafalgar Square. General admission free; some exhibitions charged. Some rooms closed for building work.
Natural science museum in a landmark South Kensington building, with dinosaur, mineral and wildlife galleries. Galleries free; some exhibitions and events ticketed.
Hands-on museum of science, technology and medicine. Free entry, but a free ticket must be pre-booked online.
Sir Christopher Wren's domed cathedral, with climbable Dome Galleries. Times can change, so check the cathedral's calendar before visiting.
International modern and contemporary art in a former Bankside power station. Collection free; exhibitions ticketed and booking recommended.
The world's leading museum of art, design and performance. Free entry; some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge.
Gothic abbey church, coronation site of English and British monarchs since 1066 and burial place of kings, queens and writers.
Historic fortress on Castle Rock housing the Honours of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Book online in advance for best price and guaranteed entry.
Museum covering Scottish history, world cultures, natural history, science and art, including Dolly the sheep.
The former royal yacht, now moored at Leith, where visitors tour the decks, state rooms and royal apartments.
Castle in the city centre combining a Norman keep, Roman walls and lavish Victorian Gothic interiors. Event days may change hours.
Wales's national museum of art and natural history. Free admission, some exhibitions charged; booking a free day ticket is recommended.
Britain's national collection of locomotives and railway history. Free entry; booking ahead recommended at busy times. Ongoing construction work around the site.
One of Europe's largest Gothic cathedrals, famed for its medieval stained glass including the Great East Window.
Prehistoric stone circle on Salisbury Plain, run by English Heritage. Booking online by midnight the day before gives a discount.
Remarkably preserved Roman bathing complex and temple built around Bath's natural hot springs, with a museum of Roman finds.
Interactive museum on the site where RMS Titanic was built, telling the story of the ship and Belfast's shipbuilding heritage.
UNESCO-listed coastline of around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, run by the National Trust. Pre-booking gives the best rates.
Glasgow's flagship museum with art, natural history and arms collections. Open during restoration works, with some areas scaffolded.
Neo-Gothic library on Deansgate holding rare books and manuscripts. Free admission with no booking required.
The University of Oxford's museum of art and archaeology, one of the oldest public museums in the world.
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