United Kingdom

A four-in-one destination (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), the U.K. offers beautiful, memorable, and accessible nature, some of the best museums in Europe, and a flourishing food scene far beyond mushy peas or beans on toast. Its landscapes are unparalleled and diverse—think craggy mountain peaks, ancient forests dripping with moss and ferns, and cool glassy lakes increasingly popular for wild swimming.

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Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to the United Kingdom.

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HOTELS
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RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
Do a deep dive into local European cuisine on an expert-led day tour.
Your clan is sure to stay engaged when you take one of these expert-led day tours.
Don’t like to wait in line? These expert-led tours are just the thing for you.
Discover modern elegance and delicious dining at the five-star Corinthia London.
From a hotel that Freddie Mercury and John Lennon once frequented to the recording studios where David Bowie created “Space Oddity,” here’s where to seek out England’s rich musical history in London and Liverpool.
At the birthplace of the Rolls-Royce, England’s automobile history comes roaring to life.
Plan an entire trip around your (or your little ones’) favorite types of dinosaurs. Here’s where to go to spot your most beloved species.
Bookmark these literary-inspired homes for your next trip.
With a bumper crop of hotel openings, star-fueled West End plays, and a Christian Dior show at the V+A, London’s spring season is in full bloom.
You’re invited to tea and scones with your favorite “Great British Bake Off” judge (sorry, Paul Hollywood).