It's Your Choice

Here are our recommendations on the top five cities across the UK. There are endless destinations throughout, but here's a few ideas on what you could do, what you could visit and what each of these cities could do for you.

Edinburgh 
The remarkable city of Edinburgh boasts great architecture, beautiful scenery, iconic historical landmarks and world-famous festivals, making it a perfect location to visit. As the capital of Scotland, it holds great tourist attractions of Scottish history. The Edinburgh Castle, situated on the Castle Rock, gives a memorable view of the city's skyline.

If you're interested in the historic side of Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace is another great spot where you can experience the official residence of the British monarchy in Scotland. It's placed at the bottom of the Royal Mile, which is opposite the Edinburgh Castle, so why not make it a day trip and see both?

For the more artistic side of you, you can visit the Scottish National Gallery and witness famous and magnificent paintings by great artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Titian. There is also the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery of Modern Art. So get yourself completely enthralled in historical art and Scottish culture.
Another reason Edinburgh is one of the top cities to visit in the United Kingdom is because of the liberty and refreshing element of its parks. The Royal Botanic Garden is the place where you can explore the scientific studying of plants and their conservation. A nice walk or hike along Arthur's Seat could be just what you need. This location is the peak of Scotland's group of hills which form Holyrood Park. There you can have a calming picnic at Holyrood Park with more breath-taking scenery. Explore the mountainous area, the hills and the translucent greenery. You could also go to Princes Street Gardens and have a drink on a park bench, then visit Calton Hill on the east end of Princes Street, where you can appreciate the panoramic view of Edinburgh.

Whether you want to explore Scotland's gripping history, visit tourist attractions and museums that will enlighten and inform, have a calming break and admire Edinburgh's skyline or just want to visit the local zoo and see the only koalas in the UK: Edinburgh has it all. The options you have are endless and every moment you spend in this city, you will not only learn something new but you'll fall in love with it more and more.

You can find out more about all the activities and attractions available to you in the wondrous city of Edinburgh.

Manchester
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Another destination that can truly bring your travel experience to life is the incomparable Manchester. With a rich industrial heritage and millions of attractions to choose from, you won't be bored for one minute. An urban look and lively atmosphere shows Manchester in the Northwest of England, with a large variety when it comes to points of interest. 

First of all, there is art. You can check out concerts and live music at the all-time famous venue, The Ritz. Get inspired, thrive on performing arts at Bridgewater Hall or Manchester Opera House. There's also the artistic side of architecture in Manchester, if you see the Gorton Monastery, made in the 1800's, or Albert Hall, which is a new concert revenue. The Palace Theatre is a great spot to watch various shows and enthral yourself in its history. There's a range of museums which you can visit, for example the Museum of Transport, and gain knowledge in restored passenger vehicles, or the National Football Museum where you can take a look at various preserved collections of football memorabilia.

Why not try the Cornerhouse as well, where you can see a mixture of art exhibitions? You will not leave Manchester without a fresh look on life and a new set of collected knowledge to impress everyone at home.

Witness a new and modern way of life by visiting Manchester's Dancehouse, where you can experience theatre, dance and music. You can also break boundaries at the dog racing stadium, Belle Vue, or the famous Manchester Velodrome, which is the only Olympic-standard indoor cycle-racing track in the UK. And don't forget the Chill Factory, where you can experience the longest indoor ski slope in the country.

Spread your wings all over the vastness of Manchester and experience something new every day. Travelling to this city will not only give you a taste of the urban city life but you can also explore the history and the richness behind Manchester and the English culture.

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Birmingham
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Birmingham is a city full of culture, history, art and most importantly, fun. Whether you want to take a long romantic walk with your loved one along the Gas Street Basin canal, or if you want to explore the scenery, there's the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the Winterbourne Botanic Gardens, Woodgate Valley Country Park, or you could go slightly outside of the city centre and see the breath-taking Clent Hills. There's a lot of choice and a lot of beauty in each location.

Its spectacular sights and night lights aren't the only things your eyes can enjoy taking in. A large collection of artwork by world-renowned artists can be found in this marvellous city. So why not check out St Paul's Gallery or the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists and take a peek at some invaluable and influential pieces?

Birmingham has an incredibly wide range of museums that would appeal and interest anyone. Some examples include Cadbury World, the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, the Pen Museum, Lapworth Museum of Geology or touring the Barclaycard Arena. So expand your expertise and your knowledge and visit Birmingham to find out so much more. 

You can take the whole family to the National Sea Life Centre and enjoy an aquarium that has over 60 displays of freshwater and marine life. Explore the underwater world then go on a little shopping spree at the Bullring Shopping Centre. You can enjoy the contemporary architecture while picking out a new outfit.

There's also other buildings and architectural elements to Birmingham which date back to the 1500's, such as St Martin in the Bull Ring. This church is the original parish church of Birmingham. You can also enjoy some live music while you explore the architecture of The O2 Institute, which is named the best live music and club venue in Birmingham. 

Experience the uniqueness of Birmingham by going back in time through touring the city's oldest spots. You can then let go and explore a new way of relaxing through the endless activities available in the city. If you're up for something truly one of a kind, you can go to the Electric Cinema. This isn't just an ordinary cinema; it is the UK's oldest running cinema and its retro and relaxing design will send you back in time.

Find out more information on destinations in Birmingham and what else you can explore and experience. 

Bath
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This is a city full of life, history, art and outstanding architecture. The way Bath itself is designed with semicircular terrace houses implies a sense of royalty and sovereignty.

The city of Bath in Somerset was founded due to a source of hot springs. These springs were tapped and turned into baths, hence the city's name. You even have the opportunity to get a sense of the hot springs by visiting the Roman Baths. This is a Roman site museum and restaurant. Return back to the Roman times and get a feel for what the public hot springs looked like.

The Royal Crescent (the row of 30 terraced houses laid in a semicircle) is what one thinks of when hearing of Bath. Its architecture is exquisite and will enthrall you into the history and beauty of the landscape. You can even get a real sense of the crescent by staying at the 5-star Royal Crescent Hotel and becoming part of Bath's most commemorated treasure. The Circus and Bath Abbey are another two ticks for Bath's architectural physique, so make sure they're on your list too.

If literature is your forte, then the Jane Austen Museum will certainly spark your interest. Other musuems include the Museum of Bath's Architecture, Holburne Museum, Fashion Museum, Bath Postal Museum and the unique Bath Aqua Theatre of Glass. There's so much culture to explore in this city, you shouldn't miss anything out.

And if your plans are a little calmer with a walk through a striking park (Royal Victoria Park, for instance), a visit to a few intriguing museums and a lovely evening meal with the family, Bath will certainly deliver.

Bath has so many fascinating stories and other attractions to fall in love with that they will become instant favourites.

London
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Lastly, we have the one and only London. A lot of places of interest in this city are probably already shooting through your mind as you read this: Big Ben, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge, the Gherkin, the Shard. London is well known and its beauty lies in every major point of interest.

There's such a large variety of activities: from exploring majestic parks, such as Hyde Park or Regents Park, to visiting well-known and breath-taking museums and art galleries: like Tate Modern, The National Gallery, The National Portrait Gallery, National History Museum, British Museum, the Science Museum and so many others. Education and inspiration are two words that fill every inch of this iconic city. 

If you want to visit with your family, the London Zoo is a great place to start and get the children excited. The Sea Life London Aquarium is another great location to witness oceanic exhibits. Also, an activity of excitement for the whole family would be visiting Madame Tussauds and get a sense of all your favourite celebrities.

If you're a newbie to London and want to return home with millions of selfies and boast to everyone about where you've been, there are certain places you should certainly go for that perfect pic. The first would be Piccadilly Circus: the images and the large screens all over the building is perfect to create a sense of awe and brilliance. Trafalgar Square is another iconic location as you have more than one thing to explore, and more than one selfie to take. The National Gallery building is breath-taking and the fountains and statues will bring so much colour to that photo.

But there's no reason why you shouldn't take one or two selfies with Big Ben in your hand, or of you leaning on the London Eye. It's not only the attractions that are archetypal; those pictures are too. And don't forget the red buses and the phone boxes. So what if you have red buses at home too, this is London.

There's so much more information on London and on the activities you can take part in. There's a reason people say London can give you the best city getaway.