• Updated with new information since originally published.
  • Please support our journalism through affiliate links. Affiliate Disclosure
  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Windsor Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Castles
Windsor Castle
© Courtesy of Tony Baggett - Fotolia.com

2. Edinburgh Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Castles
Edinburgh Castle
© Courtesy of bnoragitt - Fotolia.com

What you are reading: A Week in the United Kingdom for First Time Visitors This Weekend


3. Big Ben

Big Ben
© Courtesy of rcfotostock - Fotolia.com

4. British Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
British Museum
© Courtesy of Claudio Divizia - Fotolia.com

Best Tourist Attractions & Fun Stuff to See:


5. Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace
© Courtesy of daliu - Fotolia.com

6. Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral
© Courtesy of valeryegorov - Fotolia.com

You are reading: A Week in the United Kingdom for First Time Visitors Near Me Today


7. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
© Courtesy of NickMahar - Fotolia.com

8. Carrickfergus Castle

Romantic Castles
Carrickfergus Castle
© Courtesy of IVAN - Fotolia.com

More to See for Adults, Romantic Couples and Families with Kids:


9. Eden Project

Eden Project
© Courtesy of Kevin Jarratt - Fotolia.com

10. Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk Wheel
© Courtesy of Waldteufel - Fotolia.com

Keep reading: A Week in the United Kingdom for First Time Visitors Near My Location


11. Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway
© Courtesy of VanderWolf Images - Fotolia.com

12. Glencoe

Glencoe
© Courtesy of CA Irene Lorenz - Fotolia.com

Rainy Day Ideas:


13. Hyde Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Hyde Park
© Courtesy of zefart - Fotolia.com

14. Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye
© Courtesy of PUNTO STUDIO FOTO AG - Fotolia.com

15. London Eye

London Eye
© Courtesy of elena - Fotolia.com

16. National Botanic Garden of Wales

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
National Botanic Garden of Wales
© Courtesy of Andrea Todeschini - Fotolia.com

17. National Museum Cardiff

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
National Museum Cardiff
© Courtesy of fotobeam.de - Fotolia.com

18. National Portrait Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
National Portrait Gallery
© Courtesy of inacioluc - Fotolia.com

More: A Week in the United Kingdom for First Time Visitors & How to Book Your Weekend Getaway


19. National Roman Legion Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
National Roman Legion Museum
© Courtesy of Florin - Fotolia.com

20. Royal Mile of Edinburgh

Royal Mile of Edinburgh
© Courtesy of Alexey Fedorenko - Fotolia.com

21. Stonehenge

Stonehenge
© Courtesy of valeryegorov - Fotolia.com

22. Sygun Copper Mine

Sygun Copper Mine
© Courtesy of Gail Johnson - Fotolia.com

23. Tate Modern

Tate Modern
© Courtesy of Tony Baggett - Fotolia.com

24. The Kelpies and Helix Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
The Kelpies and Helix Park
© Courtesy of Rachael Arnott - Fotolia.com

25. Urquhart Castle

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
Urquhart Castle
© Courtesy of Jenifoto - Fotolia.com

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What are some iconic destinations to visit in the United Kingdom?
  • Answer: A trip to the United Kingdom has to include iconic destinations like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Canterbury Cathedral.
  • Question: What other attractions can visitors explore in the UK?
  • Answer: There is much more to see and do, from castles to gardens to museums, visitors will be impressed by the cultural offerings.
  • Question: What is notable about Scottish engineering in the UK?
  • Answer: Astonishing Scottish engineering is on display at the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies of Helix Park.
  • Question: What makes Stonehenge a significant destination?
  • Answer: Stonehenge is an awe-inspiring 4,500-year-old tribute to neolithic life.
  • Question: What modern attraction in the UK focuses on sustainability?
  • Answer: The opposite of Stonehenge, the Eden Project, explores how humans can work toward a more sustainable future.
  • Question: What is the London Eye and what can visitors experience there?
  • Answer: The London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel on the banks of the Thames, offers 360-degree views of London and beyond.

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.