UK Places to Visit — Destinations & Accommodation Guide

Top UK destinations, accommodation options, attraction passes, and free museums.

Top Destinations

London (free museums, West End), Edinburgh (castle, Fringe in August), Lake District (hiking, Windermere), Cornwall (beaches, Eden Project), Cotswolds (quaint villages), York (Minster, Viking Centre), Scottish Highlands (NC500, Loch Ness), Bath (Roman Baths).

Accommodation

Booking.com and Airbnb for variety. Premier Inn/Travelodge from £35-80/night. YHA hostels from £15/night.

Attraction Passes

National Trust (£84/year, 500+ sites). English Heritage (£66/year, 400+ sites). Historic Scotland Explorer Pass (£35/5 days).

Free London Museums

British Museum, Natural History Museum, V&A, Science Museum, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery.

Contact

VisitBritain: visitbritain.com
National Trust: 0344 800 1895

Last updated: June 2026.