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The Top 5 Most Popular Cities in the United Kingdom

London:

There is lots to see and do in London as it is the largest city and capital city of the United Kingdom. The majestic Buckingham palace is not to be missed and it is open to the public during summer every year. Your visit to London will also not be fulfilled unless you experience the London Eye, which is the third largest observation wheel in the world. Or, for those that are interested in being spooked – The Tower of London, which is a world heritage site, would be the perfect attraction. Big Ben, The River Thames, Madame Tussauds and lots more are also highlights of this city.

Edinburgh:

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It hosts the biggest International Arts Festival in the world and The Edinburgh International Festival which is also attended by people from all over the planet. The Royal Botanic Garden is one of the main attractions in this city which holds the best and most unique collections of plants and flowers. Another sight to see is Arthur’s Seat which is located within Holyrood Park as it is a beautiful historical landscape. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Gilmerton Cove and many more interesting sites are present in Edinburgh for its visitors.

Manchester:

Here’s another attractive city that is not to be missed. Manchester is remarkable in the field of architecture, media, culture, science and engineering and sports. There are many notable Museums and Art Galleries in the city which represent rich industrial heritage and the Roman history of Manchester. The city has a good number of Libraries, Museums, Theatres and stunning buildings to see whilst sight seeing.

Birmingham:

Birmingham is the most popular British city outside of London and it is the biggest area for higher education in the United Kingdom. The Symphony hall in Birmingham hosts more than 250 events in a year and has an impressive interior. The National exhibition Centre, Theatres, Museums and art galleries are the major attractions of the City. And for music lovers; The Birmingham Tattoo and the Birmingham International Carnival are popular festivals in the area.

Glasgow:

Glasgow, being the third largest city in the United Kingdom, serves as a prominent centre in the world for Chemicals, textiles and engineering. The Mitchell Library in Glasgow is the largest public reference library in Europe. The city also has many more attractions which include museums, art galleries and concert halls.

Alice R

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