Travel guide

United Kingdom

of Great Britain

Some

information

United Kingdom of Great Britain has around 63 million residents

The pound sterling is a national currency

UK is a Parliamentary Monarchy and the Queen is Isabel II

London is the capital of UK, and the global capital of finance,

fashion and culture

The United Kingdom is composed of

Britain, England, Northern Ireland,

Scotland, and Wales

The main towns/cities are London,

Edinburgh, Cardiff

and Belfast

Climate and Weather

UK temperatures seldom get

very cold or very hot

Spring and autumn are usually

the wettest seasons

Top 6 UK Attractions

London Eye is a major feature of

London's skyline. The big wheel

provides another magical and

entertaining way to see the city

The Tower bridge on top of the river

Thames is a 19th-century London

landmark designed by Sir Horace

Jones

The Houses of Parliament and

Elizabeth Tower, commonly called

Big Ben, are among London's most

iconic landmarks

Oxford is home to the oldest

university in the English-

speaking world. Oxford’s

university buildings boast some

of Britain’s most impressive

architecture

Scotland is a diverse and

extraordinary country, with a

rich and fascinating history.

The country has nearly 800

islands, only 300 of which are

inhabited

World Heritage Site Stonehenge is one of the most

important prehistoric monuments in the world. The

monument stands on a small mound in a vast plain of

the Wiltshire countryside, not far from Salisbury

Things to do

Theatre, opera and dance in the Royal Opera House

or in West End of London

Scotland’s capital celebrate

every years the Edinburgh

Festivals

Eden Project in Cornwall, is

one of Britain’s most

spectacular gardens

The outdoor ice rink, is the

centrepiece of Cardiff’s

Christmas celebrations in

Wales

Galloway Forest Park, is one

of the best places for

stargazing in the world

For lovers of literature and

history alike, Shakespeare’s

birthplace, in Stratford-

upon-Avon, remains a star

attraction

Britain has a huge array of

landscapes to explore. Sparkling

Scottish lochs, historic gardens

in the cities, or the beaches of

the South Coast…

There are 15 National Trails in

England and Wales, covering

about 2,500 miles of some of

Britain’s finest landscapes and

taking in some great historical

sites

Monster or no, Loch Ness, in

Scotland, remains one of

Britain’s most beguiling spotsKayaking and canoeing in the

River Wye between the English

and Welsh borders

The indisputable iconic home of golf, is St Andrews Old Course, in Scotland

Britain is the home of football, and your relationship with the beautiful game goes back centuries. The most

popular competition is the Premier League

Wimbledon is the most famous tennis tournament in the world,

and it’s been going since 1877

Explore London with a tour bus, on foot or by bike and meet the most emblematic

From the Ritz to the Savoy, these are the main places to take afternoon tea. Note that it is often necessary to

book in advance and may be required dress code

London and other cities are great for kids and feature many attractions, events and activities for the whole

family

From luxury stores such as Harrods to more eccentric markets as well as large shopping

centers such as Westfield. It's time to go shopping in London!