The UK has lush, green fields with beautiful rolling hills in the countryside and some really diverse, bustling cities. Here are our reviews of tourist attractions in the UK – and remember, all our attraction reviews are based on personal visits:

Beaumaris Castle

Its tagline is ‘the greatest castle never built’ but Beaumaris Castle on the island of Anglesey still has lots to offer despite being incomplete. It was one of a series of castles built by Edward 1st in Wales and for … Continue readingBeaumaris Castle

Nottingham Castle

Nottingham Castle is a tourist attraction which sits atop a huge rock in the heart of the city. As such, it can be seen all around Nottingham. The first thing you’ll notice is that it’s not actually a castle. This … Continue readingNottingham Castle

Conkers

Set in the heart of the National Forest, Conkers is a 120 acre park were you can experience wildlife as well as sensory and physical play. On arrival you go through the main visitors centre where there is a large … Continue readingConkers

Blackpool Zoo

Opened in 1972, Blackpool Zoo remains a great family day out. Situated on 32 acres, the site is only a short trip from the town centre. Unlike some zoos we’ve visited the enclosures and enrichment activities seem to have evolved … Continue readingBlackpool Zoo

Legoland Windsor

“Everything is awesome”, well mainly. Legoland Windsor’s been open 25 years and is arguably the closest thing you’ll get to a Florida style theme park in the UK. It expertly taps into the enduing appeal over the generations of the … Continue readingLegoland Windsor

Powis Castle

Want to see a seriously beautiful, largely intact medieval castle with amazing gardens? Powis Castle in the place to go. Built around 1200 the medieval fortress sits high on a rock. The views from the top across Wales are amazing. … Continue readingPowis Castle

Portmeirion

We doubt you’ll feel like a Prisoner on a visit here – more like a visitor to the Italian Lakes. Portmerion is a Welsh village. All of it is the vision of architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. He wanted to show … Continue readingPortmeirion

Blackpool Tower

When in Rome…. well when in Blackpool, no trip would be complete without a visit up the tower, now known as the ‘eye’. Before beginning your journey to the top you visit the 4D cinema. Basically it’s a video showcasing … Continue readingBlackpool Tower

MORE ON THE UK

More Things To Do In England
More Things To Do In Wales
More Things To Do In Scotland
England In One Day – A day trip from London which gets consistently good reviews
Hotels in the UK – We recommend Hotels.com for the lowest rates
UK Guide Books – Amazon.co.uk