United Kingdom Historic Buildings, Shopping + Watersports Pictures

• Europe
• World

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. 

Appreciate the cultural transformation this waterfront city has undergone, with the World War II-damaged center now home to fashionable restaurants and maritime attractions.

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

Hike amid stunning natural scenery in one of Scotland’s most famous glens, famous for its beauty and infamous for its history.

Visit this cathedral to learn about the history behind London’s most iconic church and its Baroque dome that overlooks the city.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves. 

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

Built in the Gothic style, this prestigious church is a popular pilgrimage destination and an important city landmark.

Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War. 

A marvel of engineering, this iconic landmark has for centuries been at the forefront of London’s epic skyline.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Visit this medieval market town in the heart of the Cotswolds, which has graceful honey-colored architecture, scenic walks and famous festivals.

Marvel at the natural hot spring pools and the majestic architecture at this well-preserved ancient site.

Marvel at the natural hot spring pools and the majestic architecture at this well-preserved ancient site.

This town in England’s picturesque Cotswolds region is famous for regency architecture, pristine parks, lively shopping districts and horse racing.