Buckingham Palace.

 If you’re visiting London, a trip to Buckingham Palace is an absolute must! No, you probably won’t spot any royals, but you will be able to watch the grand ceremony of the Changing of the Guard at 11.30am every day in summer, and every second day in winter. During August and September, the 19 State Rooms of the Palace are open to visitors, and you can view some of the Royals’ most valued treasures, including magnificent French and English furniture, and original works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Canaletto and Poussin.

  Edinburgh Castle.

 Built upon what is thought to be an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle is an ancient, majestic fort in the heart of a modern Scottish city. The towering structure can be seen from almost anywhere in the city, and it attracts more than a million visitors each year. It’s a beloved national icon, and a recognised World Heritage Site.

Stratford-upon-Avon. 

The birthplace of Shakespeare, the most celebrated playwright who ever lived. Take the two-and-a-half hour trip from London to explore this famous Shakespeare attraction – from his place of birth to his burial site. Be sure to take in a show or two at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre while you’re there.

Stonehenge. 

The eerie monument remains one of the great mysteries of the modern world. Why was it constructed? And by whom? No one’s ever solved the riddle, but thousands flock to see it year after year. Having gained World Heritage Status, Stonehenge continues to be one of the UK’s most intriguing attractions.

Giant’s Causeway. 

An ancient volcanic eruption in County Antrim was responsible for the formation of Giant’s Causeway, a collection of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. This geological phenomenon is one of the region’s most fascinating attractions, and the only World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland.