The document provides an overview of the United Kingdom as a holiday destination, summarizing key details about each country and region. England is known for landmarks like Big Ben and double decker buses, while Scotland is home to bagpipes, kilts, and exploring Loch Ness. Northern Ireland offers tales of Saint Patrick and the Titanic, and Wales invites visitors to explore its valleys and daffodils. Popular cities highlighted include London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast. The weather is temperate but unpredictable, and dressing for rain is advised. The UK has options for families, city breaks, and countryside retreats.

2. WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?
The UK is made up of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and together they pack a punch as a
holiday destination. Each country offers its own unique cultures and traditions, with plenty to do and see.
England is the home to Big Ben, pub gardens, red buses and black cabs. A journey through England is a
journey through history, from the ancient Stonehenge to the futuristic Eden Project.
Scotland is the home of bagpipes and tartan kilts. Despite its compact territory, many treasures can be
explored from the wild scenery of the Highlands to searching for the Loch Ness monster.
Northern Ireland may be across the Irish Sea but it is still an integral part of the UK. It offers unique stories
about the patron Saint Patrick and is home to where the Titanic was built. Explore the legend that is Giant’s
Causeway and other stunning scenery; get involved in Irish culture.
You can always enter the land of the dragon and visit Wales; explore the hiker’s paradise in The Valley’s and
be sure to appreciate the beautiful daffodils.

3. ATTRACTIONS
London: Is the home to the Royal family in Buckingham Palace, but go visit Madame Tussuads for a photo
with the almost real thing and meet a celeb or two in the process. You can also take a spin on the London
Eye and take in views covering the city and the River Thames. If you enjoy art, London possesses two world
famous galleries: the Tate Modern and National Gallery. Don’t forget if you misbehave, the guards of the
Tower of London will have no fear locking you away.
Edinburgh: Why not visit the famous Edinburgh castle where at 1pm daily a field gun is fired. If you’re a fan
of walking, take a trip up to Arthur’s Seat, the perfect way to walk off the liquid history of the Scotch Whisky
Experience. Don’t forget to have a few laughs at the Fringe Festival which will keep you wanting to come
back for more.
Cardiff: Cardiff Bay is the home to the new BBC Wales studio, so fans of sci-fi can go visit the Doctor Who
Experience. For sports fans there’s the Millennium stadium, the home of welsh rugby. If you fancy something
a little different, the Cardiff International White Water Centre will take you on a water sports adventure.
Belfast: The Titanic Quarter boasts the world’s biggest Titanic museum with over 10 floors and St George’s
Market brings the centre of the city to life at the weekends. The fact Belfast is a divided city can’t be ignored
but take time to view the peace walls and Belfast Murals.

4. WEATHER
Be prepared for spring showers and slightly chilly weather but the sun does start to make an appearance, as
flowers begin to bloom and days get longer. Scotland, the mountains of Wales and northern England are the
coolest areas of the UK with temperatures ranging from -1°C to 6°C.
Summer lasts from June to August and is the warmest and usually sunniest season, but rainfall can still have
a wide local variation due to thunderstorms. Summer temperatures rarely exceed 35°C and that most likely
occurs in London and in the South East.
Autumn is notorious for being unsettled! The United Kingdom sometimes experiences an ‘Indian Summer’
where temperatures at night can be very mild and rarely fall below 10°C. Autumns tend to have notable
extremes of rain, as the UK has seen some of the wettest and driest autumns since the millennium.
Winter lasts from December to February with average temperatures ranging from -10°C to 15°C. The areas
with significant snowfall are the Scottish highlands and the Pennines. Across the whole of the UK, there is
usually light snow but it is not extreme and doesn’t prevent people from getting around.
For up to date weather in the United Kingdom visit our partner site World Weather Online.

5. CLOTHING
There are no cultural expectations about how visitors should dress in the
United Kingdom. However with the temperamental weather it is
advisable to check the forecast and often have a set of waterproofs on
hand for surprise downpours.

6. IDEAL FOR…?
The United Kingdom is an ideal holiday destination for all types of visitors as there are
a variety of different types of holidays available.
Being comprised as islands has its advantages the beaches are often close enough to
reach for coastal retreats, makeing it perfect for families. Consider visiting Newquay or
Cornwall for sandy beaches and surfing during the warmer summer months.
There are plenty of big cities to visit for weekend breaks, such as Glasgow, Liverpool
and Manchester, if you are looking for bustling activity and great shopping.
You could also consider a cosy cottage escape in the many mountainous districts and
national parks across the UK for a romantic getaway in front of a log fire. Try the Peak
District or Snowdonia for a perfect retreat.

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