Decouvre United Kingdom

Pourquoi visiter

• London, a world capital of culture, with major museums free of charge
• A unique diversity: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in a single country
• Spectacular landscapes of the Highlands, the Lake District and Snowdonia
• Pub culture, medieval castles and literary heritage (Shakespeare, Austen, Wordsworth)

Quand partir

May to September for the long days and the mildest weather; August for the Edinburgh Fringe.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Explore London: the British Museum, the Tower of London, the Thames
2. 2Go up to Edinburgh Castle and walk the Royal Mile
3. 3Hiking in the Lake District (Windermere, Scafell Pike)
4. 4Driving the Isle of Skye route and the Scottish Highlands
5. 5Visit the Roman Baths and Georgian architecture of Bath
6. 6See Stonehenge and the Wiltshire countryside

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

A dense rail network (National Rail) but pricey without a railcard; cheap Megabus/National Express coaches; drive on the left for rentals.

Gastronomie

• Fish and chips
• Sunday roast
• Afternoon tea
• Curry (chicken tikka masala)

Securite

Very safe overall. Pickpocketing and phone theft are on the rise in London's tourist areas.