United Kingdom

Historic Sites & Landmarks in the United Kingdom

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  • Sally Lunn's House Bath, England 1680

    Dating from 1680, Sally Lunn's historic bakery still serves its world-famous Bath buns, along with other regional specialties. The kitchen used by Sally Lunn is preserved in a museum downstairs.

  • Port of Liverpool Building Liverpool, England 1903-07

    One of the “Three Graces” on Liverpool's iconic riverfront, the Port of Liverpool Building is a Baroque-style Grade II listed building completed in 1907.

  • Beverley Minster Beverley, England c. 1225-1420

    Possibly the best Gothic parish church in England, the cathedral-sized Beverley Minster spans the Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular Gothic periods.

  • Skara Brae Orkney Islands, Scotland c. 3000-2500 BCE

    Located on a scenic coast in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, Skara Brae is the best-preserved Neolithic village in northern Europe. Dating from around 3000 BCE (older than Stonehenge), the prehistoric homes even include original stone furniture.

  • York Minster York, England 1220-1472

    The largest cathedral in England, York Minster incorporates all the stages of English Gothic architecture and contains an impressive collection of medieval stained glass - its largest window is the size of a tennis court.

  • Peterborough Cathedral Peterborough, England 1118-1238

    Originally an abbey church, Peterborough Cathedral is a Norman and Gothic building featuring an unusual triple facade, a rare medieval painted ceiling, magnificent fan vaulting, and the tomb of Catherine of Aragon.

  • Roman Baths Bath, England 60-70 CE

    Dedicated to the Celtic-Roman goddess Sulis Minerva, these ancient Roman baths are still fed by a sacred hot spring. The site museum displays excavations and artifacts from the baths and temple.

  • Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn Orkney Islands, Scotland c. 3000 BCE

    Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn is a Neolithic burial monument dating from c. 3000 BCE, which contained the remains of 8 people and 24 dog skulls. It is open to visitor access and there are spectacular views from the hill.

  • The Grapes Pub Liverpool, England

    This small pub in Liverpool is best known for its association with the Beatles, who would often drink here after performing at the nearby Cavern Club (which did not serve alcohol).

  • Townhouses at 18-30 Gay Street Bath, England 1755-60

    This Grade I listed building consists of 13 terrace houses on the east side of Gay Street, stepped downhill, from No. 18 to 30. Built 1755-60 by John Wood the Younger. Jane Austen lived at 25 Gay Street in 1805.

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