Unlock 2000 years of history on the banks of the Thames in a cityscape that gets better with time. Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and find out why ravens are so important a sight at the Tower of London. Picnic in its Royal Parks, see a show in the colourful West End or scour the East End’s many markets for a bargain to take home. Don’t forget to ascend the Shard or ride the London Eye for a rooftop view of what’s probably the most fascinating city in the world.

Make your own pilgrimage to Canterbury, a cathedral city originally built by the Romans but associated with mediaeval time when it was the destination for groups of traveling pilgrims. The cobbled streets and wood-framed houses will make you feel like you’re a part of Chaucer’s "Canterbury Tales."

Experience the refreshing caress of a salty sea breeze in this coastal resort town, where you can enjoy arcade games and boardwalk entertainment on the pier, or relax on its cobbled beach. Stroll the Lanes to discover its individual boutiques and visit the splendid architecture of the Royal Pavilion.

Relax within the confines of the beautiful New Forest where the ponies roam amongst the forest as they have done for centuries. Visit historic Winchester, with its impressive cathedral or explore the historic dockyard at Portsmouth.

Visit a city where Roman hot springs meet elegant Georgian terraces to form one of the West Country’s most attractive tourist destinations. Taste Sally Lunn’s famous buns, visit Sulis Minerva’s temple and discover the world of author Jane Austen in the city that was once her home. It’s one of the UK’s charming cities and features some of its most interesting museums: the Museum of Fashion and the Herschel Museum of Astronomy being two of the best.