The United Kingdom Travel Stories

Feb 6, 2025 • 4 min read

Planning a trip to the UK? You may need to apply for the new ETA or a visa.

Feb 8, 2024 • 7 min read

Writer Monisha Rajesh reports on her overnight journey on the Caledonian Sleeper train from London to Edinburgh.

Jun 30, 2022 • 9 min read

From rugged peaks to ancient ruins to coastal vistas, the UK offers a range of beautiful hikes. These are the best rambles in England, Wales and Scotland.

Jun 1, 2022 • 5 min read

Looking to escape to the seaside? Here are 10 of the best beaches in the UK.

Apr 13, 2022 • 7 min read

Wild swimming is wildly popular in the UK. Here are the 10 best spots to take a dip in the wild this summer.

Mar 8, 2022 • 5 min read

Learn to surf? In the UK? It might not be the tropics but Britain is actually an excellent place to get started.

Jan 18, 2022 • 10 min read

If you're planning a trip to the UK this year, make sure you add these top 10 travel experiences to your itinerary. 

Jun 1, 2021 • 6 min read

You may like to stay at one of the fabulous castles dotted around the United Kingdom that are available to rent.

Jan 27, 2021 • 4 min read

There are new requirements for driving between the UK and Europe. Here's what you need to know about the post-Brexit rules of the road.

Nov 30, 2020 • 5 min read

From choosing cabins to buying tickets, here's what you need to know about the Caledonian Sleeper, one of Britain's best night train services.

Nov 12, 2020 • 5 min read

The Crown returns this weekend for its fourth season, bringing with it an abundance of stately homes and decadent interiors to admire.

Oct 27, 2020 • 6 min read

Winter camping in the UK means frosty mornings, crackling fires and star-filled skies. Here are some of the best cozy campsites and glamping spots.

Oct 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Find out why the Brits mark November 5 - or Bonfire Night - with fireworks, and plan ahead to see the best displays and events in England in 2021.

Oct 6, 2020 • 4 min read

Renting a cabin for your bubble could be the staycation change of scenery you all need. Let these UK rentals inspire a socially distanced autumn break.

Sep 9, 2020 • 4 min read

Brunch vs. an English breakfast; cold beer vs. warm beer, when it comes to the UK and the USA, whose food is better?

Aug 14, 2020 • 4 min read

With epic coastlines, hidden coves, misty mountains and everything in between, here are the top natural wonders in the UK. 

Jul 26, 2020 • 4 min read

The lush, open countryside that makes up much of the UK is best enjoyed on two wheels. Here are 10 of the best cycling routes in the United Kingdom.

Jul 22, 2020 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet journalist John Walton was considering an overnight trip to see family, but decided not to. Here's why.

Jul 19, 2020 • 4 min read

Visit religious sites, explore local culture and find escapism on the Northern Saints Trails, six new walking trails across northeast England.

Jun 26, 2020 • 6 min read

When lockdown is over and people start to travel the UK again, consider visiting some of these destinations, which may not be quite as crowded.

Jun 24, 2020 • 5 min read

Bristol City Poet, Vanessa Kisuule, introduces Lonely Planet to the sights and people of Bristol as she sees it. 

Jun 15, 2020 • 5 min read

Expect to see many people travelling Britain with their dogs in 2020.