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Updated Jun 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂8.2
    4.7/5
    355 Review
    From34.86
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 16865 reviews
    "York Minster, a stunning Gothic cathedral in York, England, stands as a testament to medieval craftsmanship and spiritual grandeur. Its towering spires and intricate stained glass windows, including the famous Rose Window, mesmerize visitors with their architectural splendor and historical significance. The interior's vast nave and ornate Chapter House showcase exquisite medieval craftsmanship, while the crypt holds ancient relics and artifacts. Guided tours offer insights into the cathedral's rich history, from its origins in the 7th century to its role as a symbol of York's religious and cultural heritage. Beyond its religious significance, York Minster serves as a cultural hub, hosting concerts and events that further enrich the visitor experience. A visit to York Minster promises a captivating journey through centuries of English history and architectural brilliance."
    York
    >100km from Edinburgh
    Highlights: York Minster is the largest Gothic church in England. Construction began in the early 13th century and was completed 250 years later. The church has the world's largest medieval stained glass and the world's oldest side porch. There are also some small collections inside, such as cherubs and shields from the feudal era. When visiting the church, you can choose the time when York Minster holds evening prayers, and enjoy the magnificent atmosphere of York Minster with the beautiful singing of the choir and the sound of the organ. Walk 275 steps to the top of the 71-meter-high central tower, which offers beautiful views of York. Walking along the city wall from BoothamBar to MonkBar, you can enjoy the majestic view of York Minster.
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  • No.2
    󰺂8.1
    4.5/5
    395 Review
    "one of the best grounds in the UK in terms of atmosphere and in terms of the feel. The stadium facilities can be improved but it is indeed a theatre of dreams as they popularly say."
    Stretford
    >100km from Edinburgh
    Highlights: This Old Trafford stadium was completed in 1949. As a British football stadium, it can accommodate 75,000 spectators. Like Wembley Stadium, it is one of the six five-star football stadiums in the UK certified by UEFA. , and also won the title of "Dream Theater". Among the popular sports in Manchester, football is an important part of Manchester culture. According to statistics, the number of clubs in Greater Manchester is the highest in the world, especially the old dominant Manchester United and the rising upstart Manchester City. The much-anticipated dragon and tiger fight was staged on the field. For decades, Manchester United, nicknamed the "Red Devils", has created countless honors and football legends, and can be regarded as a classic representative of European football clubs. Old Trafford, as the home of Manchester United, has also become a holy place in the hearts of many fans. Whenever Manchester United are at home, Old Trafford is crowded with fans.
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  • No.3
    󰺂7.7
    4.6/5
    273 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 4163 reviews
    "We walked all the way to Windermere Lake, along with flowers, lawns and ancient buildings, rarely seen modern atmosphere. About a kilometer and a half walk to the shore of Windermere Lake. This is the largest natural lake in England, one of the locations of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, where Harry rode a hawk-headed winged beast flying through the air and the lake was photographed in the Windermere region. There are many swans, ducks, seagulls by the lake. This season is the season for breeding offspring. The fluffy ducks and swans are everywhere. Although the clouds are dense, they can't stop the beauty of the place. It is worthy of being one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK."
    Windermere
    >100km from Edinburgh
    Highlights: Lake Windermere is the largest lake in England and is located in the southern end of the Lake District. Its 13 miles long glacial valley runs through the Khumbelian Mountains and offers picturesque scenery of mountains, lakes, and villages. The best season to visit is spring and summer, with activities such as boating, hiking, and cycling available. Windermere town serves as the distribution center, and visitors can pick up maps and brochures at the visitor information center. Boat tours and rentals are popular activities where visitors can also visit the Lake District Aquarium and see different aquatic life. Hiking routes are available for tourists who prefer outdoor activities. Lake Windermere is also home to many animals, including swans. The famous children's writer Beatrix Potter was inspired by the fairy tale world of Peter Rabbit, and visitors can go to Peter Rabbit World, a museum that showcases the story's interesting scenes, to meet Peter Rabbit and his friends. Downstairs is a tea room where visitors can enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea.
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  • No.4
    󰺂7.5
    4.7/5
    112 Review
    From43.46
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 8041 reviews
    "I've been a Liverpool fan my whole life, so going to Anfield Stadium was like a dream come true. I've been to a lot of football stadiums in the past, but Anfield had a different vibe. It felt like I was stepping into a piece of history. I got to Anfield early on game day, and the atmosphere was already buzzing. The streets surrounding the stadium were packed with fans, all dressed in red and singing their hearts out. You could feel the excitement in the air. I made my way inside the stadium and was blown away by its size and magnificence. The Kop stand is legendary, and seeing it in person was absolutely incredible. The passion on the fans' faces was evident, and I knew I was in for a truly unforgettable experience."
    Liverpool.Anfield
    >100km from Edinburgh
    Highlights: Liverpool's Anfield Stadium for KOP (the title of Liverpool Football Team fans) is not inferior to Old Trafford's status in the hearts of Manchester United fans. The Anfield Stadium serving the Liverpool team can be traced back to more than 100 years ago. It was established in 1884. In 1892, it was owned by Everton Football Club. In 1892, the club was unable to pay the high rent and left here. The Liverpool team was established in May of that year. Since then, Anfield Stadium has become their home. The main battlefield has never changed. In the long years of 120 years, the Liverpool team has won 5 European Champions Cups, 3 UEFA Cups, 8 English League Cups, 7 FA Cups and 18 England Championships here. League champions, Anfield has seen all the glorious moments. There are four stands in this football dream theater. The KOP stand is an important stand for the stadium, dedicated to loyal Liverpool fans. The Centennial Stand was built to celebrate the centenary of the club's founding that year. It was completed in 1992 and has a total of 11,762 seats. The Anfield Road Stand is the main stand for fans of the away team and can hold more than 9,000 people. The main stand is designed for television broadcasts, media booths, VIP areas and player rest and bench seats, and can accommodate 12,000 spectators.
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  • No.5
    󰺂7.3
    4.6/5
    146 Review
    From49.03
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 26285 reviews
    "Exploring Titanic Belfast was a journey through both maritime history and architectural marvels. The iconic building's design evoked the ship's hull, overlooking the historic slipways where Titanic was constructed. Inside, immersive exhibitions traced the Titanic's conception, construction, and tragic voyage, vividly bringing its story to life. The scale models and interactive displays captivated with their attention to detail. Ascending through the museum, the Titanic Experience transported me through time, from the bustling shipyard scenes to the opulence of its interior. The panoramic views from the building's observation deck offered a glimpse of Belfast's industrial past and vibrant present. As I left, the sunset bathed the building in a warm glow, reflecting on the nearby River Lagan. Titanic Belfast was not just a museum but a poignant exploration of innovation, tragedy, and resilience, etching lasting memories of history and hope."
    Belfast.Titanic Quarter
    >100km from Edinburgh
    Highlights: Belfast is the birthplace of the "Titanic", and this memorial built by the H&W shipyard is currently the largest and authentic "Titanic"-themed pavilion in the world. The memorial hall contains 9 galleries, which use technological special effects to show the production process of the Titanic in a panoramic view. It also incorporates many interactive instruments for visitors to use, explaining the design concept of the Titanic from 1900 in a new way. The historical story of its birth and finally sinking in front of a glacier is refreshing. Here, visitors can experience the place where the Titanic left port after the last departure. In the old dock that has been well preserved since 1911, they can trace back the painful memories of the disaster and the unforgettable love story.
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  • No.6
    󰺂7.4
    4.5/5
    94 Review
    From44.87
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 5311 reviews
    "A majestic place, I visit here when there’s no any event. the interior space is stunning, I’m amazed by the structural design of the whole building."
    Manchester
    >100km from Edinburgh
    Highlights: The English abbreviation of Manchester City Stadium is COMS, also known as Eastland Stadium, Sports City, and later called Etihad Stadium because of the sponsorship of Etihad Airways. It is the fourth largest football stadium in England and the tenth largest stadium in the UK. Football is one of Manchester's themes and an important part of its culture. In addition to the "Red Devils" Manchester United, there is also the "Blue Moon" Manchester City, and Manchester City Stadium is the new home of Manchester City.
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  • No.7
    󰺂7.2
    4.7/5
    112 Review
    Free
    "Manchester City's day trip to Manchester City for a day, I feel that Manchester City should be able to go all over for two days. Get off the train at noon and go straight to Manchester City Stadium, and also have a TV interview. I heard that there is a Manchester United Stadium that may be more famous? You can go there when you have time. Near Primark, in the center of the city, you can visit various shopping malls, selfridges and the like. Next to it is Manchester's church and Nationalfootball museum, and not far from other galleries, just a few minutes walk away. There is a science and technology museum in the west, which looks very good and free. The campus of Mandaa is quite dense, but unfortunately the gift shop is closed, many teaching buildings can't get in, you can only go outside, the overall atmosphere is very good, there is an American campus feeling"
    Manchester
    >100km from Edinburgh
    Highlights: Founded in 1824, the University of Manchester is one of the top 50 universities in the world. Today's University of Manchester was formed by the merger of Manchester Polytechnic University and Manchester Victoria University in 2004. As one of the top universities in the world, the achievements of the University of Manchester in scientific research should not be underestimated. There are a total of 25 Nobel Prize winners among the previous alumni. Benedict Cumberbatch, a famous actor and the actor who played Sherlock in Sherlock, also graduated from the University of Manchester.
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  • No.8
    󰺂7.1
    4.7/5
    125 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2055 reviews
    "It is a dream castle. When I arrived, it was the April holiday, there were almost no people on the road, only the old buildings stood in the cold air, solemn and heavy, which was awe-inspiring."
    Glasgow
    69.2km from Edinburgh
    Highlights: Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow has cultivated many well-known figures, including not only the "father of economics" Adam Smith, Kelvin who first proposed the concept of thermodynamic temperature scale, James Watt, the improver of steam engines, etc. Founder of a modern university of higher education. The famous medieval architect Sir George Gilbert Scott (SirGeorgeGilbertScott) designed the Gothic style of the University of Glasgow complex. One of the more prestigious buildings is the current main building of the University of Glasgow (GilbertScottBuilding). The main building of the University of Glasgow consists of two squares juxtaposed. There is a cloister on the second floor. Above the cloister is the huge ButeHall. The finishing touch of the whole building is its Gothic belltower. Under the Gothic exterior, the interior of the main building is decorated in Victorian style; the entire main building was the first in the UK to use a reinforced skeleton structure and a lighter roof, which is a classic in the history of architecture.
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  • No.9
    󰺂6.9
    4.5/5
    156 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2548 reviews
    "absolutely crazy basalt columns! the site is so unique you cant find anything like this anywhere else"
    Bushmills
    >100km from Edinburgh
    Highlights: The Giant's Causeway is located on a headland on the edge of the Antrim Plain in Northern Ireland, about 3 kilometers from Bushmere. The 8-kilometer-long causeway under the cliff gets its name from the tens of thousands of densely-shaped stone pillars that appear to have been hewn by hand, lining up to form spectacular basalt columns. Forest. It is an unmissable natural wonder in Northern Ireland and was listed as a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO in 1986. According to legend, the formation of the Stone Pillar Forest "The Giant's Causeway" originated from the war between giants, and some people say that the "Giant's Causeway" comes from the footprints left by the giants chasing their lovers. According to the conclusion of scientific research conducted by geologists over the years, the structure of these stone pillars was formed by the continuous eruption of active volcanoes in the Tertiary period. . A splendid picture that merges with the sea Now, you can walk along the magnificent Giant's Causeway and get a close look at it. Most of the stone pillars are about 0.45 meters wide and have a hexagonal shape. They undulate and extend in an orderly manner, reflecting the roaring north wind and stormy waves on the island of Ireland. Walking on this magical embankment and looking out at the sea is definitely a treat. The locals put coins into the rocks, which are said to bring good luck, so give it a try. The visitor center is located on the hill uphill from the scenic bus station. It is the visitor center of the Giant's Causeway. You can get the guide book and Chinese audio guide here. There are also multimedia introduction areas such as voice, audio and video in the service center, where you can see the formation process and current appearance of the Giant's Causeway. The coast is about a 10-minute walk from the ramp extending in front of the visitor center, but the slope is steep. You can also take a shuttle bus to the beach.
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  • No.10
    󰺂6.8
    4.5/5
    163 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 16143 reviews
    "There are rumors that Wimbledon Street is good to see, but when I actually went there, it was nice because there were many shops to see! I heard that the ghost shop is famous, but there was a long line in front of me, so I couldn't go in."
    York
    >100km from Edinburgh
    Highlights: York's Butcher Street is the most complete and oldest medieval street preserved in the UK so far. In the past, there were butcher shops here, and the meat was easily spoiled in the sun, so the roads were narrowed to avoid excessive direct sunlight. Butcher Street gets almost no sunlight all year round, and it's cool in summer. There are buildings full of fairy tales, and it is also the place where the little wizards in the "Harry Potter" series of movies buy various magic props and books - the prototype of "Diagon Alley". However, the Chinese translation of this street name has nothing to do with magic, and there are even some "heavy mouths" called "butcher's street". The original English word for "Butcher Street" is TheShambles, which is derived from the medieval word "Shamel". The English meaning of "Shamel" is Booth (stall) + Bench (bench), which means "butcher shop" somewhat. Since there is an official historical record, this street has been a street of butchers + butchers. Now the Butcher Street is a very famous commercial street in York, and the streets have been greatly changed. The shops on both sides of the street are all exquisite and individual shops, with a strong literary atmosphere. There are also many antique shops tucked away in Butcher Row, and for those who love antiques, this is a treasure-hunting paradise.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Edinburgh?
Some Best Things to Do near Edinburgh include:York Minster, Old Trafford, Windermere, Anfield, Titanic Belfast
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Edinburgh?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Edinburgh include:York Minster:4.7, Old Trafford:4.5, Windermere:4.6, Anfield:4.7, Titanic Belfast:4.6
Where are Best Things to Do near Edinburgh located?
The Best Things to Do near Edinburgh are mainly located in:York Minster:York, Old Trafford:Stretford, Windermere:Windermere, Anfield:Liverpool, Titanic Belfast:Belfast
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