Although it’s no big surprise that London is listed as #1, it’s clear that there are a number of other exciting cities that also attract visitors throughout Britain. For example, at #2 the beautiful city of Edinburgh is an enchanting place to explore, where Edinburgh Castle sits atop Castle Rock and offers amazing views of its surroundings – Scotland’s capital. And listed at #3, Manchester, not only known for its football (or soccer) matches it also attracts visitors thanks to its numerous museums, restaurants, bars and trendy neighborhoods.
With excellent rail links throughout the UK, discover these top 20 towns and beyond, all covered with a BritRail Pass.
1 London
2 Edinburgh
3 Manchester
4 Birmingham
5 Glasgow
6 Liverpool
7 Oxford
8 Bristol
9 Cambridge
10 Brighton / Hove
11 Bath
12 Cardiff
13 Inverness
14 Newcastle-upon-Tyne
15 Nottingham
16 York
17 Leeds
18 Aberdeen
19 Southampton
20 Windsor
*Source – Visit Britain 2010