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(CNN) — The notoriously long passport lines at Heathrow Airport in London may soon get a bit shorter — provided you’re from one of five countries. In the 2019 budget presented to the House of Commons on October 29, 2018, Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond proposed adding more e-passport gates at airports throughout the […]

(CNN) — The year 2018 marks the centennial of the end of World War I. Known at the time as the Great War, the five-year struggle changed Europe and the world forever. To recognize and celebrate the centennial, the Tower of London is hosting a stunning event called “Beyond the Deepening Shadow: The Tower Remembers.” […]

(CNN) — There’s something unforgettable about a ruined castle — the way nature’s seeped through the stone and rendered the structure a skeleton of its former self, haunted by history. Exploring one of the UK’s many abandoned castles, you might find yourself imagining what the fortress looked like back when its turrets were intact and […]

(CNN) — With a new royal baby on the scene, the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have properly made their home in Windsor. Their residence, Frogmore House, is rarely open to the public, so the chances of spotting the new arrival are fairly slim, but nearby Windsor Castle remains a major attraction for anyone wanting […]

(CNN) — If British food has come in for a bit of mockery over the years, it isn’t because the recipes are wrong, it’s because they’re misunderstood. We call sausages “toads.” We cover offal in gravy, wrap it in pastry and call it a “pudding.” We eat eels! Real, no foolin’ eels! None of it […]

Derby, England (CNN) — Behind closed doors at the UK headquarters of Rolls-Royce Aerospace, machinery whirs, fans hum and blades screech as some 1,000 people go about the complex task of getting an airplane engine off the ground. “It’s all about keeping customers happy and keeping up with the popularity of the engine we’re trying […]

Editor’s Note — CNN Insider Guides are thoroughly checked for accuracy. Given the fluid nature of the travel industry, however, some listings may fall out of date before guides can be updated. The best practice is to confirm current information on official websites before making plans to visit any business or attraction. (CNN) — Buckingham […]

London (CNN) — Five parrots have been removed from public view at a British wildlife park after they started swearing at customers. The foul-mouthed birds were split up after they launched a number of different expletives at visitors and staff just days after being donated to Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in eastern England. “It just went […]

(CNN) — The English are known for being reserved. Perhaps that’s why, despite living in one of loveliest countries on Earth, they don’t really shout about it. They should though. While the landscape in England lacks the drama of other parts of the world — and even other parts of the United Kingdom — it […]

(CNN) — From vibrant, culture-laden cities to peaceful areas of outstanding natural beauty, the UK is an incredibly diverse destination for travelers. Here’s our pick of 25 of the best places to visit in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: Isles of Scilly The Isles of Scilly have arguably the UK’s best sunsets. Shutterstock Situated […]