This time of the year 2023, we can’t help but look forward to the new year. Wonder which of the many stunning locations across the world will attract the most tourists. As part of our “Best Places to Go in 2023” series. We highlight hotspots in the United Kingdom that will make waves this year.
Expert contributors compiled this list of must-see locations throughout the UK. These are the finest locations to visit the UK in 2023, in no particular order: Also, check out our top picks for where to go around the world.
MANCHESTER
Manchester Cathedral
Manchester was the first industrial city in the world. It has always been about redbrick urbanity and noisy street culture, but that all changed in 2022. More vital greenery arrived in the city center as Castlefield Viaduct became Manchester’s answer to the New York High Line. Seeding cotton grass, ferns, fennel, and broom along 330 meters of former Victorian rail track.
The 154-acre RHS Garden Bridgewater is located outside the village of Worsley in Salford. Benefits from a walled-garden microclimate. Mayfield Park, the city’s first new park in a century was built on a brownfield site with meadows. Trees, and play spaces adjacent to Piccadilly Station, along the River Medlock.
The Manchester Museum has undergone a significant renovation and will reopen with galleries dedicated to the city’s Asian diaspora. These galleries include a South Asia display curated by 31 locals. Recounting tales like Gandhi’s visit to the mills in Darwen, Lancashire.
Most people are looking forward to June’s opening of Factory International. Whose name was inspired by the city’s genre-breaking record label of the same name. Other notable openings include the Fashion Gallery at the Manchester Art Gallery. The Co-op Live music venue in the NOMA area. Read more..
WALES
The stunning, and pretty historic, fishing village that you have to see in Wales.
Heartwood Saunas, located in Snowdonia. Makes outdoor saunas out of reclaimed cedar and spruce and is launching a new forest project in the UK last December. Suggesting that Wales is at the center of the country’s burgeoning outdoor sauna sector.
Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire is reviving after years of neglect; in the spring. There are a lot of new hotels that will open this year. The Museum of Land Speed will pay tribute to the numerous land-speed records set on the beach. From the Cambrian Mountains’ foothills to the Brecon Beacons. The Wild Drovers’ Route stretches out for nearly 180 miles, providing a beautiful vista of rural Wales along the way.
BATH
A wellness retreat for the Romans and elegant Georgian architecture around every corner.
Surely no one can get weary of Bath. Every year, tourists are enchanted by the city’s stately Regency façade. Babbling River Avon and the complex maze of alleys lead toward the majesty of the famous Royal Crescent. It looks down over the city’s honey-colored architecture.
However, the county seat of Somerset is the site of numerous Bridgerton shooting sites. Loaded up its promotional materials for the year 2023 with noteworthy new establishments. The Cleveland Pools is the United Kingdom’s oldest outdoor pool. Located between grassy meadows and the building’s original locker rooms.
It will reopen to the public for the first time in four decades. To further its commitment to good design, the gallery, and studio at 8 Holland Street. (named after its predecessor at the same address between Notting Hill and High Street Kensington). Bath is perfect for staycationers who want to fully immerse themselves in Bath’s cultural scene. Read more..
GLASGOW
The largest city in Scotland and the fourth most populous city in the United Kingdom.
Just as the River Clyde shapes define Glasgow, the music in all its forms flows through and around the city. The Celtic Connections event has developed into a significant element of the music culture in the city and beyond. The festival will celebrate its 30th year in January 2023.
Look for concurrent discussions, tie-ins, and spin-off activities. Particularly at the world-class Kelvingrove Museum (such as Love of Print, which runs until March 12 and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Glasgow Print Studio).
In October, the United Cyclists’ International will host the annual World Cycling Championships. They claim it was the biggest bike event ever. As impressive as it sounds, it pales in comparison to Scotland vs. England football game. It will be played in September at Hampden Park to celebrate the 150th anniversary.
The longest international controversy over an inflated pigskin bladder. There are travel tips for Glasgow that can guide you.
EASTBOURNE
Explore the sweeping South Downs coast and countryside, the blue skies, and the pristine beaches in the UK.
Eastbourne was formerly known for being a peaceful seaside town. It has recently reinvented itself as a trendy new destination. Even more so than any other single indicator. Towner Eastbourne, a significant player in the local gallery scene, serves as a barometer of the city’s current creative energy.
As part of its centennial celebrations, the Turner will host a year’s worth of exhibits. Including a Barbara Hepworth retrospective this summer and the Turner Prize beginning in September. (this will be the first time the contemporary art prize has been awarded in Sussex, so it’s a huge deal).
Geographical Location: Edinburgh, Scotland is the site of the world’s largest cultural festival. Edinburgh is a fantastic place for artists to perform. However, Edinburgh is a popular destination during the Fringe but all year round thanks to the city’s gorgeous streets. World-famous historical landmarks, and thriving food and drink culture. Read more..
KENT
One of Kent’s most exciting seaside towns that have lots to offer.
Holidaymakers have long been drawn to Kent for the region’s famed oysters. A creative village, and Turner-esque sunsets. The buzz surrounding its coastal towns, however, has become much louder in recent years. Thanks to a flurry of intriguing new openings that appeal to the growing number of interested tourists and new creative inhabitants.
However, where can you lay your head after imbibing a few too many glasses of Beaujolais Nouveau? Recently, the number of stylish serviced apartments available has increased for those who want to spend a vacation on a weekend.
Thankfully, serviced apartments with a strong emphasis on cuisine are popping up all around the country. An excellent starting point for excursions around Kent or as a destination in its own right to sample the best seasonal fare the county has to offer.
INVERNESS
The world for its natural landscapes, quaint towns, medieval ruins, and prehistoric site.
Scotland’s highlands conjure up images of rugged mountains. Open moors, and winding glens—a region built for leisurely exploration. Inverness, Scotland, and the surrounding area of lochs and natural plains are becoming more well-known across the world.
West of Loch Ness, in Glenmoriston, the eco-charity Trees for Life. It has reclaimed the Dundreggan Estate and preparing to create the world’s first rewilding center. More than 4,000 native animal and plant species in the spring. The excitement may also be felt in Dornoch, where new thermal imaging safaris are offered by Connell Outdoor Pursuits.
Provide fascinating details about the nocturnal activities of elusive species like pine martens, badgers, and elk. In 2020, work started on a revitalization project that would forever alter the pink sandstone castle that overlooks the river in the heart of Inverness.
There are always a few noteworthy openings in London and other parts of the United Kingdom’s capital each year. But including the city on a list like this seems cheating. In 2023, like in any year, there will be a proliferation of luxury accommodations in London where you can stay. However, you should discover the best time to visit London this 2023 first.
