Britain’s Jubilee cities full list of top tourist attractions rated on Tripadvisor | Travel News | Travel
Looking for staycation inspiration? Why not visit one of the UK’s brand new Jubilee cities?
Bangor, Northern Ireland
Bangor was a key site during the Second World war due to its location at the mouth of the Belfast Lough.
The brand new city also hosted the Queen and Prince Phillip for lunch at the Royal Ulster Yacht Club in 1961.
Based on Tripadvisor reviews, one of the city’s top attractions is the incredible neo-Norman Penrhyn Castle.
The 19th century castle is filled with interesting artefacts. One visitor said: “The interior of this castle has to be seen to be believed.”
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Colchester, England
Colchester is the second Essex town to be granted city status this year, after Southend became a city following the death of MP David Amess, a key campaigner.
One of the new city’s top sites is the award winning Colchester Zoo. One visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: “The team at Colchester zoo are phenomenal.”
Doncaster, England
Doncaster made three prior attempts for city status before becoming one of the Jubilee cities.
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One visitor said: “Lovely trains, very nice way to travel on the Isle of Man. Lovely, comfortable carriages well kept.”
Dunfermline, Scotland
Once a seat of the Scottish kings in the Middle Ages, Dunfermline has firm links to royalty. Robert the Bruce is buried in the city’s abbey, a top tourist attraction.
One visitor to the Abbey said: “It was lovely to be able to wander around the grounds looking at all the buildings.”
Milton Keynes, England
A pinnacle of post-war planning, Milton Keynes was created in the 1960s to combat housing shortages.
The city is home to Snozone, an incredible indoor venue for snowboarding, skiing and sledding.
One visitor said: “Had a fantastic full day of lessons. Went from zero to comfortable on the whole slope.”
Stanley, Falkland Islands
A little far for a staycation, Stanley is home to 2,100 people and Prince William once spent six weeks there as a search and rescue pilot.
Home to penguin colonies, a visitor to beautiful Stanley Cove said: “A great place to go to watch the penguins going about their business.”
Wrexham, Wales
Wrexham recently hit the headlines when Hollywood stars, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham Football Club.
Visitors should check out the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, which has stunning views of the surrounding countryside. One tourist said: “This structure is a marvel.”
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