(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 Given the fluid nature of the travel industry, however, some listings may fall out of date before guides can be updated.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…

(CNN) — For people in the Northern Hemisphere who huddled against a sometimes brutal winter, hope is here. Spring equinox 2021 arrives on Saturday, March 20, bringing its nearly perfect balance of daytime and nighttime all around the world. Last year, the equinox made an earlier-than-usual arrival. Because of the peculiarities of the calendar, it…

(CNN) — After enduring months of lockdown, travel restrictions and unseasonably bad weather, people in the UK were finally given permission to head overseas for a vacation this week. It prompted an online rush to find flights, hotel rooms and sunshine. But many would-be travelers faced a very significant problem: They didn’t know exactly where…