The most scenic parts of the UK for a holiday named - with landmarks in one city dominating the list
A staycation is a great way to discover what the UK has to offer, including seeing some of its most snap-worthy landmarks.
A new study has found Britain's most photogenic landmarks, analysing Instagram hashtags, TikTok searches and TripAdvisor reviews to determine which locations offer the best photography opportunities.
The research by Adobe Express looked at social media engagement and search volumes to rank destinations across the UK. With more than five million photographs taken daily and UK road trips increasing in popularity, the study aimed to help visitors capture memorable images at iconic locations.
The analysis factored in "photo opportunity" mentions on TripAdvisor alongside social media metrics to create a definitive ranking of the nation's most photographable sites.
Big Ben was voted the best landmark to see
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The London Eye was high on the list
PAThe study incorporated the percentage of five-star reviews, "photo opportunity" mentions, Instagram hashtag volumes, TikTok search frequencies and overall landmark search volumes.
Each location received a total score out of 100 based on these combined metrics. The research comes as more than 43 million international visitors are expected to visit the UK throughout 2025, alongside a growing trend of staycations.
The analysis covered must-see landmarks across the UK, from Edinburgh Castle in Scotland to the White Cliffs of Dover in southern England, including historic sites, natural wonders and urban attractions.
The top three landmarks worth seeing were all in London, meaning it could be a strong contender for your 2025 scenic staycation.
- Big Ben (61.78)
- London Eye (56.57)
- Buckingham Palace (50.43)
- Edinburgh Castle (40.08)
- Stonehenge (31.33)
- Giant's Causeway (28)
- Eryri National Park (26.96)
- St Michael's Mount (26.61)
- Roman Baths (25.30)
- Durham Cathedral (22.25)
Big Ben led the study with 61.78 points, accumulating more than 3.6 million Instagram hashtags and 352,000 TikTok searches. Built more than 180 years ago, the impressive tower can be seen in Westminster, London.
If visiting the area, tourists can get two landmarks for the price of one as it is situated beside the Houses of Parliament.
Stonehenge made the list
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Edinburgh Castle was the highest-ranking landmark outside of London
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You don't need to travel far from here to see the London Eye, which follows in second place with 56.57 points, whilst Buckingham Palace secured third position with 50.43 points. The palace attracted 526,000 TikTok searches and more than 21 million global search queries.
Beyond the top 10, other notable landmarks included York Minster in 13th place, the White Cliffs of Dover in 14th, and the Lake District National Park rounding out the top 15th destinations.
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