The best times to visit the United Kingdom are during the spring season (end of March to early June) and the fall (September to November). During these seasons, the weather is very warm and dry. Additionally, you can enjoy the beauty of blooming flowers in the spring and leaves changing colors in the fall.

If you are visiting the United Kingdom for the first time, there are several places that you should not miss. Some of them are the Windsor Castle (a royal residence for the King and Queen of the United Kingdom), Big Ben (a clock tower in London), the London Eye (a giant observation wheel in London), Stonehenge (a neolithic site of stacked stones in Salisbury), Hyde Park (a park near Kensington Palace in London), Old Trafford Stadium (home of Manchester United in Manchester) and the Old Town in Edinburgh.

As a first-time visitor, make sure to watch a football match or visit a football stadium, where you can also learn about the club’s journey and history from its early days to the present. Furthermore, you should try riding on a double-decker bus or a two-storey bus as it is the iconic vehicle in the UK. For those who want the sensation of climbing an ancient hill in Europe, climbing to Arthur’s Seat in Holyrood National Park can be a great experience. The trail is easy enough for all tourists of all skill levels. Alternatively, do not forget to experience the beautiful places in the UK and treat yourself to some tea or afternoon tea at tea houses throughout the country, which is a popular local custom.

The United Kingdom is known for its variety of famous puddings, which are unique compared to what you may be familiar with. In this country, puddings can be made with various ingredients including frozen beef blood, known as black pudding. There are also puddings made of flour, eggs and milk such as steak and kidney pudding, Yorkshire pudding, Christmas pudding, and sour pudding. These four dishes are more similar to pies than puddings.The country also offers a typical dish as a tea companion, namely scones. This dish, which has been around since the 1600s, is similar to a cake and can be served with a variety of toppings.

In the United Kingdom, there are certain things that should be avoided such as not standing on the right side of the escalator and refrain from talking in restaurants or on public transports. Additionally, if you want to take photos with a royal guard, you cannot touch the guard’s house or the guard sitting on it. Violating the rule can lead to the guard scolding or yelling at you.