Beautiful beaches, breathtaking countryside and great restaurants are often deciding factors when choosing where to go on a UK break.
But a rising trend this year has been "culturalcations", which sees Britons look to explore the history and heritage in the UK.
Sykes Holiday Cottages analysed some of this year's travel trends in its 2025 Staycation Index report and found this to be one of the most popular ones.
The experts said: "It turns out that us Britons want to learn more about the history of UK, as more than a quarter (26 per cent) have booked a UK trip specifically to visit a historic site or cultural attraction.
Edinburgh Castle was found to be the most sought-after historical landmark
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"One in four Britons also say that when it comes to culture, they most looked forward to exploring historical sites."
On the other hand, one in five people want to find out more about history by visiting museums and galleries during their UK break. And those looking to learn about the history of their country have plenty of great options.
Edinburgh Castle in the Scottish capital was found to be the landmark everyone wants to visit this year.
The experts added: "Sat atop of Castle Rock, overlooking the skyline of the historic city of Edinburgh is Edinburgh Castle, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an iconic Scottish attraction, the site of which dates back to at least the Iron Age.
"This dramatic 11th-century building is known for its eerie stories, as well as being the home of the Crown Jewels and the National War Museum of Scotland."
The 10 cultural or historic sites Britons most want to visit
- Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
- The Jurassic Coast, Dorset and East Devon
- Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland
- The Roman Baths, Bath
- The Tower of London, London
- Portmeirion Village, Wales
- Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
- Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland
- British Museum, London
- Stonehenge, Wiltshire
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The Jurassic Coast is a beautiful spot in Dorset
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Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland is also a must-visit
| PABritish holidaymakers are keen to learn about the history of all parts of the country, with locations across England, in Northern Ireland and in Wales all also making the top 10 list.
And holidaymakers have much more to discover than just the historical landmarks when visiting these areas, as the landmarks are located in some of the UK's most beautiful areas.
Another factor inspiring holiday choices is pop culture - particularly where it has been featured on Britons' favourite TV shows and films.
Bath was the most sought-after location for this, because of Bridgerton, followed by Cornwall (for Beyond Paradise), the Lake District (features in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy), and the Scottish Highlands (from the Traitors).