This British city is situated on the north bank of the Thames, next to a sea port and a fortress. Initially built to house railway and port workers, Tilbury became a major point of defense for England, along with neighboring town Gravesend, due to the narrowness of the Thames at this point. The forts constructed in Tilbury and Gravesend under Henry VII, due to this narrowness in the river, were of major importance as defenses during several wars, including during the Armada campaigns of 1588.

The Scottish town of Aberdeen is also known as "the sparkling city" or "Silver City" as many buildings are built of granite and therefore glisten in the sunshine. Aberdeen is also regarded as Europe's oil capital.

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Tobermory is the main town of the Isle of Mull, which is one of the Inner Hebrides, off the north west coast of Scotland. The colorful houses lining the harbor of Tobermory shape the scenery of the place.

Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and is fast becoming a European cultural capital. The city is well-known for its connections to the Titanic and the impressive Titanic Belfast experience opened in 2012. The city offers a fantastic variety of shops, with multiple shopping centres such as the Victoria Square Shopping Centre. Belfast City Hall, open since 1906 stands at the centre of the city and on sunny days the surrounding grounds become a popular picnic spot.

The historic port city is located in north-western England and has a population of about 435 000. Liverpool's port is the second largest export port of Great Britain and its historic part was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 and was also declared 'European Capital of Culture'. Liverpool is mainly known for its sport and music scene. Liverpool FC as well as the Beatles together have made the city very well-known. There is no shortage of attractions in the city. The abundance of museums, festivals and theaters will keep each visitor to Liverpool entertained.

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