A TikTok historian has shared her three must-see cities in the UK, all of which are accessible via train and include some crazy attractions. Alice Loxton, who has over 790,000 followers on TikTok , has become known for making history cool. Now, she has shared three of her top cities to visit in the UK, all accessible by train.
"We are very we have levels of history here," said Alice. Around 10% of Brits have never visited a historical attraction in the UK, according to Trainline . However, 75% of Brits have expressed an intention to visit historical attractions this year.
"The UK has some of the best historical attractions in the world, which make for brilliant days out and trips away. Most people have only scratched the surface of our history," commented Alice. "There is so much more to explore, including hidden gems off the beaten track that hardly anyone knows about.
I see it as part of my job to lift the lid on all aspects of UK history and help people engage with and enjoy it." Have you visited a location in the UK that is a secret gem? Email us at webtravel@reachplc.com Edinburgh city stands on the site of an extinct volcano ( Image: Getty Images) Stratford-upon-Avon One of Alice's top UK cities is Stratford-upon-Avon.
The birthplace of William Shakespeare is a charming market town steeped in Shakespearean heritage and is one of the most popular destinations to visit this year. Visitors can immerse themselves in the playwright’s world, with tours of his childhood home.