Ancient Oxford landmark among UK’s most beautiful buildings – you won’t guess it

Two-thirds (67 per cent) of those quizzed agree that the UK has some of the most beautiful buildings in the world, with 71 per cent admitting that they forget how beautiful the country is.

According to Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland, six in ten (60 per cent) believe that there is a huge amount to see in the UK, including stunning scenery (46 per cent) and fantastic heritage and history (33 per cent).

One of the entrances to Bodleian Library 📚 pic.twitter.com/n4zO7RDCpG

— Zara Handley (@zarahandley) August 7, 2024

BRITAIN’S 30 MOST BEAUTIFUL BUILDINGS RANKED 

1. Buckingham Palace – 24%

2. St Paul’s Cathedral – 21%

3. Tower of London – 20%

4. York Minster – 18%

5. Westminster Abbey – 16%

6. Warwick Castle – 13%

7. Houses of Parliament – 11%

8= The Shard in London – 10%

8= Shambles in York – 10%

8= Eden Project in Cornwall – 10%

9= The Royal Pavilion in Brighton – 9%

9= Salisbury Cathedral – 9%

9= Bath’s Royal Crescent – 9%

10= Bath Abbey – 8%

10= Durham Cathedral – 8%

10= Cardiff Castle – 8% 

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10= Lincoln Cathedral – 8%

11= Blackpool Tower – 7%

11= Whitby Abbey – 7%

11= Caernarfon Castle – 7%

12= London King’s Cross Station – 6%

12= Liver Building in Liverpool – 6%

Oh Oxford I do love you so! I’m having breakfast overlooking the Sheldonian as I head to the Bodleian library to do some research for my autumn talks 👌👍🙏 pic.twitter.com/aijoJ3215A

— Sarah Jones (@SarahJonestoo) August 28, 2024

12= Conwy Castle – 6%

13. The Great Court at the British Museum – 5%

14= Highclere Castle in Hampshire – 4%

14= Battersea Power Station – 4%

14= Barbican Centre in London – 4%

15= Bodleian Abbey in Oxford – 3%

15= Winter Gardens in Sheffield – 3%

15= Central Chambers in Glasgow – 3%

Suzanne Cannon, Head of Marketing at Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland, said: “It’s clear to see that the UK is home to so many stunning buildings, both new and old, and it’s great that so many Brits recognise it as a beautiful staycation spot.

“For those planning to enjoy a staycation, then look no further. Our 49 hotels across the UK are perfectly situated in city centres, just a stone’s throw away from some of Brits’ favourite buildings and iconic landmarks.”

Bodleian Abbey in Oxford:

Bodleian Abbey is a world-famous academic library system that includes the Bodleian Old Library.

Founded in 1602 by Sir Thomas Bodley, it is one of the oldest libraries in Europe.

The ground floor of the Weston Library is free and open to everyone.