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Quiz about Journey Through the British Isles
Quiz about Journey Through the British Isles

Journey Through the British Isles Quiz


Are you ready to go on the ultimate journey around the British Isles? I don't drive, so I'll take you on the train, and point out a couple of the main sights in each city we visit. You just tell me where we are!

A multiple-choice quiz by riotgrrl. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
riotgrrl
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
94,928
Updated
Oct 31 22
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
18 / 25
Plays
9776
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: CountFosco (15/25), Guest 174 (13/25), workisboring (8/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. We're travelling from King's Cross station. Just near here there is the largest library in the UK and a museum where you'll find the Elgin Marbles and the Rosetta Stone. Where are we? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. A few hundred years ago this city was the second largest in Britain. A castle and cathedral dominate the historic centre. So, can you tell me where we are? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. In this city we can spend half a day at the National Space Centre before visiting Roman remains just west of the city centre. Where are we? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. A city dominated by a castle. What we can't see are all the caves under the area. Where are we? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. The 'Midland' station is just near the National Centre for Popular Music building. On the nearest of the many hills is a groundbreaking housing complex called 'Park Hill'. This place is: Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. We're arriving in a port, at Paragon station. We've just passed under one of the longest bridges in the world, and I know we can visit 'The Deep' aquarium here. Where are we? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Travelling inland we arrive in one of the country's biggest cities. We could go shopping at Harvey Nichols, or go to see Opera North or the Northern Ballet in their home town. Which city could this be? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. We've arrived in a place which inspired Ridley Scott's "Bladerunner". Still, I can see the North Yorkshire Moors in the distance, so it must be worth spending the day here. Just remind me, where are we? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Passing by the 'Angel of the North', we arrive at a station above a river spanned by a Millennium Bridge, with a recently converted art gallery on the south bank. Therefore, we are in: Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. After crossing a border, we pull into Waverley station. It's just near the national art gallery. A little further away is the parliament building. Where are we now? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. We reach a granite city with a large oil industry, and a royal palace nearby. Where could we be? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. We pull into Queen Street station. Just on the edge of the Merchant City quarter, this is the place where everyone visits the Willow Tea Rooms. Where? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. We had to take the ferry across the North Channel, and we've made it to our next destination, famous for its murals. Where could we be? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. We're not in the UK but Trinity College across the river reminds me of past British domination of this city. We're at Connolly Street station, but in which city? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. Crossing over water, we reach Lime Street station in a city with two famous football teams and a Tate Gallery. So we must be in: Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. Taking the train we arrive in the north station of a large seaside town. We could go to Madame Tussaud's waxworks, or ride one of the rollercoasters. It could only be: Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. We're on the railway and ride to Piccadilly station. Along the road is the oldest station in the world, but even more tourists come and shop in the Northern Quarter. Where is this? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. This city's centre features a mediaeval castle and the Millennium stadium, stage for several FA Cup Finals already. Which city? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. Temple Meads station is just next to Isambard Kingdom Brunel's original terminus, but this city is also famous for its docks, where you'll find the SS Great Britain. Where are we now? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. Let's travel to Devon's largest city. We might take a walk along the Hoe or climb Smeaton's Tower Lighthouse, which was originally fourteen miles out to sea! Which maritime city is this? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. We reach the Harbour station, near Dickens' birthplace, the Mary Rose and Southsea Castle. With all that information, you might figure out we're in: Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. We've reached a seaside city. We could go shopping in the trendy North Laine, or walk along the Palace Pier. But where are we? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. Let's stop off at a famous university city. We could go punting, or sneak into the Bodleian library. That means we're in: Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. We pass through Lady Godiva's city. Even the cathedral has been rebuilt in the same concrete as the local University of Warwick. With those clues, you know it's: Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. New Street station, the biggest in the UK's second city, is our terminus. The nearby Bull Ring has been demolished, but the home of the Balti and Aston Villa is instantly recognisable as: Hint



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1. We're travelling from King's Cross station. Just near here there is the largest library in the UK and a museum where you'll find the Elgin Marbles and the Rosetta Stone. Where are we?

Answer: London

Where else but London? King's Cross station is in the northern part of central London, just along from the British Library and a short walk from the British Museum. The stylish area of Islington lies slightly further north, and Camden with its vast, trend-setting market to the northwest.
2. A few hundred years ago this city was the second largest in Britain. A castle and cathedral dominate the historic centre. So, can you tell me where we are?

Answer: Norwich

Norwich is the largest city in East Anglia. Just start in the Saxon market square of Tombland, and wander. Historic buildings include the fifteenth century Dragon Hall, fourteenth century Cow Tower and the twelfth century Music House.
3. In this city we can spend half a day at the National Space Centre before visiting Roman remains just west of the city centre. Where are we?

Answer: Leicester

The most interesting - and historic - parts of Leicester lie at the western edge of the modern city centre. The Jewry Wall museum showcases Roman finds and mediaeval buildings including the half-timbered Guildhall.
4. A city dominated by a castle. What we can't see are all the caves under the area. Where are we?

Answer: Nottingham

A former Nottingham Castle was the home of the Sheriff of Nottingham, familiar from the Robin Hood stories. Nottingham also has 'Ye Olde Trippe to Jerusalem', which claims to be the oldest pub in Britain. There are some lovely historic buildings in the castle area of the city, and a lace centre continuing its long-standing tradition of lace-making.
5. The 'Midland' station is just near the National Centre for Popular Music building. On the nearest of the many hills is a groundbreaking housing complex called 'Park Hill'. This place is:

Answer: Sheffield

Sheffield is a wondefully friendly city, built on countless hills (well, the tourist board says seven, but it feels like more to me). The nearby Magna centre about science and steelmaking is fascinating, and the Winter Gardens are well worth a trip, yet the must-see attraction is the stunning Peak District National Park just a few miles to the west.
6. We're arriving in a port, at Paragon station. We've just passed under one of the longest bridges in the world, and I know we can visit 'The Deep' aquarium here. Where are we?

Answer: Kingston-upon-Hull

Despite its reputation as a depressed port with the Humber Bridge as its main feature, Hull is an interesting city. Don't forget to spend a morning around the Minster in nearby Beverley.
7. Travelling inland we arrive in one of the country's biggest cities. We could go shopping at Harvey Nichols, or go to see Opera North or the Northern Ballet in their home town. Which city could this be?

Answer: Leeds

Leeds is the third city in a row we've visited in Yorkshire. There are lots of attractions, from the Royal Armouries Museum to the Henry Moore Sculpture Institute and shopping at the trendy Corn Exchange.
8. We've arrived in a place which inspired Ridley Scott's "Bladerunner". Still, I can see the North Yorkshire Moors in the distance, so it must be worth spending the day here. Just remind me, where are we?

Answer: Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough probably isn't first on any tourist's itinerary, but it does have the unique Transporter Bridge, taking cars across the River Tees, and the birthplace of Captain Cook.
9. Passing by the 'Angel of the North', we arrive at a station above a river spanned by a Millennium Bridge, with a recently converted art gallery on the south bank. Therefore, we are in:

Answer: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Time to go out for the night! Newcastle was named as one of the world's top ten party cities in an international poll. Day or night, the place to be is the redeveloped quayside, with bars, clubs, the 'winking eye' bridge, the Baltic gallery and (soon) the Gateshead Sage Music Centre.
10. After crossing a border, we pull into Waverley station. It's just near the national art gallery. A little further away is the parliament building. Where are we now?

Answer: Edinburgh

Beautiful Edinburgh is famous for many sights. Most centre on the Royal Mile running down from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Princes Street in the stately Georgian town. Don't miss the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world. It gets pretty busy then, so make some friends in the city and stay with them!
11. We reach a granite city with a large oil industry, and a royal palace nearby. Where could we be?

Answer: Aberdeen

The city of Aberdeen lies in northeast Scotland. It's a great base to explore the area, which includes 70 castles and a large number of whisky distilleries.
12. We pull into Queen Street station. Just on the edge of the Merchant City quarter, this is the place where everyone visits the Willow Tea Rooms. Where?

Answer: Glasgow

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. Among its countless attractions are many of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's buildings, including the Glasgow School of Art and the Willow Tea Rooms. The Lighthouse architecture centre, the historic cathedral area including a necropolis and the green space of Glasgow Green, where exhibitions at the People's Palace will tell you of its importance in the industrial revolution, are some of the best.
13. We had to take the ferry across the North Channel, and we've made it to our next destination, famous for its murals. Where could we be?

Answer: Belfast

For a visitor, Belfast isn't the dangerous city it's often portrayed as. There is a lively arts community supporting countless galleries, the locally important Belfast Castle and the famous sectarian murals. Any trip should include the Giant's Causeway (an implausible hexagonal columnar rock formation leading into the sea) and the surrounding coast.
14. We're not in the UK but Trinity College across the river reminds me of past British domination of this city. We're at Connolly Street station, but in which city?

Answer: Dublin

Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is a thriving city. Again, there are many tourist attractions. Dublin Castle, the pubs and restaurants of the Temple Bar district, and the Guinness brewery, should be way up any tourist's list.
15. Crossing over water, we reach Lime Street station in a city with two famous football teams and a Tate Gallery. So we must be in:

Answer: Liverpool

Liverpool is not only the home of the Beatles, but you can't miss out on visiting the site of the Cavern Club. Don't miss the grand Albert Dock, Joseph Williamson's seemingly pointless network of tunnels under Edge Hill, or taking a ferry 'cross the Mersey (if you can stand hearing that song repeatedly!)
16. Taking the train we arrive in the north station of a large seaside town. We could go to Madame Tussaud's waxworks, or ride one of the rollercoasters. It could only be:

Answer: Blackpool

Blackpool is Britain's biggest and tackiest resort. Incredibly, it receives as many tourists every year as Portugal, though far fewer brave the sea! The Blackpool Tower, a smaller replica of the Eiffel Tower, dominates the centre of town, while three piers and the Pleasure Beach's ten rollercoasters keep all the visiting kids amused.
17. We're on the railway and ride to Piccadilly station. Along the road is the oldest station in the world, but even more tourists come and shop in the Northern Quarter. Where is this?

Answer: Manchester

Manchester, known as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, is now a major tourist destination. The Commonwealth Games held here in 2002 were seen by millions, while the Imperial War Museum North, revamped city centre and Lowry Centre Art Gallery look to the future. Why not finish the night off with a meal in the lively Chinatown?
18. This city's centre features a mediaeval castle and the Millennium stadium, stage for several FA Cup Finals already. Which city?

Answer: Cardiff

Cardiff has only been the capital of the principality of Wales since 1955, yet is now seat of the Welsh Assembly and dominant in the country. The National Museum of Wales attracts many tourists, while the Norwegian Sailors' Church is one of many historic buildings.
19. Temple Meads station is just next to Isambard Kingdom Brunel's original terminus, but this city is also famous for its docks, where you'll find the SS Great Britain. Where are we now?

Answer: Bristol

Another example of Brunel's work in Bristol is the spectacular Clifton Suspension Bridge. Closer to the centre lie the mildly controversial British Empire and Commonwealth Museum and the Theatre Royal, oldest in the UK. You could finish off the day by patronising the interesting shops on Park Street and visit one of the tea shops there.
20. Let's travel to Devon's largest city. We might take a walk along the Hoe or climb Smeaton's Tower Lighthouse, which was originally fourteen miles out to sea! Which maritime city is this?

Answer: Plymouth

Plymouth is probably best known as the city the Mayflower left Britain from. The historic centre is the Barbican district, and the unmissable site is the imposing Royal Citadel built in 1665 with 70 foot high walls to defend the port.
21. We reach the Harbour station, near Dickens' birthplace, the Mary Rose and Southsea Castle. With all that information, you might figure out we're in:

Answer: Portsmouth

Portsmouth, home of the British Navy, has a fascinating Dockyard museum, in which you'll find both Henry VIII's Mary Rose and Nelson's Victory. Alternatively, the suburb of Southsea is a traditional south coast resort with a pier and amusements.
22. We've reached a seaside city. We could go shopping in the trendy North Laine, or walk along the Palace Pier. But where are we?

Answer: Brighton

Brighton is perhaps the liveliest of all Britain's cities. From George IV's orientally-inspired Royal Pavillion, through the grand Georgian terraces, to the intimate shops of the Lanes, to the thriving lesbian and gay scene, Brighton is unmissable whoever you are.
23. Let's stop off at a famous university city. We could go punting, or sneak into the Bodleian library. That means we're in:

Answer: Oxford

Oxford is the UK's oldest university, and colleges such as Christ Church or Magdalen (pronounced 'maudlin', of course) are fantastic works of architecture. Magdalen even has its own deer park! The Ashmolean Museum, founded 1683, is one of the world's oldest. We could take some time out in the cafe in the basement of the Modern Art Oxford Museum.
24. We pass through Lady Godiva's city. Even the cathedral has been rebuilt in the same concrete as the local University of Warwick. With those clues, you know it's:

Answer: Coventry

The new Coventry cathedral lies next to the shell of the old, which was bombed during World War II, and left as a moving memorial. There is still a fine mediaeval guildhall, but the best local attractions are to be found in the nearby town of Warwick - although, strangely, the University of Warwick is in Coventry.
25. New Street station, the biggest in the UK's second city, is our terminus. The nearby Bull Ring has been demolished, but the home of the Balti and Aston Villa is instantly recognisable as:

Answer: Birmingham

Birmingham is a major centre for conferences and exhibitions, but also explore the Jewellery Quarter (where one third of the UK's jewellery is produced) and my favourite: Cadbury World's chocolate museum with free tastings!
Source: Author riotgrrl

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