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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?
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?
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?
4. A city dominated by a castle. What we can't see are all the caves under the area. Where are we?
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:
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?
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?
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?
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:
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?
11. We reach a granite city with a large oil industry, and a royal palace nearby. Where could we be?
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?
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?
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?
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:
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:
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?
18. This city's centre features a mediaeval castle and the Millennium stadium, stage for several FA Cup Finals already. Which city?
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?
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?
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:
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?
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:
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:
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:
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