These are the best tourist experiences in the UK, according to TripAdvisor

IF you're stuck for something to do next weekend, why not branch out with a trip to Stonehenge or the Harry Potter Studios.

TripAdvisor have revealed their Travellers' Choice Awards for Experiences for 2018, and there is something for everyone on the list.

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Instead of the usual theme parks, hotels and restaurants, the awards recognise the world's best tours and travel activities.

While a Tuscan farmhouse cooking class is No.1 worldwide, here in the UK a day trip to Stonehenge, Bath and Lacock tops the list.

Winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account a business’s reviews, opinions and popularity with travellers over the last year, read on to find out more about the top experiences in the UK...

1. Inner Circle Access of Stonehenge including Bath and Lacock Day Tour from London – London, England, bookable from £139 per person

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Travellers get exclusive access to Stonehenge on this day trip from London to Stonehenge, Bath and Lacock.

The day begins or ends at the world famous stones, where visitors can explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site from inside its inner circle.

The day continues with a trip to the medieval village of Lacock and a guided tour in the historic city of Bath, including visits to the Bath Abbey and Roman Baths.

2. Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Small Group Day Trip from Glasgow – Glasgow, Scotland, bookable from £44 per person

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Glasgow’s close proximity to the Scottish Highlands makes it easy for travellers to explore the region with this day trip to Loch Ness and the Cairngorms National Park.

The guided tour visits historic battle sites, ancient castles and natural landscapes, with plenty of free time built in.

3. London Rock Music Tour – London, England, bookable from £35 per person

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Travellers can delve into London’s legendary rock music history with this tour.

A coach bus leads travellers through the capital as they check off some of rock ‘n’ roll’s top landmarks, from ‘Tin Pan Alley,’ where the Rolling Stones cut their first record, to the famous Abbey Road zebra crossing.

4. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter – London, England, bookable from £77 per person

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For Harry Potter fans, this day trip is an absolute must.

On a self-guided tour of the studios, tour-goers can explore the world famous sets for Diagon Alley, Platform 9 ¾, and the Great Hall, discovering details that make the films so magical.

5. Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Small-Group Day Trip from Edinburgh – Edinburgh, Scotland, bookable from £46 per person

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Ideal for visitors with limited time, this small-group tour transports travellers to Loch Ness and other Highland highlights with efficiency.

Stops at Glencoe, Cairngorms National Park, and Fort Augustus along the way, let travellers explore the Scottish landscape at their leisure.

6. Tower of London Entrance Ticket Including Crown Jewels and Beefeater Tour – London, England, bookable from £26 per person

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Travellers can bypass the long lines at the Tower of London to make the most of their tour through this dark and infamous complex.

Along the way, visitors can view the Crown Jewels and visit the White Tower, Traitors’ Gate and Tower Green, where Anne Boleyn met her grisly end.

7. The Original London Sightseeing Tour: Hop-on Hop-off – London, England, bookable from £32 per person

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Travellers can discover London at their own pace with a hop-on hop-off Original London sightseeing tour.

Family-friendly and flexible, a 24- or 48-hour ticket lets travellers set a personalised sightseeing itinerary that covers all of London’s major landmarks.

The ticket also includes a Thames River cruise and access to three London walking tours, making it a great value package.

8. City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour – Edinburgh, Scotland, bookable from £15 per person

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An Edinburgh city sightseeing bus tour means travellers can enjoy all the benefits of a guided tour - including hassle-free transport and on board audio commentary—but still explore the sights at their own pace.

The ticket is valid for 24 hours, and lets travellers hop on and off at attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, and Arthur’s Seat, or stay on board and take in the views.

9. Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, Thames Cruise with Harrods Cream Tea or London Eye Upgrade – London, England, bookable from £99 per person

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London is bursting with centuries-old landmarks, and this full-day tour provides a convenient way to discover all the highlights.

Travelling by comfortable coach, travellers will visit Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral, tour the Tower of London (and see the Crown Jewels), witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and relax on a Thames cruise.

There’s also an option to upgrade to enjoy cream tea at Harrods or a ride on the London Eye.

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10. Giant’s Causeway Day Trip from Belfast – Belfast, Northern Ireland, bookable from £20 per person

Travellers will visit the Old Bushmills Distillery, Giant’s Causeway, and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in one day on this guided tour by coach bus from Belfast.

A guide will be on hand to tell the tales of local legends as visitors climb the rocks at the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway.