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White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Cathedral in Vision Express list of must-see British locations

08:49, 09 February 2022

updated: 15:31, 09 February 2022

Two of Kent's most famous landmarks have been included in the top 15 locations all Brits should visit before they die.

The White Cliffs of Dover was pipped to first place by Stonehenge on a bucket list survey of 1,500 adults.

The White Cliffs of Dover were ranked second on Vision Express' list of bucket list locations
The White Cliffs of Dover were ranked second on Vision Express' list of bucket list locations
Canterbury Cathedral also featured on the list of places to see before you die
Canterbury Cathedral also featured on the list of places to see before you die

Meanwhile, Canterbury Cathedral was ranked 14th, behind the likes of Snowdonia, Ben Nevis, Cheddar Gorge and Hadrian's Wall.

The study conducted by Vision Express also recorded that 40% of people believe it is easy to overlook Britain's beauty.

Optical services director Dan McGhee said: “Our research shows that there are some amazing places right here in the UK to enjoy with your loved ones.”

The top 30 bucket-list locations

  1. Stonehenge in Wiltshire
  2. The White Cliffs of Dover
  3. Snowdonia in North Wales
  4. Ben Nevis in Scottish Highlands
  5. Windermere in Cumbria
  6. St Ives Harbour in Cornwall
  7. Cheddar Gorge in Somerset
  8. London Eye
  9. Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland
  10. The Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
  11. Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
  12. St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall
  13. The Needles in the Isle of Wight
  14. Canterbury Cathedral
  15. Durdle Door in Dorset
  16. The Royal Pavilion in Brighton
  17. Portmeirion in Gwynedd, North Wales
  18. Brecon Beacons in Wales
  19. Whitby Abbey Ruins in North Yorkshire
  20. Seven Sisters White Cliffs in East Sussex
  21. Chatsworth House, Bakewell in Derbyshire
  22. The Tyne Bridge in Newcastle
  23. Fingal’s Cave in Staffa, Inner Hebrides
  24. Greenwich Observatory in south east London
  25. Castle Coombe in the Cotswolds, Wiltshire
  26. Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland
  27. Ribblehead Viaduct in North Yorkshire
  28. Old Man of Storr in the Isle of Skye, Scotland
  29. Richmond Hill in south west London
  30. Hope Cove in Devon
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