10 great British cities to visit instead of London (that are far less crowded)

The UK is packed with great cities - (Andrew - stock.adobe.com)

London might be considered the headline act of a UK vacation, but don't let it steal all of the limelight, because there are some often-overlooked treasures waiting to be discovered beyond the capital's sprawl.

In fact, while London is the main arrival point for international flights, it's possible to have the trip of a lifetime in Britain without spending a single night there.