60 UK Cities Quiz Questions and Answers (inc. Picture Round)

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Are you looking for the ultimate UK cities quiz? Here it is!

The UK is famous for many things including the monarchy, the landmarks, the language (I mean… English is everywhere isn’t it) but it’s also a great destination to visit for city lovers.

I live in the UK and have been exploring a lot. I take walking tours in every city I visit which has allowed me to know a lot of things. I am now sharing this knowledge with these UK cities quiz questions and answers.

You will find below 5 rounds of British cities quiz questions with answers plus a picture round.

Round 1: Easy UK Cities Trivia Questions

1. What is the capital of Scotland?
2. Which UK city became a World Heritage Site in 1987 thanks to its Roman baths?
3. Which river flows through Bristol?
4. In which UK nation is the city of Derry located?
5. What is the smallest city in Britain?
6. Which city were the Beatles from?
7. In which city do Geordies live?
8. Which English city is home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world?
9. Which Scottish city shares the same name than the largest city in Western Australia?
10. From which city did the Mayflower leave England?

Round 1: Easy UK Cities Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the capital of Scotland? Edinburgh
2. Which UK city became a World Heritage Site in 1987 thanks to its Roman baths? Bath
3. Which river flows through Bristol? River Avon
4. In which UK nation is the city of Derry located? Northern Ireland
5. What is the smallest city in Britain? St Davids
6. Which city were the Beatles from? Liverpool
7. In which city do Geordies live? Newcastle Upon Tyne
8. Which English city is home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world? Oxford
9. Which Scottish city shares the same name than the largest city in Western Australia? Perth
10. From which city did the Mayflower leave England? Plymouth

Round 2: UK Cities Multiple Choice Questions

1. As of 2022, how many cities are there in the UK?
   1. 75
   2. 175
   3. 275
   4. 375
2. Which of the following cities is located in West Yorkshire?
   1. Carlisle
   2. Chester
   3. Chelmsford
   4. Bradford
3. Which of the following cities is famous for its necropolis?
   1. Liverpool
   2. Gloucester
   3. Lancaster
   4. Glasgow
4. Where is Leicester located?
   1. North West England
   2. East Midlands
   3. South East England
   4. North East England
5. In which UK city was the first Marks & Spencer?
   1. London
   2. Newcastle
   3. Bristol
   4. Leeds
6. Where is the city of Inverness located?
   1. Scottish Highlands
   2. Snowdonia National Park
   3. Cumbria
   4. Cornwall
7. How far from Belfast is Newry?
   1. 14 miles
   2. 34 miles
   3. 54 miles
   4. 74 miles
8. What was the only English city to be excommunicated by the pope?
   1. Norwich
   2. Plymouth
   3. Winchester
   4. Portsmouth
9. What is the closest city to Stonehenge?
   1. Salisbury
   2. York
   3. Peterborough
   4. Gloucester
10. Which city became England’s 50th city in 2002?
    1. Salford
    2. Manchester
    3. Preston
    4. Southampton

Round 2: UK Cities Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. As of 2022, how many cities are there in the UK? 75
2. Which of the following cities is located in West Yorkshire? Bradford
3. Which of the following cities is famous for its necropolis? Glasgow
4. Where is Leicester located? East Midlands
5. In which UK city was the first Marks & Spencer? Leeds
6. Where is the city of Inverness located? Scottish Highlands
7. How far from Belfast is Newry? 34 miles
8. What was the only English city to be excommunicated by the pope? Norwich
9. What is the closest city to Stonehenge? Salisbury
10. Which city became England’s 50th city in 2002? Preston

Round 3: UK Cities Quiz – True or False

1. There are two cathedrals named after Saint Patrick in Armagh.
2. Chester is located in Cheshire.
3. Doncaster is located in southern England.
4. Coventry was never bombed during WWII.
5. Dundee is a coastal city.
6. Dunfermline used to be the capital of Scotland.
7. There is no cathedral in Lichfield.
8. Stratford-upon-Avon is a city.
9. Durham Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
10. Edinburgh is the most populous city in Scotland.

Round 3: UK Cities Quiz Answers – True or False

1. There are two cathedrals named after Saint Patrick in Armagh. True 
2. Chester is located in Cheshire. True
3. Doncaster is located in southern England. False
4. Coventry was never bombed during WWII. False
5. Dundee is a coastal city. True
6. Dunfermline used to be the capital of Scotland. True
7. There is no cathedral in Lichfield. False
8. Stratford-upon-Avon is a city. False, it’s a town
9. Durham Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site. True
10. Edinburgh is the most populous city in Scotland. False, it’s Glasgow

Round 4: Medium UK Cities Trivia Questions

1. What is the only UK capital not located in Great Britain?
2. What is the third most populous city in Scotland?
3. Which city is Banksy from?
4. Which city is the rock band Oasis from?
5. Which city was the port of registry of the RMS Titanic?
6. What is the closest national park to Derby?
7. In which English county is the city of Chelmsford located?
8. What is the second largest city in the United Kingdom?
9. In which UK city can you find The Fitzwilliam Museum?
10. Which river flows through Lisburn?

Round 4: Medium UK Cities Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the only UK capital not located in Great Britain? Belfast
2. What is the third most populous city in Scotland? Aberdeen
3. Which city is Banksy from? Bristol
4. Which city is the rock band Oasis from? Manchester
5. Which city was the port of registry of the RMS Titanic? Liverpool
6. What is the closest national park to Derby? Peak District
7. In which English county is the city of Chelmsford located? Essex
8. What is the second largest city in the United Kingdom? Birmingham
9. In which UK city can you find The Fitzwilliam Museum? Cambridge
10. Which river flows through Lisburn? River Lagan

Round 5: Hard UK Cities Trivia Questions

1. What is the oldest city in Wales?
2. Which city was nicknamed Linenopolis?
3. What is the only city in West Sussex?
4. What is the northernmost city in England?
5. Which UK city is nicknamed ‘City of Arcades’?
6. In which UK city was Nick Rhodes born?
7. St Augustine was the first Archbishop of which city?
8. When was Colchester awarded the title of city?
9. How many UNESCO World Heritage sites are there in London?
10. Who built Lincoln Castle?

Round 5: Hard UK Cities Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the oldest city in Wales? Bangor
2. Which city was nicknamed Linenopolis? Belfast
3. What is the only city in West Sussex? Chichester
4. What is the northernmost city in England? Carlisle
5. Which UK city is nicknamed ‘City of Arcades’? Cardiff
6. In which UK city was Nick Rhodes born? Birmingham
7. St Augustine was the first Archbishop of which city? Canterbury
8. When was Colchester awarded the title of city? During the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
9. How many UNESCO World Heritage sites are there in London? 4
10. Who built Lincoln Castle? William the Conqueror

Round 6: UK Cities Picture Quiz

Round 6: UK Cities Picture Quiz Answers

1. Manchester
2. Winchester
3. Edinburgh
4. Glasgow
5. Newcastle
6. Liverpool
7. Belfast
8. York
9. Portsmouth
10. Cambridge

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