Recreational cannabis remains illegal across the UK, and private medical cannabis clinics operate UK-wide rather than being concentrated in one city. For the full legal picture, see our United Kingdom guide.

  1. London — the capital, with the largest concentration of private medical cannabis clinics.
  2. Manchester — the North West's biggest city and a major student population.
  3. Birmingham — the UK's second-largest city.
  4. Edinburgh — Scotland's capital, historic Old Town.
  5. Glasgow — Scotland's largest city.
  6. Liverpool — major port city with a strong music heritage.
  7. Bristol — South West England, known for a famously liberal, alternative culture.
  8. Leeds — Yorkshire's largest city.
  9. Cardiff — capital of Wales.
  10. Brighton — England's south coast, known for a relaxed, progressive reputation.

This is general travel information, not legal advice — carrying or using cannabis recreationally remains illegal throughout the UK regardless of city.