British Museum ranked first by Association of Leading Visitor Attractions . Alva 's 2,200 members saw a 6.5 per cent increase in visits in 2014 . Great War centenary commemorations contributed to the overall increase . The museum has been open since September and is free for all visitors, but there are no admission charges or membership fees. Edinburgh Castle is the most popular paid attraction outside London . The Library of Birmingham ranked 10th overall , with 2.4 million visitors .
British Museum ranked first by Association of Leading Visitor Attractions . Alva 's 2,200 members saw a 6.5 per cent increase in visits in 2014 . Great War centenary commemorations contributed to the overall increase . An estimated five million people visited Tower of London 's poppy display . Edinburgh Castle is the most popular paid attraction outside London . The Library of Birmingham ranked 10th overall , with 2.4 million visitors .