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 . the Commonwealth Games 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 .
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 .