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St Davids Bishop's Palace and Close Wall is an imposing palace within the defended perimeter of the cathedral precincts. The surviving buildings date chiefly from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, particularly the work of Bishop Thomas Bek (12...
Mainly early fourteenth-century remains of a large courtyard castle, including a massive twin-towered gatehouse. Probably built by Gilbert de Clare (the Last, d. 1314)....
Beautiful and varied stretch of the Pembrokeshire coast. This extensive estate is a coastal property of great contrast, including 8 miles of cliff, headlands, beaches and sand dunes, elongated freshwater lakes bordered by trees, sheltered bays and ma...
Strata Florida Abbey was initially founded in 1164 on a nearby site, the present buildings were erected under the patronage of the Lord Rhys (d. 1197). The Cistercians at Strata Florida were loyal supporters of the Welsh Princes. Traditional burial p...
Swansea Castle is the remains of the Braose castle dating to the late thirteenth century. The later distinctive arcaded parapet is reminiscent of the episcopal palaces at Lamphey and St Davids. Swansea Castle can only be viewed externally....
The Judge's Lodging was once called 'the most commodious and elegant apartments for a judge in all England and Wales' (Lord Chief Justice Campbell, 1855), decay beckoned Radnorshire's disused Shire Hall into obscurity. Now, aided by an interior hardl...
Late 15th-century town house. Located near the harbour in this historic walled town, the house is characteristic of the area at the time when Tenby was a thriving trading port. On the ground floor at the rear of the house is a fine example of a 'Flem...
Today's visitors to Weobley can admire one of the few surviving fortified manor houses in Wales. Weobley (pronounced web-lee) was the proud home of the de la Bere family until the 15th century. There aren't many places left where you can stand at th...
Westquarter Dovecot is a handsome rectangular dovecot with a heraldic panel dated 1647 over the entrance doorway....
White Castle is the best preserved of the Three Castles, namely, White, Skenfrith and Grosmont. The heart of this castle is surrounded by powerful round towers. The Three Castles are usually grouped together because for a large part of their history...
Welcome to the Animalarium We are a small Zoo in mid-Wales, we like to offer a home to unwanted Zoo animals and exotic pets. Even our African Leopard was a unwanted pet! Visit us for a day to remember! ...
Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery houses exhibitions from local prehistory to the Dark Ages, Brecknockshire town and country life, natural history, art and historical objects....
The "Mountain Centre" is located 5 miles south west of Brecon and some 15 miles north of Merthyr Tydfil. It was opened in 1966 with financial assistant from the Carnegie United Kingdom Trust. The Mountain Centre, which is how everyone refers to it in...
Howell Harris Museum is a small museum with displays on life of Howell Harris, founder of Welsh Methodism, and of the 'Trefeca Family' community he founded in the old house in 1752....
The Radnorshire Museum, part of Powys County Council Museum Service, can be found in the centre of Llandrindod Wells, holds artefacts relating to the former county of Radnorshire and is housed in the old Carnegie Library. Llandrindod Wells, one of t...
The Rock Park is a prominent park and woodland community space in Llandrindod Wells which was established in the Spa town's Victorian heyday. Originally designed as a 'natural' open space to compliment the provision of the naturally occurring spring ...
The Cambrian Woollen Mill is on the outskirts of the smallest town in Britain, Llanwrtyd Wells in Powys Mid Wales, the smallest town in Britain. The mill lies beside the River Irfon on the edge of the Eppynt and Cambrian Mountains, with the Brecon Be...
The Owain Glyndwr Centre is built on the site of the famous parliament held in 1404 at which Owain was crowned Prince of Wales. The Centre hosts a new interactive and informative exhibition on the life, times and vision of Owain Glyndwr. The Owain G...
Bryan's Ground Garden is set in 3 acres of intimate garden rooms that have been growing since 1913. Furnished with follies and fragrant flowers, towers and topiary, pools and a potager, and paths to five acres of specimen trees on the banks of a rive...
Here at The Red Kite Feeding and Rehabilitation Centre, you can learn all about the Red Kites, see them feed and watch them fly....
Glansevern Hall is romantically positioned on the banks of the River Severn with gardens that extend to more than 25 acres. There is a gentle walk from the gardens to the Severn through the "folly garden" and wild flower meadow with a raised bird-hi...
The Powysland Museum displays illustrate the history and development of life in Montgomeryshire from the earliest prehistoric settlers to the 20th century population. Within the entrance hall to the museum the visitor is reminded of the initial purpo...
The Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway opened in 1903 to link the market town of Welshpool to the rural community of Llanfair Caereinion, this 2 foot 6 inch narrow gauge steam railway now provides a tourist service for all the family and a welcome ...
On the road, The Duck tour travels in a circular route along Liverpool's historic waterfront and through the City taking in the major sites including The Pier Head, The Three Graces, St. George's Hall, the Cathedrals and many other places of interest...
At the Aberaeron Sea Aquarium you can see the creatures and fish that live in the waters of Cardigan Bay, and learn all about life at sea, the fish you eat and a sustainable future for fishing. Also featured at the Aberaeron Sea Aquarium is a large ...
Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre is a little piece of heaven in the Cambrian Mountains. From scenic walks and world class mountain biking to adventure play areas and Animal Puzzle Trail. Red Kites are fed daily, and can be viewed from the c...
Ceredigion Museum is housed in a restored Edwardian Theatre. It has been described as 'one of the most beautiful museum interiors in Britain'. Ceredigion Museum is a vibrant, welcoming institution which through well thought out displays and exhibiti...
The Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine, Silver Mountain Experience has been improved and now includes a longer and more dramatic themed underground tour, new cafe and retail shop, a water-play area for children with panning and gem jigging, woods full of myt...
The National Library of Wales collects and preserves material relating to Wales and the other Celtic nations. The National Library of Wales plays an important role in the cultural and educational life of Wales. It is one of six legal deposit librari...
The Rheidol hydropower plant is the largest of its kind in England and Wales. Since 1962, the scheme has generated renewable energy by using the rainwater that falls on the surrounding mountains. Located within and above the scenic valley of the riv...
You kinow when you're on the Vale of Rheidol Railway when you hear a blast of the whistle and the hiss of steam and you're away! Sit back, relax and let us take you on a nostalgic journey through some of Wales' most spectacular scenery. Travelling o...
Bro Meigan Gardens We are situated in the beautiful north Pembrokeshire countryside on the edge of the Pembrokeshire National Park and overlooking the Preseli Hills which are reputedly the source of the Stonehenge Bluestones. Our garden is managed b...
People visit Pembrey Country Park for many different reasons, some to enjoy the freedom to wander around 202 hectares of glorious parkland and some to take advantage of one of the cleanest beaches in Wales. Set against the spectacular backdrop of th...
At the Felinwynt Rainforest Centre you can experience the atmosphere of a mini rainforest with exotic plants, tropical butterflies, waterfalls, leafcutter ants, pools with fish accompanied by the natural sounds of the Peruvian Amazon....
Carew Castle and Tidal Mill The magnificent Carew Castle has a history spanning 2,000 years. Set in a stunning location, overlooking a 23-acre millpond, the castle displays the development from a Norman fortification to an Elizabethan country house. ...
Aberglasney House and Gardens in Wales is spectacularly set in the beautiful Tywi valley of Carmarthenshire, Aberglasney House features one of the finest gardens in Wales. Aberglasney Gardens have been an inspiration to poets since 1477. The story of...
Here at the Carmarthenshire County Museum you can find out more about Carmarthenshire's past in the county museum. A range of fascinating artefacts from mammoth bones and Roman gold are on show along with treasures like Welsh dressers and paintings p...
The volunteer run Gwili Railway is the only standard gauge railway operating steam services in South West Wales and 2010 will see the 150th Anniversary of the original opening of the line. The first train ran at Easter 1978, using one coach pulled b...
The Museum of Speed in Pendine was opened in 1996. The museum focuses on the use of the sands at Pendine for land speed attempts and racing. The main exhibit for the summer season is 'Babs', the motor car used by Parry Thomas on his fatal attempt at...
The National Botanic Garden of Wales was created within a beautiful 568-acre Regency park, combining 200-year-old historical features with spectacular modern architecture and landscaping and a collection of some 100,000 different plants. The Great G...
At Upton there are several gardens within a garden which in all extends to about 35 acres. All of the gardens are surrounded by the ARBOTETUM, a collection of rare trees mostly planted in the 1920’s and 30 and include mature specimens of: Drimys w...
Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort is nestled deep in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, there's really no other place like it. Step back in time at Castell Henllys, a unique Iron Age hill fort recreated with fantastic replica Iron Age roundhouses, b...
Llys y Fran Reservoir and Country Park covers 350 acres and includes a 212 acre reservoir. The land surrounding the reservoir consists of grasslands and woodland, predominantly sessile oak. Two main parking areas are available which are pay and disp...
Picton Castle - Picton Castle is a most unusual ancient building being in design half fortified manor house and half fully developed medieval castle. From the outside with its four symmetrically spaced half round towers and gatehouse entrance ...
Scolton Manor Museum and Visitor Centre is set in a traditional Victorian country house, Scolton Manor was designed, built and furnished by the local firm of architects William and James Owen. Completed in 1842 the house cost just under 3,000 pounds ...
Talley Abbey is a twelfth century remains of a Premonstratensian Abbey. Talley Abbey was founded for the Premonstratensian order by the Lord Rhys, between 1184 and 1189. Parts of the abbey church survive....
Steeped in history and tradition, Rock Mill nestles in the heart of West Wales. On the very borders of Ceredigion & Carmarthenshire. This picturesque Nineteenth Century stone mill was built by the present owners great grandfather, John Morgan. Pe...
Y Goeden Fach Bonsai Centre is an oriental arboretum of bonsai from many countries displayed within a Japanese garden setting. Craft and bonsai accessory shop. Workshops and advice for bonsai novices and enthusiasts. One of the most diverse bonsai co...
Tenby Museum is the oldest independent museum in Wales, serving the community since 1878, when the National School (built in the 1830s) became vacant, allowing the museum trustees to acquire the building for the collections. The former school buildin...
Hafod Uchtryd, 12 miles south-east of Aberystwyth, is recognised as one of the finest examples in Europe of a Picturesque landscape. Its most celebrated owner, Thomas Johnes (1748-1816), built a new house in this remote location and laid out its gro...
Enjoy the Wildlife of the Pembrokeshire Islands of Skomer, Grassholm and Skokholm Take a 15 minute boat ride to one of the best seabird and & seal experiences in Southern Britain, a world dedicated to wildlife and a perfect day out. You'll see a...
Blackpool Mill Museum is a 19th Century water mill on the banks of the Eastern Cleddau River. It retains many original features and associated tools are on display. There are Local crafts and gifts available and the cafe serves meals / snacks....
Llawhaden Castleis a fortified palace of the bishops of St Davids, first created as a ringwork in the twelfth century and totally rebuilt mainly in the fourteenth century....
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park central feature is the lake itself, which is surrounded by peat bog. The rest of the park consists largely of coniferous woodland, planted by the Forestry Commission during the 1960's, but there are also areas of dry h...
The National Coracle Centre is a Museum and Workshop of Coracles from around the world set in the grounds of a 17th Century Flour Mill beside the beautiful Cenarth falls famed for its Salmon Leaps and 200 year old Bridge over the Teifi River. The Mu...
The Teifi Valley Railway is a narrow-gauge tourist railway located at Henllan, about four miles to the east of Newcastle Emlyn on the Carmarthen and Ceredigion borders. Our trains stop at Pontprenshitw on the way back from Llandyfriog Riverside, s...
Lamphey Bishop's Palace was the retreat of choice for those medieval bishops seeking solace from the everyday stresses of Church and State. The medieval bishops of St Davids were worldly men who enjoyed the privileges of wealth, power and status. Lam...
Pembroke Castle is the birthplace of Henry VII and idyllically set on the banks of the river estuary,this mighty fortress is steeped in British history. A true wonder of Wales. Pembroke Castle has a long and fascinating history, for it was around 1...
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, one of Britain's breathing spaces, takes in about a third of the county including the entire coastal strip, the upper reaches of the Daugleddau (two swords) and the Preselis. It's the only National Park that is ...
Gilfach Nature Reserve is set in the lovely Marteg Valley just north of Rhayader, Gilfach is a 410 acre hill farm nature reserve, owned and managed by Radnorshire Wildlife Trust for the benefit of wildlife. The farm is a mosaic of habitat including t...
St Davids is named after the patron saint of Wales, Saint David. St Davids is the smallest city in Britain with a population of just over 1,600. City status was awarded in 1995 although the roots of St Davids go back to the 4th century when St David ...
With the Thousand Islands Expeditions you can come and experience some of the finest the natural world has to offer. Discover a magical island wilderness coupled with the fun and excitement of a true marine expedition. You will witness some of the mo...
Here at The Dinosaur Park Tenby the family fun lasts all day, and with all of our manned rides included in the price its great value for money too! The Dinosaur Trail is a mile long woodland walk full of surprises. Brush up on your knowledge by doin...
Anna Ryder Richardson's Wild Welsh Zoo has something for everyone! Experience close-up meetings with endangered animals from all over the world. Meet TV stars Steve and Lisa, Tommy the Tapir and his new mate Rio. Yumusak the Bactrian camel is n...
Manorbier Castle and Garden has such a splendid setting overlooking a beautiful unspoilt beach, families love to explore Manorbier Castle and bring a little bit of history to life. The impressive Great Hall, Chapel and Turrets are dotted with life...
Ocean Commotion is a family run indoor children's playcentre located in the heart of the walled town of Tenby, on Lower Frog Street, just a short walk away from the beaches and shops. At Ocean Commotion you can be sure of a friendly welcome and a lev...
Why not take a trip to Parc Cwm Darran and check out its two new touch screen interactive information games? There are three games that will test your knowledge and understanding of the local wildlife found within the park. Take up the challenge, i...
Barry Island Pleasure Park activities are centred around sandy Whitmore Bay and the adjacent pleasure park. Barry Island Pleasure Park has over 50 rides and attractions, for all ages including the Log Flume, Viper Ride, Pirate Ship, Galloping Hors...
Fonmon Castle is one of the few mediaeval castles which are still lived in as a home. Since it was built by the St. John family c1200, it has only changed hands once. In 1656, during the English Civil War it was bought by Colonel Philip Jones, a dire...
The area now known as Porthkerry Country Park has been mixed meadow, farmland and woodland since medieval times. Once split between the ancient manors of Barry, Porthkerry and Penmark, the area was bought by the Romilly family in 1412, which worked t...
Here at Barry Island Quasar our specially designed arena allows 2 teams to battle it out using state of the art laser tag equipment. Friends and family can enjoy this high action game. If you're new to Q-2000 then please check out our RULES page that...
At the Welsh Hawking Centre you will see over 200 Bird of Prey including Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Falcons and Buzzards. They can be seen and photographed in the mews, weathering ground, breeding and if you are fast enough, flying! Flying Demonstratio...
Bryngarw House is nestled in 113 acres of picturesque country parkland. The history of the house itself is vague, but architectural evidence appears to indicate that it was originally a farmhouse, possibly dating from the 15th century. The first r...
Coity Castle was originally established soon after 1100, much of the castle dates from the fourteenth century and later. Parts were rebuilt following the siege by Owain Glyn Dwr in 1404-05....
Newcastle was initially a Norman castle, the site appears to have been refortified by Henry II in the 1180s, as indicated by the exceptional quality of the masonry....
Ogmore Castle is a substantial remains of a Norman stone-built castle, raised by the de Londres family. The initial earthwork castle was established by William de Londres, soon after 1100....
With Dragonfly Cruises you can cruise the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal from Brecon to Brynich, 2.5 miles through a lock over an aquaduct, 2.5 hours return. Public and private trips available from March to October. Saloon seating for 53. Refreshment...
Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre has recently been refurbished and provides information on attractions, events and facilities, not only in the Bay but across the city and local region. Overlooking Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre is ideally ...
In the heart of the capital city is Cardiff Castle, a truly remarkable site with a history that spans over 2000 years. Roman soldiers slept here, noble knights held court here, and the Bute family, with extraordinary wealth and vision, transformed th...
Dyffryn is an absolute must. It's is one of the most popular outdoor attractions in South Wales and with very good reason. The Grade 1 Registered garden is beautifully designed to the highest classical standards and lovingly kept. It contains example...
Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo is one of the top theme parks in South Wales and winner of the Best Family Day Out in Pembrokeshire. The theme park and Zoo is located near Tenby in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside, Folly Farm offers afforda...
Fagans is one of Europe's leading open–air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. It stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle, a late 16th-century manor house donated to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth. ...
Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier exhibits artifacts from 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, 1st King's Dragoon Guards, The Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards). 24th Foot ( South Wales Borderers), The Welch Regiment (41st & 69th Foot), and The Ro...
The Firing Line Museum is located in Cardiff Castle. Firing Line is a World-Class exhibition commemorating over 300 years of proud and distinguished history including the Battle of Waterloo 1815, Rorke's Drift against the Zulus 1879 as well as rec...
Award winning Abbey Mill is a well-established independent family business and has been trading in Tintern village for the past 70 years. Set amidst breathtaking scenery in the heart of the Wye Valley and situated on the banks of the River Wye in the...
Greenmeadow Community Farm has been a working farm for over 250 years. Set in over 120 acres, we have a wide range of pedigree and rare animals which you can come and meet up close. Nestled in the heart of Cwmbran, this is truly a Community Farm ...
Travel in one of our all-weather observation coaches behind a vintage steam locomotive through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons National Park along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer on one of the most popular railways...
The National Wetland Centre near Llanelli in Wales is a 450 acre mosaic of lakes, scrapes, pools, streams and lagoons adjoining the salt marshes and shore of the scenic Burry Inlet. The range of habitats makes the site a refuge for many different ...
The Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery houses the first steam whistle, the first voting ballot box and dresses by Laura Ashley and Julien McDonald. The surroundings, Cyfarthfa Castle, home to William Crawshay II and family, serve as a reminder ...
At Garwnant Visitor Centre you can explore over 400 acres of beautiful woodland. Experience our tranquil nature trails or thrilling kids' mountain bike course and enjoy fresh local produce in our restaurant....
The Winding House in New Tredegar is THE museum for the Caerphilly County Borough. Newly opened, with an exciting and varied exhibitions and events programme, fully equipped research room, coffee shop and gift shop. It tells the history of the Cou...
Ezeeeplay offers fun for all as well as the 6 exciting play zones - regular daily activities include art & craft sessions, dancing, face painting and football sessions. Parties are a speciality at Ezeeeplay with pamper parties, sports and fantasy ...
Tredegar House is one of the architectural wonders of Wales and one of the most significant late 17th-century houses in the whole of the British Isles. Situated within 90 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland, this delightful red brick house pr...
Usk Castle is set in enchanting, romantic ruins overlooking the small town of Usk, and the wide river valley beyond. "It is like the secret castle that no one's ever found" exclaimed a young boy, seeing the natural and peaceful setting, the ancient w...
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park The country park has a variety of habitats covering over 100 hectares of land and water, with some areas designated a S.S.S.I (Site of Special Scientific Interest) protecting the rare and diverse plant and animal spe...
Blaenavon's Heritage Railway is set in the heart of a World Heritage Site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. There is ample free car and coach parking at Furnace Sidings, by Garn Lakes, our main Station. From here our trains head north to the Whistle...
Set in a Georgian Stable Block, with central courtyard, the stone archway and cobbled walkway gives a wonderful ambience to the start of your visit. Pontypool MuseumThe Museum houses a collection of local artefacts with an outstanding display of J...
The Rhondda Heritage Park based at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Trehafod, is one of the top heritage and cultural visitor attractions in South Wales and provides a fun and interesting day out for individuals, groups, school children and student...
There is so much to keep you busy during a visit to Afan Forest Park. The fantastic landscape offers lots of opportunities to get out and experience nature. There are excellent mountain biking, cycling and walking trails for visitors to enjoy. M...
Margam Abbey Church, founded in 1147 is the only Cistercian Foundation in Wales whose nave is still intact and used for Christian worship. Other remains of the Monastery include a twelve-sided Chapter House in early English style located within Marga...
The first in Wales. Award winning from 1976. It's located in the Afan Valley only six miles from the town of Port Talbot, among beautiful hills where men once tunnelled for coal. They hacked away to fill the trams hauled by horses to daylight. Then f...
Craig-y-nos Country Park is set in a beautiful setting with trees, two rivers, ponds and meadows to walk around and enjoy. We have plenty of seats and picnic benches too....
The 3 different caves Dan-yr-Ogof, Cathedral Cave and Bone Cave each offer a unique underground experience. In Dan-yr-Ogof you walk through the beautifully decorated passageways for just under 1 kilometre; in Cathedral Cave you walk through its enorm...
The Egypt Centre is the largest collection of Egyptian Antiquities in Wales and is open to all Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Hands-on activities are available as well as an exciting display of Egyptian artefacts including weapons, jewellery, c...
Set in the heart of the Gower Peninsula just west of Swansea, South Wales, the Gower Heritage Centre was established in 1990 as a countryside crafts centre situated in historical and beautiful surroundings. The 12th century water powered corn and saw...
Mission Gallery is one of Wales' most unique arts venues showing the very best in the visual arts and craft in one of the most distinctive, and best adapted, spaces for the arts in Wales. Hosting a stimulating programme of contemporary visual art and...
What makes a seaside visit? Is it a cone full of rich dairy ice cream, a plate of golden battered Cod & Chips, a pint down the beach, or pushing your coppers into a penny falls? Whatever you could need we have it all at The Mumbles pier! With our ...
Come and explore our unique tropical haven of wonderful plants and animals, Plantasia is situated in the heart of the city. From insects, reptiles, fish and monkeys to bananas, pineapple plants, prickly cacti and giant bamboo - Plantasia has it al...
Singleton Botanical Gardens are based in the old walled garden of Singleton Park. The gardens contain fine specimens of rare and exotic plants from around the world. They are at their most spectacular during August when a full programme of events, to...
When it comes to bowling at Swansea, we're the experts. At Tenpin you'll find plenty of lanes where you can show off your strike to your friends, family or colleagues. We offer children, teen and adult parties, corporate celebrations, great nights ou...
Learn all about England’s oldest recorded town with City Sightseeing Colchester. Journey through Colchester’s streets and become absorbed in the town’s unique heritage and history. Colchester today is a thriving, modern town with many great...
At the Cascade Ice Rink, Basildon - Children can skate from as young as 5, however children between 5 and 8 years old must be accompanied on the ice. You can just turn up and skate but where it is possible we recommend pre-booking as skating sessi...
Langdon visitor centre is set in a stunning nature reserve of 461 acres which comprises of woodland, meadows, lakes and former plotland gardens. A beautiful wildlife garden is situated directly behind the visitor centre (sorry dogs are not permitted...
Wat Tyler Country Park, on the southeast edge of Basildon, has new hides overlooking a productive scrape and is close to a rubbish tip which always attracts gulls. Bearded Tits breed in expanses of reed and scarcer species have been observed, includi...
The Cater Museum houses many artifacts of Billericay and contains a lot of local information. The 18th to 19th century red brick building is tiled and has dormer windows, one of which depicts the war time practice of applying tape to reduce flying...
A warm welcome will always greet you at Hanningfield reservoir visitor centre.The visitor centre is set in mature woodland and offers superb views over the 870 acre Hanningfield Reservoir. It is an ideal place to view the wildlife within the nature ...
The vineyard was planted in 1990 on a south facing gentle slope and nestles beside a beautifully built Grade 1 listed brick and tile barn built by Anne of Cleeves in the mid-Sixteenth century. As the soil and climate are somewhat similar to the Al...
Bocking Windmill is a post mill with a 2-storey roundhouse, built in 1721 and moved to its present site in 1829. It ceased working at the outbreak of the First World War and was renovated externally in the 1980s and internally in the 1990s. Most m...
At Braintree Museum the story of the Braintree District and its diverse industrial and cultural history unfolds. The main galleries examine the development of the area from prehistory to the twenty-first century, focusing upon the textile and manu...
Great Bardfield Cottage Museum is a 19th century village lock-up and recently renovated 16th century charity cottage housing agricultural and domestic artefacts from 19th and 20th centuries, plus rural crafts such as straw-plaiting and corn-dollies. ...
Cressing Temple takes its unusual name from the medieval monks of the Knights Templar who founded the two vast 13th century timber barns, which form the centrepiece of this delightful rural estate. The Tudor Walled Garden is inspired by an age wh...
Finchingfield Windmill is a small, simple, mid-18th century feudal or estate-type postmill with a wooden wind shaft and 1 pair of stones....
The Flitch Way passes through 15 miles of countryside along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway in the heart of rural Essex. Its name comes from a medieval ceremony, which originated in Little Dunmow and which still takes place every f...
Great Notley Country Park covers some 100 acres of open space, which is managed for the benefit of wildlife and the community. The site was formally arable farmland and has been transformed into a mixture of wetland and open grassland. Each of these ...
Here at the Original Great Maze you can discover the aMazing maize maze, full of adventure and fun! Weave your way through miles of maize pathways to finally conquer the maze challenge. If you are new to one of the greatest maze challenges in the wo...
The Town Hall is without doubt one of the town's most beautiful buildings. Donated to the people of Braintree by the Courtauld family in 1928, this Georgian style building is steeped in history and provides a perfect environment for all sorts of occ...
Our aim is to make the past come to life at Brentwood Museum with an exciting collection of everyday objects from previous generations. Even the Museum itself is part of Brentwood's history. It is housed in a quaint little 19th century cemetery lodge...
The Roman Catholic classically styled Brentwood Cathedral incorporates the original Victorian church. Designed by distinguished architect Quinlan Terry with roundels by Ralph Maklouf, it was opened in May 1991 by the Archbishop of Westminster, Cardin...
Here at Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker you can come and witness the three lives of the bunker starting with its role as an RAF ROTOR Station, then a brief period as a civil defence centre through to its most recent life as a Regional Government...
Old Macdonald’s Farm in Brentwood Essex is a superb venue for value for money family days out in Essex. Close to London this family attraction includes all your farm yard favourites plus more unusual and exotic animals such as the popular Meerkat f...
Thorndon Country Park is divided into Thorndon Park North, with the Countryside Centre, and Thorndon Park South. These areas are linked by the 'Old Park', which is owned by the Woodland Trust, and 'Old Thorndon Pasture', which is owned by Essex Count...
Weald Country Park is located to the west of Brentwood. At nearly 500 acres it is the largest of the Essex County Council Country Parks. Parkland has been established here for more than 700 years; the lakes, the tree-lined avenues, and large parkland...
The Burnham on Crouch and District Museum is situated on the Quay at the junction with Coronation Road. It is devoted to the History of Burnham on Crouch & the Dengie Hundred area. The Museum consists of two floors and a mezzanine, with exhib...
Mangapps Railway Museum is a privately owned working railway and museum established on a farm at Burnham on Crouch, Essex. It features a ¾ mile standard gauge passenger carrying line, with restored stations, signal boxes and ancillary equipment rem...
Welcome to a World of Miniature Railways. Canvey Railway and Model Engineering Club has a variety of miniature railways which you can ride on....
Housed in the historic former Canvey & District bus Depot built in 1934 and vacated by Eastern National in 1978, the Castle Point Transport Museum is home to over thirty old and rare buses and coaches alongside vintage commercials,military and emerg...
Canvey Island was drained and embanked by the Dutch engineer Cornelius Vermuyden in the 17th century. Numerous Dutch workers and their families settled here and they built rather unusual octagonal cottages of which two still survive. One cottage,...
Since St Katherines became The Heritage Centre it has become the home of Art, Camera, Needlework and Patchwork Groups as well as an historical group. They have Art, Hobbies, Militaria and Photographic Exhibitions. There is a Lifeboat Week as well as ...
Chelmsford Miniature Railway offers rides for the public every Sunday from April 24th to (at least) September 25th. Normally free car parking near to site with light refreshments available - train rides on all tracks plus static displays of models...
Chelmsford Museum tells the story of the county town from the Ice Age to the present, including new displays on the more recent history, and festivals and music. There are additional displays on natural history, art, glass and pottery, as well as ...
Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood is a large open area of heathland, gorse and coppice adjoining ancient woodland Along with Lingwood Common, Danbury Common forms the second largest area of commonland in Essex after Epping Forest. Traditionally c...
The Museum's collection consists of objects, paper documents and photographs relating to the history of the force from 1840 to the present day. Why does Essex Police have a Museum? We are very fortunate to have a Police Museum which is open to th...
Hylands House, in Chelmsford, Essex, is a stunning Grade II* listed property, spectacularly restored to its former glory and situated in 574 acres of historic landscaped parkland....
Marsh Farm Country Park provides an enjoyable and educational day out for the whole family. It is a farm where children can get close to and learn about the farm animals and play safely in the adventure play areas. As well as the farm, visitors ca...
RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex, was a farm house which was made into a garden after 1955 and then taken over by the RHS. It has lawns, a dell, a lily pond, raised beds, mixed borders and other features. A surprising number of plants flourish on a ...
Tropical Wings Zoo are proud to be one of the newest interactive zoo attractions to be found anywhere within the UK, aiming to be the best small family zoo in the country! Come rain or shine - whatever the weather and whatever your age - there is ...
Hainault Forest Country Park is one of the remaining sections of the former Forest of Essex in England. Epping Forest and Hatfield Forest are other examples. It is located partly in Hainault in the London Borough of Redbridge and partly in Essex. ...
Whatever the weather, you and the family will have a great value fun day out at Clacton Pier. Packed with indoor and outdoor activities, events, rides and amusements there is always something going on... We all love to be beside the seaside there...
The East Essex Aviation Society and Museum has been housed in the historic Martello Tower at Point Clear since it’s first opening to visitors in 1986. The Tower is one of the first Napoleonic Forts built in 1806 on the East Coast to repel any poss...
Looking for something for the kids to do in Clacton? Robbie Rascal Party & Play Centre is not only Clacton’s premier indoor play centre - it’s all this too ..... • Robbie rascal himself can be found! See if you can spot him • An i...
Coggeshall Museum opened in 1990 in an annex to St. Peter's Hall (now the Village Hall) in Stoneham Street. The hall itself was formerly one of Coggeshall's breweries but since the 1920s has been a focus for many of Coggeshall's community activities....
Here at Ponyland we have Pony Care sessions where children can learn how to look after a pony correctly, and have fun! With experienced helpers, and adult supervision, children (aged 5 and above) can meet the animals, help groom, feed and learn ho...
Here at the Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, visitors can enjoy walks on the new Essex Wildlife Trust nature reserve. Regular sightings include brown hare and skylark, and recently also short eared owl. There are also stunning panoramic views acr...
The garden of a well-known nursery is in a shallow valley in front of the house. The valley contains a series of pools which are planted with good varieties of good plants, all well-grown. The former car park has been made into a beautiful gravel gar...
Brightlingsea Museum has collections that represent collections of objects, photographs and pictures illustrative of the social and economic history of the town and its immediate surroundings over the past 700 years, in particular its Cinque Port con...
Carter’s Vineyards are set in the picturesque Essex Countryside. Carter’s is an enchanting place comprising of 40 acres of vines, wildflower meadows, lakes and woodlands in Boxted a short distance off the A134. We produce an extensive range of fi...
Childsplay adventureland is the premier indoor play facility for under 11's designed by the leading soft play manufacturer in Europe. We have special areas for babies, toddlers, youngsters as well as a pleasant atomsphere for parents....
Colchester's distinctive heritage is nowhere more apparent than in Castle Park. A site of national importance, this Victorian Park contains evidence of 2000 years of history and is a landscape moulded by the people of Colchester over many eras. Ca...
Follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, Norman invaders, the Witchfinder General and the devastation of Queen Boudica. Explore over 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history in this magnificent Castle! There is so much to ...
Jungle Parc is based in the picturesque grounds of Lydiard House and Park. The course is suitable for children as young as 3 ½ up to approx. 11 years old (minimum height 1.05m)....
Copt Hall Marshes on the remote and beautiful Blackwater Estuary is a noted site for overwintering birds, and can be viewed from a waymarked circular route....
Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference. Located at the eastern end of Mersea Island, the park includes a sandy beach backed by a large expanse of open grassland, perfect for summer games, picnics and taking in the views...
The East Anglian Railway Museum, based just outside Colchester, Essex, is a Working Museum dedicated to preserving the history of railways in the Eastern Counties. Open every day between 10am and 4:30pm (or Dusk if earlier), on certain days specia...
Feering and Kelvedon Local History Museum displays are open to the public in one large room and two smaller ones, in the old British School at Kelvedon. Documentary archives are kept in controlled conditions in a fourth room; subject to proof of iden...
Fingringhoe Wick was Essex Wildlife Trust's first nature reserve (1961) and some years later it was where the Trust opened their first visitor centre, and fifty years on visitors are still coming to see this magical place. Set in a spectacular positi...
firstsite is a visual arts organisation based in Colchester, Essex. Our mission is to make contemporary art relevant to everyone. What firstsite do Our integrated programme of work includes projects, exhibitions and publications by establis...
Gnome Magic is set in some 5 acres of Constable Country Gnome Magic was founded in 2000 with some 500 gnomes and friends but now it has grown to over 800 and growing and diversifying so it now includes a successful tea-room, museum, conservatory, gn...
Go Bananas is one of the largest indoor adventure play centres in the South East of England with 15 years of experience in entertaining children and Adults. Based in Colchester, Essex, Go Bananas have everything you need to entertain the young and ol...
Green Island Gardens are private gardens, open for the public to visit in Ardleigh near Colchester, Essex. Professionally designed by its owner Fiona Edmond, Green Island Gardens are laid out as a series of structured gardens displaying a huge ran...
High Woods Country Park One of Colchester's beauty spots, the Country Park includes woodland, open spaces (ideal for picnics) a lake and wildflower meadows.Along with marshy areas, hayfields and scrubland, High Woods provides the right habitat for th...
Hollytrees Museum displays three centuries of fascinating toys, costume and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718. Parkland children's play area, shop, sensory garden. An important part of Colchester's rich hist...
One of this country's most dramatic buildings, Layer Marney Tower stands within the Essex landscape, commanding views to the River Blackwater and beyond. Built in the reign of Henry VIII it was visited by that most powerful of monarchs - and by his e...
Enjoy a great day at Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum, Essex The Gardens and Arboretum located in Essex, feature landscaped woodland walks and footpaths, with vistas across the lakes to the Millennium Walk and the 18th Century Walled Garden, recen...
The Mersea Island Museum is an independent museum established in 1976 and occupying purpose-built premises in the centre of West Mersea, just to the east of the Parish Church. The traditional local activities of fishing, oystering, wild fowling a...
The National History Museum lets you get a fascinating chance to get closer to nature. Find out about wildlife habitats, biodiversity and climate change. Did you know that there was an earthquake in Colchester in 1884? Or that mammoths and hippo...
Rollerworld is internationally recognised as the finest roller-skating rink in Europe including spectacular sound and light show. Also available is Quasar is the world's favourite laser game....
Thorrington Tide Mill is a picturesque, medium-sized, timber-framed, tide-driven watermill, dated 1831, in the ownwership of Essex County Council. This has a breast-shot waterwheel and 3 pairs of millstones. It is one of only a handful of tide mil...
Tiptree Tearooms, Museum and Jam Shop was started over 50 years ago, John Wilkin began collecting the paraphernalia of preserve making and Essex village life. The museum is jam packed giving an insight into developing technologies and a glimpse of...
Enjoy a wildlife adventure in this lovely park, set in 25 acres of unspoilt woodland in the lovely New Forest. Get up close to the Sika, fallow and roe deer that roam freely throughout the park and watch the excitable otters squeaking and squealin...
Valence House Museum is the only surviving manor house in Dagenham. It dates back to Medieval times and is still partially surrounded by a moat. Following extensive refurbishment, exciting new Galleries tell the story of Barking and Dagenham and i...
Dedham Art and Craft Centre is situated in the heart of Constable Country on the Essex/Suffolk border. Housed in a converted church in this popular village, the Centre exudes historic charm and is the perfect place to visit, shop and eat. Three f...
Visit Castle House and you will find the largest single collection of Munnings' works, fittingly displayed in the home he was so proud to own. In the gentle tranquil beauty of the English country garden stands Munning's studio, left much as it was...
North Weald Airfield was the famous Battle of Britain fighter base - RAF North Weald - near to the Essex town of Epping and easily accessible from London. The airfield is still very active, and on most summer week-ends visitors may see some of the ve...
Feeringbury Manor Garden has been made over the last 30 years and is now well established. It surrounds a pretty 14th century house. The garden of Feeringbury Manor is filled with flowers and at all times of the year there are interesting plants t...
The Thurrock Museum and Heritage Services displays archaeology, social, agricultural, industrial and maritime history of the Thurrock area....
Grays Beach Riverside Park is a fantastic place to visit at any time and it gets even better in summer. Great play equipment like our giant sand pit, adventure trail, aerial slide and the famous Grays Beach play galleon are open all year round and...
Aythorpe Roding Windmill was built before 1770 and worked until 1936. It has been restored to working order by Essex County Council and ground corn in 1982. There is evidence that the mill was comprehensively modernised late in the 19thC....
The Gardens of Easton Lodge are an idyllic (English Heritage, Grade II) listed haven which has been partially restored to its former glory by a team of dedicated volunteers and the owners of Warwick House. These historic gardens date back over 400...
The Great Dunmow Maltings is an outstanding survival of the early malting and brewing industry, last functional in 1948 as part of the old Dunmow Brewery Company.The oldest parts of the maltings date from the 16th century, though the building is reco...
Established in 1992, Lindsell Art Gallery shows and sells landscape, wildlife, flower, still life and figurative paintings, prints and photography, unique jewellery and crafts and also holds weekly life drawing sessions in the gallery. With its fram...
Set in the beautiful countryside in the Hertfordshire and Essex border, Little Easton Manor is the home to The Barn Theatre and The Turkey Barn. The historic barn is one of the finest and oldest Tithe Barns in the country with magnificent oak timb...
Thaxted Garden for Butterflies is a 1-acre retirement garden especially planted and developed to be attractive to butterflies and moths. Exhibition of photographs of the 23 species of British butterflies that have visited in the past 10 years. Leafle...
Thaxted Guildhall was built by the Guild of Cutlers six hundred years ago, and is still in active use. In 1390, long before the church was finished, the cutlers chose a site near to Hall Gate, where three roads met, and started work on their Guildhal...
Sample the atmosphere and take a ride on an award winning period country railway. A pretty line, almost a mile long, with relocated station buildings, signal boxes and bridges all lovingly restored and rebuilt. A large and varied collection of operat...
Gosfield Lake Resort is a private family run leisure park, set in the heart of rural Open water Essex, close to Constable Country and right on the Essex Way. The 36 acre lake and surrounding countryside combine to create a natural beauty spot, where ...
Hedingham Castle was constructed in 1140AD, both by and for the famous de Vere family. These Earls of Oxford lived here for more than five centuries, and to this day the castle remains under the ownership of their descendants, the Lindsay family. ...
The Gibberd Garden is on the outskirts of Harlow, there is a garden full of beauty, peace and tranquillity. It is a wonderful place to stroll and be inspired. Every turn reveals another aspect or a work of art, for this garden was created by Sir Fred...
The Museum of Harlow is located in the picturesque former Mark Hall stable block and kitchen gardens The Museum of Harlow offers a unique opportunity for visitors to discover the rich history of the town they see around them. The Museum uses objec...
Ha'penny Pier Visitor Centre is a wonderfully refurbished Victorian pier ticket office contains a small exhibition of local history and offers a free information service on what to see, where to eat and where to stay in Harwich. The Ha’penny Pie...
The Harwich Lifeboat museum houses the old Clacton offshore lifeboat the "Valentine Wyndham-Quin", which is a 37ft Oakley class of lifeboat. She was stationed at the Clacton Lifeboat station between 1968 -1984 and completed many honorable services. ...
The Harwich Maritime Museum which superb nautical displays are housed in a decommissioned lighthouse with excellent views over the harbour and its unending shipping movements. The lighthouse that previously occupied this site was painted by John C...
Little Monsters is a bright, clean soft adventure play zone with ball pit, slides, and all the usual features. There's a cafe on site offering hot and cold snacks, with plenty of seating. Party options available to make your little one's day sp...
Here at Ingatestone Hall in 1566, wrote Thomas Larke, surveyor to Sir William Petre, about Ingatestone Hall, the new house that Sir William had built twenty-five years earlier in the midst of his Essex estates. Since then, the house has passed throu...
Stock Tower Mill is a good example, in working order, of the millwright's craft of the 1890's, although originally built about 1816. Evidence can be seen of the original layout, which included a stage for setting and winding the sails....
Widely regarded as the flagship green space for the area, Belfairs Nature Reserve - also known as Hadleigh Great Wood - has been managed, through coppicing to create a perfect home for a diverse range of wildlife and is a Site of Special Scientific I...
Maeldune Heritage Centre "Maeldune" is the old Saxon name for Maldon and means "Meeting Place on the Hill Marked by a Cross". The Maeldune Heritage Centre houses the 42 foot Maldon embroidery which celebrates the 1000th anniversary of the Battle ...
Maldon and District Agricultural Museum features a large collection of vintage farm machinery, domestic bygones, wirelesses, photographs and clocks. ...
Maldon Museum, the "Musuem in The Park" exhibits items directly related to the District, whether they are domestic, industrial, natural or manufactured, discovered locally or collected from afar. The Maldon Museum is housed in an Edwardian buildin...
The Museum of Power is housed in a former Pumping Station and newly refurbished, the museum contains a fascinating collection which ranges from a working overhead machine shop to a petrol powered iron. The jewel in our crown is the 'Lilleshall' tripl...
In recent years Maldon's Prom Park has undergone an extensive makeover with the salt water lake being drained and replaced with an ornamental lake complete with fountains and resident swans. Although swimming, paddling and rowing boats are a thing...
Madison Heights is a premier family entertainment centre. With 22 Brunskick Tenpin Bowling Lanes, The all new SK8TERS Roller Rink, Pool Tables, The Monkey Puzzle two storey kids soft play area, restaurant, cafes and bars - there's everything for e...
Manningtree and District Local History Museum has a large collection of items relating principally to the town of Manningtree and the villages of Lawford and Mistley and the River Stour. Other items relate to ‘BX Plastics’ Brantham and Cattawade ...
The Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre is housed within Magazine No.5 of what was once the Royal Magazine for Gunpowder situated on the banks of the River Thames. Constructed in 1759, the five magazines and Proof House were used to test, store ...
Covering over 130 hectares, Hockley Woods are the largest remaining area of the wild wood, which covered Essex after the Ice Age 10,000 years ago. The woods are a complex mosaic of different trees, each species growing where conditions are most fa...
The MegaCentre Rayleigh houses the following Megazone Laser Games Adults and children from approx. 7 years can join in the fun with the excitement and experience of the Megazone Laser game, set in our 2 story arena for up to 40 players. ...
The Rayleigh Windmill Museum was built in about 1809 and is a Grade II listed building. The first floor of the Windmill houses an Accredited Museum, particular emphasis is placed on the collection of photos, archives, wartime, domestic, farming a...
The Millennium Centre is a visitor and education centre, which is open to the public throughout the year. It acts as a focal point for visitors, with information about the Eastbrookend Country Park and The Chase Local Nature Reserve....
At Kidspace The Ultimate Indoor Adventure Park, over 5's can try out the 25ft climbing wall or race round the go-kart track before scaling the heights of the Orb. For older kids we also have the very popular Skytrail which is suspended 3 meters i...
Namco Funscape Romford, located on the first floor of The Brewery, offers a huge amount of entertainment! Famous for ten pin bowling, Namco Funscape also offers pool, gaming and fantastic kids, teens and adult group parties. Look out for our se...
The Audley End Miniature Railway is a delightful 1.5 mile ride on Lord Braybrooke’s private 10 ¼” gauge railway through Estate woodland. The children all enjoy looking out for the teddies that live in the woods, while the adults are reminded ...
Bridge End Garden is in fact a series of seven interlinked gardens laid out by the Gibson family in the nineteenth century. These grade II-star listed gardens are now under the control of Saffron Walden Town Council, and remain open to the public eac...
The Fry Public Art Gallery was opened in 1987 and houses an impressive number of paintings, prints, illustrations, wallpapers and decorative designs by artists of the 20th century and the present day who have local connections and have made a signifi...
There is something for everyone at Walton Pier. Take a ride on the Red Baron, be thrilled on the Waltzer, ride into the sunset on the Gallopers, release that road rage on the Dodgems or strike it lucky in the Tenpin Bowling Centre....
Walton On The Naze Maritime Museum is a 120-year-old former lifeboat house, carefully restored with exhibitions of local interest particularly maritime, urban, geological and seaside and development. Currently restoring a 100-year-old Norfolk and ...
Battlesbridge Antiques Centre comprises over 80 dealers housed in a variety of old buildings and courtyards. Also housed in the Battlesbridge Antiques Centre is a vintage motorcycle museum....
Dorothy L Sayers Centre houses a collection of over 400 volumes of her novels, essays, plays, poetry and religious writing together with biographies, critical and other allied works and publications of the Dorothy L Sayers Society, including the volu...
Belhus Woods Country Park was originally part of the Belhus Estate, home of the Barrett and Lennard families from the 15th to the 20th Century. The grounds were designed by 'Capability Brown' and work carried out by Richard Woods. Some areas of wo...
Adventure Island rides and attractions include Rage, a 75ft roller coaster with a more-than-vertical drop! Over The Hill, a new dark ride experience that is your best worst nightmare! As well as three more roller coasters, Barnstormer, Mighty Mini...
The Central Museum has displays of local history, geology and wildlife. Upstairs, Southend Planetarium allows visitors to sit back and enjoy a 40-minute tour of the universe presented by a guide. The Museum organises many events and exhibition...
The Beecroft Art Gallery has a selection of paintings from the fine historic collection is always on display and there is a year round programme of temporary exhibitions including the prestigious Essex Open exhibition and historic costume from the mu...
Southchurch Hall museum is housed in the half-timbered medieval manor house, which dates to the early 14th century. The Museum is laid out in a series of period rooms and is an ideal setting for discovering what life was like in medieval, Tudor, S...
Prittlewell Priory Museum is a stunning building which tells the story of it's former residents. From the Cluniac Monks in the 13th Century to the Victorian Family, the Scrattons, the last to live in this wonderful home. ...
Focal Point Gallery is South Essex's gallery for contemporary visual art, promoting and commissioning major solo exhibitions, group and thematic shows, a programme of events including performances, film screenings and talks, as well as offsite projec...
At Tenpin Bowling we not only offer great bowling but also a great amusement arcade area too. Our sites have the latest, state of the art amusements and games where you can blast away and battle against your friends and families....
Mr B's Space Chase Quasar is a quasar arena situated within a family entertainment centre with prize bingo and video games....
The Museum will bring back fond memories for some and will be a brand new experience for younger generations. Climb aboard an original 1949 train and remember days gone by. We have pictorial displays, working penny slot machines, an original Toastr...
Sea Life Adventure Aquarium is the south east’s premier aquatic attraction with over 40 unique displays featuring sea life from all over the world. Along with the incorporated Three Shells cafe, it’s a great visit for the whole family....
Dating back to the Saxon period, Langdon simply means "long hill". The park sits on a 385ft crescent-shaped hilly ridge which extends from Dunton to Vange. There are two main areas totalling approximately 400 acres (or the size of 200 full size footb...
Alan Goldsmith, owner and curator of the toy museum, was born during WWII, during a time in British history when so many sacrifices were made for the war effort in every walk of day to day life; toys were one of these sacrifices. Alan’s passion ...
Mountfitchet Castle is a Norman Motte and Bailey Castle and Village, re-constructed on its original historic ancient site, complete with many different buildings, siege weapons and animals roaming freely throughout the 10 acre site, providing a uniqu...
The Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill has been part of Stansted’s skyline since 1787, and was donated to the people of Stansted in 1935. It’s sails are still regularly turned. Windmills harnessed the power of the wind to grind wheat and other gr...
Upminster Windmill is considered to be one of the finest examples of a "Smock" windmill remaining in England. It was built in 1803 by James Noakes, a local farmer. Additional milling capacity was provided by the building of a steam mill in 1811. In ...
Epping Forest District Museum tells the story of the people who have lived and worked in south Essex from the earliest inhabitants to the present. Based in the historic Waltham Abbey, in a building dating back to 1520, the Museum offers something...
At Lee Valley Park Farms you can meet a variety of exciting animals from fluffy sheep to friendly meerkat. Time out to play can be taken in the tractor barn, where there's mini tractors, The Pit- to dig in and an adventure play area. There's also...
The Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey is an important heritage site with a remarkable true story. The charity which runs the attraction is committed to conserving and sharing the fascinating 300 year history with future generations. This ver...
The remains of two megalithic 'dolmen' burial chambers. Impressive Kit's Coty has three uprights and a massive capstone: Little Kit's Coty, alias the Countless Stones, is now a jumble of sarsens....
This great abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded in AD 597 by St Augustine. Originally created as a burial place for the Anglo-Saxon kings of Kent, it is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site, along with the...
This is a wonderful place for quiet walks in beautiful ancient woodland. There are five trails of up to eight miles long that meander through the woods. In summer, look out for damselflies, dragonflies and butterflies, including the rare heath fr...
Owletts is a delightful Charles II house is an extraordinary example of a Kent country home. Owletts and its gardens have many treasures, especially from when it was home to its most famous owner Sir Herbert Baker, whose architectural influences can ...
Painshill Park is one of the most important 18th century parks in Europe. It was created by the Hon. Charles Hamilton between 1738 and 1773 as a series of subtle and surprising scenes - The Hamilton Landscapes. Within Painshill Park's 160 acres, t...
Tranquil garden and 13th-century chapel. The large garden, moated by the River Darent, contains some magnificent trees and herbaceous borders. The chapel was part of the former Commandery of the Knights Hospitallers of the Order of Saint John of J...
For a fascinating day out on the Kent coast look no further than Deal Castle. Built by the order of King Henry VIII it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England, and among the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of coastal forts, ...
The flint-walled 13th-century chapel and hall of a 'Commandery' of Knights Hospitallers, later converted into a farmhouse. It has a remarkable medieval crown post roof and 16th-century ceilings with moulded beams. ...
Fascinating and distinctive Victorian lighthouse. A striking landmark on the White Cliffs of Dover, this historic building was the site of Faraday's work in pioneering the use of electricity in lighthouses, and was the first to display an electricall...
The foundations of a small medieval church, traditionally the site of King John's submission to the Papal Legate in 1213....
The History of Dover Castle Commanding the shortest sea crossing between England and the continent, Dover Castle has a long and immensely eventful history. Many centuries before King Henry II began the great stone castle here in the 1160s, its...
Western Heights is a huge fortification which begun during the Napoleonic Wars and completed in the 1860s, designed to protect Dover from French invasion. Only the moat can be visited....
It was at Down House that Charles Darwin worked on his scientific theories, and wrote On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. The book which both scandalised and revolutionised the Victorian world when it was published in 1859. ...
Fully restored and re-equipped with its cannon, this is one of 103 ingeniously-designed artillery towers, built at vulnerable points around the south and east coasts to resist threatened Napoleonic invasion....
The remains of one of the earliest Norman stone castles, built c. 1100 and little changed afterwards, including the full-height motte wall and part of the hall.
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Lullingstone Roman Villa is among the most outstanding Roman villa survivals in Britain, Lullingstone provides a unique all weather family day out. Set in the attractive surroundings of the Darent Valley in Kent, the villa was begun in about AD 100, ...
The ruins of the small Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel of Stone-next-Faversham - the only Christian building in England to incorporate within its fabric the remains of a 4th century Romano-British pagan mausoleum. It lay close to the probable site...
Originating as a 13th-century wayside hospital, this flint and timber-framed building now displays Roman artefacts from nearby sites....
Milton Chantry is the oldest building in the Borough of Gravesham, it was founded in 1322 by Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke and is situated within the Fort Gardens. The Chantry offers a wonderful insight into the heritage of the Borough of Gra...
On a ridge overlooking the Thames Marshes, Northward Hill includes a lovely bluebell wood where nightingales sing in spring. Over 100 pairs of grey herons nest in the trees, with what is one of the UK's largest and most famous colonies of little egre...
Sprivers Garden is a small formal garden. The 18th-century style garden has walled and hedged compartments, herbaceous borders, a rose garden and nearby woodland walk....
The White Cliffs of Dover are a magnificent coastal site looking out over the English Channel. The White Cliffs of Dover are internationally famous. The 'Gateway to the White Cliffs' visitor centre has spectacular views and introduces the visitor ...
Take to the trees and speed down zip slides high above the Kentish hilltops. Featuring zip slides up to 100 feet above the forest floor and 250 metres in length adrenalin is guaranteed! Take in the stunning views of Leeds Castle and its grounds -...
Leeds Castle, set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for more than 900 years. Visitors are transported through the castle's history; an eclectic mix of period architecture, sumptuous i...
Half-timbered yeoman's house. Dating from the late 15th century, the house features a great hall and crownpost and is surrounded by a harmonious garden, orchard and meadows....
The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway ( RH & DR ) was the culmination of the dreams of two men; Captain J. E. P. Howey - a sometimes racing driver, millionaire land owner, former Army Officer and miniature railway afficionado and Count Louis Zborow...
This 19th-century cross of Saxon design marks what is traditionally thought to have been the site of St Augustine's landing on the shores of England in AD 597. Accompanied by 30 followers, Augustine is said to have held a mass here before moving ...
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort is an imposing landmark, the twin 12th-century towers of the ruined church stand amid the remains of an important Roman 'Saxon Shore' fort and a Saxon monastery. Richborough Roman Fort is nearby....
Cliffe Pools nature reserve offers a spectacular landscape of open water and big skies. The reserve is one of the most important places for wildlife in the UK with huge flocks of wading birds and waterfowl. A number of nature trails cross the reserve...
Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding. Today it stands as a proud reminder of the history of Rochester along with ...
Get away from it all with a walk in the woods and through the newly restored heathland. In some areas there are grand old trees; in others the trees have been coppiced to open up the woodland floor and allow the woodland flowers and butterflies to fl...
The Richborough Roman Amphitheatre is evocatively sited amid the East Kent marshes, Richborough is perhaps the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain, witnessing both the beginning and almost the end of Roman rule here. Explore...
Emmetts Garden is an interesting hillside garden with year-round features. Influenced by William Robinson, this delightful plantsman's garden was laid out in the late 19th century, with many exotic and rare trees and shrubs from across the world....
Ightham Mote is a superb 14th-century moated manor house. Nestling in a sunken valley and dating from 1320, the house has features spanning many centuries. The most extensive visitor route open since Ightham Mote's acquisition by the Trust includ...
Knole is one of England's greatest show houses, set in a magnificent deer park. Knole's fascinating historic links with kings, queens and the nobility, as well as its literary connections with Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf, make this one...
Sissinghurst Castle Garden is one of the world's most celebrated gardens, the creation of Vita Sackville-West and her husband Sir Harold Nicolson. Developed around the surviving parts of an Elizabethan mansion with a central red-brick prospect to...
If you thought that there was no wilderness left in the south-east, come and have a look at Elmley Marshes! The two-mile drive across the vast wetlands, managed by the Elmley Conservation Trust, to get to the reserve car park is an exciting start to ...
Part of a manor house of the Knights Templar, built in about 1240, with a fine first floor hall displaying traces of wall paintings....
The ruins of a 12th-century stone keep, with panoramic views over the Weald....
Ellen Terry's early 16th-century house and cottage gardens. The half-timbered house, built in the early 16th century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding yard, was the home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1899 to 1928 and contains...
Reputedly England's finest example of a motte and bailey castle with a splendid 13th century gatehouse, Tonbridge Castle is set in landscaped gardens overlooking the River Medway. The site is well interpreted and there are audio tours of the gat...
Scotney Castle Garden is one of England's most romantic gardens, set in a beautiful wooded estate. Designed in the Picturesque style around the ruins of a 14th-century moated castle, the garden has spectacular displays of rhododendrons, azaleas a...
Upnor Castleis set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships near the new Chatham dockyards. It entirely failed to do ...
Built during the reign of King Henry VIII, Walmer Castle is one of the most fascinating visitor attractions in the South East. Originally designed as part of a chain of coastal artillery defences it evolved into the official residence of the Lord Wa...
This early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep is located on a natural sandstone ledge near the head of a narrow valley. Rising almost to its original height, this mysterious survival takes its name from a chapel of ...
Chartwell House is was the family home of Sir Winston Churchill. Bought by Sir Winston for its magnificent views over the Weald of Kent to Sussex, Chartwell was his home and the place from which he drew inspiration from 1924 until the end of his ...
Childhood home of General James Wolfe. This Grade I-listed gabled house in the beautiful village of Westerham has features of significant architectural and historical interest. It has 16th-century origins and was extended and changed in the 18...
Snakes and Ladders Indoor Adventure Playground, Ipswich Bursting with indoor adventure play, Snakes and Ladders in Ipswich is jam packed with fun and is so much more than just soft play. Older children will adore the electric motorbikes and...
Ashford Museum is housed in a 17th century Grade II listed building, the museum is located close to Ashford town centre and features exhibits associated with Ashford's history. Brief History Ashford Museum is housed in the building which was ...
Beech Court Gardens is one of those special places that you tend to find, in the fullest sense. There you are one day bowling along through the North Downs in the Heart of Kent when suddenly you are face to face with one of Kent's finest. The fir...
Godinton House offers excellent guided tours of this ancient house, Jacobean with medieval hall, many stunning rooms, beautifully furnished. 500 years of fascinating history. The House A small statue of a horse set in a neat box hedge garden...
The museum was formed in 1970 with the aim of preserving the aviation heritage of Kent, with particular emphasis on World War II. Also to promote and develop an aviation awareness in the general public, raising money for RAF and other associated char...
The South of England Rare Breeds Centre is a farm attraction set in 100 acres of beautiful Kent countryside with petting sessions, a monster-themed 'off-ground' woodland adventure course, soft play, a walk-through butterfly house, a wildlife discover...
Kings Wood is a 1500-acre forest in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in Challock, Kent. It is managed by Forest Enterprise for conservation, recreation and timber production and is open to the public every day, 365 days a year. Sin...
Bethlem Royal Hospital is the original ‘Bedlam’, one of the world’s oldest hospitals for the treatment of mental illness. It was founded in 1247 as the priory of St Mary of Bethlehem; the site now covered by Liverpool Street station. By the...
At Hall Place and Gardens there really is something for everyone. Visitors to the estate's fine Tudor mansion and award-winning gardens can enjoy fascinating history in a fabulous setting throughout the year. Hall Place is a Grade I listed Tudor ...
The Museum at Quex had its origins in a pavilion built in the garden in 1896 to house the growing collection of trophies gathered by the young Percy Powell-Cotton on a series of amazing trips to the wildest areas of northern India and Tibet. Alth...
The Gardens The gardens have been designed as a combination of hedged rooms and tree lined avenues set on a south east slope ending in a woodland planted with specimen trees bordered by a stream. These peaceful and privately owned gardens,...
The Crampton Tower Museum is a fascinating small museum is partly housed in a flint tower adjacent to the Broadstairs Railway Station. The tower formed part of the first Broadstairs public water supply and was put in repair by Thanet District Council...
Number 48 Doughty Street was an important place in Charles Dickens's life where he resided from 1837 until 1839. Dickens described the terraced Georgian dwelling as 'my house in town'. Two of his daughters were born here, his sister-in-law Mary di...
Revolution Climbing Centre is one of Kent's premiere climbing venues catering for climbers of all levels from beginners to experts. The walls are extremely diverse with many different climbing surfaces and textures. Our trained friendly instructor...
Descend 100 years with each step or by lift to the Roman street level. Stroll through the marketplace, look inside recreated Roman rooms, and discover amazing finds including a hoard of hidden treasure. See how little has changed since Roman times...
Canterbury Heritage Museum houses Anglo-Saxon treasures, Oliver Postgate's Thomas Becket story, the Tudors, Joseph Conrad's study, the Blitz gallery, Stephenson's original Invicta railway engine, Rupert Bear and the real Bagpuss. Around the museum...
Herne Bay Museum and Gallery displays include local paintings, prints and photos, mammoth tucks and fossils from local beaches, coastal wildlife and a Barnes Wallis Bouncing Bomb prototype from World War Two. Among display themes are seaside holid...
Whitstable Museum and Gallery's unique seafaring history is explored, including oyster fishing, diving and shipbuilding. Discover local stories of seaside, floods, the world's first passenger steam railway, shopping, industries, newspaper cartoon ...
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is an Art Museum and Library situated in the heart of the historic city of Canterbury. Following a careful repair and restoration project the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge re-opened its doors to the public on ...
A visit to Canterbury is not complete without experiencing Chaucer’s famous tales of medieval misadventures at one of the City’s most loved visitor attractions. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era in this fabulous recreat...
Situated three miles from Canterbury, Druidstone Park is a twelve acre site that provides a great day out for all the family. The park is set in beautiful countryside, where visitors can explore the enchanted woodland, relax in the idyllic surrou...
Eastbridge Hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr. It is a hospital in the old sense of the word - a place of hospitality. Since its foundation in the 12th century the Archbishop of Canterbury has been the patron. In recent years the Master of Eastbrid...
The Higham Park estate can be traced back to 1320 when it was ceded to the 'De Hegham' family by Edward II. Since those early days it has been home to many important and colourful characters, including in the 1920's Count Louis Vorrow Zborowski who c...
Howletts Wild Animal Park is a 90 acre adventure in beautiful ancient parkland that is ideal for great days out in Kent with the entire family. With the Howletts Passport ticket you can come back time and time again for a whole 12 months. Check out...
Here at Wingham Wildlife Park you can get up close and personal with more of their residents in their well-known educational, hands on, animal encounter talks (twice daily on weekends - during the peak period and all week during school holidays). You...
Fort Amherst is Britain's best surviving example of a Napoleonic Fortress and is of international historical importance. A fine Napoleonic fort, currently under restoration, with 14 acres of batteries, bastions and tunnels, a working gun battery ...
The Historic Dockyard, Chatham is a stunning 80 acre site with historic buildings, museum galleries, historic warships and a vibrant programme of events and activities. Follow the links on the map to discover all that there is to see and do at The...
Since the 16th century there has been some form of earth dam that has cut Chatham off from the River Medway. This was originally called the Land Wall. In more recent times, it has become the river wall, part of the flood defences. The geography of th...
The Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle is a unique part of Britain’s maritime heritage, the award-winning coal-fired Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle offers morning, afternoon, evening and full day trips on the Rivers Medway and Thames from the Histori...
The C.M Booth Collection of Historic Vehicles is a personal collection built up over 45 years, housed in a museum building that cannot be seen from the road, you must first enter the 'Falstaff Antiques' shop at 63 High Street, Rolvenden. A special...
Cranbrook Museum set in a tranquil garden and housed in a delightful timber framed building dating from 1480 (which is an exhibit in itself. It contains over 6,000 exhibits encapsulating Cranbrook and the Weald of times past with survivals of Roma...
Dartford Borough Museum is a free resource provided by Dartford Borough Council for the benefit of both residents of the Borough and visitors from further afield. Anyone who wants to know more about the Borough of Dartford should visit us, whethe...
Enjoy a day out in Kent at Eagle Heights Wildlife Park in the beautiful Darent Valley whatever your age, you are guaranteed a great day out. Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Cheetahs, Otters, Meerkats and much much more! Get up close and personal during th...
Lullingstone Castle is one of the oldest family Estates in the country and dates back to the Domesday. It has been in the Hart Dyke family for 20 generations. Tom Hart Dyke, heir to the Castle, has recently built the famous 'World Garden' within ...
The Deal Maritime & Local History Museum is situated in the heart of Deal, just off the High Street, behind Deal Town Hall, which was built in 1803, and opposite St George’s Church and the Chapel Field. The museum is housed on one of the last i...
Owned, operated and maintained by Crabble Corn Mill Trust, the mill was rescued from demolition and opened to the public in 1990. It can now boast to be one of the most complete and working examples of a Georgian watermill in Europe. The current s...
Dover Museum is much more than just a local history and archaeology museum. Situated in the town centre of Dover, Britain’s historic port town, this modern museum tells the story of this rich and important area. Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat ...
The Grand Shaft is a unique structure in the Western Heights and a very rare example of a triple spiral staircase in fortifications of the same age (early 1800s). When work began in earnest on the Western Heights, it soon became apparent that rapid ...
MacFarlane’s World of Butterflies is a fun and educational day out for all the family. Marvel at these stunningly beautiful, exotic insects from around the world and learn about their astonishing life cycle. Watch as your children’s eyes light up...
The Pines Garden is a spectacular garden to visit in Kent. Six acres of organically managed parkland surrounds the Pines Calyx representing a blend of beauty, innovation and sustainability as well as a tranquil retreat for visitors. Opposite The P...
The Roman Painted House, the finest Roman House on show in Britain, was discovered by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 25 years of excavation across ancient Dover by the Unit have uncovered 50 major structures. The Painted House was the best preserve...
St. Margaret’s Museum houses a programme of changing displays on environmental themes and local history. Also on display is a tribute to one-time resident of St. Margaret’s Bay, Noel Coward....
Where else, away from the hustle and crowds of London, could you hope to find such a tranquil and exciting treasure as Chiddingstone Castle? A unique and unspoilt castle in Kent. Stunning Egyptian and Buddhist artefacts, magnificent Japanese arm...
Eden Valley Museum is an innovative new museum housed in a Grade 2* listed building. This timber framed mediaeval farmhouse helps to tell the story of the people of the Eden Valley. The displays include modern interactive computers and traditional ex...
There have been three main periods in the construction of this historic castle. The oldest part of the castle dates to 1270 and consisted of the gatehouse and a walled bailey. In the early 1500s the Bullen family bought the castle and added a Tudor d...
The focus of Belmont is the elegant 18th century house (designed by Samuel Wyatt) commanding stunning views over the surrounding Estate and the rolling Kentish North Downs. Steeped in history, this unique house contains mementos of the family's histo...
Centre of the nation's explosive’s industry for 400 years, the 18th century Chart Gunpowder Mills are the oldest of their kind in the world, powder from which was used at the battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo. Chart Mills were part of the Home ...
Faversham Museum, incorporating the Fleur de Lis Gallery, is housed in the Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre in Preston Street and provides an insight into the history of Faversham. It was re-opened in November 2002 after a complete refurbishment of t...
Mount Ephraim Gardens is a beautiful place to visit, with plenty to offer and delight visitors. Unwind in these ten acres of gardens, set in the heart of an 800 acre estate with magnificent views over the Swale and Thames Estuaries. Whether you choos...
Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park - Gunpowder was manufactured at Oare for several centuries on a site that has become valuable for wildlife. Visitors are invited to follow the marked trails that lead through the woodlands and grassy glades, past the...
The Shepherd Neame Brewery Tours Visitor Centre is open to all who wish to discover more about this proudly independent family company and its wide range of award-winning beers....
The Railway Museum was created in the 1980s, to capture the history of the Elham Valley Railway Line which ran through the picturesque Elham Valley between Canterbury and Folkestone, from 1884 to 1947. The Countryside Centre is housed in a 290 yea...
Displaying more of Folkestone’s treasures than ever before, the History Resource Centre is now open! Get a glimpse of Folkestone’s extensive and diverse collection. From Roman wall plaster and woolly mammoth teeth, to mine detectors and earl...
The Kent Battle of Britain Museum is located on the former RAF Hawkinge, a World War II airfield 4 miles inland from Folkestone, England. It is privately operated and is the oldest museum dedicated to the Battle of Britain. Since opening in 1971, the...
The Leas Lift was originally installed in 1885, in Folkestone, Kent, the Grade II Listed Leas Lift is a funicular railway which carries passengers between the seafront and the promenade. It is one of the oldest water lifts in the UK. The lift ope...
Capstone Farm Country Park covers 114 hectares of former farmland set on the North Downs. There is a variety of habitats within the park, including ancient woodlands, old orchards, a freshwater lake, meadows and hedgerows. The park is typical of the ...
The RE Museum and Library hold over 500,000 objects relating to the history of the Corps of Royal Engineers and the development of military engineering. On display are objects of great significance like the Waterloo map, complete with markings ma...
The Secret Cold War Bunker in Gravesend is a underground command post, built in 1954, from which Gravesend's rescue and emergency services were to be co-ordinated in the event of a nuclear attack. Its 13 rooms contained power and ventilation plant, c...
Welcome to Wildwood, where you can come nose-to-nose with British Wildlife past and present. We have over 300 native animals set in 40 acres of beautiful ancient woodland, see Wolves, Bison, Deer, Owls, Foxes, Red Squirrels, Wild Boar, Lynx, Wild Hor...
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, near Ashford offers an exciting day out filled with discovery for the entire family. Home to over 650 rare and endangered animals including; western lowland gorillas, tigers, lions, giraffe and black rhino, Port Lymp...
Bewl Water is many things to many people - a place to walk, cycle, ride, challenge yourself, entertain the family or simply unwind and relax. At Bewl Water there are activities for all ages and interests, plus great events throughout the year. Be...
Hop Farm Family Park is packed full with fantastic new features, attractions and exhibitions to entertain the kids and fuel their imagination. Hop Farm Family Park are big on fun for families and with plenty of indoor and outdoor attractions you w...
Maidstone Museum was established in 1858 and now houses over 660,000 artefacts and specimens. It is housed in a charming Elizabethan Manor House, in the centre of Maidstone - Kent's County Town. Each gallery will fascinate and surprise; with a wealth...
The Museum of Kent Life offers a great day out in Kent for all the family. There’s so much to do at Kent’s premier heritage farm attraction. There’s 28 acres of fun which gives you and your family the opportunity to paint a pot, take a...
Old Town Hall Local History Museum exhibits lost or discarded items that local beachcombers have found on their walks of the local Margate beaches. Many of the items are on display for the first time having been revealed during the recent re-building...
Bromley Museum houses a considerable collection of archaeologically excavated finds from across the London Borough of Bromley, with many of the finest items on display. These range in date from the Roman period to the 19th and 20th centuries and incl...
Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum houses a wide range of exhibits including Fossils, Roman coins, radios, wartime relics, Victoria costumes, local paintings, and photographs, all set within the distinctive 1,000 year old Gatehousee building. Outstand...
RAF Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum building is situated on one of the very few surviving airfields which participated in the Battle of Britain. RAF Manston was the closest airfield to the enemy coast and bore the brunt of the early Lu...
The Rochester Guildhall was built in 1687 and is one of the finest 17th-century civic buildings in Kent. Its staircase and main hall have magnificent plaster ceilings, given in 1695 by Admiral Sir Cloudsley Shovell, who was the Member of Parliament f...
The Restoration House Restoration House as we see it today is the amalgamation of two medieval buildings which were combined in the late 16th or early 17th century to create a mansion house just outside the south east corner of the city wall ...
Brenzett Museum is a unique collection of wartime equipment, remains recovered from aircraft crash sites and memorabilia collected and donated to the Museum since it's formation in 1972. Since those early days voluntary members have attempted to ...
The Kentish community of Lydd on the Romney Marsh had until the late 19th Century led a somewhat isolated life from the rest of Great Britain. The Romney Marsh was mostly inaccessible and Lydd and the other communities around the marsh developed ...
If you are looking for that one little gem of a place where you can take your kids and enjoy a great day out at the seaside then look no further. We are right on the golden sandy beach at Dymchurch and it won't even cost you a penny to enter our park...
We have lots of exciting things to offer at Haguelands, Kent's best kept Secret! A fantastic Farm Shop, a fishmongers, gift shop, bistro, cookery school, maize maze, fun yard, farm tractor rides, herd of interactive alpaca's, and giant bunnies, to...
New Hall Museum was built in 1575, this old court room contains maps and charts and exhibits found on the Romney Marsh....
The Old Lighthouse is an Historic Grade 11 building, listed in 1992 by Shepway District Council, recently celebrating its centenary. Opened with great ceremony by His Royal Majesty the Prince of Wales in 1904 after a 3 year build, it survived two wor...
Sevenoaks museum is part of Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope (library, museum and art gallery). The museum has the same opening hours as the library and has something for everyone: • Quizzes, activity sheets and crafts for children • A film about the t...
Tenterden Museum is housed in a two storey weather boarded building, one of the last representatives in Tenterden of a type of industrial building common in the area in the latter part of the 19th century....
Teston Bridge is a 32 acre site consists of three meadows nestling beside the River Medway. The park is a Local Wildlife Site and attracts many different forms of wildlife. From blankets of wild flowers to small mammals and insects, there's lots t...
At Brattle Farm Museum visitors can see agricultural tractors, machinery, horse-drawn and hand implements, tools and domestic bygones. There are also vintage cars, oxen and blacksmiths' displays. Working farm with vast collection of trade, farm a...
Described as 'the grandest and most perfectly preserved example of a fortified manor house in all England'. Penshurst Place has been the ancestral home of the Sydney family since 1552. At the heart of this medieval masterpiece is the Baron's Hall, bu...
David Salomon's House at Salomons was once the home of three remarkable generations of the Salomons family. It is now part of Canterbury Christ Church University. The Museum celebrates the lives of: Sir David Salomons, the first Jewish L...
The magnificent High Rocks, from which we acquire our name, are steeped in history dating back millions of years. Acres of breathtaking sandstone rocks interlinked with eleven bridges, provide a scenic walk in a tranquil woodland setting. Once a s...
The Spa Valley Railway offers a steam train ride through the beautiful Wealden countryside from Tunbridge Wells to High Rocks, Groombridge and Eridge. See our website for times, fares and special events....
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery has everything from storytelling for pre school children to guided walks for adults, from contemporary art exhibitions to the world's largest collection of Tunbridge ware, Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery ...
Beaver Zoological Gardens & Reptile Rescue Centre is precisely that, we are a registered charity and we rescue reptiles and all other animals in our care. We are not a Zoo in the accepted sense however we do have to have a zoo license in order to res...
Please Note: Squerryes Court and Gardens is CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Squerryes Court and Gardens is a seventeenth century house (c1681) with park, lake and garden. The old 'formal garden', of 1689, was removed in the eighteenth century but w...
Snappy's Adventure Indoor Play Centre is one of Kent’s largest indoor adventure play centres. It is a safe, secure, clean and fun environment for children under 12. Over the last twelve months Snappy's has embraced a large scale refurbishment p...
The Whitstable Castle and Gardens is a wonderful day out for those of you with a few hours or even a whole day to spare. The best way to get the most out of your trip to the Castle is to combine it with a visit to nearby Whitstable Old Town, The H...
Award winning Sticky Earth Cafe was founded 10 years ago and offers a spacious, friendly and relaxed atmosphere where you can design, create and paint onto ceramics, T shirts, canvases or wooden shapes. When finished ceramic items will be glazed a...
here at Aquasplash and Planet Ice at Leisureworld Hemel Hempstead, you can have fun with all water – liquid and frozen! There is Aquasplash, a cool indoor water theme park set in a tropical themed Aztec jungle. There’s a total of six exci...
Welcome to Dwyfor Ranch, Rabbit Farm and Animal Park. The Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit farm and Animal Park is situated in the beautiful village of Llanystumdwy between the busy towns of Porthmadog and Pwllheli.on the Lleyn Peninsula, North Wales. For o...
The Children’s farm park is situated on the beautiful Cardigan Bay coastline in the heart of the Snowdonia national Park with breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Come and see all your favourite animals on the farm! Floss the donkey an...
CHWAREL HÊN, LLANFAIR SLATE CAVERNS The entry to this old but important slate mine is through the main tunnel, under the twin arches of the crypt, and into the lofty cathedral cavern. Remember that the tunnels and caverns you are about to see are a...
NEW at Bracknell. Our First Double Tarzan Swing. Come and enjoy the classic and original Go Ape experience at Bracknell, Berkshire. We’ll brief you for safety before you fly down our zip-wires, leap off our Tarzan Swing and tackle our obstacles...
Acorn Farm is an award winning visitor attraction which is home to a wide range of farm animals including sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, horses, poultry, rabbits and guinea pigs. Facilities at Acorn Farm include: . Farm animals to stroke and ...
As part of our aim at Cumbria Karting is to provide a fantastic experience at a relatively low cost, we take safety very seriously. With this in mind, we do a compulsory driving licence for all children aged 6 - 13. This includes an in-depth safet...
A huge wooden pirate ship is the amazing centrepiece of the Diana, Princess of Wales' Memorial Playground. This children's wonderland opened on the 30th June 2000, in memory of the late Princess. Located next to her Kensington Palace home, the playgr...
Gambado offers children the chance to play, learn, explore and party in some of the most exciting indoor play venues in the world. Bring the children to Gambado and let them play in a healthy, fun and above all safe environment whilst learning som...
Here at the Pottery Cafe you can choose from our menu of hand made pottery, select your paints and sponges then roll up your sleeves and have a go! If you aren’t comfortable decorating freehand, don’t worry – we have our own unique range of de...
Here at the Pottery Cafe you can choose from our menu of hand made pottery, select your paints and sponges then roll up your sleeves and have a go! If you aren’t comfortable decorating freehand, don’t worry – we have our own unique range of dec...
Here at the Pottery Cafe you can choose from our menu of hand made pottery, select your paints and sponges then roll up your sleeves and have a go! If you aren’t comfortable decorating freehand, don’t worry – we have our own unique range of dec...
Hamleys Of London is the world-famous toy store and sell a vast range of toys, teddy bears, games and puzzles. Arguably the King of toy shops, stretched out over seven floors and all but guaranteeing to have something you want - whatever your age....
The Jewel Tower dates back over 700 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster. It was built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures and was known as the ‘King’s Privy Wardrobe’. One of only two building...
To join in the St Katharine Dock and the Tower Trail simply purchase a Trail booklet, then, at your leisure, begin your Trail. Follow the directions, hunt for clues, find hidden London treasures, learn facts and enjoy the sights as you work together ...
Spend time in Brighton sightseeing Visit one of the south-coast's most vibrant and popular resorts with something to entertain the whole family in Brighton. Sightseeing in this extravagant city will certainly reveal all the things to do and p...
Cromer is a classic North Norfolk seaside town, situated on a cliff-top overlooking fine sandy beaches. Cromer Pier has survived despite bad damage over the years and is a traditional seaside pier with a Lifeboat Station and Pavilion Theatre, whic...
Amazona ZOO are now home to a wide range of animals from Tropical South America including Jaguars, Otters, Spider Monkeys and Flamingos. All the animals at Amazona ZOO have arrived through the generosity of other British Zoological Gardens; none are ...
Ideal for families – you don’t have to be a railway enthusiast to enjoy our museum! Over 60 TV and film productions have featured our beautifully restored historic railway carriages – sit in them and imagine you’re a film star! Sound and vi...
Eastbourne is famous for its beaches. From the tranquil hideaway Falling Sands Beach at the foot of Beachy Head to the popular stretch of beach which runs between the Pier and the Wish Tower. Eastbourne Beach is a beautiful stretch of beach....
Norfolk falconry have been providing a personal bird of prey experience days in Norfolk for 5 years. Flying owls, flying hawks the customers of Norfolk falconry enjoy the personal bird of prey experience. Your not put in a group, you come with yo...
Prescot Museum is now nestled at the heart of a brand new £1.2 million multi-function building: The Prescot Centre. The new Prescot Museum sees a contemporary space merge with a traditional museum. Following its relocation from Georgian premises to ...
Castle Park has been awarded Green Flag status, a prestigious award which is the national benchmark for parks and open spaces. This indicates that the park has fulfilled the judging criteria and is a safe, welcoming and well maintained park offering ...
Explore the fascinating remnants of one of the great monastic foundations of the Middle Ages at this important site, based in the historic market town of Waltham Abbey. With origins dating back to the early 11th century, the site adopted many rel...
Mill Green Museum is a local history museum for the Welwyn Hatfield District is based in the Mill House, dating back to the 16th century, formerly the home for generations of millers and their families. At Mill Green Museum you can also enjoy a cr...
Award winning, magical Ghost Walk around the 'haunted' streets of Stratford upon Avon. Join Blake Barrington, Vincent, Jocasta Spell, Grubb or Man in Black for an entertaining evening of ghost stories with magic or spells. Guides are professional m...
NEW at Bracknell. Our First Double Tarzan Swing. Come and enjoy the classic and original Go Ape experience and our epic segway adventure at Bracknell, Berkshire. We’ll brief you for safety before you fly down our zip-wires, leap off our Tarzan ...
At Hopewell Colliery Museum you can walk through a true Forest of Dean Freemine. See mine workings, some date to 1820's. See the old mine working tools on diplay and visit the Hopewell Colliery Museum cafe....
The beautiful Ulley Country Park is a scenic haven for both wildlife and the public alike. It provides an opportunity for the whole family to get out and enjoy the British countryside in a safe, pleasant environment. Whatever time of year you cho...
The Jacobite Steam Train is regarded as one of the Great Railway Journeys of the World and was voted Top Railway Journey in the World 2009 by Wanderlust Magazine, due mainly to the stunning scenery through which you will be travelling. The 84 mile...
Picturesque village in the Chiltern hills. The church and 17th-century manor house (not open) provide an impressive backdrop to the sloping village green. The manor was once the home of Isaac D'Israeli, father of Benjamin Disraeli, who lived nearby a...
Humber Bridge Country Park is ideal for walks set in a natural woodland....
Polzeath is home to the Voluntary Marine Wildlife Reserve. Polzeath is also a dog free beach from Easter Day to October 1st. Polzeath and Daymer were favourite haunts of the late poet laureate, Sir John Betjeman, who lays at St Enodoc, and is cel...
This linear coastal park which stretches from Waterloo to the estuary of the River Alt at Hightown. It includes the area known as Crosby Marine Park. The Coastal Park is just over four miles that is 6.76 kilometres, covering an area of approximat...
History of Derby House (Western Approaches Museum) Combined Operations, which was responsible for control of the Western Approaches, was moved in 1941 from Plymouth to Derby House, part of Exchange Buildings. The move was instigated by the fact t...
Alvecote Priorys' 3 acre site sits on a sharp bend of the Coventry Canal about 3 miles east of Tamworth, and is an ideal location for family picnics and games. Alvecote Priory mature shrubs and trees once formed the gardens of the house which was ...
Much of the Grassmoor Country Park is on level ground with surfaced tracks for easier access. Unsurfaced access routes also provide links through the numerous maturing plantations of the park. Grassmoor Country Park is a haven for a wide variety o...
Go Ape! Wyre Forest is set within one of Britain’s Largest Remaining Ancient Forests. Half the species of UK butterflies and moths can be found in our forest. Our Go Ape! adventure at Wyre Forest is home to some of the most ecologically sig...
Hawk Conservancy and Country Park i s a conservation charity and award winning visitor centre that has for many years worked in the fields of conservation, education, rehabilitation and the research of birds of prey. Hawk Conservancy and Country P...
York Castle Museum is one of Britain's leading museums of everyday life. York Castle Museum shows how people used to live by displaying thousands of household objects and by recreating rooms, shops, streets - and even prison cells. York Castle...
Salcey Forest is an old ancient Medieval hunting forest set in over 1200 acres of natural woodland. Around Salcey Forest are marked out woodland walks or see the views from the man made tree top walkways....
Silbury Hill is the largest man-made mound in Europe, huge and mysterious Silbury Hill is comparable in height and volume to the roughly contemporary Egyptian pyramids. Probably completed by about 2350 BC and part of the Avebury 'sacred landscape', i...
Vange Marshes Nature Reserve is a mosaic of wetland habitats. Fresh and saltwater lagoons attract breeding avocets, common terns, little ringed plovers lapwings and reed buntings. In winter, wigeons, teals and shovelers visit the site and bearded tit...
Freshfield Dune Heath consists of 35 hectares of lowland dune heath, acidic grassland, woodland and scrub and is the largest are of lowland heath in Lancashire. Freshfield's 17 hectares of dune heath comprise 9% of the national total of this very ...
RSPB Middleton Lakes Nature Reserve is nestled in the beautiful Tame valley, just south of Tamworth on the Staffordshire/Warwickshire border, Middleton Lakes has been designed with families in mind, so there are always lots of ways to enjoy nature, w...
At Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve you can escape for an hour or two at this oasis for wildlife, less than 5 miles from the centre of Birmingham. At Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve their are bird feeders right outside the visitor centre, so you can ...
Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve is a wildlife-rich haven in the heart of agricultural west Lancashire. The reserve covers 42 hectares (105 acres) and is made up of lakes, mature broadleaved and conifer woodland, sandy, wet meadows and heaths. The m...
Mawddach Valley, Coed Garth Gell Nature Reserve is nestled in the spectacular Mawddach Valley, Coed Garth Gell is a woodland and heathland nature reserve. The visitor trails weave through beautiful oak woodland with a fast-flowing river in the valley...
At Aughton Woods you can enjoy the peace and solitude of a wood in a remote location. Spring is a colourful time to visit when the Bluebells form a carpet across the woodland floor. The ancient semi-natural woodland has retained at least 30 examples ...
Lifeboat Road is a 150 acre (60 ha) gateway site to The Mersey Forest, managed by Sefton Council through it's Leisure Service's, Coast and Countryside Service. The site has a wide sandy beach, high dunes, furrowed grassland that were once asparag...
Whalley Abbey Gatehouse is a 14th-century gatehouse of the nearby Cistercian abbey, the second wealthiest monastery in Lancashire, beside the River Calder. The first floor was probably a chapel....
London’s Death Trap invites you to go into the depths of County Hall to visit a terrifying secure unit which houses some of the most dangerous inmates from the past 20 years. GROUPS Groups are 10 or more and receive £1 off per individual...
Tours of the Olympic Park area A worldwide audience of 4 billion was glued to the TV all summer watching the heroics of the world’s greatest athletes as they competed in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Now we all have new sporting heroes. ...
Come and explore the breathtaking, state-of-the-art building with panoramic views of this huge wetland... A brilliant café - just follow your nose for freshly-brewed coffee, gooey cakes and mouthwatering meals... A great shop where you'll be...
Relax in the peace of the Victorian Walled Garden. Concealed by high walls, this hidden treasure is almost untouched by time. A quiet stroll around the garden reveals the ingenuity of bygone gardeners - heated 'flue' walls, ornate fruit trees, a...
St Breock Downs Monolith in Saint Breock, Cornwall was originally 5 metres (16 ft) high and weighing some 16.75 tonnes. St Breock Downs Monolith is Cornwall's largest and heaviest prehistoric monolith. It stands on the summit of the St Breock Down...
Leighton Moss Nature Reserve is the largest reedbed in north-west England, and home to some really special birds such as breeding bitterns, bearded tits and marsh harriers. At Leighton Moss Nature Reserve you might even see deer too, not to mentio...
Clun Castle's dramatic riverside ruins and extensive earthworks of a Welsh Border Norman castle, its tall keep unusually set on the side of its mound....
Old Oswestry Hill Fort is the most hugely impressive Iron Age hillfort on the Welsh Borders, covering 40 acres, with formidable multiple ramparts....
Clumber is a beautiful expanse of parkland, heath and woods covering more than 3,800 acres. Clumber Park was once the country estate of the Dukes of Newcastle. Although the house was demolished in 1938, there are glimpses of its grand past to exp...
Sewingshields Wall (Hadrian's Wall) is a length of Wall with milecastle remains, impressively sited along the Whin Sill, commanding fine views of many prehistoric and later earthworks to the north....
Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) is a fine stretch of Hadrian's Wall on a steep slope, with turrets and an impressive milecastle, probably built by the Second Legion....
Berney Arms Windmill is one of Norfolk's best and largest extant marsh mills, built to grind a constituent of cement and, in use until 1951, finally pumping water to drain surrounding marshland....
Welcome to Bishop's Boats. We run daily seal-watching trips from February to November. Departing from the picturesque Blakeney harbour and Morston quay. We have two traditional clinker-built wooden boats and one smaller boat, the smaller boat is...
Near Carrawburgh fort stands a fascinating temple to the eastern god Mithras, with facsimiles of altars found during excavation. Temple of Mithras (Hadrian's Wall) is sited like many Mithraic temples near a military base, it was founded in the 3rd...
Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) is a wall section and a surviving piece of turret 2 1⁄2 metres (8.2 feet) high, built by men of the Twentieth Legion....
Since opening in 1993, The Teversal Trails Visitors Centre has provided an ideal access point to the Teversal and Pleasley Trails Network and other walks. There is ample free parking outside the centre with an extensive surrounding grass area maki...
Black Carts Turret (Hadrian's Wall) is a 460-metre (1,509 feet) length of Hadrian's Wall including one turret. Please note: It is not possible for visitors to park here at Black Carts Turret (Hadrian's Wall)....
Godrevy in Gwithian, is an awe-inspiring expanse of sandy beaches around St Ives Bay, cliffs rich in wildlife and history. While Godrevy is a popular surfing beach (with an equally popular café), there's more to this area of Cornwall than catchi...
London has been a source of fascination for at least three hundred years, and for over a hundred of these its moving image has attracted audiences around the world. Indeed London was one of the cities where moving pictures began, in the 1890s, and Qu...
At the London Film Museum visitors can discover exciting new insights into the life and career of Charles Chaplin, the boy from the London slums who won universal fame with his screen character of the Tramp, and went on to become a Knight of the Brit...
Floral Pavilion Theatre has seen acts from the likes of the Lord of the Dance to Ken Dodd and his Diddy Men through to Elkie Brooks and the annual traditional family pantomime - the Floral Pavilion Theatre is the place for entertainment! Floral P...
The London Bicycle Tour Company TOURS Come on a guided tour with us and you will find centuries of history, a story around every corner, tales of the good, the bad and the ugly. The Central London Tour is a great overview of London. We of...
The London Waterbus Company cruises along the historic Regents Canal as it slips quietly along the green and leafy fringes of Regents Park. The London Waterbus Company Trips from Brownings Pool at Little Venice, where the island is surrounded by...
London RIB Voyages was established in 2006 to provide unique Thames speed boat experiences. We provide the original Thames RIB trips and we aim to offer you a Thames boat trip with a difference. The starting point for all of our London boat trips...
BFI Southbank (formerly known as the National Film Theatre) is the leading repertory cinema in the UK specialising in seasons of classic, independent and non-English language films and is operated by the British Film Institute. Film Funday ...
Bramley's Big Adventure is an indoor adventure playground for children up to 11 years old. A large building under the Westway flyover, containing a giant three level playframe with slides, ball pools, swings, climbs, spooky den, giant balls, sound ef...
Vertical Chill opened in June 2003 and is situated inside Ellis Brigham's Tower House Covent Garden Store. The wall itself is located within a refrigerated unit starting in the basement and going through on the ground floor of the shop, where there a...
What used to be known as Playstation Skatepark for several years, then once Xbox took on the sponsorship of the park it became Bay Sixty 6, now Nike SB have just finished refurbishing the park. Bay Sixty 6 a skateboard and BMX park in the heart of...
Welcome to Westway Climbing Centre, the premiere Climbing Centre in London and the South East. The Westway Climbing Centre has something for everyone, whether you are trying out climbing for the first time or you are an experienced climber wantin...
Come and join the Harry Potter Bus Tour of London Locations and take a magical fun packed bus tour of the film locations and inspirations in the muggle capital. The 3 hour luxury air-conditioned mini coach tour includes many of the film locations...
Sawley Abbey are now the remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills. After Sawley Abbey's dissolution in 1536, the monks were briefly returned to the abbey during the Pilgrima...
Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village asre the most famous and intensively studied of Britain's 3,000 or so deserted medieval villages, Wharram Percy occupies a remote but attractive site in a beautiful Wolds valley. Above the substantial ruins ...
Bramber Castle are now the remains of a Norman castle on the banks of the River Adur, founded by William de Braose c. 1075. The Bramber Castle earthworks are dominated by a towering wall of the keep gatehouse....
The riverside ruins of Edlingham Castle are, principally the solar tower, of a manor house progressively fortified against the Scots during the 14th century. History of Edlingham Castle By 1174, a manor house at the location was in the poss...
Nine Ladies Stone Circle is a small but apparently complete early Bronze Age stone circle of nine stones, part of a complex of prehistoric circles and standing stones on Stanton Moor....
London Palace Superbowl offers great family tenpin bowling. With over thirty years experience in bingo management across the UK Patrick has learned that customers want, more than anything else, value for their money, an enhanced prospect of winni...
Alton Towers has it all. Whether it's white-knuckle legends like Nemesis and Oblivion or wild, wacky themed zones for all ages, the action just keeps coming. Here at Alton Towers you can ride the Master Blaster and water slides, go with the flow o...
High Sports Brixton offers great climbing walls. If you haven't already tried it, come down this is amazing fun and a great way to exercise too. Our Brixton climbing centre offers guests the following facilities: •Top rope and traversing wal...
It's a Kids Thing offers a more sociable, small-scale outfit. Children swarm over the two-tier play zone and soft-play area while their parents look on from the café; there's a decent kids' menu, with the option to swap chips for mash, potato wedges...
Located on the bank of the River Thames in Bankside's cultural quarter Shakespeare's Globe welcomes thousands of tourists every day to experience world renowned productions of Shakespeare and cutting edge new writing, alongside an exciting programme ...
Burgess Park Kart Track is Go karting for individuals or groups. Come along and test out your driving skills and learn how to maintain a go-kart. Group sessions are for a maximum of 10 people. Beginners are welcome at Burgess Park Kart Track ...
Brockwell Park Miniature Railway has been operating in the grounds of Brockwell Park since 2003 and has been enjoyed by thousands of families looking for something different to do in London. Enjoy a ride behind our unique Intercity 125 or LNER Y6...
The history behind the Horror of the The London Bridge Experience Become part of London's gruesome history and travel back in time to an age of adventure and uncover the dark secrets that lie beneath the world's most famous and most haunted br...
London Dungeon lies deep beneath the pavement at locations across Europe, chilling tales and petrifying aspects of our history are reenacted, providing eerie, spine-chilling fun for anyone who dares enter the world of the Dungeons! Delve into the ...
Coram's Fields is a unique seven acre playground and park for children and young people living in or visiting London. It includes a Youth Centre, Children's Centre, Community Nursery, Sports Programme, a city farm and a cafe which is open from Ma...
Bolsover Cundy House is a charming cottage-like 17th-century conduit house once supplied water to Bolsover Castle. Bolsover Cundy House has recently been restored, including its vaulted stone-slab roof....
The White Ladies Priory remains of a late 12th-century church of a small priory of Augustinian canonesses, surrounded by picturesque woodland....
Sutton Scarsdale Hall is now the imposing shell of a grandiose Georgian mansion built in 1724, with an immensely columned exterior. Roofless since c. 1920, when its interiors were dismantled and some exported to America: but there is still much to di...
The Five Pits Trail provides an off-road surfaced route for walkers cyclists and horse riders. The Five Pits Trail is great for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. This five and half mile off-road surfaced route takes you from Grassmoor Country P...
Hob Hurst's House is a square prehistoric burial chamber with an earthwork ditch and outer bank. Hob Hurst's House is named after a local goblin....
The Stockley Trail is a two mile multi-user trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Stockley Trail runs parallel to the River Doe Lea from Carr Vale, near Bolsover to Glapwell. A car park is situated off the A632 at the bottom of Bolsover...
Team Sport Tower Bridge in London, Tower Bride is a stunning 2 Tier Go Karting track. Team Sport Tower Bridge Go Karting has all the thrills and spills and are enough to keep anyone satisfied; it possesses hair-raising bends and elevated flyovers...
Belair Park maybe small but it's Southwark's only Grade II* listed landscape and includes an artificial lake - a dammed part of the ancient river Effra - as well as several listed structures. These protected structures include the park lodge, stab...
Freightliners is a small farm in an urban setting providing the opportunity for local individuals and groups to learn from and interact with the environment and each other through animal care, horticulture and sustainable practices. It's purpose is ...
High Sports Hackney offers great climbing walls. If you haven't already tried it, come down this is amazing fun and a great way to exercise too. Our Hackney climbing centre offers guests the following facilities: •Small top roped climbing wa...
The Musical Museum contains one of the world’s foremost collections of automatic instruments. From the tiny clockwork Musical Box to the self playing ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’, the collection embraces an impressive and comprehensive array of sophisti...
No two visits to an Eddie Catz are the same, but you're always guaranteed fun with the kids and the chance to catch an educational activity. Created by a Mum and Dad, we're the first of our kind and offer loads to do: •Pop in for a play with yo...
No two visits to an Eddie Catz are the same, but you're always guaranteed fun with the kids and the chance to catch an educational activity. Created by a Mum and Dad, we're the first of our kind and offer loads to do: •Pop in for a play with yo...
No two visits to an Eddie Catz are the same, but you're always guaranteed fun with the kids and the chance to catch an educational activity. Created by a Mum and Dad, we're the first of our kind and offer loads to do: •Pop in for a play with your...
Golders Hill Park is home to a free zoo, with a growing collection of rare and exotic birds and mammals such as laughing kookaburras, ring-tailed lemurs and ring-tailed coatis. Golders Hill Park Zoo is one of only two free zoos in London register...
Hackney City Farm in Hackney, London has a range of farmyard animals including goats, sheep, chickens and a donkey as well as some small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. Our livestock are on rotation with a farm in Kent, and spend some ti...
When it comes to bowling at Acton, we at Tenpin are the experts. At Tenpin you'll find plenty of lanes where you can show off your strike to your friends, family or colleagues. We offer children, teen and adult parties, corporate celebrations, gre...
The David Lloyd Bowling venue is the ultimate bowling venue for adults and children. At the David Lloyd Bowling you can enjoy bowling at its best in this beautifully designed setting. We've raised the standard of bowling and have created the perfe...
High Sports Hendon offers great climbing walls. If you haven't already tried it, come down this is amazing fun and a great way to exercise too. Our Hendon climbing centre offers guests the following facilities: •Top rope and lead climbing (8m...
About The Castle Climbing Centre The Castle Climbing Centre is run by climbers for climbers and as the premier indoor climbing centre in South East England, we receive more annual visits than any other climbing centre in the U.K. It is constru...
Today Finsbury Park is looking better than ever, after undergoing a £5million Heritage Lottery Funded restoration and improvement programme. In recognition of the transformation the Park was awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award in 2007 and has r...
Deen City Farm is a unique, educational resource in SW London, open free of charge. Deen City Farm's aim is to give people the opportunity to learn from their visit or contribution to a Working Farm. The Farm is based on National Trust land (...
Experience the new Emirates Stadium Tour - Hear it from Heroes. See it for yourself Arsenal Emirates Stadium Self-Guided Audio Tour Let a host of Arsenal stars share their match-day experiences with you as you explore behind-the-scenes at ...
Moulton Packhorse Bridge is a pretty four-arched 15th-century bridge, spanning the River Kennet on the old route from Cambridge to Bury St Edmunds....
Wanborough Barn was built by the Cistercian monks of Waverley Abbey in 1388, the large medieval barn is the most important in Surrey. The barn was originally built and used by the Cistercian monks of Waverley Abbey, who owned Wanborough Manor as a...
Balmedie Beach and Country Park is within part of a dune system that stretches 14 miles from Aberdeen to just north of the mouth of the River Ythan at Newburgh. The beach is sandy and over the years has won a number of awards including a seaside ...
If you're looking for an unusual and different restaurant and bar to host your next group booking or corporate event, look no further than Rainforest Cafe London. Centrally located in the heart of the West End, Rainforest Cafe brings the sights an...
Revolution Karting is London's go kart track. 750 metres of challenging racing on electric karts, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph. Within walking distance of Canary Wharf, close to the City Airport and two stops from Liverpool Street station. FREE ...
Topsy Turvy World houses a multi-level maze of tunnels, climbs, drops, slides and ball cannons providing endless energetic entertainment for children up to the age of twelve and accompanying adults. For the little ones there is a dedicated under 3...
The Wembley Stadium Tour From England's glorious World Cup victory in 1966, the unforgettable Live Aid concert in 1985, FC Barcelona's stunning UEFA Champion's League triumph in 2011 or the historic ongoing tradition of the FA Cup Final, the W...
Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf is an 18-hole Florida Styled miniature golf course with a Jurassic theme that has to be seen to be believed! Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf is a beautifully landscaped and gives players the chance to putt past...
Located on the Woodside Leisure Park off the North Orbital Road, Gambado Watford boasts one of the largest play frames in North London along with our very special dodgems, climbing wall (minimum height 1.05m)and carousel. For toddlers there is a ...
The centre boasts one of the largest play frames in Greater London along with our very special dodgems, climbing wall (minimum height 1.05m) and carousel. For toddlers there is a new gated sensory area, right next to our Yum Yum cafe. Weekly toddler ...
Gambado Eastleigh has a range of activities for children of all ages which will keep them entertained for hours! Younger children can play and develop in absolute safety in our toddler areas, which include a sensory play area, whilst older children c...
Gambado Edinburgh became part of our growing family in October 2011. It has some of the best play and party facilities in the region with new and exciting equipment and activities arriving soon. Gambado Edinburgh has a range of activities for chil...
At Gambado Stevenage we also understand the importance of making parents’ visit as enjoyable as possible too, so we provide plenty of comfortable seating, a tasty cafe with great coffee as well as free Wi-Fi....
Stoney Littleton Long Barrow is one of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view....
Langley Chapel is a small chapel tranquilly set all alone in charming countryside. Its atmospheric interior contains a perfect set of 17th-century timber furnishings, including a musicians' pew....
Heugh Battery Museum encourages people to understand war and conflict and the impact it has both on those at the Front but also those who are left behind at home. The venue is divided across three levels with the underground magazines, the parade gro...
Mudchute Park and Farm is one of the largest inner City Farms anywhere in Europe. We pride ourselves on our wonderful collection of British rare breeds and currently have over 200 animals and fowl on our farm! That's one pretty big family to look aft...
Climb London welcomes you to our climbing wall in the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Climb London CPNSC is a new and modern facility with extensive bouldering and roped lines. There are a full range of climbing courses, clubs, parties...
Wendy’s Workshop is the place where anyone can come along and have a go at a variety of different creative outlets. Being a ceramic café is our ‘day to day’ business, but we also offer a large variety of other workshops and crafts for peop...
Crystal Palace Park Farm reopened to the public in April 2008 and now provides facilities for members of the local community who are interested in developing their skills and knowledge in animal care and welfare. School Visits The visits al...
Kidzmania is an indoor children’s playground in the heart of Hackney. Our new management is looking forward to welcoming you. Rain or shine your children will love climbing, running, balancing, jumping and sliding on our extensive equipment. Our...
Fine varied walking country around popular Lake Windermere. This property includes the beautiful and secluded head of the Troutbeck valley, as well as several sites next to Windermere and six farms. One of these, Troutbeck Park, was once owned by ...
The Woodland Centre can be found at the end of the Valley Gardens and acts as a link through to Rifts Wood. The ranger, responsible for the Valley, is based at the Woodland Centre in which the story of the valley is told through leaflets, displays, e...
Maxwell’s house Newark Castle is a rediscovered treasure. For too long it lurked behind the giant cranes and sheds of the Clyde’s great shipyards. Only recently has it re-emerged to take its rightful place in the townscape of Port Glasgow....
Little Dinosaurs indoor play centre, along with the our outdoor parkland enclosure and activities makes us a great place to bring the kids all year round. You can get together with friends for a delicious breakfast or lunch, meet other new mums i...
The Ice Rink at Ally Pally is great for all ages and we have everything under one roof: ■Public skating sessions every day ■Ice Nation – disco on ice ■Figure skating classes (group & private) ■Ice hockey training ■Toddlers on ...
Relive the glorious history of British popular Music at the British Music Experience. With over 3,000 images, 600 video clips, 3,000 artist videos and over 600 items of artist and music memorabilia, the British Music Experience is a must see for ...
ZEBRA Ceramics is the ideal place for individuals and groups, to relax and enjoy quality time together creating unique, lasting ceramic mementos, silver fingerprint jewellery and gifts. You can also commission us for beautiful personalised presents a...
Twickenham Stadium Tour A tour of Twickenham Stadium is a fantastic way to discover more about the iconic home of England rugby. Every corner of this unique venue holds a special piece of history and our highly knowledgeable guides will ev...
Welcome to the centre of excellence for ice sports and ice skating in London and the South East. Lee Valley Ice Centre offers an international sized (56m x 26m) ice pad that creates a magnificent facility for up to 800 skaters; we also have seatin...
Visit London, the capital city of England - with CitySightseeing. PLEASE NOTE: There are 3 different routes available, the address given is for ONLY one of those routes Visit London and see the sights of the bustling capital city and the l...
Hatfield Forest is an ancient royal hunting forest. No other forest on earth evokes the atmosphere of a medieval hunting forest so completely. The ancient trees of the forest are like magnificent living sculptures, peaceful giants worn and fra...
Centre for Alternative Technology offer solutions to some of the most serious challenges facing our planet and the human race, such as climate change, pollution and the waste of precious resources. We demonstrate practical ways of addressing these...
Stanney Fields Park is the borough's first Green Flag Park. This prestigious award is the national benchmark for parks and public spaces. The park has fulfilled the judging criteria and is a safe, welcoming and well maintained park. The park has ...
On its own unique island setting, only 20 miles from Central London, THORPE PARK is a paradise of adrenaline-inducing fun for all the family. With over 25 rides and attractions, from death-defying plummets and heart-stopping twists to exciting rides ...
Highly commended in Lincolnshire Star Awards 2006 - Skegness Natureland Seal Sanctuary was named Lincolnshire Family Attraction of the Year 2004 by the Good Britain Guide.Rescues and rehabilitates orphaned and injured seals and pups. Natureland is...
World renowned falconer Jemima Parry-Jones and her team look forward to welcoming you to the International Centre for Birds of Prey, near Newent in Gloucestershire. Described recently as a Hidden Gem, the Centre houses over 280 birds of prey, eagl...
Scotland Street School was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh between 1902-1906. Mackintosh is Glasgow’s most celebrated architect, and Scotland Street School was a functioning school up until 1979. It is now a museum. It tells th...
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is the store for the museums' collections when they're not on display at our venues. It's a vast building with rooms full of fantastic objects, from animals to armour, fine art to fossils, and much, much more...
Over 40 naturally themed habitats take you on a fantastic journey from the Newcastle coast to exotic tropical waters. Come face to face with everything from adorable seals and otters to clownfish, seahorses and graceful stingrays. Step into the i...
Drusillas Park is Widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country, award winning Drusillas Park offers an opportunity to get nose to nose with nature with hundreds of exotic animals from monkeys and crocodiles otters to penguins and meerkats. ...
Aberdeen Maritime Museum tells the story of the city's long relationship with the Sea. This award-winning museum is located on the historic Shiprow and incorporates Provost Ross's House, which was built in 1593. The Maritime Museum houses a unique...
A truly captivating family attraction in Devon, with miniature ponies and much, much more. Set in an idyllic setting in the heart of scenic Dartmoor, there is plenty of beautiful countryside to explore including: - Paddock view café & gift shop ...
The Cowper and Newton Museum in Olney Buckinghamshire, was opened in 1900. The house called Orchard Side was at that time owned by Mr W. H. Collingridge and he was persuaded by Thomas Wright of Olney to give the property to the town of Olney as a ...
Drop anchor at the Albert Dock and explore the Merseyside Maritime Museum - it's a great day out. Discover the story of the Titanic, learn about the Battle of the Atlantic and marvel at Liverpool's maritime past, at one of the city's most popular att...
History of the Farm and Barn Benedictine Monks established St Peter's Monastery at Abbotsbury in the 1040s. They built the Tithe Barn at the centre of the farm in the 1390's. The monastery was destroyed in 1539 during the dissolution. Some of ...
Botanic Gardens is aptly named 'The Jewel in the Crown'. Nationally renowned for its floral displays, as featured in 'Gardener's World' and is popular with local people and visitors alike. Located in picturesque Churchtown, the park can be found by...
Explore the home town of The Beatles with City Sightseeing Liverpool. Liverpool is renowned for its glorious maritime history, musical heritage, two of the Premiership’s biggest football teams and two majestically different Cathedrals. The city ...
Alford Valley Railway is Scotlands first 2ft Narrow Gauge passenger railway, running a service every 40 min. from Alford to Haughton Park. Experience the Joy of the Railway - Nothing evokes memories of a more civilised era than an old fashioned t...
Balmoral Castle on the Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland is the private residence of The Queen. Beloved by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Balmoral Castle has remained a favourite residence for The Queen and her family during the summer ho...
The indoor playground at Charlie Chalk is well equipped to provide kids with lots of fun and social opportunities in a safe and clean environment. The soft play area is even suitable for the youngest of children. "Toddlers Corner" has the ever-pop...
Aberdeen University has the only large, international collection of zoological specimens in the north of Scotland. The Zoology Museum is responsible for the care and development of the University's collections of zoological specimens, for promoting t...
History of the Yarmouth Steam Drifter - Lydia Eva YH89 Built in 1930 and based in Great Yarmouth, Lydia Eva fished along the East Coast and North Sea for nine years. The Royal Air Force brought her in 1939, using her in a variety of roles unti...
Mincarlo is the last of her kind. A floating tribute to the men who braved the North Sea to provide our fish, she is the last surviving fishing vessel built in Lowestoft with an engine made in the town. Mincarlo was launched from the famous Brooke...
Doonies Rare Breeds Farm covers 134 acres on the southern side of Aberdeen from Nigg Bay to Cove. We are only 15 minutes by car from the centre of Aberdeen. Doonies Rare Breeds Farm is a member of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust and is one of only two...
The building was originally a herring barrel store, then the foundry of the Consolidated Pneumatic Tool Company Ltd., before being converted in 1998 to a (650m2 ) modern visitor centre which illustrates the history of Fraserburgh and its people.
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Grampian Transport Museum can trace its history back to the early 1970's when a number of local enthusiasts became conscious of the fact that there was a very active interest in historic transport in the North East of Scotland. They began to discuss ...
Hazlehead Park is set in over 180 hectares, which was originally part of the freedom lands granted to the city in 1319. The land fell into private ownership but was bought back by the council in 1920. This park is on the outskirts of Aberdeen an...
Heads of Ayr Farm Park Animal Zone Our farm park has an extensive range of animals living both indoors and out. Explore our rare breeds and exotic wildlife from Alpacas, Monkeys, Lemurs, Meerkats and Wallabys to Ralph the Camel and giant rabbi...
The award winning Macduff Marine Aquarium is one of the top visitor attractions in North East Scotland! Visitors can explore the underwater world of the Moray Firth and come face to face with hundreds of local fishy characters, from fearsome wolf to ...
In the centre of Aberdeen, the Museum lies in the University of Aberdeen's Marischal College, the second-largest granite structure in the world. The museum was founded in 1786, with material that has been donated by generations of friends and graduat...
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, consists of the first lighthouse built on mainland Scotland and a purpose-built museum. The highlight of a visit is a 45 minute guided tour to Kinnaird Head lighthouse. We are open al...
The North East Falconry Centre has great demonstrations from the birds of prey, from the likes of falcons, Owls, Hawks and Eagles which always here to for visitors to see....
Blakemere is set in the heart of beautiful Cheshire countryside yet easily accessible on the junction of the A49 and A556 in Sandiway. Blakemere’s beautiful Edwardian Courtyard has wonderful small boutique shops offering a variety of gifts, craf...
Extensive herbaceous borders provide an abundance of colour and texture throughout the season and the spectacular lupin border is not to be missed. Two new borders were added in 2004. Honeysuckle, jasmine and roses create a succession of fragrances, ...
Satrosphere Science Centre is the oldest science centre in Scotland, with over 50 hands on exhibits and a continuously evolving programme of events, shows and workshops. Whether you are a 'Little Scientist' or an intrigued adult, there's always somet...
Storybook Glen is a magical world of make-believe and fun for children (and adults) of all ages, set amidst 28 acres of spectacular scenic beauty on Royal Deeside. See more than 100 of your favourite nursery rhyme and fairytale characters. Enjoy e...
The Gordon Highlanders Museum and Commando are proud to present 'Steadfast! Commando at The Gordon Highlanders Museum', a unique display celebrating over five decades of Commando comics, including a very special exhibition commemorating the 70th anni...
Using the university’s wonderful Cruickshank Botanic Garden and fantastic Zoology Museum the centre aims to inspire everyone in the living environment. Our hands-on education room also lets visitors see nature in close-up. Come and meet the geck...
Our popular nature walks will take you through beautiful woodland, home to an abundance of wildlife, and along the River Dee as it travels through Aberdeenshire. From some of the high points you can see Lochnagar in the distance on a clear day. The l...
Erewash Museum is our very own local and social history museum located on High Street, Ilkeston. Home for the Museum is a late Georgian house with Victorian extensions. It was both a family home and school accommodation before becoming a museum i...
The remains of 1,000 year old houses are revealed beneath your feet, objects taken from the excavations are explored and Viking-age timbers are brought before your eyes. New audio and video displays help you to investigate all of the information gath...
From the creators of JORVIK Viking Centre, Micklegate Bar Museum is situated on the route of York's famous walls, which have stood sentinel to the city for over 800 years. Visit the ancient gateway to explore the pageantry and barbaric history that h...
Travel back in time and get a vivid insight into rural Scottish life 200 years ago! Housing one of Scotland’s finest folk collections, this museum shows exactly how the country’s rural workforce used to live. Six charming 18th-century cottages co...
A visit to the Caledonian Railway is a wonderful day out for all the family, whatever the weather, with a wide variety of things to do and see. The unique Victorian terminus at Brechin has lots of period charm and atmosphere, and having boarded your ...
Scotland's oldest miniature railway ran it's first train at Arbroath in 1935. Since then, nearly two million people have enjoyed a ride along the quarter mile track on the seafront. Indeed many of the parents and grandparents bringing their childr...
The McManus is a magnificent Victorian, Gothic building where art, history and the environment combine to offer a facinating glimpse into Dundee's colourful past. McManus is currently closed to the public as it undergoes an exciting and extensiv...
Monikie Country Park, with its reservoirs, woodland and grassland, is an ideal location for a visit to the countryside. It offers many opportunities to enjoy scenic surroundings and a pleasant countryside atmosphere at any time of the year....
This beautiful Georgian house, overlooking Montrose Basin, was built in 1730 by William Adam. The house features superb plasterwork, a particular and memorable feature. Outside, enjoy the attractive walled garden and woodland walks. During winter ...
The Verdant Works are the only dedicated jute museum in the United Kingdom. As a museum, the Verdant Works tell the story of Dundee's textile industries, focusing primarily on the jute and linen industries. The production of textiles was the dominant...
The world-famous Miniland, which contains over 40 million LEGO bricks, is one of LEGOLAND® most popular areas and new for 2006. At LEGOLAND Windsor the entertainment is certainly hands-on. Children aged 2-12 can take to the road, soar through the...
An expanding museum with nature trails. The woodland walk in Amenity Wood allows visitors to experience and understand the changing woodland scene. In and around ancient barns are examples of farm machinery such ploughs, harrows and carts. In...
Enter the fascinating world of this internationally famous Museum and have a unique experience, it marks the culmination of a dream by Ex-Racing champion Brian Radam. His interest in this type of equipment stems from early involvement in the family b...
Woodland walks through ancient woods. Collections of exotic birds. Farmyard with pot-bellied pigs, pygmy goats, donkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs, owls macaws and parrots. Visit Squirrel Nutkin's Pantry and have a picnic while watching the chipmunks a...
With so much going on at Chill Factore, you’re spoilt for choice. From hitting our incredible 180 metre long, real snow slope to learn new skills or to hone your technique, to dining with friends and family or enjoying a spot of shopping on our Alp...
One of the U.K.'s leading operators of main line steam train excursions. We have a varied year-round tour programme of steam railway trains and some classic modern traction tours all run on the Network Rail network. During the summer we operate...
Since opening in 1989 Inveraray Jail has established itself as one of Scotland's most exciting heritage attractions. Visit the magnificently restored 1820 Courtroom where you can sit and listen to excerpts from trials of the past. Then pass on to ...
Isle of Mull Railway is NOW CLOSED This is Scotland's original island passenger railway. The terminal at Craignure is reached by the 80 car/1000 passenger Isle of Mull ferry from Oban and the crossing is only 40 minutes. Oban lies just over 100 mi...
Crawley Museum Centre, is the town's repository for artefacts and archives. Based in a park setting, in an annexe to Goffs Park House in Southgate, Crawley, this local history Museum has collections that illustrate Crawley's history - from the St...
Encircled by woodland with distant mountains beyond, the picturesque Lake Vyrnwy forms the centrepiece to this flagship reserve. Beyond the woodland there is high heathland and damp pasture, completing a diverse array of habitats with a great var...
Stockeld Park - where magic is made & adventures begin.... Nestled within ancient woodland, Stockeld Park hosts its Adventure Seasons from Halloween through to Christmas, for February half term and in the summer holiday weeks. During the wint...
Network Carradale Heritage Centre provides an introduction to the historical and social background of a Highland Village, where the main industries are fishing, farming and forestry. Network Carradale Heritage Centre states this is great for child...
The Old Byre is a Heritage Centre in the beautiful Glen Bellart close to the picturesque village of Dervaig on the Isle of Mull. The Old Byre is a must for anyone who would like to absorb the history of Mull in an effortless 'armchair' manner! Wit...
The quintessential Victorian ‘Highland’ estate, Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park on the Isle of Arran is the perfect place for a family day out. Dramatically set against the backdrop of Goatfell mountain, the grand red sandstone Scottish ...
Situated in rural Ayrshire, against a spectacular coastal backdrop, Dundonald Castle is a monument which stands as testimony, not only to the origins of the Royal Stewart dynasty, but also to the development of the nation of Scotland itself. Havi...
Eglinton Country Park is a 400 hectare park created around the ruins and estate of Eglinton Castle. The Park includes gardens, woodland, river, loch and visitor centre. There are facilities for walking, cycling, angling and horse riding. A ran...
A secret forest, a crocodile swamp and an amazing adventure course makes Kelburn Country Centre one of Scotland's most thrilling days out for kids. Based around a 13th Century castle that's had an amazing makeover courtesy of a team of Brazilian ...
Loudoun Castle Family Theme Park is NOW CLOSED. Set in over 500 acres of magnificent parkland and with the imposing, historical castle as a stunning backdrop, Loudoun Castle has something for every age group. Fantastic and thrilling Theme Park ...
At Riverside Museum there are over 3,000 objects on display, compared with 1,300 objects at the previous Museum of Transport. These include some old favourites along with some new exhibits to the Collection. One of the new exhibits is the recently...
Birdworld offers a great family day out, where you can meet a huge range of birds, from the colourful parrots of the Amazonian rainforests to the Snowy Owls. Set in 26 acres of beautifully landscaped garden. Seeing the bright feathers of parrots in f...
Explore the Linthouse engine shop, Scotland's "Cathedral of Engineering", a Victorian Glass-roofed building from 1872. Build and test your own model boat, or learn to manoeuvre a remote-controlled boat in our indoor boating ponds. See our coll...
Award winning, action packed historical Vikingar! where you can meet real live Vikings and hear about their exploits, adventures and battles in Scotland. Visit Vikingar! located in the beautiful coastal resort of Largs in Ayrshire, and be e...
Thurleigh as an airfield dates back to July 1940; the museum was opened in July 2002 and houses a large collection of artefacts to recreate the activities and atmosphere of the airfield and the surrounding area during the war years. 306th Bombardm...
The Higgins, formerly known as Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum, will feature new displays, temporary exhibitions and extensive learning and events programmes. A new, single entrance foyer will lead through to redeveloped galleries, larg...
The Bodyflight wind tunnel at a diameter of 5m (16.4ft) and a flight area 8m (26.25ft) tall, offers flyers real space to manoeuvre! Producing up to 4000 HP of airflow, our size, power and air quality is unrivalled. All types of flyers are welcome...
Soar above a breathtaking landscape, sculpted over time, decorated by nature and enjoyed by generations. Stand on top of Dunstable Downs for a view that will simply take your breath away. These Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are desi...
The Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park is a great place for adults and children alike. Just minutes from Junction 13 of the M1, the park covers 250 hectares (over 600 acres) with lakes, wetlands, meadows and new woodlands. There are 8km of s...
Woburn Safari Park is set within the grounds of Britain’s largest drive through Safari. Woburn Safari Park combines the excitement and thrill of the Go Ape adventure with the fun of Britain’s largest drive through Safari and Foot Safari, wher...
Harrold-Odell Country Park is an area of north Bedfordshire's beautiful countryside for you to explore. Set in 144 acres, the Park's main features are two picturesque lakes, which along with river meadows, woodland and tranquil banks of the Great Ous...
The Bunyan Museum tells the story of this renowned author, pastor and preacher. Visitors to the museum are able to take a walk through Bunyan’s life and times. On entering the museum, visitors are greeted with a three-dimensional model of Bunya...
Inside the centre visitors can find displays and information about the countryside sites in and around Luton that are cared for by the Nature Conservation Service. There are permanent displays and temporary exhibitions relating to the natural hist...
We operate what is probably the only substantial survivor of the large number of 2 foot (610mm) gauge light railways built in Britain for industrial use. Opened in 1919 to transport sand, the line has carried a steam-hauled passenger train servic...
At award winning day out, Mead Open Farm, you'll discover hours of action packed play and hands-on fun. Plus with all activities included in admission, it's great value too! New for 2011 is the Giants Rock Climbing Wall (opening 9 April) Can you r...
Set in the Buckinghamshire countryside and is housed in the buildings of a 1831 farm, the Museum offers a fascinating and inexpensive day out for the family with many interesting displays and artefacts to see. The museum is run by volunteers from the...
Luton's Stockwood Park Museum has undergone a £6m transformation thanks to a £3.7m cash injection from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), along with the recent award of £1.2m objective 2 European funding and funding from other generous external supp...
Take trip down Memory Lane, seeing bygone vehicles from the beginning of the century up to modern day classics, most of which originate from the largest private collection in the country plus more recent aquisitions making a total of over 350 exhibit...
The English School of Falconry(EST) is a family run business with over 50 years of experience in Falconry. The Centre has been carefully sited at Shuttleworth Old Warden Park to create a woodland setting as near as possible to the birds' natural ...
The Shuttleworth Collection is based at Old Warden Aerodrome in a scenic part of rural mid-Bedfordshire. The Shuttleworth Collection depicts the history of flight from the early 1900s to the 1950s and shows how the aeroplane operated in the pione...
Wardown Park Museum is situated in a beautiful landscaped park around one and a half miles north from the centre of Luton. Discover displays, objects and old photographs about the history of Luton and its people as well as activities, events and ...
Visitors will experience living history at Woburn Abbey - the Russell family has lived here for almost 450 years and it is still the family home of The Marquess of Tavistock, the Duke of Bedford's eldest son, his wife and their three sons. Successive...
Get ready for an exciting and fun packed day when you visit the award winning Woodside Farm and Leisure Park set in acres of beautiful English countryside. As well as bottle feeding baby lambs, youngsters can meet all the other farm animals such as m...
Woburn Safari Park is a safari park located in Woburn, Bedfordshire, England. Visitors to the park can drive through the large animal exhibits, which contain species such as White Rhino, Elephants, Tigers and Black Bears. It is part of the estates of...
The Seven Sisters Sheep Centre has one of the largest collections of sheep in the world with over 40 different breeds of sheep. We have many older breeds no longer seen on modern farms. We have a good range of coloured fleeces for home spinners. C...
All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe offers a wide range of ceramic items that can be hand painted, ranging from plates, mugs, piggy banks and flower pots. Let your children's creative side explode! How All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe started All Fire...
Following the success of the Holborn original, All Star Lanes has brought its unique blend of great food and 50s fun to trendy West London. Just minutes from Bayswater station, the venue boasts eight bowling lanes, a cocktail bar and a retro diner...
Having been in existence for more than 300 years the Bank of England has, unsurprisingly, accumulated a considerable number of items associated with its history. These items are grouped into 'Collections'. Some of them, such as banknotes and furnitur...
Originally the property of the Archbishops of York. The Banqueting House was used to provide entertainment for Charles I, and was later the scene of his execution. After the fire that destroyed Whitehall Palace in 1698, it was used as a chapel u...
Barnet Museum was opened in March 1938 at 31 Wood Street, to house the collection of the Barnet & District Local History Society . Its building is an attractive early Georgian house in the heart of Chipping Barnet. The Museum contains archives, objec...
A visit to the world famous Battersea Park Children's Zoo in the heart of South London is a must see stop for all children - and even the adults, living in or visiting the capital! We offer an exciting animal experience that combines a zoo, animal...
Our entertaining and informative guides will bring to life the work of the BBC's brand new, state of the art, multimedia broadcasting centre in the heart of London. On a tour some of the things you're likely to experience include a camera's eye v...
Hurry! BBC Television Centre is closing in early 2013, and tours will cease on 22 February 2013. So book now before the home of BBC Television closes its doors for the last time! You have been inviting the BBC into your homes for many years, a...
Benjamin Franklin House at 36 Craven Street in the heart of London is a heritage 'gem.' The world's only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin was opened to the public for the first time on 17 January 2006, Ben Franklin's 300th birthday, as a dynamic m...
The Elizabeth Tower is the name of the famous tower of Parliament - more popularly known as Big Ben. Although often referred to as Big Ben, this is actually the nickname of the bell housed within the Elizabeth Tower - and Big Ben's official name is t...
Black Cultural Archives was founded in 1981 to collect, preserve and celebrate the contributions Black people have made to the culture, society and heritage of the UK. Our unique and growing archive collection offers insight into the history of Bl...
Boston Manor House, one of West London’s lesser-known gems, is a fine Jacobean manor house built in 1623. Set back from Boston Manor Road in Brentford, the three-storey building is situated in parkland containing a lake and ancient cedar trees. ...
The Brent Museum, formerly Grange Museum of Community History, is located in the modernised Willesden Green Library Centre, and runs special exhibitions. The Brent Museum pioneered community involvement in building the collection, and it holds hun...
At 135 metres, the British Airways London Eye is the world's tallest observation wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual flight (ride) in one of the 32 high-tech and fully enclosed glass capsules takes approximately 30...
Founded by J.H. Sutcliffe of the British Optical Association in 1901, this is a remarkable museum collection of over twelve thousand outstanding objects and archival items relating to the history of ophthalmic optics (optometry), the human eye and vi...
Bruce Castle is a Grade I listed 16th Century manor house in 20 acres of parkland. William Compton - a member of Henry VIII's court, built the oldest surviving parts of the building. Since then the building has been modified several times by new o...
Today Buckingham Palace is The Queen's official residence. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis. State Rooms The term ‘State Ro...
Wat Buddhapadipa in London was the first Buddhist temple in the United Kingdom. It was established by the London Buddhist Temple Foundation to spread Buddhist teachings in Europe. The present beautiful and remarkable building was created in 1976. ...
Our beautiful 30 acre estate, first established in the late 13th century, provides a colourful and scented oasis surrounding a Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables. It offers a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes at Greater London's ...
Situated in the heart of London, Chelsea Physic Garden has a unique living collection of around 5,000 different edible, useful, medicinal and historical plants. This ‘hidden gem’ is also a peaceful green oasis in which to enjoy a relaxing stroll ...
Chiswick House is a magnificent neo-Palladian villa set in beautiful historic gardens in west London. Built by the third Earl of Burlington in 1729 to showcase his art collection and to enthral his guests, the House continues to display some spectacu...
Church Farmhouse Museum has NOW CLOSED. Church Farmhouse Museum is a handsome Grade 2 listed building dating from the mid- seventeenth century and has regular exhibitions throughout the year. Church Farmhouse now has three furnished period room...
Learn more about the man who inspired Britain's finest hour at the highly interactive and innovative Churchill Museum, the world's first major museum dedicated to life of the 'greatest Briton'. Step back in time and discover the secret undergroun...
City Cruises operates sightseeing cruises and evening dinner & dance cruises on London's River Thames all year round. At City Cruises we're proud of our international reputation for quality and reliability. The winner of numerous awards, including...
Clarence House is the official residence of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and the home of the Princes William and Henry. From 1953 to 2002 it was the home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Clarence House Tour
Crofton Roman Villa is the only villa open to the public in Greater London. It was inhabited from about AD 140 to 400 and was the centre of a large farming estate. Today you can see the remains of 10 rooms protected inside a public viewing bui...
The history of the Crystal Palace is kept alive by the Crystal Palace Museum which tells the story of the Hyde Park and Sydenham Crystal Palaces. With photographs and displays of documents, handbills and ceramics. Housed in the only surviving buildin...
A world renowned museum of design, fashion and architecture, the Design Museum has a varied programme of exhibitions combining design history with the most exciting innovations in contemporary design. With a fantastic riverside location near Tower Br...
Monkey Bizness provides a safe and fun environment for your children to express themselves through creativity or play. We offer soft play facilities for children under the ages of 12 and offer a full service restaurant with a choice of tasty food ...
Firepower - The Royal Artillery Museum History The original Museum building was burnt out in 1802 and the surviving artefacts housed in the Old Royal Military Academy. In 1820 the main collection was moved to the Rotunda on Woolwich Common. ...
Although it is well known that the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw resided in Fitzroy Square, it is a lesser-known fact that he also lived with his mother on the 1st floor of 37 Fitzroy Street from 1881-1882. 75 years later, writer and philos...
The Museum holds a unique collection of artefacts and is the only place where you can learn the full story of this remarkable woman. The Museum is independent and opened in 1989. It has over 2000 artefacts and aims to show the extraordinary life ...
The museum collections focus on the local and social history of the pre-1965 London Boroughs of Edmonton, Southgate and Enfield (now the London Borough of Enfield), with a strong emphasis on everyday, household ceramics and glass of the 19th and 20th...
The Freud Museum, at 20 Maresfield Gardens in Hampstead, was the home of Sigmund Freud and his family when they escaped Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938. It remained the family home until Anna Freud, the youngest daughter, died in 1982. The centrep...
Fulham Palace is a remarkable place. The estate was owned by the Bishops of London for over 1300 years and the Palace was their country home from at least the 11th century. Vacated by the Bishops in 1975, the Palace is now managed jointly by Hammersm...
Funland is NOW CLOSED. Funland is located in the Trocadero Centre, Piccadilly Circus and is one of London’s largest entertainment venues....
The history of Sudeley Castle and its award-winning gardens spans over a thousand years and contains many varied tales of royal associations, wars and periods of neglect and subsequent restoration. The Castle has changed hands over a dozen times ...
Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Local Nature Reserve is one of the largest areas of wild dune land left in Britain. It is managed by Sefton Council's Coast and Countryside Service. The reserve was established in 1980 and now covers 988 hectares o...
From the sea to the stars, a visit to World Museum reveals millions of years of the Earth’s history through thousands of exhibits and hands on activities. Find out how humans have created the world we inhabit. From Africa to the Americas, Asia ...
The HM Customs & Excise National Museum tells the exciting story of smuggling and contraband from the 1700s to the present day.
The museum holds the national collection of the Department of Customs and Excise, one of the most important collection...
The stunning new Museum of Liverpool is the world’s first national museum devoted to the history of a regional city, demonstrating Liverpool’s unique contribution to the world. Museum of Liverpool Showcases popular culture while tackling socia...
Slough Museum has two exhibition galleries. The "Journey Through Time" gallery tells the story of the people, places and events in Slough from prehistory to the present day and the "Slough - in Focus" gallery....
The British Cycling Museum in Camelford, Cornwall, is a place that if you love cycling you'll love this a great museum. With over 400 examples of cycles since 1818, an old cycle workshop, cycle medals and so much more.
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Actual fossils, dinosaur skeletons, and life-size dinosaur reconstructions combine with multimedia, hands on, computer and CD-ROM displays to excite, enthral, and entertain the visitor. The Dinosaur Museum has been extensively featured on television ...
Throughout the twentieth century, some of the world's fastest and most revolutionary motorboats were designed and built in Britain. The best of these extraordinary machines are preserved at the Museum.
You can trace the history of these fascinatin...
For over 200 years Cannon Hall was home to the Spencer-Stanhope family who made their fortune in the local iron industry. In the 1790's the architect John Carr of York enlarged the hall and redesigned the interior.
In 1957 the Hall opened as a mu...
Although the majority of the collection is Cars, the Museum also houses an impressive collection of Lorries, Motorcycles, Mopeds, Push bikes, a large selection of vehicle manuals and other archive material....
There really is something for everybody, with five magnificent galleries themed on War, Tournament, the Orient, Self-defence and Hunting. You'll marvel at our priceless displays including Henry VIII's magnificent tournament armour and the awesome 16t...
Eureka! The Museum for Children is the first and foremost hands-on children's museum in the UK and is designed especially for 0 - 11 year olds.
With more than 400 must-touch exhibits and a full programme of events and activities, you'll be amazed...
At Weston Park Museum you'll be able to explore the world and its past, from millions of years ago to the present day.
Children and adults will love the animated new displays, specially designed to delight even our littlest explorers. From Egypti...
Housed in an early church schoolhouse, the collection includes a number of important pre-Conquest early Christian memorials....
This is the only museum devoted to the terracotta warriors - now regarded as the 8th Wonder of the Ancient World - outside of China. See unique museum replicas of the terracotta warriors from China, reconstructions of costumes and armour and multimed...
Don't miss Edward Bear and his people-sized family of bears in this delightful museum. From the earliest teddies, of 100 years ago, to today's TV favourites, they're all waiting to greet you at this enchanting family museum. Teddy Bear lovers of all ...
As well as being informative, the Museum allows visitors to have a 'hands-on' experience of history, with regular cookery sessions on the restored Victorian Range, fun events for all the family, an interactive Jungle playroom for the kids and even th...
Located in Rotherham Arts Centre, the museum brings the Regiment's story vividly to life using a unique collection of military objects and personal memorabilia. There is no better place to experience more than 200 years of military history from the S...
Country house created out of a medieval abbey, the home of William Henry Fox Talbot, a pioneer of photography. Founded in 1232 and converted into a country house c.1540, the fine medieval cloisters, sacristy, chapter house and monastic rooms of the A...
Museum of domestic life in a 16th-century house. In this splendid quayside house visitors can experience the lives of families who lived here from Tudor to Victorian times. Of particular interest is the Conspiracy Room, where the trial and execution ...
Museum showing aspects of the life of children over the past 200 years. Housed in the 19th-century service wing of Sudbury Hall, the Museum contains fascinating displays about children from the 18th century onwards. There are chimney climbs for adven...
Excavated Roman bathhouse and site museum. Letocetum was an important staging post on the Roman military road to North Wales. Foundations of a mansio (Roman inn) and bathhouse can be seen, and many of the excavated finds are displayed in the m...
This 17th-century building housed the Assize Courts, which judged the more serious crimes such as murder. Today it is home to the Abingdon Museum....
Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum in Cambridgeshire has a unique and fascinating history. Founded in 1159 as a Benedictine monastery, it then became a retirement home for elderly Knights Templars. After the Templars' suppression for alleged heresy ...
The museum comprises an elegant three-storey Georgian villa housing six rooms of exhibits covering Hugh Miller's life and work, and the thatched 18th century cottage next door where he was born
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The Salt Museum in Northwich, Cheshire, has just been awarded a quality mark for the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service. Participating attractions are assessed by an unannounced visit, which takes place at any time when the attraction is op...
Visit Sunlight Vision to understand and appreciate the wonder of Port Sunlight Village. Sunlight Vision Museum offers a glimpse into the social history of Port Sunlight Village during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The museum will help you to discov...
The Botanic Gardens Museum has NOW CLOSED. There is an exhibition showing the first 200 years of Southport's history from the late 'Duke' William Sutton's bathing hut of 1792 upto the present day. The museum also has a natural history col...
The Williamson’s annual exhibition programme includes the Wirral Spring Exhibition of Art & Photography, which is an open exhibition available to any artist or photographer with Wirral connections – if you were born or educated, live or work in W...
Enjoy the fun and games at Liverpool Football Club. Or even take a guided tour around the Club and see the Trophies and the history of players past and present. A truly fantastic day out for any supporter. When your a fan of the reds you'll be sur...
The Glenn Miller Museum is at Twinwood Control Tower on the historic RAF Twinwood Airfield in Clapham and this is where the legendary WWII bandleader disappeared from during WWII. Twinwood Arena holds various outdoor music festivals throughout th...
The Wirral Museum, formally the Birkenhead Town Hall, is situated in Hamilton Square. The square is one of the finest Georgian Squares in the county. It was the dream of William Laird he wanted it to be the centre of his Birkenhead, city of the futur...
Birkenhead is the historic home of the first street tramway in Europe. It was here on August 29 1860 that Europe's first tramway was established, running from Woodside to Birkenhead Park. This early system was horse-drawn and was the brainchild of ...
Middlesex University's MoDA has rapidly become known as the museum of the history of the home. Varied exhibitions give a vivid picture of domestic life in the first half of the twentieth century whilst also looking at contemporary design, art and iss...
Have you ever wondered just what goes on behind the scenes at Goodison Park? Have you dreamed of walking down the tunnel to the roar of 40,000 fans? Do you want to know where exactly in the dressing room your favourite players get changed or where th...
The Harris Museum offers the best of Preston's heritage in a beautiful Grade 1 Listed building. What's more, we're free! We have something for everyone; collections of paintings, sculpture, textiles, costume, glass and ceramics as well as the story o...
The National Football Museum is home to the WORLD'S most important footballing collections including the official FIFA Collection. This contemporary styled museum also features a number of exciting interactive displays including an invitation from Ga...
The Museum of Lancashire offers a real family day out. Housed in Preston's Old Court House the museum allows you to experience days gone by. Take a stroll along a 1940's street, take cover in the Anderson shelter when you hear the air raid siren and ...
The railway opened to the public in September 2005 and quickly became the winner of the 'Heritage Railway Associations Small Group of the Year Award' for 2005, and later shortlisted in the 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award' in the 2006 tour...
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum has a compelling story to tell. It represents one of the largest manufacturing industries in the United Kingdom. Over one million people in the UK are employed in some way with the road transport industry and its...
The Museum of the Queens Lancashire Regiment tells the story of the Lancashire Lads who came to and from Preston and the towns of Lancashire to serve in the regiment (now pa) and its county regiment predesessors. The extensive regimental collections,...
The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom. 70 historic aircraft are displayed in three wartime hangars and within The National Cold War Exhibition. This landmark building costing £12.5...
The Cider Museum is housed in a former cider factory and visitors can walk through original cider cellars. View cidermaking equipment and memorabilia, a cooper's workshop, vat house and a display of 18th century cider glasses and 19th century waterco...
In the National Waterways Museum ( Boat Museum )Ellesmere Port in Cheshire you can Transport yourself back to a fascinating part of history, brought to life at The National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port (Junction 9,M53) Wander around the seven a...
The Cheshire Military Museum's exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of VE and VJ day, was a great success. After mentions in the local press, people from Chester and many overseas visitors came and took in the photographs, the Instrument of Surren...
The Silk Museum in Macclesfield, Cheshire, within the Heritage Centre follows the story of silk from its origins in China, along the silk route to Britain and its establishment in Macclesfield. An award winning audio-visual presentation tells of ...
West Park Museum in Macclesfield,
Cheshire, has Collections comprising of a wide range of fine and decorative art material and objects relating to local history. This includes the famous Giant Panda. The paintings date from the 19th and early 20th...
The Museum of Policing in Cheshire preserves and researches the heritage of policing in the county since the first force was founded in 1838. Murder weapons and inkpots, forgeries and pigeon carriers, photographs and records - you can see it here or ...
The Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum of Primitive Methodism in Crewe Cheshire occupies the former Sunday School room, built in 1914 to the memory of Hugh Bourne, who started many Sunday Schools and whose life-long concern was to bring children to God...
This unusual and fascinating museum used to be one of the best kept secrets among Cheshire's many attractions. Over the past few years it has undergone some major changes and is now recognised as one of the Country's leading specialist museums. Situa...
The Edward Jenner Museum, in the historic town of Berkeley, is housed in the elegant Queen Anne house which was Dr Jenner's home from 1785 until his death. Displays celebrate the life and work of this world famous 18th century doctor who was also a m...
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens in Runcorn, Cheshire, is a fantastic day out, with an award winning museum, excavated medieval ruins, the spectacular St Christopher statue, the lovely Walled Garden and the extensive woodland and sculpture trail. We ...
Chester's Grosvenor Museum has the biggest collection of local and international history. Discover 2000 years of life spread over three floors of a classic 19th century building.
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Llandrindod Wells, Powys: The National Cycle Museum is one of Europe's premier cycle collections. Over 250 machines displayed in an art nouveau building. Bicycles, tricycles and machines from 1820 to the present and a wide range of cycling related ar...
The Fleet Air Arm Museum is where Museum meets theatre. You'll be 'transported' by helicopter to the replica flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS ARK ROYAL. You'll see fighter aircraft and two enormous projection screens showing jet fighters takin...
For generations, we've collected key exhibits from all over Scotland and beyond. Viking brooches, Pictish stones, ancient chessmen, medieval oak carvings, ornate quaichs and Queen Mary's clarsach.
The unusual, the weird and the wonderful - all und...
War and military service have touched the lives of countless Scots, leaving their mark on Scotland's history, image and reputation abroad. Here, in the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experienc...
National Museum of Costume is NOW CLOSED. Explore the social functions of the clothes in the collection in their country house setting. Follow the story through each room of the house as it reflects a different period and event. Many of t...
The Museum exhibition building links the past with the present and explains how agriculture and country life still has a significant role in all our lives today. Three main galleries, Land, People and Tools use objects, illustrations, text and multi-...
The East Fortune site itself is steeped in history. In 1919 the R34 Airship took off from East Fortune to make the first east-west transatlantic flight. Now, Hangar 4 is home to Concorde G-BOAA, the first of the British Airways Concorde fleet to fly...
Our collections represent astonishing diversity, from fossils showing evidence of the earliest forms of life, to the rich artefact collections representing other world cultures. Material evidence of Scottish history and culture from the earliest time...
The Transport Museum, Wythall is home to a large collection of Midlands buses and battery electric vehicles. The museum is open every weekend from March to the end of November. From May to August the museum is also open Wednesday afternoons with a ...
The Market Hall Museum houses displays of local archaeology, natural history and geology. A huge brown bear will be the first to greet you in the Museum entrance, and there are wilder beasts to follow. Track the early history of Warwickshire and find...
A kitchen full of drawers to open and cupboards to explore, a Discovery Room for the under 5's and a Victorian school room. Really experience how people lived in the past. The displays include a costume gallery and the Museum of the Royal Warwickshir...
Discover a fascinating world where costumed characters demonstrate life in the industrial age. Experience how the Black Country used to be, taste the difference with world-famous fish and chips from the 1930's Fried Fish Shop, washed down with a pin...
The Museum combines permanent collections of art, geology and fossils with contemporary exhibitions, local interest shows and hands-on exhibitions related to the school curriculum. There is a gallery devoted to dinosaurs with a changing programme of...
Situated in the historic Glass Quarter, Broadfield House Glass Museum is one of the best glass museums in the world. It has a magnificent collection of British glass, much of it made locally, dating from the 17th century up to the present day. An e...
This modern museum traces the developments of postal services both in the U.K and world wide, with particular references to the Bathonians Ralph Allen and John Palmer....
Since opening to the public in April 1993, the Museum has gone from strength to strength, and has become one of the most extensive collections of East Asian art outside London. With a collection of almost 2,000 objects, ranging in date from c.5000 BC...
Opened in 1885, the collections cover fine art and applied arts, archaelogy and ethnography, natural history, social history. The Museum has the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite works in the world, as well as Old Masters and Impressionists.Recent...
Take this opportunity to discover the skill of the jeweller's craft and enjoy a unique tour of an original jewellery factory, frozen in time. For over 80 years the family-run firm of Smith and Pepper produced jewellery from the factory that is now th...
The Museums Collection Centre is only open to the public on open days. Guided tours of the Museum Collections Centre are available for groups. The Museums Collections Centre in Nechells has brought together 80 per cent of Birmingham Museums and Art G...
Castle at the head of the point of land Kinnaird Head (cinn na h’airde in Gaelic) means ‘at the head of the point of land’. One look at the map is enough to show that this particular point of land beside Fraserburgh is no ordinary promon...
Strong point on the Tay ‘Broughty’ probably means ‘strong point on the Tay’. We cannot be sure when the mouth of the Tay was first fortified, but the present castle was built at the end of the 15th century. In 1490, the 2nd Lord G...
Meigle Museum has an impressive collection of Pictish carved sculpture, including cross slabs, recumbent gravestones, a hogback stone and rare architectural fragments. These demonstrate both the artistic vigour of Pictish society and the skill of its...
Kinneil House and Kinneil Museum are set in a public park, the oldest part of the house is a 15th century tower remodelled by the Earl of Arran between 1546 and 1550 and transformed into a stately home for the Dukes of Hamilton in the 1660s. The g...
Creating a stink For upwards of 130 years – from 1839 to 1973 – Biggar Gasworks made coal-gas for the town and surrounding district. It was one of the first small-town gasworks to open in Scotland, and among the last to close. Not long aft...
Whithorn Priory and Museum is set on one of the earliest Christian sites in Scotland, Whithorn was traditionally held to be founded by St Ninian in the 5th or 6th century. In the 12th century a priory for Premonstratensians was built here and became ...
Find out about this historic market town from prehistory to the present. Displays include a Victorian kitchen, saddler's workshop and a 1950s grocery shop. Housed in a hunting lodge within the ruins of the Norman castle, it also has special exhibitio...
Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre. The wine trade, shipbuilding and salmon fishing are among Chepstow's many industries featured in displays with atmospheric settings. Phot...
Horatio Nelson was born in Norfolk, died at sea and is buried in London. However, Monmouth is home to one of the best collections about the famous admiral in the world. Find out about Nelson's life, loves, death and commemoration. The museum moved ...
Penrith and Eden Museum is located at the heart of the busy market town of Penrith. The Museum is located in Robinson's School, an Elizabethan building dating from the mid 1600's and used as a school until the mid 1970s. Inside you can explore the hi...
On show are swords, kurkis, commemorative boxs and plates. models carved in ivory, photographs, paintings, Indian army cap badges and buttons. There is a tiger skin which was shot in the Saugor area in 1915. Clothes worn by E.M. Forster when he was s...
Aldershot Military Museum tells the story of the home of the British Army from its creation in 1854 to the present day. Photographs, models, displays and an original Victorian barrack room with period uniforms and furniture depict a soldier's daily...
Andover Museum traces the history from Saxon times to the present day. The museum is a former town house of about 1750, visited by Jane Austen, who wrote about the 'highly extolled staircase', and 'elegant drawing room'....
Curtis Museum has one of the finest local history collections in Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of history Displays include prehistoric tools, Roman pottery reconstruction, Saxon burials, the Battle of Alton 1643, the notorious tale of Sweet ...
Discover Eastleigh's past, and meet Mr and Mrs Brown a local locomotive engine driver and his wife. There is always something new to see with a regularly changing programme of special exhibitions, workshops, talks and events, plus Family Friendly act...
Make a voyage of discovery about Gosport in this exciting display, with objects, display panels and set pieces which trace the story of Gosport through the centuries. Explore Gosport's deep rooted links with the Navy and its role as a garrison town, ...
Havant Museum will close to the public on Saturday 28 March as part of the process of integrating with Havant Arts Centre to become Havant Arts and Heritage Centre. In January 2010 a brand new, exciting, Local History display will open in Havant Arts...
The Museum of the Iron Age tells the story of Danebury hill fort which lies to the south west of Andover. The hill fort was excavated by Professor Barry Cunliffe between 1969 and 1988 and is one of the best studied sites of the British Iron Age....
Imagine an open-air museum inside a massive modern building a network of streets with shops, a village green and even a pub... dating from Victorian times and the 1930s it's fun... a surprise around every corner!...
A charming Georgian building, built as a workhouse in 1764, now filled with a rich variety of displays and objects which reflect the social and natural history of the area, its geology and archaeology.
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Fareham's local museum, tells the story of the Borough from Portchester to Warsash, from Hill Head to Swanwick. Set in a fabulous Georgian building, the museum is right in the heart of Fareham town centre.
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Basingstoke's Willis Museum, housed in the Old Town Hall, is in the historic heart of Basingstoke close to Festival Place, the busy town centre. Discover Basingstoke and Deane's past, from the rich archaeological heritage beneath our feet right up to...
The Bront's are perhaps the world's most famous literary family and Haworth Parsonage, now the Bront' Parsonage Museum, was their home from 1820 to 1861 and the place where great, romantic novels such as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights were written. ...
Experience the building of the MV Rangitane for the New Zealand Shipping Company through the eyes of the men who built her from the riveters to bowler hatted gaffers. Watch the history of Clyde Shipbuilding from its heyday to its near demise in our a...
Discover the world's first commercial ship model experiment tank, the length of a football pitch, and see the ship model carriage running. Experience the working environment of the model makers, clay moulders and carpenters in 1882. Try your hand at ...
Step inside the Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s turbulent past. Discover prehistoric London, see how the city changed under Romans and Saxons, wonder at medieval London and examine the tumultuous years when Londo...
From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, unlock the history of London’s river, port and people in this historic warehouse. Discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries, including Mudlarks,...
With its wonderful history and outstanding collections there is always something to inspire at The Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle. One of the most important museums outside London, it contains the greatest collection of European fine and decorate art...
We welcome visitors from all over the world, to enjoy a fascinating insight into England's greatest composers Sir Edward Elgar's life and music, family and friends, musical development and inspirations....
For a fascinating day out, visit England's leading Museum of historic buildings and traditional rural life. The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum near Chichester, West Sussex, is home to over 45 original buildings which have been rescued from destr...
The Operating Theatre (operating or emergency room) is found in the roof space of an English Baroque Church. At first glance this placement seems bizarre. But it makes more sense when it is realised that the wards of the South Wing of St. Thomas's Ho...
This truly amazing museum contains one of the world's top three collections of miniatures, from remarkable copies of antique furniture in beautiful tiny room settings, to everyday objects at sizes you just won't believe!
With over 50 tiny rooms t...
Worcestershire County Museum is housed in historic Hartlebury Castle, home to the Bishops of Worcester since 850. The museum collection ranges from toys and domestic items to beautiful costume and ancient archaeological finds....
The collections held by the Museum Service relate to the history of the Barrow area from prehistoric times to the present day. This section of the website is designed to give a flavour of each of these collections. The Dock Museum currently holds app...
The North East's "Small Visitor Attraction of the Year" - Killhope is a great day out for all. Come and see how Victorian lead mining Families of North Pennines lived. Accompany one of our award winning friendly and knowledgeable guides on an under...
Take a guided tour around the cottage where Wordsworth wrote his most brilliant poetry, with stories about daily life there and the antics of many famous people who visited. Entry includes the Wordsworth museum and a gallery showing a changing progra...
Millom Folk Museum was started in 1974 and for many years resided in part of Millom's library. During this time, many artefacts, documents and photographs were collected and donated. Due to the small space available at the library, only a tiny portio...
The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and programmes. The Museum is part of the V&A family of mu...
On the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of the New Forest, you will find the peaceful haven of Buckler's Hard. Originally called 'Montagu Town' by John, 2nd Duke of Montagu, Buckler's Hard developed as a thriving shipbuilding village where ...
Step back in time and explore how medicine has changed with our brilliant hands-on exhibitions, and get the most out of your trip with fun activities, fantastic games and resources for teachers. You can learn while your having so much fun!
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Remains of a Roman fort at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. Interactive museum, viewing tower and reconstructions of a bath house and Wall section....
The Horniman Museum, through its collections and related exhibitions and events, seeks to encourage a wider appreciation of the World, its peoples and their cultures, and its environments. The Museum has three permanent collections (Natural Histor...
Welcome! To over 30,000 motoring related exhibits including many reminiscent rarities, tastefully presented in a rather quaint former Shire Horse Stables and courtyard setting. A curious and educational atmosphere generating intrigue and nostalgia....
Founded in 1796, Kendal Museum's fascinating collections include local archaeology, history, geology and a natural history collection from around the globe. We also have a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and displays , events, walks and t...
Laurel and Hardy Museum in Ulverston Cumbria welcomes you to the world famous museum devoted to Laurel & Hardy in Ulverston, the town where Stan was born on 16th June 1890. Everything you want to know about them is in the museum. The late Bill Cub...
Discover the place where Abraham Darby I made the smelting of iron with coke instead of charcoal. It was this that helped build iron to be the crucial material of the Industrial Revolution. The museum helps bring back to life the revolutionary method...
Jackfield was once at the centre of the world's tile industry. Jackfield Tile Museum is housed in a vast Victorian factory and commemorates the ornamental tiles that once charned the Empire....
Coalport China Museum was residence to the famous companies until 1926 and is housed with the best examples of their labour....
Broseley Pipeworks was once a striving factory producing clay pipes by the millions and exported them throughout the world, now sits abandoned. It still well preserved and remains as if the work force has just left moments before you arrive....
The King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum is based on the history of Cumbria's County Infantry Regiment, local Militia and Volunteer units from 1702 to present times. It is housed in Carlisle Castle, which is a magnificent medieval fortress....
Museum of Lakeland Life in Kendal Cumbria, is award winning Museum takes you and your family back through time to explore the story of the Lake District and its inhabitants. Isolated before the arrival of the railway and motorcar, this area developed...
Located on the historic site of the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station, housed in five listed buildings, MOSI's fascinating galleries and outstanding collections tell the story of Manchester's scientific and industrial past, present a...
RAF Millom museum is based upon the RAF Officers Mess set in 25,000 square feet. We have over 30,000 exhibits, Weaponry and Military Vechiles among much more. A great day out for the whole family....
Set in the stunning location on the cliffs looking over the Solway Firth, positioned next to a Roman fort dated around the first Century AD, then rebuilt whilst Hadrian was in power. The museum houses one of the largest groups of inscriptions and Rom...
Tullie House is for children and adults, no matter what your age is you will find something to enjoy. We have hands-on exhibits and games, from climbing our to scale section of Hadrian's Wall to using a roman weapon! Your visit will take you through ...
Llangollen Museum tells the history of the region from the Stone Age, Romans and the Normans and carries you through the past two centuries. Discover about the stories, myths and legends and the people from the past which made Llangollen what it is ...
The highlight of any visit to the National Coal Mining Museum for England is the underground tour, which lasts an 1 hour and 15minutes. Experienced local miners guide parties around the underground workings, where models and machinery depict methods...
Housed within 3 huge halls you can discover all about trains in the National Railway Museum. Their are daily demonstartions, talks and a miniature railway rides as well as a childrens play area to ensure a great family day out....
Learn of the life of Lloyd George the man who was Prime Minister during the first World War. Lloyd George was also the gentleman who gave women the right to vote....
Caernarfon Airworld Aviation Museum has a variety of attractions for all visitors. You can visit our Aviation Museum or take a flying lesson. Why not come and visit us today!...
Nestling side by side in the quiet village of Helmshore in the stunning Rossendale Valley are two original Lancashire textile mills: Higher Mill and Whitaker's Mill together known as Helmshore Mills Textile Museum. Here you can trace how cloth produc...
Welcome to the Scottish Mining Museum, a 5 Star visitor attraction which provides a great day out for all ages! We're based at one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian colliery in Europe, the Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange, just ni...
Rochdale Pioneers Museum in Lancashire takes you back in time to 1844 and helps you discover the modern Co-operative movement....
Find out all you want to know about our wonderful town and people. But that's not all; with an array of artefacts from around the world we're sure to open your eyes, so drop in for a visit and be inspired by all that Bolton has to offer. Open since 1...
The International Slavery Museum tells the history of the slave trade around the Industrial revolution....
Portland Basin Museum is housed within the restored nineteenth century Ashton Canal Warehouse in Ashton-under-Lyne. The museum combines a lively modern interior with a peaceful canal side setting. It is an exciting family friendly museum, with somet...
Welcome to the Museum of the Manchester Regiment. The Museum tells the story of generations of Manchester Regiment soldiers through two hundred years of service from 1756 until 1958. The museum tells their unique stories through the objects they left...
Setantii is an exciting museum exploring the history of Tameside from Celtic times to the present day. Families will love the olden day figures, replica armour and the Anderson air raid shelter with its wartime sound effects. Visitors can discover h...
The Ruskin Museum holds the most extensive collection in the Lakes of the work of John Ruskin ( 1819 - 1900 ) , one of the greatest and most influential of the Victorians artist's , critic of art and architecture , moral pundit , social commentator ,...
The Museum tells the story of Bushey and its unique artistic history. It has a large collection of works and articles relating to Sir Hubert von Herkomer RA and his world-renowned Art School. Also on show is the Lucy Kemp-Welch Memorial Trust Collect...
Hertford Museum was built in 1903 and is housed in a 17th century town house with a beautiful Jacobean style garden. The museum has altering temporary exhibitions and hosts events and activities throughout the year....
The British Schools Museum is located in a exceptional plot of buildings and tells of the history of Britains education from1810 to 1969....
Hitchin Museum and Art Gallery comprises of six main galleries. One of the galleries being the Yeomanry Gallery, which displays the Artillery used in battle, uniforms and medals of the Hertfordshire Yeomanry.
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A listed Georgian building dating from the 1750 and is the perfect setting for Lowewood Museums impressive collection. Discover the fascinating story of the local area through displays of geology, social history and photographs of town life in the 19...
First Garden City Heritage Museum in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire follows the acorn of Ebenezer Howard's idea through to the realisation of his dream in bricks and mortar and in fields and trees.
His vision of space, sunlight and greener...
Letchworth Museum & Art Gallery occupies an attractive Edwardian building facing Broadway Gardens, in the centre of Letchworth, beside the Library. The museum has four main galleries. Downstairs you can see local wildlife displayed in realistic sett...
The Forge Museum is part of a 17th century barn conversion. The blacksmith's shop and shoeing room were added in 1811. The forge and its two cottages were given to the Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust by Deed of Gift in 1988....
Potters Bar Museum is opposite the building of what remains of the Wyllyotts medieval manor. Findings from archaeological excavations in the local area are on display for all to see, including the likes of medieval items from Wyllyotts Manor....
The Beamish Museum is known world wide, and is an open air museum which tells the story of folk in North East England on two important years in history, the years being 1825 and 1913 .
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The Locomotion railway museum has alot of exhibits. It is housed on a 6 hectare site with historic monuments and buildings which are full of interactive displays. Locomotion combines old world charm, with our original Victorian buildings, with state ...
The Oriental Museum is Britain's first exhibition of contemporary Chinese comics, with over 200 examples of artwork, this new and exciting exhibition gives an look into 21st century China by means of art and stories of Chinese comics....
Discover the story of Durham's famous regiment at the DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery. The Art Gallery has altering exhibition programmes.
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This small volunteer run museum is packed with fascinating stories from the past including The Weardale Tapestry, a beautiful 16 foot free-style embroidery depicting Weardale's history. Visit also the historic and beautiful High House Chapel, the ol...
Bayle Museum at one time was the entrance to Bridlington Priory and is a Grade I Listed Building. The museum has interactive activities to tell the history of Bridlington.
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Bridlington Harbour Aquarium and History Museum is a great day out for families. Come and see our North Sea aquarium and the museum which has history of the harbour.
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Skidby Windmill is Yorkshire`s final working windmill....
Skidby is a working windmill, and is home to the Museum of East Riding Rural Life ( Goole Museum and Art Gallery ); the site includes a wildlife garden and acre field. Goole tells the story of the town and port of Goole, and has a large collection of...
The Yorkshire Waterways Museum tells the history about the Port of Goole, transporting coal and the lives of barge families and much more....
The Yorkshire Waterways Museum tells the history about the Port of Goole, transporting coal and the lives of barge families and much more....
Hornsea Museum was established in 1978. Sited in an 18th Century farmhouse and the two adjacent cottages, it is a registered charity (No. 509615) staffed mainly by volunteers.
Over the years Hornsea Museum has won numerous national awards and ha...
Hull and East Riding Museum will take you back in time to, the Iron Age, a Roman bath house from mammoths to Saxon invaders....
Hulls' Maritime Museum gives visitors an insight into the world of Arctic whaling trade. On display we have skeletons of the whales, tools and weapons and much more....
The Streetlife Museum of Transport gives visitors an insight of transport exhibits, from trams to tricycles over the past 200 years....
Wilberforce House Museum explores the history of slavery, abolition and the legacy of slavery today. It is the birthplace of slavery abolitionist William Wilberforce.
The house has recently re-opened after a multi-million-pound refurbishment and i...
Withernsea's Lighthouse is one of only a handful of lighthouses built inland, standing 127 feet (38m) high in the middle of the seaside town. The base of the lighthouse features RNLI and HM Coastguard exhibits, displays and old photographs. There is ...
The West Highland Museum holds fascinating collections of pictures, photographs, archives and artefacts. Every object has a story of its own to tell and all together they throw light on life in the West Highlands from the stone tool cultures of the M...
For 157 years, Blairs College was home to a magnificent collection of paintings, church textiles, sacred silver and Jacobite memorabilia belonging to the Scottish Roman Catholic Church. From its establishment Blairs College was recognised as a saf...
The Museum of English Rural Life is an information centre based around the history of food, farming and the countryside.
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The REME Museum of Technology in Arborfield Berkshire, houses a collection of military vehicles, weapons, medals and other war memorabilia associated with the REME history.
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Located on the University of Reading campus, the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology has the fourth largest collection of Greek ceramics in Britain. Within the museum’s 2000 objects, we also house an exciting collection of Egyptian antiquities, includ...
The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place. Through a large glazed partition visitors can see the horses in the working stables stalls and at certain times troopers tending to them. Several ...
The Museum of Berkshire Aviation is Berkshire's dynamic contribution to aviation history is graphically re-captured at the museum. Run as a charitable trust, the museum is at the historic site of Woodley Airfield, near Reading, U.K. - once the centre...
A superb day of discovery for all the family.
Explore and experience life in the Chilterns over the last 2000 years – at our award winning open air Museum, a great day out for all the family! With over 30 superb rescued and reconstructed traditi...
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden Buckinghamshire is a great little award-winning Museum with its two biographical galleries and Story Centre is aimed at 6 to 12 year olds and their families. Situated in Great Missenden where ...
Wycombe Museum in High Wycombe Buckinghamshire has exciting hands-on activities. It is a great place to discover the fascinating and varied history of the district and the famous collection of Windsor chairs. Set in beautiful grounds, this delightful...
Few museums in the world contain on a single site collections of such variety and depth as the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridgeshire. Writing in his Foreword to the catalogue of the exhibition for Treasures from the Fitzwilliam which toured the United...
Museum of Technology in Cambridgeshire has exhibits and history about Cambridgeshire....
In 1999 the small Rupert Brooke Museum opened its door to the public. The museum sits on the left hand side of the car park to the Orchard Tea Garden. The museum houses photographs and text of a brief biography on Rupert Brooke. There are also some a...
The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences in Cambridgeshire was built as a memorial to Adam Sedgwick and has examples given by high figures such as Charles Darwin and Mary Anning.
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The Museum of Zoology is home to a huge variety of recent and fossil animals.
Our collections rival those of the major university museums world-wide, and are used for academic study by researchers within and beyond the University....
Whipple Museum of the History of Science in Cambridgeshire has on display important collections of scientific models and instruments, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
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Chatteris Museum in Cambridgeshire is a small museum which displays the history of Chatteris with artefacts and photographs....
Ely Museum in Cambridgeshire tells the history of the local area. We have on display an original prison cell, fossils, Roman remains and more....
Prickwillow Engine Museum in Ely Cambridgeshire, displays a collection of six large diesel pumping engines, all British built and rescued from Fenland pumping stations....
The Stained Glass Museum in Ely Cambridgeshire, the Stained Glass Museum offers a unique insight into the fascinating story of stained glass, an art-form that has been practised in Britain for at least thirteen hundred years. The Museum Trust was set...
The March and District Museum Society was established, initially as an Historical Society, by a group of prominent March people in 1972. The Museum building was erected in 1851 by March Consolidated Charities as a girls' grammar school to be known as...
St Neots Museum in Cambridgeshire also shares the buliding with the St Neots Tourist Information Centre. The museum tells the story of St Neots town and people, you can also find out about St. Neots himself and about the town's vanished Priory....
The Blackout Britain War Museum in Huntingdon Cambridgeshire is filled with everyday items from 1939-45. From evacuation to rationing, bus tickets to bombs, you will find it all here....
The Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon Cambridgeshire tells the history of the significance of Oliver Cromwell....
The Norris Museum is the museum of Huntingdonshire. It tells the story of this historic county from the earliest times to the present day. THE OLDEST OBJECTS IN THE MUSEUM are the remains of animals that lived here 160 million years ago, in th...
Ramsey Rural Museum in Huntingdon Cambridgeshire is set in a various 18th Century farm buildings. The collections are varied selection of agricultural implements and tools that were once used by local craftsmen. There are a lot of examples of restore...
The Taggart Tile Museum and Gallery in Huntingdon Cambridgeshire is NOW CLOSED....
Did you know there are over 200,000 objects in Peterborough Museum's collection? They range from the most amazing Napoleonic bone palace to the largest fossil fish. The collection covers a great range of objects of national and international importan...
Thorney Heritage Museum in Thorney, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire main aim is the preservation of the heritage of Thorney, and to be a point of contact for education, research and general interest....
Whittlesey Museum Peterborough Cambridgeshire is on the ground floor of the 19th Century Town Hall in Market Street and was opened in 1976. The Costumes Room was once used to stable the town's horse drawn fire engine. Other rooms in the museum are fo...
Wisbech and Fenland Museum in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, is one of the oldest museums in the Britain. The Museum also houses two historic libraries and a vast range of archives, holding diocesean and borough items....
Mouldsworth Motor Museum in Chester, Cheshire has some of the finest classic and vintage automobiles and memorabilia....
Cuckooland Museum in Knutsford, Cheshire would like to welcome you to be astonished at the variety, quality and ingenuity associated with the ancient craft of cuckoo clock making. The museum's collection is regarded as the most important of its type ...
The story of Nantwich's fascinating history is brought to life at Nantwich Museum. There, main galleries tell the story of the town in Roman salt making times, Tudor Nantwich's Great Fire (1583), the Civil War Battle of Nantwich (1644), the more rece...
The Cycle Museum in Runcorn, Cheshire has a collection that is one of the most detailed cycle and cycle motor display in the North West. We will also tell you of the history behind cycling....
Warrington Museum and Art Gallery in Cheshire is a Grade II listed building which it shares with the town's Central Library. The Museum and the Library originally opened in 1848 as the first rate-supported library in the UK, before moving to their cu...
In Stockport Story Museum in Stockport, Cheshire, you can experience 10,000 years of Stockport's history, as you travel through time from prehistoric Stockport to present day. Discover the fantastic finds from Mellor, life in Medieval Stockport, the ...
Bodmin Town Museum in Cornwall has an interesting local history museum using photographs, text and artefacts in displays showing rocks and minerals, WWI and WWII showcases, model forge, agricultural implements, a Cornish kitchen (Victorian), Bardic r...
The museum houses many artefacts from Congleton's past. Congleton Museum Trust was formed in 1985 by a group of local history enthusiasts to try and pull together as much as possible of the history of Congleton, and to explore ways of exhibiting it t...
The Museum of Witchcraft in Boscastle, Cornwall, has the world's largest collection of witchcraft related artefacts and regalia. The museum has been in Boscastle for over forty years and is one of Cornwall's most popular museums.
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Bude-Stratton Museum in Cornwall tells the story of Bude from the English Civil War up until modern times....
North Cornwall Museum and Gallery opened in 1974, and is a privately owned museum which is set in a building that was originally used for making coaches and wagons. The museum covers many aspects of life in North Cornwall from 50 to 100-years-ago. Th...
National Maritime Museum Cornwall displays a diverse collection of around 140 small craft from Great Britain and overseas, and spreads over the past 150 years....
Enter into the evil yet romantic era of smuggling in Cornwall and see what is probably the finest collection of smuggling artefacts in the country. Smuggling evolved when customs dues were first introduced in the thirteenth century but there was no f...
The Haynes International Motor Museum is the UK's largest exhibition of the greatest cars from around the world. A living and working museum, with over 400 amazing cars and bikes from nostalgic classics of the 50's and 60's, glorious Bentleys and Ro...
The NMES was formed in 1966 by a small but extremely dedicated band of enthusiasts who decided that something had to be done to preserve the steam engines from the textile industries of Lancashire and Yorkshire before they were all scrapped. Of the t...
The Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol is housed in a magnificent, ancient building which is one of the oldest in Looe Town. It began life as a single storey Guild hall, in 1450, built to serve the citizens of Looe and it is founded on sand. People come f...
A small museum that tells the history of of this ancient sea-port from earliest times to the present day....
Our collections are extremely diverse, we have material from many wrecks; a wild flower display (during the summer months); Romano-British artefacts; stuffed birds; local art and much more....
Penlee House is the only Cornish public gallery specialising in the Newlyn School artists (c.1880 - c.1940). Set in an elegant Victorian house and park, Penlee House also covers West Cornwall's archaeology and social history, and offers an excellent...
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum is housed in secret underground WW2 tunnels, the museum shows the history of telegraphy, which was the forerunner to modern communication systems, as well as detailing the social changes taking place at Porthcurno between ...
At Perranzabuloe Museum you can discover about Winston Graham's local museum and discover the mystical Celtic history, the culture, the people and the many beautiful areas that inspired his memorable Poldark novels.
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China Clay in Cornwall's is the UK's only china clay museum and visitor attraction....
A museum piece itself, the building in which the exhibits are housed was built in 1745 when it was used to construct and repair vessels for smuggling.
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Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is a one off experience, offering a remarkable look into the work and outlook of one of Britain's most important twentieth century artists....
Royal Cornwall Museum is the largest museum in Cornwall with permanent displays regarding Cornwall's history and a range of temporary exhibitions.
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Cromer Museum is a cosy Victorian fisherman's cottage and imagine what it was like to live in Cromer at the end of the 19th century. Delve into the 'Old Cromer' Gallery with its displays of historic photographs and illustrations of the town. Disc...
The Henry Blogg Museum celebrates the life and achievements of Coxswain Henry Blogg (1876–1954), the RNLI's most decorated lifeboatman During his 53 years of service Henry was awarded three Gold and four Silver RNLI medals for gallantry, as well as...
Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum tells of the local history and archaeology of the Dereham area....
The Hobbies Museum of Fretwork has machines dating back to 1880 with magazines and hobbies dating back from as early as 1895....
Great museum tells of the history and stories behind the 100th Bomb Group....
Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History use to produce gas for the town and is now a local museum....
In the museum, which is a Grade II listed Georgian Merchant's house at 26 South Quay, Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, England, you can learn about Nelson and the times in which he lived. Using strategy games, battle analysis and character discussion, our ...
This tiny marshman's cottage situated on the River Ant, was home for a whole family in Victorian times. See how they lived and the tools they used for working on the marshes. The cottage also has information and displays about How Hill and the Broads...
The Tolhouse is one of the oldest prisons in the country here you can explore the story of crime and punishment and feel what it was like locked up in the cells. Find out what happened to thieves, smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers when punish...
The Harleston Museum displays many exhibits from the local area, and tells of the history behind Harleston....
The Shell Museum has some of the finest seashell collections in the UK, as well as fossils and bird eggs....
'Home of Seahenge' - Discover the mysteries of this unique 4,000 year old timber circle, explore our full size replica and learn about the Bronze Age people who created Seahenge. Explore the West Norfolk Story, featuring a fantastic hoard of Iceni go...
The Town House Museum tells of the life of the people that lived in Kings Lynn from Medieval times to the 1950s....
True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum tells of the history about the old fishing community....
The Shirehall Museum and Abbey Gardens are housed around the ruins of the Augustinian priory which was the site of the original shrine and holy house and are placed in around 20 acres of natural and peaceful gardens....
The Norfolk Motorcycle Museum displays a range of over 80 motorcycles ranging from the 1920's to the 1960's.
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The Bridewell, once a prison for women and beggars (a 'Bridewell'), currently houses a wonderful collection of historic objects and machinery revelaing how Norwich people earned their living. These themes will be enhanced in the new displays, which w...
City of Norwich Aviation Museum has a variety of aviation material and has on display restored vintage aircraft....
Forncett Industrial Steam Museum has a number of large stationary steam engines....
John Jarrold Printing Museum has a variety of printing machines on display....
The Museum of Straw Work and Crafts displays straw work from all over the world....
The Museum of the Broads is the only waterside museum of the tells the history of Broadland life....
Discover art, archaeology and the geological evolution of Wales. With a busy programme of exhibitions and events, we have something to amaze everyone, whatever your interest - and admission is free! Although not the oldest of Amgueddfa Cymru - Nation...
The National Waterfront Museum at Swansea tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and over the last 300 years. Our vast industrial and maritime heritage is ready to explore via cutting-edge, interactive technology married with tradit...
With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out. Enjoy a multi-media tour of a modern coal mine with a virtual miner in the Mining Galleries, exhibitions in the Pithead Baths and Historic colliery bui...
Wool was historically the most important and widespread of Wales's industries. The picturesque village of Dre-fach Felindre in the beautiful Teifi valley was once the centre of a thriving woollen industry, earning the nickname 'The Huddersfield of Wa...
Step back in time at the National Roman Legion Museum and explore life in a far-flung outpost of the mighty Roman Empire. Wales was the furthest outpost of the Roman Empire. In AD 75, the Romans built a fortress at Caerleon that would guard the regio...
Dinorwig Quarry closed in 1969. Today - rather than fashioning wagons and forging rails - the workshops tell a very special story: the story of the Welsh slate industry. The National Slate Museum is sited in the Victorian workshops built in the shado...
The 'Henry Ramey Upcher' was a private lifeboat which was in service between 1894-1935. It is on display in her original shed with original photographs....
The collections reflect the town's history from a fishing village to a fashionable holiday destination for families arriving by railway in the early 20th century....
The Iceni Village in Cockley Cley is a historical village and is a great place for all the family....
Swaffham Museum is a social history museum located in the heart of the historic market town of Swaffham....
The Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life, tells the story of its past....
The Charles Burrell Museum tells the history of the Charles Burrell Works, the people who laboured there, and the machinery they produced different displays representing different areas of the Works....
The Wymondham Heritage Museum is a traditional museum which tells the history of Wymondham's past....
Set in over 100 acres of magnificent parkland, Preston Hall was built in 1825. The museum provides an opportunity to explore domestic life of the past with the many recreated period rooms ranging from an 1880s parlour to a 1960s bedsit....
The Museum presently has on display over a thousand objects which represent some facet of Guisborough's social history. Displays are changed each year so that different themes can be showcased....
If you like maritime history and ships then The museum of Hartlepool is right up your street. here you can grapple with the press gang at the Napoleonic seaport attraction, join Nelson in Trafalgar or live the legacy of Captain Cook or Hartlepool's ...
The Captain Cook Birth Place Museum opened on the 28th October 1978 - the 250th anniversary of Cook's birth. It is housed in a purpose-built building close to the granite urn marking the site of Cook's birthplace cottage in Stewart Park, Marton, Midd...
The Schoolroom Museum in
Great Ayton is housed in a building once used as a charity school which was founded in 1704 by Michael Postgate, a local landowner. It was here, between 1736 and 1740, that Captain James Cook received his early education....
The museum offers a great range of eight themed display galleries, full disabled access throughout and additional facilities such as cafe, on- site collection stores, resources room and education suite.
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Kirkleatham Museum is the local history museum for the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland. It was opened on 5th October 1981, after the rationalisation of the Museums Service. The Service was originally based at the Chapel Beck Gallery, Guisborough and th...
The museum houses the Zetland, the oldest extant lifeboat. Built by Henry Greathead as The Original in 1802, the Zetland was a clinker-built, double-ended rowing boat requiring a crew of 13-20 to power her. Crewed by the fishermen and local pilots of...
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Experience Deepdale. This nationally accredited museum offers visitors an exciting and authentic underground experience with a guided tour lasting around 80 minutes.
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The museum which is housed in Bedale Hall, was founded in 1959. With many items originating from local donations, it has grown to become a collection of 'bygones' which now includes tools, lamps, record books, accounts, flat irons and wartime memorab...
The museum is instantly recognisable by its whitewashed stone front elevation and an observant eye will see an original plaque dated 1696 with the words 'The fear of God be in you'. When you pay us a visit you will discover that there is much more ...
shows how ordinary people lived, in imaginative and realistic settings. There are sections devoted to Agriculture, Industries, Religion, Transport and Costume. The corridors are lined with photographs of local interest.
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Visit the strongest sulphur wells in Europe, where over 15,000 people used to come every summer. Don't forget to taste the water for yourself, it's an unforgettable experience!
You can also discover Harrogate's connection to Russian royalty and ...
This fascinating museum, managed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, tells the story of the people and landscape of the Yorkshire Dales past and present, and stimulates vistors to think about its future. Displays interpret the development...
A stronghold of Medieval Kings, Knaresborough Castle still stands towering over the River Nidd. A visit to the site includes a tour to discover what Royalty got up to in the King's Tower, get a glimpse of the dungeon and walk through the underground ...
A visit to our unique Museum at EDEN CAMP will transport you back in time to wartime Britain. You will experience the sights, sounds, even the smells of those dangerous years. This is no ordinary Museum - Not another Military Museum - Not a glass...
Malton Museum is Ryedale's premier archaeological museum. It is home to a fascinating and imaginatively displayed collection of Roman artefacts discovered locally. In addition, the museum currently hosts a superb exhibition showcasing the work carrie...
The Beck Isle Museum is housed in a handsome Regency residence near the centre of Pickering, adjacent to the Pickering Beck, a stream that flows under a four arched road bridge. One arch of this bridge (originally much narrower) is reputedly of media...
Welcome to the Ryedale Folk Museum's website. Hopefully you'll find everything you need to plan a visit, or to reflect upon your time with us. We have special events planned throughout the year, but wonderful things crop up all the time, so take a lo...
The Green Howards' Museum is situated in Richmond in North Yorkshire, at the heart of the Regiment's recruiting area. The Museum tells the story of the illustrious Green Howards Regiment from its very beginnings to the present day. Artefacts and ph...
Your visit begins in a reconstructed cruck house, with a collection of domestic bygones. The Leadmining Gallery details the industry which flourished in Swaledale until the end of the 19th century. The Transport Gallery , with its model of Richmond S...
Housed in the Methodist Day School built in 1836 the lively displays and hands-on exhibits explain the development of the area from its geological foundations, via early human occupation in the Iron Age, to the growth and decline of lead mining betwe...
The museum is housed in the former Quarter Sessions Courthouse built in 1830 to replace its mediaeval predecessor and the interior of the courtroom has not changed much since then. After Quarter Sessions ceased in 1953 the court continued as a Magist...
The museum is housed in a building which formed part of the former House of Correction and Liberty Gaol and which is now an integral part of the overall attraction of the museum. The building's origins go back to the late 17th Century but the part no...
'Hush-a-bye baby, on a tree top. When you grow old, your wages will stop. When you have spent the little you made. First to the poorhouse and then to the grave.'
This rhyme tells the story of many a working man's life in the 19th Century. The rath...
Breighton Airfield, a former Second World War heavy bomber base and cold-war nuclear missile launch site, is now home to the classic aircraft collection of the Real Aeroplane Company and the Real Aeroplane Club, an active flying club whose members ow...
Located in Skipton Town Hall, Craven Museum & Gallery has impressive displays of Social History, Archaeology, Geology and Art. The exhibition gallery on the ground floor shows a changing programme of exhibitions related to heritage and the arts.
Upper Wharfedale Folk Museum is completely managed and staffed by volunteers. The museum opens daily from April 1st to October 31st between 2.00 and 4.30pm and only at weekends during the winter period. Volunteers are only asked to do one session e...
This Grade 1 listed, 16th century half-timbered hall is one of the north-west's most famous buildings. Look out for a wide range of events taking place throughout the year, from family fun days to ghost investigations....
Thirsk Museum was established in 1975 with the aim of preserving objects that were disappearing from everyday use, but which told something of the history and customs of past generations who had lived and worked in Thirsk and the surrounding district...
The Museum is in the 17th century house on Whitby's harbour where the young James Cook lodged when an apprentice. It was here he trained as a seaman leading to his epic voyages of discovery. A world class collection of ship models, original paint...
A virtual visit to Dr Frankensteins laboratory with Geissler Tubes, Railway Tubes,Bouquet Tubes, Jacob's Ladder, telegraph system, early x-ray tubes and much more. Crackling spark, electric flame laden demonstrations. Showing what the education of th...
Built in 1895, the double boathouse was used by the RNLI until 1957 when it was re-established as a museum. The museum has grown to contain an abundance of lifeboat material including models, paintings, medals, photographs, lifeboat kit and items fro...
Whitby Museum was started by local gentlemen in 1823 to preserve the fossils and other interesting artefacts existing in the area. It is owned by Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society and run entirely by volunteers from among the society's member...
Experience the tremendous atmosphere of the award-winning Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial whilst admiring fascinating displays, such as the superb new Bomber Command exhibition, restored Control Tower, Air Gunners Room, Archives & U...
The Bar Convent is the oldest living convent in England. It was established as a school for Catholic girls in 1686 on the current site and the surviving Grade 1 listed Georgian building, which dates back to the 1760's, now offers a variety of award w...
These delightful Gardens, close to the centre of Pocklington (a thriving market town in the County of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England), are home to a National Collection of Hardy Water Lilies - the biggest such collection to be found in a natur...
The museum contains the collections of both the Royal Dragoon Guards and the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire.
Both regiments can trace their ancestry back to 1685, as the cavalry was formed by the amalgamation of four of the senior cav...
Perhaps one of York's best kept secrets is this fascinating Museum situated in York's tallest and most impressive Medieval Gatehouse, based in the Monk Bar. It is said King Richard added its top storey himself in 1484. Your stay in historic York woul...
The Yorkshire Museum is home to some of Britain's finest archaeological treasures and the history of England until 1550 can be traced through its galleries.
It also specialises in geology and biology and its rocks, fossils, animal and plant materi...
The Museum holds a fantastic regional agricultural collection. Displays show a detailed look at how agriculture has shaped and influenced both society and the landscape. The collection includes many thousands of objects, photographs and archival mate...
Biggar Museum Trust oversees six of the finest small museums in Scotland, covering several centuries of Scottish history. Included in these are Moat Park Heritage Centre, Gladstone Court, Brownsbank Cottage, Greenhill Covenanters House, Biggar Gaswor...
Summerlee Industrial Museum, the Scottish museum of industrial life, has now reopened following a £10m redevelopment supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund supported redevelopment of its main exhibition hall. The museum is a VisitScotland '4-star' r...
Paisley Museum opened in 1871. The building was designed by the well-known Glasgow architect John Honeyman and was paid for by Sir Peter Coats of the famous Coats thread manufacturing family.
We house a wealth of treasures, from Ancient Egyptian ...
The award-winning St Mungo Museum is a haven of tranquillity in a bustling city. This museum is named after Glasgow's patron saint, who brought the Christian faith to Scotland in the 6th century. The building was built in 1989 in Scottish b...
In addition to a varied programme of exhibitions and workshops, the Museum houses permanent displays exploring the history of the parish, burgh and its people from priory to provost, trade to twinning, the Found and the Fallen. Our Guards Gallery 'Se...
Gunnersbury Park Museum is the local history museum for the London Boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. The museum's role is to collect, keep safe and display the past and present history of its two boroughs including Acton, Bedfont, Brentford, Chisw...
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of Scotland's most popular free attraction. It has 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects. The collections are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally-significa...
The Bramah Museum, only two minutes from London Bridge Station, is the world's first museum devoted entirely to the history of tea and coffee. It tells the commercial and social 400 year old history of two of the world's most important commodities si...
The British Museum's collection of seven million objects representing the rich history of human cultures mirrors the city of London's global variety. In no other museum can the visitor see so clearly the history of what it is to be human.
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The Cartoon Art Trust is dedicated to preserving and promoting the best of British cartoon art and caricature and to establish a museum of cartoon art....
The Foundling Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, London's first home for abandoned children and of three major figures in British history: its campaigning founder the philanthropist Thomas Coram, the artist William Hogarth and the comp...
The Grant Museum is the only remaining university zoological museum in London. It houses around 62,000 specimens, covering the whole Animal Kingdom. Founded in 1827 as a teaching collection, the Museum is packed full of skeletons, mounted animals...
The Museum of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust is devoted to the history of the hospital and personalities connected with the hospital since its inception in 1852. Part of the Museum and Archive Service, the museum shows artefacts,...
The Petrie Museum houses an estimated 80,000 objects, making it one of the greatest collections of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology in the world. It illustrates life in the Nile Valley from prehistory through the time of the pharaohs, the Ptolemaic,...
Housed in what was once London's biggest Ragged School, this popular, family-friendly museum welcomes people of all ages to taste a slice of Victorian life. Located beside the Regent's Canal
the Museum offers, through roleplay, hands-on exhibits a...
Kew Bridge Steam Museum is housed in the former Kew Bridge Pumping Station which dates from 1838. During its active life the Station pumped water to west London. Of particular interest to engineers and steam enthusiasts, five of the original stea...
The Jewish Museum is a leader in celebrating Jewish life and cultural diversity. We engage with people of all ages, backgrounds and faiths to explore Jewish culture, heritage and identity as part of the wider story of Britain. Our exhibitions, ...
Visit the National Army Museum and find out how Britain’s past has helped to shape our present and our future. Discover the impact our Army has had on the story of Britain, Europe and the world, and see how the actions of a few can affect the futu...
Private terraced house now converted into a museum which is devoted to Soseki Natsume, one of the distinguished Japanese novelists, who lived here from 1900 to 1902. Natsume Soseki was born in Tokyo in 1867, the year before the Meiji restoration, and...
The Honourable Artillery Company was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII. Regiments of the Company have fought with distinction in both World Wars and its current Regiment, which forms part of the Territorial Army, has a demandi...
The Museum and Library of the Order of St John is housed in the 16th century gatehouse, St John's Gate, that formed the southern entrance to a Priory covering 10-acres of Clerkenwell in medieval times....
A small collection housed in a classical George II building (1760 approx) in Lincoln's Inn recording the most unusual history of the Regiment and its predecessor units going back to 1584 when the members, all lawyers, were formed to defend London aga...
Explore road and rail vehicles from the past, present and future and discover over 370,000 objects including tours of the Museum's poster and artwork store. Ride on the Museum's miniature railway which features steam and electric trains. A heritage...
The V&A Theatre Collections hold the British national collection of material relating to the performing arts. From March 2009 new galleries will show the process of performance from the initial idea through to the opening night. Research facilities, ...
The LMM - London’s only motorcycle museum - is the capital’s friendly focus for Britain’s biking history and heritage.
Not only do we have some 80 machines and other exhibits on permanent display – we have another 50/60 machines in reserve...
The Fan Museum is the only museum in the world devoted entirely to every aspect of fans and fan making. The Fan Museum is home to a collection of more than 4,000 predominantly antique fans from around the world dating from the 11th century to the pr...
The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich consists of three linked sites: the Maritime Galleries, the Royal Observatory and the 17th-century Queen's House. Set among the beautiful scenery and architecture of Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, the ...
The Geffrye Museum is one of London's best-loved museums. It shows the changing style of the English domestic interior in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day. The Geffrye Museum depicts the quintessential style of English middle-...
Welcome to the Hampstead Museum & Burgh House website. Burgh House is a grade I listed house built in the early years of the 18th century. The Hampstead Museum is incorporated in the House on the first floor and offers permanent displays on Hampst...
Harrow Museum was founded in 1986. It is located in the historic buildings and grounds of Headstone Manor. The site includes a moated manor house, dating back to 1310 and Grade One listed; a Tithe Barn, build in 1506 and Grade Two* listed; and two sm...
Old Speech Room Gallery and Museum The Old Speech Room was built in 1819-21 as a chamber in which to encourage public speaking. It was converted into a gallery by Alan Irvine in 1976 as a repository for the School's distinguished collection of...
If you're searching for something different to do with the family or friends why not take off to the Royal Air Force Museum in Colindale and navigate your way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flight to the latest Eurofighter?...
Soane was born in 1753, the son of a bricklayer, and died after a long and distinguished career, in 1837.
Soane designed this house to live in, but also as a setting for his antiquities and his works of art. After the death of his wife (1815), he ...
Leighton House Museum is the former home of the Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896). The only purpose-built studio-house open to the public in the United Kingdom, it is one of the most remarkable buildings of the nineteenth century, ...
The National Archives is the UK government's official archive, containing almost 1,000 years of history, with records ranging from parchment and paper scrolls through to digital files and archived websites.
We give detailed guidance to government ...
At the London Canal Museum you can see inside a narrowboat cabin, learn about the history of London's canals, about the cargoes carried, the people who lived and worked on the waterways, and the horses that pulled their boats. Peer down into the uniq...
Garden Museum is quickly becoming the country’s leading venue for exhibitions and debate on gardens and garden design. Founded in 1977 as The Museum of Garden History it re-opened with its new name in 2008 following a dramatic redesign that created...
The Handel House Museum is a museum in Mayfair, London dedicated to the life and works of the German-born baroque composer George Frideric Handel, who made his home in London in 1712 and eventually became a British citizen in 1727. Handel was the fir...
Pollock's Toy Museum occupies two houses joined together in the heart of Fitzrovia, one 18th century, one 19th; the rooms are small and connected by narrow winding staircases. The whole place exudes atmosphere and evocations of those special times of...
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John H. Watson lived at 221b Baker Street between 1881-1904, according to the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The house was last used as a lodging house in 1936 and the famous 1st floor study overlooking Baker St...
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's first project, with his father Sir Marc, scheduled ancient monument and international landmark site, now a museum, the Thames tunnel, the first under a river, is the oldest section in the London underground. Watercolours, pe...
The Pumphouse Educational Museum incorporates The Rotherhithe Heritage Museum and the Lavender Pond & Nature Park, and is a unique resource in the Surrey Commercial Docks area of Rotherhithe. The Pumphouse was built in 1929 to regulate the water leve...
The world's most notorious medieval prison! Get a hands-on experience of all torture devices, many of which are original. Learn about the amazing history behind The Clink Prison, with links to the Mayflower, Gunpowder Plot, Babington Plot and many mo...
The Royal College of Music's Museum of Instruments, forming part of the Centre for Performance History, houses an internationally renowned collection of over 800 instruments and accessories from c.1480 to the present (700 European, keyboard, stringed...
Hundreds of exciting, interactive exhibits. Highlights include 'Dinosaurs', the ultimate dinosaur exhibition; 'Creepy-Crawlies', guaranteed to have you scratching in minutes; 'Human Biology', the must-see exhibition about ourselves; 'Ecology' and 'Ma...
With the termination of hostilities in 1945 and the recognition by the Allies of the Soviet imposed Communist Government in Poland, it became obvious that the overwhelming majority of Polish ex-servicemen and civilian nationals would not choose to re...
The Science Museum is the world's pre-eminent science museum. It houses outstanding collections relating to science, technology and medicine, and is one of the most prestigious and respected organisations dedicated to the promotion of public science ...
Kirkaldy Testing Museum is open on the first Sunday of each month. The Kirkaldy Testing Museum is a museum in Southwark, south London, England, located on the site of David Kirkaldy's testing works. It houses Kirkaldy's huge testing machine, a...
Built in 1820, Winchester House in Southwark Bridge Road was both home and workplace to London's chief fire officers between 1878 and 1937. This imposing building now houses one of the most comprehensive collections of firefighting equipment and memo...
Welcome to the official website of the Guards Museum in London. The museum contains a wealth of information and artefacts relating to the five regiments of Foot Guards namely Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards. Along with the two r...
Ben Uri Gallery, The London Jewish Museum of Art, is Britain's oldest Jewish cultural organisation. It was established in 1915 in London's East End to provide support for the many Jewish artists and craftspeople. Its mission for this new century i...
The Jewish Military Museum is a treasure chest bursting with a fascinating mix of history and memorabilia, belonging to British Jewish Servicemen and Women, who fought and often lost their lives serving their country at war.
Research has produced ...
The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Its collection stretches from the early Renaissance into the 20th century and is particularly renowned for the unrivalled collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painti...
The museum shows the history of the development of the sewing machine both domestic and industrial from 1850-1950. Three of the feature attractions are the first singer machine, a unique machine originally owned by Queen Victoria's eldest daughter an...
The collection of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) covering its history from 1685 to 1968 and of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers from 1968 onwards. The exhibits include uniforms, weapons, equipment, Colours and Dioramas of the battles of...
The thatched building the museum is located in dates from the 15th century and is comMuseumly known as the Tithe Barn , however there is no evidence to suggest it was ever used for the collection of tithes . Upminster station is the nearest National ...
Vestry House Museum presents the history of Waltham Forest. Attractively located in the Grade II listed Vestry House, the Museum can be found in the delightful historic Walthamstow Village. Originally built as a workhouse in 1730, Vestry House has si...
The Cuming Museum is the home of the worldwide collection of the Cuming Family and the museum of Southwark's history. It houses a diverse collection that includes archeology, ethnography, social history and natural history. A mix of permanent and cha...
The Fashion and Textile Museum is thrilled to announce that its retrospective exhibition Foale and Tuffin – Made in England is now open to the public.
Foale and Tuffin – Made in England presents a vibrant and inspiring representation of
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When the Imperial War Museum was founded in 1917, one of its functions was to be a memorial to those who had died and suffered in the First World War. The Museum has since expanded its remit to include all conflicts, concentrating on British and Comm...
Set in the historic North Wing of St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the Museum tells the story of this renowned institution, celebrates its achievements and explains its place in history.
A video relates the foundation of the hospital and life-size mod...
The London (founded 1740) became Britain's largest voluntary hospital. Its story is told in the crypt of the former Hospital Church. Exhibits feature dentistry, surgery, paediatrics, nursing, the NHS, uniforms, helicopter ambulance, x-rays and videos...
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum Highlights Explore the game's evolution from a garden party pastime to a multimillion dollar professional sport played world-wide: with exciting interactives and films, easy-to-use touch screens, and audio guides i...
A small intimate museum in which we show you, in pictures, words and objects, the three thousand year history of Wimbledon. The staff you'll meet there are friendly local people who are proud of our history and will gladly help you in any way they ca...
The Windmill on Wimbledon Common has been a distinctive landmark since it was built in 1817 to serve the local community. However it only operated until 1864, when the machinery was removed and it was converted to residential accommodation.
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Located in the station building that was previously part of the North London Line and, before that, the Great Eastern Railway, the museum features a reconstructed 1920s ticket office, plus locomotives, carriages, models and railway memorabilia....
The Black House Museum shows the history of the past. It's fascinating to see what life was like for people a few generations ago. In fact, 42 Arnol was in use as a dwelling right up to 1964, less than forty years ago!...
The Museum provides insight into the past life of this ancient Royal Burgh, its Kirk, seafaring tradition, 220 year-old golf club and Airfield history (HMS Jackdaw, Fleet Air Arm Station, HMS Bruce Boys Training School and Joint Services School for L...
Edwardian fairground display above Burntisland Library. The Museum has recreated a walk through the sights and sounds of the town's fair in 1910. See rides, stalls and side shows of the time....
Situated on the harbour front in Anstruther, in the heart of the Fife fishing community, the Scottish Fisheries Museum tells the story of fishing in Scotland and its people from earliest times to the present.
Since it was opened in 1969 the Museum...
The 5 star British Golf Museum sits at the heart of the home of golf, just 67 yards from the famous Old Course.
In 2010 we would like you to help us celebrate a special year in the history of golf. 2010 marks the 150th Anniversary of The Open Cham...
The Orkney Museum tells the story of Orkney, from the Stone Age, to the Picts and Vikings, right through to the present day. There is a large collection of old photos and activities to amuse younger visitors. The Museum's collection is of internation...
Based in Westray, one of the Northern Isles of Orkney, off the coast of North Scotland, the museum is believed to be the only one of its kind in the UK. Featuring the art of international artist Neil Geddes-Ward, co-author of the Hay House UK book Fa...
This is the story of the famous 20th Foot, whose history dates from the Glorious Revolution in 1688 until it amalgamated in 1968 when it became part of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, which it still is today.
The Regiment has been involved in man...
The museum occupies some fifteen acres of the Astley Green Colliery site. To the south lies the Bridgewater Canal and Astley Moss, an important mossland site. The low-lying landscape ensures that the museum's 98ft high lattice steel headgear can be s...
Imagine stepping back in time to a Victorian Manchester, not the city of commerce and corporate splendour but a hidden city of gas lamps and narrow alleys, of slums and unruly alehouses. Now imagine a busy police station in the heart of that city fro...
The multi-award winning Imperial War Museum North is a great free day out for all the family. Designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind to represent a globe shattered by conflict. it reveals how war shapes lives through powerful exhibitio...
Sandwiched between Manchester Fort and the vibrant city centre, Manchester Jewish Museum is a hidden treasure.
The Museum is located in a former Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue on Cheetham Hill Road. It is the oldest surviving synagogue building ...
The origins of The Manchester Museum lie in the collection of the Manchester manufacturer and collector John Leigh Philips (1761-1814). After his death, a small group of wealthy men banded together to buy his 'cabinet', and in 1821 they set up the Ma...
The story of Manchester United is unlike any other club in the world. Beginning more than a century ago, it combines eras of total English and European domination with some of the greatest adversity faced by any football club.
Only at the Manchest...
If you fancy a really interesting, unusual and enjoyable day out, why not pay a visit to Greater Manchester's Museum of Transport? It is just like taking a trip back in time as you wander through one of Britain's biggest collection of restored trams,...
Ideas worth fighting for... The People's History Museum tells the dramatic story of the British working class's struggle for democracy and social justice - told at the only national museum in Manchester, the radical city where it belongs. The museum ...
With the popular permanent attractions of The Victorian Gallery and Lark Hill Place, as well as the ever changing temporary exhibitions, there is always something for everyone at Salford Museum and Art Gallery, from hands-on activities to modern art!...
The newly refurbished Museum offers a unique experience to visitors through interactive displays and audio visual equipment, telling the story of the history of Darlington and the impact of railways. Many of the highly popular old exhibits still feat...
One of the smallest museums in the UK, in a former 'Anchorage' set beside the west door of 11th century church of St Mary and St Cuthbert. From 1383-1547 this was the dwelling-place of an Anchorite or hermit, Who took monastic vows and was sealed in ...
Durham Heritage Centre and Museum tells the story of the City of Durham from medieval times to the present day. The museum is situated in an historic church next to the World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle.
A visit to the Museum wit...
A highly interactive new exhibition aimed at children of all ages! Find out what dinosaurs ate, how they lived and why they might have died out....
Discover the fascinating range of animals collected by Lionel Walter Rothschild in our beautiful Victorian Museum. It is home to the world-class research and collections of the Natural History Museum's Bird Group....
New Orleans, Balaklava, the Normandy Beaches, Basra this is the heroic story of one of Scotland's most famous regiments. They have been in the thick of the fighting since 1794. Eight rooms display the regiment's treasures and poignant mementoes o...
The Stirling Smith is the home of a significant collection of rare and unique artefacts, spanning centuries of Scottish, British and World history. The collection is managed by the Smith's three full-time curatorial staff, and contains many remarkab...
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums is a major regional museum, art gallery and archives service.
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums manages a collection of 12 museums and galleries across Tyne and Wear, supported by the five local authorities of the area....
Childhood doesn't belong in a museum - it's noisy and fun, not quiet and organised. When you walk into the barn-like space that is Childhood Memories Toy Museum the overall effect is of a chaotic bedroom that's had a last minute tidy up for visitors....
The Brigade Watch House Museum is packed full of fascinating and unique artefacts of the Brigade's history ranging from the Ship's bell from one of the Shipwrecks that led to the creation of the Brigade in 1864 to a picture of Her Majesty The Queen v...
This friendly venue explores the story of South Tyneside through sensational displays, hands-on exhibits and stunning art, including the lifetime achievement of the successful local author Catherine Cookson....
The museum has recently undergone a £1 million redevelopment and now offers a modernised, accessible environment for visitors. The buildings, incorporating the original station, now house seven interactive galleries, including the Children's Gallery...
North East Aircraft Museum; the North of England's premier collection of Aviation History and the largest Aviation collection between Yorkshire and Scotland. We have over thirty aircraft on display in various phases of restoration as well as numerous...
The Ryhope Engines Museum is based on the Ryhope Pumping Station which was built in 1868 to supply water to the Sunderland area. The station ceased operation in 1967 - after 100 years of continuous use.
The Museum is now regarded as one of the fi...
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens combines a museum, art gallery, exhibition space and Winter Gardens to create a stunning visitor attraction in the heart of the city centre.
In the Museum, discover the history of the city from its prehistoric pa...
The Canal Museum is housed in a former canal stable. It exhibits records, photographs and artifacts associated mainly with the Union Canal.
The display covers the development of the British canal system and explains why and how the canal was bui...
The Royal Museum Project is a £46 million initiative to transform the magnificent Victorian building and its facilities into a must-see attraction for people from Scotland and around the world.
The re-development will see storage areas transforme...
Behind the East Lothian County buildings in Haddington lies a mid-18th Century house, which was home to a local physician Dr. John Welsh. His daughter Jane Baillie Welsh was born here in 1801. Her father died when she was 18 and she became known as t...
Follow the footsteps of commoners and kings who for centuries, have visited the shrine of St. Ninian, Scotland's very first saint. Discover more about Whithorn's early Christian past and the continuous story of the churches on the site. Marvel at the...
The Visitor Centre is situated in the heart of the village of Wanlockhead, which is Scotland's highest Village at 1531 ft./468.08 m. above sea level.
The Visitor Centre was once the Village Smiddy and the top image on the left shows the interio...
Annan Museumis an archive and exhibition centre for East Dumfriesshire.
The Annan Museum houses a permanent exhibition on the history of Annan. This is a fascinating walk through time from the prehistoric period right up to the first world war wit...
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Interested in finding out more about the place you live in, the people who made your town or village what it is today or the industries and businesses that have helped shape local ...
Uncover a wealth of information in a visit to your local museum.
Interested in finding out more about the place you live in, the people who made your town or village what it is today or the industries and businesses that have helped shape local ...
The Gem Rock is the leading independent museum of its kind in the UK and is renowned worldwide. Owned and run by the Stephenson family it is regarded as one of the finest private collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals, rocks and fossils in Grea...
The museum in the Old Grammar School building in the village of Hawkshead, Cumbria, houses a unique collection of historic artifacts relating to the ancient School, some of which date back to the sixteenth century. All visitors are given a warm welco...
The Guildhall is a half timbered house on the corner of the Greenmarket and Fisher Street. It was given to the city by Richard de Redeness and was long used as the meeting place of the town's eight medieval Trade Guilds. Four of the Guilds survive to...
The display of artefacts and memorabilia has a strong local flavour and a wander through the exhibit rooms of the museum rewards the visitor with a fascinating insight into local aviation history.
The early days of flight in the county are recoun...
The Printing Museum has a varied collection of printing presses brought together from all over Britain. The building in which the museum is housed dates back to the sixteenth century. In the courtyard, an intersting display of Cumbrian shops is being...
The Roman Army Museum lies adjacent to a Roman fort which has been given the Roman and post Roman names of Magna and Carvoran. In spite of the wealth of Roman inscriptions found at the site - more than any other wall fort has produced - little is kno...
Enter the museum through a replica of the Seathwaite mine where graphite was first discovered 350 years ago. Through words, pictures and carefully restored machinery you can trace the history of pencil making and see how Derwent Fine Art Pencils are ...
Keswick Museum has been ranked third as one of 'The World's Strangest Museums' on a knowledge website called helium.com.
The Museum tells the story of Keswick and the surrounding area. Keswick has a unique history, with lots of 'firsts', includin...
The museum now has a new mining section which has been developed with the help and cooperation of the Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society and a number of individuals.
The Mining Room contains artifacts, plans and photographic records of e...
The Museum houses a wealth of objects, pictures, models and paintings that illustrate Maryport's proud maritime and painting tradition. The collection at the Museum was initially based on the donations of items by local resident Miss Annie Robinson, ...
Coal mining in Whitehaven dates back to the thirteenth century when the monks from St Bees Abbey supervised the opening of coal mines at Arrowthwaite. This long history ended abruptly in March 1986 when Haig Pit, Cumbria's last deep coal mine, finall...
The Helena Thompson Museum, originally known as Park End, was the home of Helena Thompson, M.B.E., J.P., for over seventy years and it was her gift to the people of Workington upon her death, on the condition that it be made into a museum for Working...
This fascinating old house contains a wonderful collection of items from the Bakewell area, displayed to show aspects of local and social history in this part of Derbyshire.
The displays are full of memories and interest for everyone.
We attra...
Explore the geology, archaeology and history of the Peak District displayed in a seven section time tunnel - complete with sounds and smells!...
Castle Donington Museum occupies the ground floor of the Stone House.
A charming 17th Century listed building which was originally used as a farm.
The Museum is situated in the centre of the village, which has many interesting buildings and sho...
The museum tells the story of Chesterfield from its origin as a Roman fort to the present day. It is located in the Stephenson Memorial Hall, built in 1879 as a mechanics institute, and named in honour of the town's most famous Victorian resident, ra...
Derby Museum and Art Gallery houses a wide range of important and attractive collections, covering porcelain, paintings, archaeology, history, local regiments, geology and wildlife. Paintings by the celebrated 18th Century Derby artist Joseph Wright,...
The Silk Mill Museum is on the site of the world's oldest factories, the Silk Mills built by George Sorocold in 1702 and 1717. The foundations and parts of the tower from the 1717 mill are still visible.
The displays tell the story of the industri...
Pickford's House Museum lets you see what it would be like living in a house back in time....
The history of a village the fully researched and authentic story of the tragedy that befell its people when the plague struck in 1665.
The 1665/6 outbreak of the Bubonic Plague in Eyam, when over a third of the population died, is vividly portray...
Kegworth Museum displays a wide range of exhibits showing different aspects of the history of Kegworth. Displays include Victorian parlour, saddlers, local school, knitting industry, RBL war memorabilia.
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Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum has one of the finest collections of original horse drawn vehicles and equipment in Britain.
Established in 1946, this unique collection of vehicles and accessories was started by Mr. William Smith who was...
Since we first opened the Life in a Lens museum in 2001 we have continued to developed our concept and opened The Victorian Teashop as a facility of the museum in 2005. We have always championed the better aspects and potential here in the Derbyshire...
Few records remain about the very early days of lead mining in Britain, but we do know lead was being mined in the Peak District and surrounding area about 2,000 years ago. The Romans mined lead in the area, and it is probable that it was mined befor...
It is the national museum of Army communications and the exhibits and displays show the part that communications have played in the many wars and campaigns of the last 150 years. The Museum collection is regarded as being of National importance and t...
Come and see one of the most fascinating and unique museums in the world, comprising historic house, art galleries and museum, a licensed cafe, the Russell-Cotes Shop and a children's area. An ideal place for learning, exploring and socialising....
Bridport is a small town nestled amongst the hills of West Dorset, which became one of the most important towns in the realm. It is a town with many stories, glorious and infamous, celebrated and neglected, rich and poor. Bridport's is believed to be...
This Electrical Museum was opened in May 1981 by the then Chairman of Southern Electricity, John Wedgwood.
Since then the Museum has seen many changes both here and in our parent company Scottish and Southern Energy.
We thank Mr Wedgewood and h...
Today visitors to the Museum can find out about local writers, history, archaeology, geology and the natural sciences in one of the Museum's many galleries. There are also video displays, activity carts for children and an audio-guide to take you rou...
The artefacts, weapons, uniforms, medals and of course the stories of the soldiers and their families and much more are on display over three floors. Computer and digital presentation, realistic battle environments, together with exhibitions, tell th...
You can tour around the displays and equipment that shows the importance of cider as a drink over the years.
Watch the ten minute video display that shows cider actually being made on the 18th and 19th century equipment!
Find the hidden Smiley ...
The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs arrest, trial and punishment, leading to the foundation of modern day trade unionism.
The museum has been re-designed into a modern, informative, and educational exhibition, usi...
The Museum tells the story of the town, the immediate parishes and their people. Over a thousand generations have seen this corner of the Blackmore Vale grow from a Neolithic settlement to the bustling Gillingham of today.
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The Jurassic rocks of Lyme Regis have been famous for fossils since Mary Anning discovered the first Ichthyosaur in 1811.
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is housed in a magnificent grade 1 listed building which was once the church where Mary Anning was...
The Museum stands in the heart of the town, just where the beautiful coastlines of Dorset and Devon meet. The building has great idiosyncratic charm. Built in 1900-01 by Thomas Philpot it was badly dilapidated by 1991, and a major scheme of reconstru...
The Poole Museum is housed in historic buildings adjoining Poole Quay, with the entrance being through a new glass atrium, the museum's new public facilities include a terrace and visitor lounge with magnificent views over Poole Harbour and Old Town ...
Founded by Dr Marie Stopes the famous birth control pioneer, Portland Museum opened in 1930. It is housed in two picturesque thatched Portland Stone cottages, nestling above Church Ope Cove. Inspired by one of these cottages, Wessex author, Thomas H...
Local life and history are portrayed here through artifacts, costume, photos, ceramics, tools, domestic items and the town's first fire engine.
Marvel at the intricate Dorset buttons on display, and the "Byzant", a gold-coloured festival totem th...
The story of the Abbey and its inhabitants has been vividly brought to life in a new, state-of-the-art museum.
The museum is decorated in dramatic medieval colours chosen to reflect the interior of the original Abbey church.
The museum houses ...
Sherborne Museum is a vibrant, community-based museum entirely run by volunteers for the purpose of conserving the heritage of this lovely town and the surrounding villages. Established since 1968, we are fully accredited and occupy a Grade II listed...
The Heritage Centre is situated in the Old Market Building 'built in the 1890's on Swanage seafront on the site of the 'former 'Bankers' where the local quarried stone was stored 'before shipment. The centre contains information on the ' history, geo...
The tank was a British invention that changed warfare for ever when it was introduced in World War One - and Bovington has been the home of the tank ever since. From the Somme to Tiananmen Square or D-Day to Desert Storm the tank has played a part in...
Wareham Town Museum tells the story of the Wareham area from prehistoric times to the present day. It has a special section on Lawrence of Arabia which is regularly updated with new exhibits....
Housed in a Victorian pumping station still supplying Weymouth with water. The museum tells how water has influenced our lives from the Romans to the present day and contains a water turbine pump dating from 1857....
The Priest's House Museum is set in an historic town house where a series of period rooms takes the visitor back through the centuries. From the 17th Century Hall to the Georgian Parlour and working Victorian Kitchen, our rooms show what life and wor...
The phenomenal Dr Who Exhibition, Bromyard, has re-opened following a complete refurbishment.
Open throughout 2009 and 2010 it now includes new displays of BBC props, monsters and costumes from Dr Who from it's beginnings in the 1960's right up t...
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Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a spectacular Victorian gothic building, has been exhibiting artefacts and works of fine and decorative art connected with the local area since 1...
A small collection of objects associated with the regiments raised in Herefordshire dating from the Volunteers of the Napoleonic period....
The site of The Blackfriars Monastery, which was a Dominican Monastery home of crusaders of the Order of St. John and an ex-serviceman's hospital, now within an attractive rose garden....
Leominster Folk Museum in Etnam Street, Leominster, has collections of many aretefacts that illustrate local life.
Leominster Folk Museum also has on display a burial from the bronze age and a collection of early postage marks and stamps of Leomin...
The Museum has a large collection of genuine artifacts, photographs and documents on display,
which gives a flavor to what has happened here since the station opened in 1938.
The first floor is dedicated to the Royal Air Force, United States A...
In the medieval gallery you can find out about Alban, Britain's first Christian martyr, and the Abbey that grew up around the site of his martyrdom. See objects used by people in medieval St Albans and learn how they lived.
More fascinating and co...
The Silk Mill House is now Redbourn Museum. It is all that remains of a steam driven silk mill, Woolhams Mill, which occupied this site from 1857 to 1938. Here raw silk from cocoons was washed and “thrown” into a yarn suitable for weaving. The mi...
World War I: A Soldiers Story 24 October 2009 to 13 March 2010 - Follow the experiences of Stevenage men who served. Step into the recruiting office and walk through a trench. Find out how the town chose to remember those who lost their lives. Explor...
Telling the story of Watford past and present, Watford Museum is housed in the former Benskins Brewery Mansion.
The museum has displays of local history and industry, including Watford Football Club memorabilia and the Cassiobury Collection of fi...
Ware Museum has a timeline display of Ware’s History from pre-history times to the Second World War.
The World War 2 Bunker houses an interactive area where schools can learn about the Blitz and the ‘joys’ of being evacuees.
The new gall...
Cromarty Courthouse Museum invites you to explore one of Scotland's secrets.
Our museum, in the town's eighteenth - century Courthouse, uses extensive research and enthusiasm for history to help you share in the story of Cromarty - past and prese...
The museum takes you on a journey through time showing how local people lived and worked in Gairloch through the ages.
Here you can marvel at how stone age and bronze age people existed with relatively limited technology and (to us) primitive uten...
Timespan Museum and Arts Centre - a vibrant meeting place between our past and our future; linking culture, heritage, the arts, people and their ideas.
Timespan is situated in the centre of Helmsdale, Sutherland - the largest, but least populated...
The Highland Folk Museum brings to life the domestic and working conditions of earlier Highland peoples.
Visitors to this living history Museum can learn how our Scottish Highland ancestors lived, how they built their homes, how they tilled the s...
This lovely little museum is situated 15 miles north east of Inverness in the Black Isle seaside village of Rosemarkie.
It is an outstanding Pictish Centre for Ross and Cromarty. The unique display is focussed on 15 carved Pictish stones. All the ...
The Highland Museum of Childhood is located in a restored Victorian station built in 1885 in the beautiful Victorian spa village of Strathpeffer. The museum tells the story of childhood in the Highlands with photographs and objects such as toys, doll...
Ullapool Museum and Visitor Centre is a Multi Award Winning attraction.
Housed within a restored Thomas Telford Parliamentary Church, originally built in 1829, the Museum tells the story of Lochbroom - the land and its people, through a blend...
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is described as mildly Gothic with touches in the direction of Arts and Crafts. It is a beautiful building sited in the town centre, near the Town Hall.
It is best known for being a treasure house of the Hart bequ...
Burnley's Art Gallery and Museum set in the town's largest park provides a wonderful day out for all the family.
With an extensive range of events, activities and exhibitions Towneley provides something for every visitor.
There are exhibitions,...
Clitheroe Castle Museum opened on 23 May 2009 following major restoration to the Keep and a complete refurbishment of the museum.
Exciting times are here as you can now view the recent developments within the new museum, which include innovative ...
Overlooking the beautiful Morecambe Bay this friendly Museum, housed in the old Custom House, a Grade II listed building designed by the famous architect Decimus Burton, explores the story of Fleetwood from past to present.
Find out about the Vi...
A tiny and intriguing 18th century cottage spread over 5 floors.
The cottage Museum offers an intimate glimpse of early Victorian life and lets you discover gadgets and utensils used in the 19th century. You can even meet our Victorian housekeeper...
Lancaster City Museum and The King's Own Royal Regiment Museum.
Situated in the heart of this historic cultural city of Lancaster in an elegant Georgian building.
Discover more about Lancasters past from the Romans to the present day.
Trac...
Lancaster Maritime Museum is an award-winning museum set within the former Port of Lancaster Custom House. Let us take you on a journey to discover all things nautical relating to the Morecambe Bay area....
Our museum displays change regularly and we have two major exhibitions a year. Recent exhibitions were ‘Peterloo and the Saddleworth Connection’ and ‘Annie Kenney’ the story of a local suffragette. Our exhibitions make use of material stored ...
The Roman site at Ribchester, Bremetennacum Veteranorum, comprised a fort and civilian settlement or vicus. The earliest Roman fort in Ribchester was established in the early 70s AD as part of a network of defensive forts across northern Britannia. O...
An intriguing museum housed within an early Victorian country house.
Set within tranquil Whitaker Park, displays at Rossendale Museum include a late Victorian drawing room, numerous fine arts pieces, fashion and furniture. We also hold a wonderful...
The Zouche and Hastings Gallery retells the history of Ashby de la Zouch from ancient times up to the present day....
The museum is based in a Medieval Manor House dating back to 1280. The house has a fascinating history and is now restored with fine oak furnishings. Visitors to the house can now see restored rooms and displays on medieval life as well as a series o...
Come and find out about the history of the Hinckley area from pre-historic to medieval times, and look at the models of Sapcote's Roman bath house, Hinckley's Norman castle, and the 1485 battle of Bosworth Field.
Have a go at knitting a sock on a ...
Belgrave Hall provides an oasis of peace and quiet in a busy city.
It was built in the early 18th century, in what was then a small village three miles from the town of Leicester. Now city traffic passes, almost unnoticed, just beyond the garden ...
Machine Knitting History brought to life.
Visit this Victorian time-capsule and see how the knitters lived and worked.
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The Leicester Royal Infirmary Museum is really two museums in one, a museum of the History of Medicine, and a museum of the History of the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Founded in 1990 by former Consultant Anaesthetist Dr. Aubrey Stewart, and forme...
New Walk Museum's famous dinosaur and geology galleries are to undergo a major refurbishment, which started with the closure of the galleries on 22nd November.
The new galleries, set to open in 2011, will include objects never seen before includin...
Newarke Houses Museum is composed of two historic houses, Wygston's Chantry House and Skeffington House and tells the story of 20th century Leicester and the history of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment.
The museum displays include room settings f...
This museum chronicles the life of William Carey, a founder of the Baptist Missionary Movement. Models, tableaux and an archive of letters and publications illustrate his life and work from his ministry in Leicester to his work as a missionary and so...
Charnwood Museum features a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and the surrounding area. Permanent displays include ‘Coming to Charnwood’, ‘The Natural World of Charnwood’, ‘Livin...
Visit this medieval manor house, that became the rectory to the nearby parish church for 700 years. The museum it now contains holds collections on the history of Loughborough through the ages.Temporary exhibitions and archaeological discoveries from...
Lutterworth Museum is based on general local history collections are complemented by a large archive of photographs from the town and local villages. Displays featuring John Wycliffe (first to translate the Bible); Frank Whittle, who developed the 'j...
Foxton Canal Museum is fun, children of all ages love it.
The Museum fulfills the Trust's educational role and records the history and research carried out by Trust members.
Models, interactive displays, and a wide range of waterway artifacts...
Award-winning museum with exhibitions relating to the history of the village, including Hallaton's unique traditional event, the annual Hare Pie Scrambling and Bottle Kicking contest. The current exhibition 'Before Beeching' relates the history of th...
Featuring the Hallaton Treasure, one of the most significant Iron Age finds in Britain, in the new Treasure Gallery.
The museum holds collections of local history and features displays about local industry, personalities and events as well as a di...
Melton Carnegie Museum is located in the beautiful old Andrew Carnegie Library built in 1905. Here you can view the permanent displays, interactive areas and seasonal exhibitions on all aspects of local history....
One of the U.K.'s leading operators of main line steam train excursions.
We have a varied year-round tour programme of steam railway trains and some classic modern traction tours all run on the Network Rail network.
During the summer we opera...
The Lapworth Museum of Geology dates back to 1880, and is one of the oldest specialist geological museums in the UK. Throughout its long history the Lapworth Museum has provided a valuable resource for students, schools and colleges, research workers...
Patrick Motors Ltd were initially a Coach builder and Automobile manufacturer in Birmingham, England in the 1930s.
The company had a workshop at 479-581, Bristol Road and showcased several cars and sports bodies at the Olympia Motor Show in the ea...
Thinktank offers an extraordinary, fun-packed day out for all the family. From steam engines to intestines, this exciting museum has over 200 hands-on displays on science and technology from the past, present and future. This includes the state-of-...
Children are welcome to attend the open days, and visitors will be allowed to take photographs in the cell. Visitors will also be given the opportunity to have their photograph taken as a Victorian prisoner.
On display will be a collection of Vict...
Berkswell Village Museum has a collection of memorabilia, farm implements, Victorian household items, church and parish documents....
Coventry Transport Museum celebrates its 30th Anniversary in 2010 and has some fabulous exhibitions to celebrate with.
Firstly there's 'Ghost Town? What Happened to the Coventry Car Industry?'. This is a brand new gallery inspired in design by Ba...
Our exhibits range from the magnificent Avro Vulcan bomber through more than 30 other historic aircraft, both civil and military, aero engines and other artefacts, to a wide range of memorabilia. We're particularly proud of our collection of material...
Avery Historical Museum has a collection of weighing scales, weights and records, instruments, relating to the history of weighing....
The Museum is open from March to September one Sunday every month. Opening times are published in the Parish Magazines and on local notice boards. In addition, the Museum is open during most meetings of the Historical Society and at other times by re...
The National Motorcycle Museum is recognised as the finest and largest motorcycle museum in the world. Our aim is to make it even better. Important and famous machines are forever being added to our collection.
It is a place where 'Legends Live On...
Exhibitions, talks and a writing competition are set to be staged as part of a raft of events staged by Walsall Council for a landmark anniversary for writer Jerome K. Jerome.
Residents have been urged to find out more about an author who was born...
Walsall is renowned for its fine quality saddles and leather goods. The Walsall Leather Museum attempts to demonstrate this tradition and features a live working examples of tanning and the production of leather in the region. Actual crafsmen who are...
This friendly and welcoming community-focused museum is located in the heart of Walsall. Dedicated to the history of Walsall, the museum is home to a wide-ranging collection of artefacts reflecting Walsall's proud heritage, its many industries, and ...
Wednesbury Museum is Sandwell's Museum and Art Gallery. It is purpose built Victorian Art Gallery, housing collections which include fine art paintings, applied art, old toys as well as one of the world's largest collections of Ruskin pottery....
Llandudno Museum was established in 1927 following the bequest of F.E. Chardon (an artist) to the town of his magnificent collection of paintings and objets d'art from around the world.
The museum houses a variety of items from Chardon's collecti...
Temporary exhibitions, regular activities and a 'hands-on' approach to history make this a lively and vibrant place to visit, appealing to children and adults alike. Special events for families take place regularly and there are children's activities...
The museum in the park is a beautiful Grade 1 listed building. Gaze at the hammer beam roof in the Tudor hall and the intricate carved panelling or follow The Northamptonshire Regiment and The Northamptonshire Yeomanry round the world and through two...
Displays and exhibits within the museum depict the history of the airfield and vividly show the work carried out by the 801st (Provisional) / 492nd Bomb Group, especially during Operation Carpetbagger, and their secret missions to deliver agents and ...
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery reflects Northampton's proud standing as Britain's boot and shoe capital by housing a collection of boots and shoes which is now the largest in the world. Fascinating footwear worn throughout the ages is just one of...
The Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum is home to a collection of working steam and diesel locomotives.
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Bailiffgate Museum presents for the first time the history of Alnwick and District. The people & places of North Northumberland are brought to life here in lively, interactive style, through an exploration of six engaging themes....
The Grace Darling Museum was established by the RNLI in September 1938. It commemorates the life and times of lifeboat heroine Grace Darling who with her father rescued survivors from the shipwrecked SS Forfarshire in 1838.
Amongst the mementoes ...
Discover the historic town of Berwick, looking and listening to the sights and sounds of the past. Find out about Berwick's heroic Mediaeval story. Wonder at the treasures collected by millionaire Sir William Burrell. See an ever-changing programme o...
Housed in Morpeth's medieval Chantry buildings since 1987, the Bagpipe Museum his home to a unique collection , the foundation of which is the bagpipe collection of William Alfred Cocks (1892 - 1971), a clockmaker from Ryton, near Newcastle.
The ...
Wylam is the birthplace of George Stephenson, 'The Father of Railways'. Wylam Railway Museum opened in 1981 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth. The museum commemorates Wylam's unique contribution to railway history.
Famous local pion...
Mansfield Museum was the brainchild of William Edward Baily, a wealthy local collector and natural historian. In 1903 Baily offered his collection and a building - the 'Tin Tabernacle' in which to house it, to Mansfield. The Museum opened the followi...
Newark Millgate Museum is now closed to visitors as we have been awarded £3.5 million of Heritage Lottery Funding to develop a new museum and national civil war centre at the Old Magnus Buildings on Appletongate Newark. The museum staff are at ou...
Newark Air Museum is located on the former World War Two airfield of Winthorpe in eastern Nottinghamshire. Its diverse collection of sixty-nine aircraft and cockpit sections cover the history of aviation, the aircraft on display include 10 (ten) Nati...
The Vina Cooke museum houses a large collection of dolls dating from the 18th century to the present day. The collection is brought together in a late 17th century Dower house and former Rectory, which is itself of considerable interest....
Step back in time to discover over 300 years of Nottingham's history in this unique community museum which is based within five 17 Century cottages situated at the base of the rock under Nottingham Castle.The galleries contain a variety of exhibition...
Visitors enter the museum through the house next door, going through the museum shop. The house has been laid out in the style of a late 19th century working class house with the furniture being mostly from the family of the women who founded it. The...
England's history of crime and punishment is a shocking one. As are the sinister and grim stories of Nottingham's own outlaws which are brought to life in the building where they were judged, imprisoned and executed.
To capture and explain this gr...
Welcome to Keswick's most exciting visitor attraction, the James Bond Museum. We opened in April 2009 and have a unique private collection that has taken over twenty years to assemble numerous vehicles and props from the films of everyone's favourite...
Explore our links with the natural world in the Natural History Museum. Located within the Hall itself, a fantastic array of specimens and minerals await your discovery
Since Wollaton Hall opened to the public in the autumn of 1926, it has been ho...
Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. Furth...
At Pendon we aim to recapture, in detailed and colourful miniature, scenes showing the beauty of the English countryside as it used to be in the years around 1930. Realistically modelled cottages like the one pictured above, farms, fields and lanes r...
Banbury Museum is situated in an attractive canal-side location in the centre of Banbury.
Banbury MuseumExciting modern displays illustrate Banbury's history. These include the Civil War, the Victorian market town and the Oxford Canal and Tooley'...
Museum housed in 1 room in the ancient court house. Collection of exhibits pertaining to Bloxham. Our 2008 Exhibition is 'Something Borrowed, Something Blue' which is in line with other museums in Oxfordshire who have chosen Oxford Welcomes the World...
Private farming museum includes tractors and stationary engines from the 1920s onward, with or driving their appropriate implements. The steam section comprises a 1903 steam traction engine, 1912 steamroller, 1839 stationary engine and 2 others, plus...
The Museum has displays of local history and archaeology as well as mementoes of Thomas Hughes and the late poet laureate, Sir John Betjeman, who spent many happy years living in Uffington.
Overlooking the village is the Iron Age hillfort of Uffi...
Set on the banks of the River Thames in Henley-on-Thames, the award-winning River & Rowing Museum has three permanent galleries devoted to the River Thames, the international sport of rowing and the town of Henley on Thames.
Newly opened in summe...
The present building dates from 1845. It was designed by Charles Cockerell in a classical style and stands on Beaumont Street. One wing of the building is occupied by the Taylor Institution, the modern languages faculty of the university. The main mu...
Charlbury Museum shows visitors the traditional crafts & industries of the Oxfordshire town of Charlbury & includes exhibits given or lent by the residents of Charlbury & the villages surrounding the local area.
Charlbury Museum's collections was...
Explore the wonders of Oxford’s long history at the Museum of Oxford. Before the first student took his first lesson at the University, saints walked here, kings were crowned here and parliaments debated here. Discover the city’s earliest residen...
We are working to create a museum of children’s literature and storytelling in the heart of Oxford, UK. This will be a museum in its true sense – a place of inspiration and wonder – an impressive and beautiful building with performance and exhi...
The Oxford University Museum of Natural History houses the University's scientific collections of zoological, entomological and geological specimens. The Museum itself is a Grade 1 listed building, renowned for its spectacular neo-Gothic architecture...
The Pitt Rivers Museum cares for one of the world's great collections. It is equally famous for its celebrated displays and its leading role in contemporary research and museum curatorship. This site introduces visitors to both.
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The Tolsey Museum is midway along Burford's main street. The black and white timber fronted building erected on stone pillars was once the medieval meeting point for the wealthy wool merchants who also paid their tolls or tax here.
The Tolsey now...
The Benson Veteran Cycle Museum has veteran and vintage cycles dating from 1818 to 1925....
Housed in a 15thC hall-house, the museum presents the story of Wallingford from earliest times to the present day. Special features include a free audio tour featuring the Saxon town and medieval castle, models of the castle and Wallingford station, ...
The Museum is housed within a converted 16th century cloth merchant’s house with modern extensions and a reconstructed barn. The main phase of the museum’s refurbishment was completed in July 1999. An interactive auditorium presents the history o...
Set in beautiful surroundings in the heart of the historic town of Woodstock, the Oxfordshire Museum tells the story of Oxfordshire through 11 galleries and many exhibitions featuring history, popular culture, contemporary arts and crafts throughout ...
Small local history museum with displays on the history of Alyth and local agriculture....
The Black Watch was an elite military Regiment whose history stretches back almost three centuries. This website aims to provide comprehensive information on everything 'Black Watch' from the history of the Regiment to its current activities and exis...
We are one of the oldest museums in the UK, with more than half a million objects in our large, varied collections. They have been officially designated as a Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland. They cover History, Natural Hist...
Delightful museum illustrating the life of the town. Much of the collection has been donated or loaned to the museum by the local inhabitants and serves to paint a lively picture of life in a thriving Victorian town which has had a market since 1128....
The museum tells the story of the town of Ludlow and includes some of the important events and the people who have lived and worked here; from Bronze Age farmers, through to the present day.
Visitors can also discover how Sir Roderick Murchison, t...
The small town of Much Wenlock is an unlikely place to search for the origins of the modern Olympic games, yet here in 1850 Dr. William Penny Brooks founded the Wenlock Olympian Society and the town's annual Olympian games. At the museum you can disc...
We are the Cambrian Railways Society, based in the Welsh-border market town of Oswestry. Formed in 1972, the group has spent the intervening period gathering an invaluable collection of artefacts from railways in the former Cambrian Railways Company ...
The museum is small but it is crammed full with things to see and do, and most importantly there are stories waiting to be heard. So we suggest you allow at least an hour for your visit, some people stay a lot longer.
The museum is suitable for ev...
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery at Rowley's House occupies two adjoining buildings, one of which is timber-framed (originally built as a merchant's warehouse in the 16th or early 17th Century) and the other a stone and brick building built around 161...
The oldest parts of the Castle were built between 1066 and 1074, during the reign of William the Conqueror. There were additions over several centuries. Later, in the late 18th century, Thomas Telford remodelled the interior as a private house. The C...
From the earliest settlements in the Archaeology Gallery to the hustle and bustle of the port, and from the drama of the Monmouth Rebellion to the glamour of Bridgwater's annual Carnival - there is plenty to interest the whole family.
Blake Museum...
The volunteers at Bruton Community Museum change the exhibitions regularly throughout the year; they are changed in March, July and October. A free information sheet to guide you around the museum is available at the door.
From May to September t...
We have a large collection of domestic and agricultural implements, archaeological and historical information and artifacts and a room dedicated to the 18th century local diarist Parson Woodforde. There is also a costume room and an archive collecti...
Chard and District Museum is a Community Museum which focuses on the rich history of the Chard area.
Chard and District Museum is in a building which itself dates from as early as the 16th century. It was formerly a public house.
One of the M...
Frome Museum, in the historic market town of Frome, Somerset, houses a fascinating collection of local artefacts and sources of information, ranging from the Horner family to glass negatives from Singers Art Metal works.
It has a library, a colle...
The Somerset Rural Life Museum is based in Glastonbury. In the Abbey Farmhouse the social and domestic life of Victorian Somerset is described in reconstructed rooms and there is a lively events programme as well as regular temporary exhibitions. T...
The Blue Anchor Railway Museum is on the down platform at the Blue Anchor Station, and is housed in the former waiting room, a red brick built structure with a self-supporting canopy.
It opened in 1986 under the West Somerset Railway Steam Trust...
Over 900 dolls from around the world based on the collection of the late Mollie Hardwick. A unique display of dolls of many periods with many costume and foreign dolls, immense variety. Established 1971. A visit will bring back childhood memories. Al...
Street in Somerset is a shoe town, well more accurately a village. Since the 1830s Clarks have been making shoes in Street, and while their shoes are now manufactured abroad, its headquarters are still located there. Within these headquarters is hous...
The Bakelite Museum in Williton, Somerset is a museum of few words. At the entrance, a small sign introduces Bakelite 'The material of a thousand uses'. Invented by Dr Leo Baekeland in 1907 Bakelite was the world's first, and most successful syntheti...
The Museum is situated in the Old Priory Barn, a Grade Two listed building, and although it is located within the boundaries of the County Ground in Taunton behind the Centre of Excellence, is run entirely as an independent organization and is a regi...
Contains relics from the former Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway which ran from Bath to Bournemouth with branchlines to Highbridge, Burnham on Sea, Wells and Bridgwater. All finally closing in 1966.
Explore the mass of exhibits, ponder on the old s...
In the museum can be seen many different types of flatner, plus nets and other items associated with their use. There are displays of maps, knotwork and boards showing the various uses of withy.
There are activities specially designed for children...
Watchet Market House Museum was founded in 1978 by a band of far sighted volunteers who persuaded the Watchet Town Council and the Orchard Wyndham Estate to allow the former market house to become a museum of Watchet's history. It has developed since...
Wellington Museum and Local History Society aims to promote knowlege about Wellington and its history by organising talks and visits, running the Museum and publishing books on local topics.
We have a fantastic local history resource, call into th...
Wells and Mendip Museum houses a unique collection of artefacts, the bulk of which were collected on and around Mendip. The collection includes the skull of a brown bear (right) discovered at Wookey Hole, a large number of stone-age tools, and an imp...
Opened by HRH The Duke of York in 1989 this volunteer run museum has a unique collection of rare aircraft, many of which enjoy top benchmark status on the National Aviation Heritage Register. All profits from admission fees etc. go towards conserv...
Here at North Somerset Museum you can find out about the history of North Somerset from pre-historic times up to the present day....
A small, private museum run by the Ilchester Town Trust to show the fascinating life and history of this one-time county town of Somerset....
Visit the splendid displays of the newly refurbished Museum of South Somerset and discover what rural life and times from the Roman occupation to the agricultural and industrial revolutions were really like. See artifacts from the past set in scenes ...
Victoria Jubilee Museum is a unique and exciting, small volunteer run museum can be found in the picturesque village of Cawthorne. The museum is a typical Victorian hotch potch, whichever way you turn there is something to catch the eye of both youn...
Cusworth Hall has been described as the jewel in Doncaster’s crown. The beautiful grade 1 listed building is set in acres of historic parkland with lakes, plantations and pleasure ground with dramatic views across the town.
The site which was ex...
Based at the former site of RAF Doncaster, AeroVenture is a treasure trove of Aviation history, available to all from a short motorway journey. Most of our exhibits are under cover, ideal for sunny or rainy days. Try our PC-based Flight Simulators. L...
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery depicts various aspects of natural history, archaeology, local history, and fine and decorative art.
We have a programme of exhibitions throughout the year, as well as fun and informative events and activities whi...
Located in one of Yorkshires first purpose built combined Fire and Police Stations in the centre of the Steel City, Sheffield, it's the perfect place to step back in time and FIRE your imagination. Come face to face with some of the most amazing and ...
Kelham Island Museum was opened in 1982 to house the objects, pictures and archive material representing Sheffield's industrial story. The displays at the Museum tell that story from the 'Little Mester' to mass production, skilled workers, revolution...
The Museum is currently home to 30 vehicles, including buses, a tram, train and a tractor. Some of these vehicles are owned by the museum and some are privately owned. All of these vehicles are at different stages of restoration, some fully restored ...
Please Note: The Traditional Heritage Museum has closed. The Museum forms part of the National Centre for English Cultural Tradition (NATCECT) at the University of Sheffield. NATCECT developed from the Survey of (English) Language and Folklo...
A small museum illustrating the history of Measham and its inhabitants. Changing photographic exhibitions and permanent displays provide a unique record of a community....
The Museum of Cannock Chase site was once home to the Valley Colliery; the training pit for thousands of young men beginning their working lives in the local coal industry. The pit has gone and in its place are over 30 acres of green space on the edg...
The Museum stands in the centre of the historic city of Lichfield, which remained close to Johnson's heart throughout his life. Best known for his Dictionary of the English Language, Johnson spent the first 27 years of his life in the large, imposing...
There are displays, hands-on exhibits and regular special exhibitions and events. But above all the Museum is about people - the extraordinary 'ordinary' soldiers, the heroes, the Victoria Cross winners....
Hidden in Brampton Park less than half a mile from the town centre lies Newcastle-Under-Lyme's local history museum featuring over 800 years of Borough history.
Set in beautiful parkland the Museum and Art Gallery has something for everyone. Along...
The Moorcroft Museum enables the visitor to look back in time: you can let your imagination run wild and absorb he fascinating history of this unique company and it's hand-crafted pottery. The Moorcroft Museum display sparkles in cabinets made by Lib...
Etruria Industrial Museum is the last steam-powered potters' mill in Britain.
It includes Jesse Shirley's Bone and Flint Mill, scheduled as an ancient monument in 1975.
The museum includes a family-friendly interactive exhibition, tearoom and s...
The story of the Potteries, all wrapped up in one unique museum.
Stoke-on-Trent is world famous for its pottery and no visit to the city would be complete without experiencing this unique Museum.
Discover how bone china tableware was made in t...
Travel back in time and discover the history of the the Potteries, including the world's greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics.
See Reginald Mitchell's World War 2 Spitfire and all sorts of art and craft.
Enjoy a light lunch or afternoo...
A small, lively Borough museum, based in the centre of Camberley. The Museum's collections are particularly strong in 19th and 20th century domestic materials, 20th century costume, natural history and photographs. We have a large reserve collection,...
The core of Honeywood dates from the 17th century but the building has many later additions including major extensions of 1896 and 1903 when it was a house owned by John Pattinson Kirk, a London merchant. The house is rich in period detail and much o...
The museum has quite a large collection, focusing on the East Surrey area. Only a small part can be shown at any one time, bona fide students and researchers may have access to material in storage by arrangement. The collection has been aquired mostl...
Chertsey Museum first opened to the public in 1965, displaying a collection of local history items, photographs, paintings, clocks, furniture and a large collection of Mycenaean, Cypriot, Italian and Greek pots.
Since then the collections have gr...
A small museum containing pictures and relics of local interest and a fine collection of local chalk fossils. There is a library containing a large collection of books, photography and maps of local interest, together with historical notes, records a...
Mostly of fossils such as flint moulds of bivalves and echinoids (sea urchins) derived from the chalk (U.Chalk). Some of these have been found locally within the Thames gravels (from local gravel pits) and others as isolated finds from peoples' garde...
Bourne Hall, situated in the heart of Ewell Village, is a remarkable modern building of unusual architectural interest, surrounded by beautiful grounds. Opened in 1970, it is well furnished, well equipped and flexible enough to accommodate most requi...
The Museum of Farnham is housed in a fine Grade I listed Georgian townhouse built in 1718 by a hop merchant. Here you can explore Farnham's colourful history and relax in the beautiful walled garden....
At Godalming you will find a friendly, welcoming museum in a listed medieval building. Oak beams in the timber frame have been dated to 1446, making this the oldest dated building in the town, apart from the stone built Parish Church. You can follow ...
The castle grounds are open all year round and admission is free.
There is a small gift shop on the ground floor of the castle.
The Great Tower contains a model of the original castle c1300 AD and interpretation panels tracing the tower's histo...
Sir Jonathan Hutchinson was a famous Quaker surgeon. In the 1860s he came to Haslemere and fell in love with the town.
Today Haslemere Educational Museum is one of the largest Natural History Museums in central southern England with over 240,000 s...
Kingston Museum and Heritage Service operates on two sites and comprises a Museum, Local History Room and an Archives Service.
Kingston Museum is accredited by the Museums Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). The MLA Accreditation Scheme sets na...
The exhibition at the Vestry Hall concentrates on two of the Wandle's better known industries, namely the snuff/tobacco and textile industries. Particular homage is paid to the area's best known figures, William Morris and Arthur Liberty. We will be ...
For centuries Richmond has been a centre of fashion and the arts, as well as home to several of Britain's monarchs. The Museum celebrates the rich heritage of Richmond, Ham, Petersham and Kew and, through the exhibition and education programmes, all ...
Discover the leading role played by Brooklands in the Concorde story, and how much of Concorde's design and manufacture took place here.
G-BBDG was the third Concorde built in Britain and this country's first production Concorde. First flown in Fe...
Elmbridge Museum, located in the heart of Weybridge, is a fascinating source of local knowledge and entertainment, combining the rich history of our beautiful borough with a great series of contemporary exhibitions.
The Museum has an absorbing per...
The Museum and Art Gallery is set in the beautiful surroundings of Riversley Park. It contains a reconstruction of George Eliot's London drawing room of 1870 and many of her personal items as well as local history exhibitions. The museum holds collec...
The Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum is the site of the first rugby football workshop and houses a fabulous collection of international rugby memorabilia built up over the last hundred years.
The museum is opposite Rugby School in the original bui...
The headquarters of the Warwickshire Museum Service is housed in the 17th century market hall. It is one of the few buildings in the centre of Warwick that survived the disastrous fire that swept through the town in 1694. Displays of Geology, Biology...
The Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum is a wonderful free museum run by volunteers in Warwick town centre. Historic items on display include photographs, medals, weapons, uniforms and more.
Browse the archive room to read diaries and photographs of Off...
The museum houses a small collection of exhibits both military and civilian relating to Wellesbourne airfield in wartime (WWII). Exhibits are housed in an underground bunker and in above ground building. On view above ground are complete aircraft and...
A Victorian former mill owner's house set in 36 aces of parkland and ancient woodland, the museum is host to a wide range of unusual and exciting collections of collections from around the globe. Once the home of George Sheard from 1875-1902, this Go...
Moorside Mills was built around 1875 as a small worsted spinning Mill by John Moore. Ownership of the mills changed many times, and they developed and grew. In 1970, Bradford Council bought Moorside Mills from Messrs. W & J Whitehead to create an inn...
Here at the National Media Museum you can delve into an amazing archive of information about this fabulous free museum? an exciting centre in the heart of the north devoted to film, photography, television, radio and the web.
Check out the films p...
Delightful 1830's cloth merchant's home with fascinating Bronte connections. Charlotte Bronte visited often and featured Red House in her novel 'Shirley'. Includes period rooms, enchanting recreated gardens and exhibitions in restored outbuildings. ...
Bankfield Museum is housed in an imposing Victorian Mansion, set within an attractive park, less than a mile from the centre of Halifax.
Bankfield is steeped in history and has been a museum for over a hundred years. The collections date from preh...
Heptonstall museum lies in the centre of the ancient village of Heptonstall, in the Old Grammar School Building.
Some of the original features of the school remain including the black oak desks. The displays focus on the changing importance of thi...
Wander through Colne Valley Museum's period living room and wash kitchen to admire the Yorkshire range, flagstone floor and rag rugs.
Visit the Loom Chamber, Spinning and Cropping rooms to delve into textile history, and venture into the clog-mak...
Victorian mansion house with collections including: local history, Roman, archaeological, textile, bird, insect, plant, scientific, transport, toys and dolls. Vibrant community exhibition programme.
With collections in archaeology, archives, natu...
Wander through an unimposing archway in Church Street close by All Saints Church and you will discover Ilkley's most treasured building: The Manor House. Although it has undergone many alterations since the 13th century when it was first built it rem...
Cliffe Castle Museum was originally the spectacular mansion of the local Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer, Henry Isaac Butterfield. It stands in attractive hillside grounds with greenhouses a garden centre, aviaries and a children's pla...
Welcome to Abbey House Museum where you can experience the sights and sounds of life in Victorian Leeds in the year 1880! A journey through the carefully recreated streets and houses of Abbey House Museum is a great day out for all the family....
Horsforth was once described as the largest village in England and has somehow managed to retain some of its village like identity, character and sense of community. The Museum aims to reflect this heritage in its interesting exhibits which are drawn...
Formerly the largest woollen mill in the world, Armley Mills is now a museum which explores Leeds' rich industrial past. Displays cover the local textiles and clothing industries, printing, cinematography, photography and engineering. Working exhibit...
Feel the force of nature and life see life as we used to live!
Enjoy a visit to this unique riverside museum and see the force of nature in action. Take a tour with one of our knowledgeable guides to see what life was like living in this stunning ...
A comprehensive collection of objects, documents and photographs tells the story of this Wharfedale community from prehistoric times to the 20th century.
A fascinating insight into Otley's heritage for the visitor and a key resource for both the a...
Previously a Carnegie free library, the small, compact museum situated in the town centre next to the library is packed full of life, history and artefacts from the town's earliest beginnings to the present day.
National events such as the death ...
Two 17th Century cottages, Victorian parlour and kitchen, weaving chamber, Moravian embroidery, folk exhibits, an 1822 hand-pulled fire engine and ethnographical exhibits.
There is also a small art gallery and craft centre and an independent schoo...
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre and museum is situated on the edge of Shipley Glen, a popular beauty spot. The Centre has displays relating to the natural history, geology, archaeology and local history of the area. The colourful interactive wildlife...
Sandal Castle was probably first built in the early 12th century after William de Warenne received the Manor of Wakefield from Henry I in about 1106.
The earthwork motte and bailey castle was probably completed by about 1130.
The archaeologic...
Wakefield Museum was completely refurbished and made fully accessible in 2000. Visitors of all ages will enjoy exploring the new, interactive displays which tell the history of Wakefield from prehistoric times to the present day. An unexpected treasu...
The main feature of the museum is the re-creation of the Christopher Pharmacy which was opened in c1863 and closed in c1986. The museum also features the natural and social history of Bradford-on-Avon and its surrounding area....
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre is located in a fine 18th century grade II listed building in the Market Place. Our permanent displays tell the story of this historic market town, from prehistoric times up until the present day. You can discover ...
The museum tells the story of the creation, restoration and re-opening of the waterway link between the Thames and Bristol, through the people involved with planning, building, working and restoring the Kennet and Avon Canal. Combine a visit with a c...
The home of the Museum is the Old Schoolmaster's House, built in 1846. The museum illustrates village life and work mainly from Victorian times to the present day. Basket making, brick making and brewing have been local industries in the past.
Mar...
Malmesbury is a beautiful hilltop town on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, built to a Saxon road plan round a Norman abbey. Archaeological digs have shown there was a Neolithic fort here around 2,500 BC - people have lived here for four and a half...
The exhibits consist of a large number of carved stone features, mostly humorous....
The Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum showcases the service to sovereign and country from 1743 of the men of Berkshire and Wiltshire. It highlights the actions of the regiments and individuals over the last 270 years. There are examples of mu...
A friendly museum in a Grade 1 listed building. Winner of six major awards including a Museum of the Year award and the English Tourist Board England for Excellence. The archaeology collections are Designated Collections of national importance.
H...
The Museum, despite its small size, houses more than 8,000 items in its collection and, on 23rd March 2006, was awarded full accreditation by the Museums, Libraries & Archives Council (the MLA)....
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works.
The Museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Gr...
Swindon's remarkable art collection now has a reputation as one of the best of British 20th Century Art outside London. Housed in the Swindon Art Gallery, it was established by local benefactor, H J P Bomford, during 1944 from a generous donation of ...
Trowbridge Museum is housed in what was the last working woollen mill in the town. Salters closed as a mill in1982 and Trowbridge Museum welcomed its first visitors in July 1990. Since then we have received over 500,000 visitors and the Education Off...
MERE MUSEUM was founded in 1970. At that time a new Public Library was being set up in the old National School in Church Street. The school had been built in 1839 on the initiative of Dean Pearson of Salisbury who gave the site and opened the school ...
The Dewey Museum offers a fascinating insight into local history and contains a wealth of information on a range of topics. The collection contains many historic artefacts that have been collected over a period of some centuries. There is little or n...
Set in a historic Butchers Shambles fascinating displays give an insight into the trades and crafts of the Wyre Forest area. Hands-on activities and regular craft demonstrations. Plenty to see and do for the whole family, brass foundry, jails, reside...
Avoncroft is a fascinating museum of historic buildings spanning seven centuries, rescued from imminent destruction and carefully rebuilt timber by timber or brick by brick on a beautiful open-air site in the north of Worcestershire.
At Avoncroft ...
Whether you are a stranger to the town or Bromsgrove 'born and bred', Bromsgrove Museum is your museum.
Step back in time with us and explore a bygone era. Walk down the nostalgic High Street and absorb the atmosphere of a time where deliveries we...
This 14th Century building was once home to the Almoner of the Benedictine Abbey that was founded at Evesham in the 8th Century.
Following the closure of the Abbey by Henry VIII, the Almonry became the personal home of the last Abbot, Philip Balla...
Among the the museum's exhibits are many local artifacts and archeological findings dating from the Iron Age hill fort at the British Camp, to recent history. A series of rooms depicts different periods of history including life-like displays and inf...
Forge Mill Needle Museum in Redditch is an unusual and fascinating place to visit. This historic site illustrates the rich heritage of the needle and fishing tackle industries. Models and recreated scenes provide a vivid illustration of how needles w...
Tenbury Museum is housed in the old Goff's School building which dates from 1863. In this single room we have numerous exhibits illustrating the way of life in rural Worcestershire 100 years or so ago. Edward Goff was a philanthropist who, after a co...
The Worcester Porcelain Museum houses the world's largest collection of Worcester Porcelain. The ceramic collections, archives and records of factory production, form the primary resource for the study of Worcester porcelain and its history.
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Worcester's principal art gallery and museum hosts a unique programme of contemporary art exhibitions, as well as housing a historic picture collection and an intriguing selection of objects ranging from a 19th century chemist's shop to the wonderful...
Originally the Old Police Station and Courthouse, the museum is opposite St Mary's Church in the centre of Axminster. Visitors can discover the old police cells and see displays in the former court room.
The varied collections, ranging from agricu...
A visit to the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon is the perfect way to get to know the area's landscape, wildlife, history and culture. In The Story of North Devon special effects and hands on activities help you find out about life from prehistor...
Although regular passenger trains ceased in 1965 with the notorious 'Beaching Act', the line from Barnstaple - Torrington - Meeth remained open for milk and clay traffic until 1982.
The rails were lifted in 1985 and following a failed attempt to ...
The Burton Art Gallery and Museum aims to be recognised as one of the leading cultural venues within the South West. Synonymous with the most exemplary forms of its practice and attracting a wide range of audiences of all ages from the local and int...
The Braunton Museum reflects the early beginnings of the town from the arrival of St Brannock from South Wales in the 6th Century, through to its agricultural and later maritime heritage, including the domestic and family histories of its inhabitants...
You must come and see the new display of medical items donated by our late President, Dr. Dymoke Jowitt. Some are quite gruesome; you may quail when you see how they were used!
This year, over 700 entries have been added to our register of artifac...
Fairlynch Museum is an early 19th century house which was built by a local shipowner and is probably the only thatched museum in the UK. He added the turret to watch for his ships coming in.
The garden was lovingly restored to feature plants cont...
Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) overlooks the River Dart and the sea, and is set in 126 acres of landscaped grounds in Dartmouth, Devon.
The stunning Edwardian architecture, internal and external, designed by Sir Aston Webb, contain numerous ...
A small and unusually interesting Museum housed in an old Merchants House, dated 1640. The Museum houses marine and local artefacts, including a superb collection of ships in bottles and an extensive photographic archive of the local area,shipbuildin...
Knowle House was built as a gentleman's residence in 1805, and has been used for various purposes since. It now houses Dawlish Museum.
The aim of the Museum is to preserve and display the history of Dawlish through it's artefacts, which have be...
RAMM cares for a wonderful and diverse collection consisting of over one and a half million individual objects and specimens from all over the globe. They are divided into the following curatorial departments: Antiquities; Ethnography; Natural Histor...
Topsham Museum is housed in one of a group of late 17th century buildings overlooking the Exe Estuary. Following completion of a stunning new River gallery, the Museum was 'long-listed' for the Art Fund Prize in 2008.
Part of the Museum's focus i...
Exmouth Museum was first opened in 1985 and is housed in a 19th century building which was the Council Stables together with the adjoining foremans cottage. It is now divided into three galleries, two on the ground floor and one on the first floor. T...
The museum is housed in part of a building which is in itself a museum piece; a small manor house dating from the 17th century which was used as a parsonage in 1724.
There are five separate rooms, individually themed, which cover the history of H...
The building housing the museum has a very interesting history. It is the oldest building in Honiton and started its life as part of a chapel. It became a school before it became a museum. The building dates from before 1327 and was built when the fo...
A glimpse of the museum from Runnymede Gardens, which is situated next to The Landmark Theatre on Ilfracombe's seafront. A fascinating place to visit come rain or shine and one of the best value for money attractions in North Devon.
The Main Gall...
In the Old Grammar School you find an historic building, a range of collections and a local history archive. Each one of these would be worth visiting on its own, but to experience the three is exceptional. The collections are displayed over 9 galler...
A charming small museum with collections of agricultural and domestic tools from Lynton and Exmoor. Also maritime, railway, and natural history. Unique pictures of the Lynmouth Flood, and a Victorian dolls' house.
Housed in Lynton's oldest surviv...
No visit to Ashburton would be complete without a visit to the Town's Museum. Originally started in a private house, it moved to the tower of St Lawrence Chapel and, when it outgrew that, in 1962, to the old blacksmith's shop behind the chapel (part ...
The museum reflects the history of this important market town and brings alive the characters and institutions of the past. See the working signal box in the Great Western Railway Room, for a unique hands-on experience for young and old alike. Do not...
Museum of Dartmoor Life offers exhibitions, functions, conference facilities and has a loop system for those with hearing difficulties. It is based on rural life on Dartmoor 100 Years Ago....
Our Edwardian building, which opened in 1910, houses collections of art, history and natural science. Visit us to experience our temporary exhibitions, permanent collections and regular special events. Our packed programme includes talks, workshops, ...
A historic building tucked away down one of the city's oldest streets - the Merchant's House is Plymouth's finest surviving example of a 16th/17th century residence. During the 17th century it was home to three Plymouth mayors including privateer Wil...
Salcombe museum was established in 1975. Temporary exhibitions were arranged each summer mainly with items which were loaned. Since 1991 the museum has occupied the ground floor of the former council offices and the collections have expanded to fill...
Situated in the Regency Cottage by the Parish Church just a few yards from the Market Square the Museum reflects the history of Sidmouth and the Sid Valley and is the starting point for regular Guided Strolls around this unique town.
Sidmouth is...
Here at South Molton and District Museum you can discover the true spirit of the characters from South Molton's past, through the exhibits and interactive displays.
The collections reflect the life and times of the town and the surrounding country...
An award-winning, evocative museum and visitor centre in the heart of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site and Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just four miles west of Tavistock the historic port, mine work...
Teignmouth and Shaldon Museums are beautiful. They are not, however, just pretty places! Products of a turbulent past and the strivings of succeeding generations, Teignmouth and Shaldon have colourful and absorbing stories to tell. The stories are to...
Tiverton and Mid Devon Museum is believed to contain the largest social history collection in the South West. It was founded in 1960 with extensive redisplays taking place in 2001 and 2006 following successful lottery bids.
A Museum for the Whole ...
Torquay Museum is Devon's oldest established Museum still operating. Founded in 1844 by the Torquay Natural History Society, which was renamed Torquay Museum Society in 2003, the Society celebrated its 160th birthday in 2004.The current Museum buildi...
Torrington boasts a wonderful selection of visitor attractions, quite a coup for a town of this size. From internationally renowned Dartington Crystal Ltd, producing clear, contemporary glassware to export around the world to the beautiful Royal Hort...
Totnes Cosume Museum features an exhibition of amazing costumes and accessories from the 'The Age of Victoria 1837 - 1901' exhibit on display in Bogan House, one of Totnes' oldest and most interesting Tudor houses....
Totnes Museum is contained within an authentic Elizabethan Merchant's House, built around 1575 for the Kelland family. The house retains many features dating back to the Elizabethan period and has been painstakingly restored. Collections, dating from...
Newly refurbished and extended, the displays and exhibitions have something for everyone to enjoy. Main galleries include Costume and Motor Racing heritage as well as local archaeology and history, dinosaurs and fossils, natural history and geology, ...
Founded by Edward Booth in 1874 the Booth Museum is all about birds, butterflies, fossils, bones and skeletons. Natural history is brought to life with interactive displays and 'hands on' activities. Entrance is free.
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Here at Brighton Fishing Museum you can uncover the history and heritage of Brighton's fishing industry through a wealth of photographs, remarkable artefacts and restored traditional Sussex clinker fishing boats.
The main museum arch is the focal ...
Set in the heart of the city's cultural quarter, Brighton Museum is located in the Royal Pavilion gardens. Its rich collections and exciting exhibits are dynamically displayed in stimulating surroundings. Entrance is free....
Step into a world of toys, cinema, local history, and fine art. Hove Museum boasts one of the finest craft collections in the country and is an oasis of learning and enjoyment for everyone. You can also chat with Mike Holland the owner who has a re...
Over 10,000 exhibits, collections from the last 100 years, examples from the world's top toy makers, models and souvenirs to buy.
The Museum features a priceless toy and model train collection with an extensive '0' gauge working layout. Numerous ...
Grange Museum and Art Gallery is a charming Georgian building which has great historical interest is situated in the most attractive part of the village and houses an Art Gallery and Museum which is now managed on a voluntary basis by The Rottingdean...
Here at Ditchling Museum you can discover the history of this remarkable village in its inspirational Downland setting.Famous artists and craftsmen represented in the museum include Sir Frank Brangwyn, Ethel Mairet(weaver) and Edward Johnston (callig...
The Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum is housed in the RNLI boathouse, King Edwards Parade. Built in 1898 to commemorate the assassination of the well known actor William Terris outside the Adelphi Theatre in 1897. A display of newspaper cuttings of the the...
Towner is an exciting new art gallery and the leading centre for visual arts in the South East. The doors opened to the public for the first time on Saturday 4 April 2009.
Towner presents a unique programme of major exhibitions of contemporary an...
Here at the Puppet Museum in Wish Tower you can investigate other cultures and times through their puppetry and drama. Folklore, religion, myth and ritual are at the very heart of puppetry. We offer you the chance to explore the universal themes of p...
The Hastings Fishermens Museum is one of the town's most popular tourist attractions. It is open every day, except Christmas Day, and over 140,000 people go through the doors every year. It is inside a church built on the Stade in 1852, which fell ou...
Hastings Museum contains a rich and exotic mixture of fine paintings and china, the cultures of other lands, well-known personalities such as John Logie Baird and Robert Tressell, and a contrasting view of local wildlife today and as it would have be...
Having started in the house, the Askews began improving the garden. Luckily they inherited two lovely species of trees, Ginkgo Biloba and Swamp Cypress which stand in front of the house.
The garden was created as a series of 'rooms' with yew hedge...
This imposing Norman castle, offers magnificent views across the town of Lewes and surrounding downland. The adjacent Barbican House holds an extensive collection of local history and archaeological artefacts....
Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum offers an extensive archive of photographs, pictures, maps and other material relating to the history of the Town and Port of Newhaven and the surrounding area. Special exhibits relate to Newhaven Lifeboat and the s...
Rye Castle Museum has two sites: the Ypres Tower and East Street -
The Ypres Tower is one of the oldest buildings in Rye, being built in 1249 as part of the town's defences. The Tower has had a chequered history and as you look round the inside y...
Seaford Museum is housed in Martello Tower no.74, which is situated at the eastern end of Seaford seafront. Nicknamed the Tardis by its visitors, there is a deceptive 5,000 square feet of display area which includes the roof with cannon, entrance flo...
The Novium's exciting events programme features activities for all ages - from storytelling, workshops and creative crafternoon sessions to performing arts, guided walks and archival film screenings! Our aim is for people to see as many of the mus...
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum was established in 1982 on the old RAF Tangmere airfield. From its beginnings in 1916, through its illustrious service as one of Britain's front line fighter bases during WW2 and on to its key role as home to the wor...
Amberley is a thirty-six acre open air museum set in the midst of the beautiful South Downs in West Sussex. It is next to Amberley railway station in the Arun River valley, not far from the historic town of Arundel. With its historic buildings, worki...
Arundel Museum and Heritage Centre is an independent self-supporting registered museum which interprets the exceptionally rich life and history of Arundel through models, photographs, etc. Formerly housed in a Grade II listed building it now has temp...
The Bognor Regis Museum of Local History is run by the Local History Society. The museum opened at its present site on 11th May 1997. Although modest in size the members of the society have clearly put a great deal of thought and hard work into creat...
Horsham Museum is housed in a medieval timber framed building at the head of one of the most picturesque streets in Sussex, Horsham Museum offers a treasure trove of local history objects stored in over twenty-six galleries. The Museum also has two w...
East Grinstead Town Museum tells the story of our historic market town in the High Weald. Through our collections, we are preserving our past for present and future generations.
Built with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and money raised by...
Petworth Cottage Museum is not really a museum. It's a house that has been restored, redecorated, furnished and equipped as if it were 1910. But it's not just anybody's house. Mrs. Mary Cummings was the tenant of 346 High Street from 1901 to 1930. Th...
Marlipins Museum is home to displays on our maritime past and the history of the Shoreham area. It houses a fine collection of archaeological material from prehistoric to Roman times. Upstairs the story of Shoreham comes up to date, including featu...
Steyning Museum tells the history of the ancient market town of Steyning and its surroundings over the last 2000 years. Visitors will discover the events which have shaped its history, the secrets of its people and the lives they lived, details of it...
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery opened in 1908 this fine Edwardian building houses West Sussex's largest museum. Permanent displays include archaelogy, costume, local history and decorative art. Over ten temporary exhibitions a year from contemporary...
Located in the heart of historic Barton upon Humber, Baysgarth House is the ancestral home of the prominent Nelthorpe family. Set within 30 acres of parkland this Grade II listed building is a beautiful example of Georgian architecture and is the per...
Grantham Museum is the interpretation centre for this market town and its surrounding area. Come and explore its displays of archaeology and social history.
'This is a neat, pleasant, well-built and populous town' - Daniel Defoe 1720s.
The muse...
The regimental collections of the Queen's Royal Lancers and its immediate antecedent regiments the 16th/5th Lancers and the 17th/21st Lancers, currently housed at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks Grantham, include fine displays of uniforms, weap...
Immingham Museum offers a fascinating collection of local objects with small exhibitions on the Pilgrim Fathers, Great Central Railway and the Docks, upon which modern Immingham was founded. There are also exhibitions about the life and times of Immi...
Here at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life you can enjoy free entry to the largest and most diverse community museum in Lincolnshire. Our rich and varied social history collection reflects and celebrates the culture of Lincolnshire and its people from 1...
The 2ft gauge railway was first installed in 1971 to serve the chicken farm, handling feed, eggs and waste from cleaning of the sheds. Although the poultry business closed in 1981, the original locomotive and wagons are still used around the farm, an...
At midnight on 2nd September 1939 Great Britain issued an ultimatum to Germany and on the following day Neville Chamberlain broadcast to the nation that a state of war existed between Great Britain and Germany.
On duty on 3 September 1939, within ...
The Mablethorpe Ye Olde Curiosity Museum contains a unique collection of lampshades. Also old Christmas decorations and lights; kitchenalia; breweriana and a full sized Morris Traveller car....
The Trolley Bus Museum at Sandtoft is home to Britains largest collection of working trolleybuses. It is situated in open countryside some 15 miles North East of Doncaster in the Isle of Axholme. Come and experience the noiseless, fumeless, trackle...
Set in the heart of undiscovered North Lincolnshire, the 300 acres of Normanby Hall Museum and Country Park provides the perfect day out for all the family.
Return to the elegance of a more leisurely era in the beautiful Regency Hall and learn abo...
A great day out for all the family. Discover the stories of North Lincolnshire through many interactive exhibits - become a nature detective in 'Go Wild', step back in time in the Victorian ironstone cottage and relive the 'People's War'. Climb the s...
The Church Farm Museum is a hidden gem of the East Coast, this rural life museum gives us a glimpse of our agricultural lives before the mass urbanisation of Britain.
In addition to the main farmhouse there is also a thatched 'mud and stud' farm ...
This fine medieval brick building, founded in 1484 by William of Wainfleet,is the setting for changing displays showing the social history, environment & hobbies of this area. On loan from Magdalen College, Oxford is the original Royal Charter of 145...
These faithfully restored buildings now house a small but comprehensive railway museum. There are artefacts relating to the Great Northern Railway, London and North Eastern Railway and many other railway companies. The Museum is staffed entirely by e...
The Land Drainage Museum - Creating the Landscape. From Saxon times the Fens have been a prosperous area, wealth coming from salt making, wool, agricultural produce, wildfowling and fishing. This wealth financed the building of the fine medieval chur...
Flower bulbs and the Spalding Fens have been synonymous for over 100 years.
The Spalding Bulb Museum is situated within the grounds of Birchgrove. The Museum is dedicated to all those who created and worked within the flower bulb industry from 188...
Stamford Brownes Hospital is an Ancient almshouses, still in use, founded in 1475 by William Browne, a local wool merchant. Fine medieval stained glass can be found in the chapel and Audit Room, original furniture and exhibitions. There is also a clo...
Come to Stamford Museum to find out more about the 'finest stone town in England'.
See our unique Stamford Tapestry, fascinating local history collections and chat to our enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff - there is something for everyone!...
The Cottage Museum is a small community museum situated in the attractive Lincolnshire village of Woodhall Spa. The museum was created to preserve the history of the local community. It is run entirely by volunteers and is housed in a cottage which w...
In 1898 the third Baron de Ferrieres, a former Mayor and MP for Cheltenham, gave 43 important paintings, mostly from Belgium and the Netherlands, to the town, together with £1000 towards the building of a gallery in which to house them. This was ope...
The Cotswold Motoring Museum is owned and run by CSMA Club.
CSMA Club is an organisation which was founded in 1923 and now has more than 460,000 members. The Museum was acquired in 1999 when the original owner retired. The Museum reflects the moto...
This is Cheltenham's musical gem - the Regency terrace house where Gustav Holst, composer of The Planets was born in 1874. The story of the man and his music is told alongside a fascinating display of personal belongings including his piano. The muse...
The Dean Heritage Centre has five galleries and a library to explore inside the Museum, numerous
displays and attractions to discover outside and a cafe overlooking the mill pond.
The Museum of the Forest comprises 5 galleries. These explore th...
The Great Western Railway Museum is housed in one of the last remaining permanent railway buildings in the Forest of Dean, on the original site of Coleford Railway Yard. It is the original GWR Goods Station of 1883. The Museum features a 7 1/4' gauge...
Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery is housed in a stunning Victorian building in the heart of the City, it contains many items of national and international importance. Among the spectacular collection are archaeological finds, fine and decorativ...
Gloucester Folk Museum is one of the oldest-established museums dedicated to social history. The collections have been drawn together through mainly gifts from Gloucestershire, and represent one of the most fascinating collections of such material. <...
Tailor of Gloucester Beatrix Potter Museum is a charming shop and museum is open to the public every day where you will be served by our enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers. The house, pictured left is the original building used by Beatrix Pott...
In the heart of Gloucester's historic docks, a museum that tells the fascinating story of Britain's 2000 miles of waterways and helps capture life in a working docks.
Displays cover many aspects of waterways from the ingenious engineering to home...
We encourage you to visit the Museum. There is no substitute for seeing the items in our magnificent collections first hand. There is something for everyone here from researchers to young children, from detailed archives and research facilities to ch...
Housed in a 17th century Cotswold cottage, this fine collection of local domestic, agricultural, trade and craft tools is one of Oxfordshire's oldest small museums, set up by George Swinford in the 1930s.
For 2010, the subjects covered will be 'Th...
The Old Mill at Lower Slaughter, Owned by Gerald Harris, a well Known Jazz Singer, is undergoing an ambitious restoration scheme which will continue into the millenium. At present the business is thriving as a museum gift and craft shop with riversid...
Some years ago Gerry Tyack opened his small museum dedicated to all those who served or who passed through RAF Moreton-in-Marsh, on one of the many training courses for RAF bomber command. Though the airfield is now a fire training station Gerry keep...
The Sutton collection of teddy bears, dolls and doll related items, many other Victorian and later toys, games and books. Also on show are textiles, lace, porcelain, pottery and other interesting collectables. Large shop selling items similar to thos...
The Museum in the Park is set in Stratford Park in the centre of Stroud, Gloucestershire.
The Museum is housed in a Grade II 17th century wool merchant's mansion. Objects and colourful displays combined with an exciting public programme combine t...
Tetbury Police Museum displays in cells, police office and the former magistrates court. Selection of uniforms, photo's, documents, equipment etc....
Our museum was created, by The Abbey Lawn Trust, in memory of the writer and naturalist John Moore, whose knowledge and love of the countryside was paramount.
John Moore was Gloucestershire's best-known and loved author of the Twentieth century - ...
A fun learning experience for children and adults alike.
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Discover Tewkesbury's rich and diverse past from prehistory to the Victorians.
See the medieval battle scene and find out about the differe...
This unique museum in the Victorian Town Hall has two themes. The Folk Collection shows the history and heritage of the ancient town of Winchcombe and its people with displays, historic items and much local and family history information. The Police ...
Winchcombe Railway Museum and Garden displays of tools and equipment which show railway life in the days of steam. Signals and working models are visitor operated. Set in 1.5 acres of gardens....
An internationally acclaimed National Museum presenting the dramatic 500-year history of the rise and fall of the British Empire and the emergence of the modern Commonwealth.
The award-winning galleries are packed full of interactive exhibits, vid...
Bristol's major museum and art gallery houses an outstanding and diverse range of objects, from sea dinosaurs to magnificent art. A visit to the region's largest museum and art gallery is guaranteed to inspire you!
The City Museum & Art Gallery is...
Explore hundreds of weird and wonderful objects inside the museum that show how people used to live in the past. Gaze out of this 18th century mansion house over 400 acres of beautiful parkland and imagine that it all belongs to you and your family....
The Aldeburgh Museum is housed in one of the most important timber-framed public buildings in England. Dating from the first half of the 16th Century it originally contained six small shops on the ground floor and a spacious meeting chamber on the fi...
Leman House is a Grade 1 listed building, the museum houses a range of exhibits relating to Beccles, its surrounding villages and countryside, their industries, social life, health care and wildlife. It has distinctive flint and brick work, Tudor-st...
Bungay Museum is situated in two small rooms of the Waveney District Council Office. It was established in 1963, and displays items relating to the heritage, society and businesses of the town. Archaeology includes Pre-historic , Roman and Saxon art...
The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum is recognised as East Anglia's Aviation Heritage Centre. Constituting an impressive collection of aircraft and equipment, the Museum also displays in separate buildings themed collections for the Royal Observe...
Moyse's Hall Museum For almost a thousand years Moyse's Hall has looked out over the Market Place of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. It has seen many changes since it was built in 1180 and has had a variety of different uses, including a tavern and a 'ga...
At the heart of the historic and picturesque town of Clare the Ancient House stands sentinel next to the church. Dating back to the 15th century this unusual Grade I listed building boasts spectacular moulded plaster and timber work and intriguingly ...
The bulk of the regimental collection can be seen at the Suffolk Regiment Museum, The Keep, Gibraltar Barracks. Many items from the Regiment's long history can be seen there, including The Roubaix Drum; hidden from the German Army in 1940 and recover...
Mildenhall Museum has been in its present position since 1983, Mildenhall and District Museum is devoted to preserving artefacts from the district, which is both Fen and Breckland. Our range of exhibits include a Fen and Breck room, and displays comm...
In the mid 1970's several members of the Woolpit History Group started field walking around the Parish. After seven years they had accumulated quite a haul of Roman and Medieval Pottery and had confirmed twelve sites where there may have been settle...
Felixstowe Museum houses 14 rooms of artefacts, exhibitions and information which displays the military and social history of this popular seaside resort. Even the Felixstowe Museum building is of historical interest as it was once a submarine mining...
The museum now holds memorabilia from the old shore establishment including honours board, figurehead and clocks. The Museum is also home to a very large collection of photographs and original documents relating to life at Shotley, which are of val...
Ipswich Museum has a wealth of treasures to amaze you! You can discover life in Roman Suffolk, find out about the Anglo-Saxon origins of Ipswich, follow the growth of our town in the Ipswich Story gallery and, new for 2010, you can visit our excitin...
The Ipswich Transport Museum has the largest collection of transport items in Britain devoted to just one town. Everything was either made or used in and around Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk. The collections also include the Ipswich Engineeri...
Discover the fascinating and unusual story of RAF Martlesham Heath. Learn of its triumphs, disasters, and aviation achievements, including the aircraft test and development from from 1915 up to the 1970s. Understand its role in the Battle of Brita...
The Wattisham Airfield Station Museum opened in November 1991.The museum is housed in the original station chapel, built by the USAAF in 1943. Inside the museum you can see an extensive photographic record, depicting the history of the station from i...
Here at the East Anglia Transport Museum you can see a unique project; the creation of a museum of street transport designed to show the development of mechanical transport over the best part of a century. The essence of transport is movement, so we ...
We are a private museum of the Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society, which is a registered charity. The Museum is maintained and manned by members of the society on a voluntary basis. The premises are grant aided by Waveney District Council. ...
Lowestoft Museum collects, preserves and displays objects relating to the history of the area and its people, and promotes awareness and interest in our rich heritage. The Museum is probably best known for its important collection of 18th-century L...
The Lowestoft War Memorial Museum is sited in the WW2 headquarters of the Royal Navy Patrol Service in Sparrows Nest Gardens, Whapload Road, Lowestoft. The museum is dedicated to all who served in or from Lowestoft during the two world wars. T...
Here at The National Horseracing Museum you can hear stories of racing from its early origins at Newmarket to its modern day heroes. Ride the horse simulator or take a behind the scenes minibus tour of the gallops, a Trainer's yard and the equine swi...
Dunwich Museum is a delightful and charming museum will keep you and your children entertained from a short visit to a whole afternoon. Dunwich Museum is the perfect history experience for all the family. It tells the amazing story of a city lost to...
Dedicated in 1893, the Alfred Corry was the Southwold No 1 lifeboat The Alfred Corry served for 25 years until she left the service in 1918 during which time 47 lives were saved. In 1913 a model of the boat was made to commemorate 20 years in service...
Great Britain's oldest and largest amber specialist, with an extensive range of both contemporary and traditional jewellery. The Amber Museum is the only purpose built museum in Great Britain to tell the story and history of Amber. Designed and cre...
Southwold's Museum is a unique cottage museum which is dedicated to the local and natural history of this corner of Suffolk. Owned and managed by the Southwold Museum and Historical Society, this tiny building houses an astonishing collection of obje...
At Brockford not only will you find a full size collection of locomotives and rolling stock but also the museum exhibition hall which is home to a collection of smaller artefacts, documents and models which together tell the story of the building, op...
At Brockford not only will you find a full size collection of locomotives and rolling stock but also the museum exhibition hall which is home to a collection of smaller artefacts, documents and models which together tell the story of the building, op...
Discover the history and natural world of East Anglia on our beautiful 75 acre site-explore nearly 3km of woodland and riverside nature trails. Learn about fascinating East Anglian crafts and traditional Gypsy culture, get steamed up with our powerfu...
The Ridgewell Airfield Commemorative Museum displays World War II memorabilia in and around the old hospital buildings behind the U.S. 381st Bomb Group memorial. ...
The Lanman Museum was founded in 1978 but has its origins in the 1930s when the late Harold Lanman (1893-1979) started Harold Lanman 1893-1979 collecting local artefacts. Initially housed in the Old Library the museum is now found on the first floo...
Laxfield and District Museum came about through the annual parish meeting held in 1971. To encourage people to attend, they were asked to bring something old to an exhibition in the village hall. So many interesting articles appeared that the exhibit...
The Parham Airfield Museum comprises the 390th Bombardment Group Memorial Air Museum and the Museum of the British Resistance Organisation operating under one Management Committee. It's continued existence relies on volunteer support and donations to...
The Suffolk Horse Museum is an exhibition devoted to the Suffolk punch breed of heavy working horse. The Museum displays the history of the breed and its Society, the work of the blacksith and the harness maker, the world of shows and showing, the w...
The Woodbridge Museum displays trace the evolution of Woodbridge from an Anglo Saxon settlement, to a medieval market town, port and ship building centre and then a garrison town during the Napoleonic wars. By 1801 the town was the fourth largest in ...
Inside the Court Hall museum, displays illustrate the history of the Antient Town, since it was built by Edward I as a medieval 'New Town' over 700 years ago, and about Winchelsea's position as Head Port of the Confederation of Cinque Ports.
The ...
The four collections of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC), Royal Army Dental Corps (RADC) and Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) are held at the AMS Museum in Keogh Barracks, Mytchett in Surrey...
The Royal Army Physical Training Corps Museum (RAPTC Museum ) is a small but friendly museum located in the grounds of the Army School of Physical Training. The items and memorabilia on display tell the story of physical training in the British Army...
Gilbert White was aged 7 or 8 when the White family moved from the Vicarage on Selborne's Plestor, to this house, called 'The Wakes' (named after the Wake family who had lived here previously). At that time the property would have been no more than a...
'The whole of the shrubbery border will soon be very gay with pinks and Sweet Williams in addition to the Columbines already in bloom.' - Letter to Cassandra Austen, 29 May 1811. The novelist Jane Austen is known worldwide for her popular novels des...
Housed in the converted old stable block of Amport House, the Museum of Army Chaplaincy tells the story of Army Chaplaincy from earliest times to the present day with the help of archive material and historical relics from several centuries. The M...
Emsworth Museum, opened in1988, was formed to archive and display the history of Emsworth and its surroundings, to make the public aware of Emsworth's historical position. Emsworth Museum is entirely run by volunteers, and has a selection of the area...
Breamore House and Countryside Museum are set in its own beautiful parkland amid surrounding farms and fields, the grandeur and magnificence of the house has changed little over the past 400 years. The Elizabethan Manor House and Countryside Museum ...
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower Explosion! is an award winning museum of naval warfare created within 18th century buildings at the Royal Navy's former armaments depot of Priddy's Hard, in Gosport, Hampshire. The museum is housed in a group of ...
Dive into history at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport, Hampshire and go onboard an actual WWII era submarine - HMS Alliance with a veteran submariner to hear his stories about living beneath the waves. Led by our experienced ex submariner ...
Hollycombe Working Steam Museum is far more than just a working steam museum, it's a place where the past comes to life. From the atmosphere of our traditional fairground, to riding on our steam railways, or wandering through the woodland gardens, t...
St. Barbe Museum and Art Gallery explores the unique history of Lymington and the New Forest Coast. The colourful, hands-on displays provide a fascinating journey of discovery for all ages, charting Lymington's development as a market town and port ...
Unlike most other museums, the Sammy Miller Museum is more than a static collection, to be dusted and polished at regular intervals and displayed like butterflies with pins through them. This is a live museum, for whenever the opportunity presents it...
The Museum was set up in 1999 and is located in the former Magistrates Courthouse. The building was constructed in 1896 and was used as a court until 1995. The museum was set up by the Petersfield Area Historical Society who collected objects and art...
Portsmouth, the Home of Great Writing, has touched the lives and works of Britain's most famous writers - from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to Michelle Magorian, from H.G. Wells to Neil Gaiman. But the city's most famous son is Charles Dickens - novelist, ...
Cumberland House - The Natural History Museum tells the story of the wild things of the riverbank, marshes, woods and urban areas of Portsmouth. Have a look for the heron stalking its prey and the Brent geese coming into land after their 3000 km flig...
The City Museum is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth. There are temporary exhibition galleries, which have a frequently changing parade of fascinating shows on a wide range of subjects - recent exhibitions have included Space Exploration...
Bishop's Waltham Museum is a small local museum, and is a registered charity run by volunteers. Housed in the Farmhouse at Bishop's Waltham Palace. Exhibits include artefacts from Bishop's Waltham and the surrounding area from prehistoric to the mode...
Based at the heart of Southampton, SeaCity Museum tells the story of the people of the city, their fascinating lives and historic connections with Titanic and the sea. Visit SeaCity Museum and Southampton to discover how we bring maritime history to ...
Solent Sky Museum Solent Sky Aviation Museum depicts the history of aviation in the Solent area and Hampshire. The Museum tells the story of 26 aircraft companies including the Supermarine Aircraft Works where RJ Mitchell's famous aircraft, the Spitf...
West End Local History Museum and Heritage Centre Local is open every Saturday. Famous local people and places. Local Titanic connections. Extensive archive. Artefacts and displays. Local history publications and so much more. Designed by Herbert C...
D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery in Portsmouth's is Britain's only museum dedicated solely to covering all aspects of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. D-Day was a turning point in the Second World War, and a moment when the...
Royal Marines Museum has many videos to watch and sound clips to listen to. There are also many interactive exhibits including computer terminals. The above picture is of the Royal Marine Museum taken from within its grounds. Why not pay them a visit...
The Museum of Army Flying is home to a unique collection of aviation history one of both international and national importance. Come and see over 35 historic fixed and rotary wing aircraft on display which along with detailed dioramas, artifacts, tro...
Goss and Crested China Centre and Museum tells the story of heraldic porcelain on a series of illustrated wallboards around the rooms. Throughout the museum numerous items can be found on the Goss factory and family. On permanent show are displays o...
The AGC Museum was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen on Friday 21 November 2003. Accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, Her Majesty The Queen officially opened the new Adjuta...
The Balfour Museum tells the story of the Red Cross, particularly focusing on the work of the Hampshire Branch volunteers from 1909 to today. The museum has display galleries, a resource library and a refreshment area. It also has a growing programm...
The Gurkha Museum at Winchester tells the moving and unique story of Gurkha service to the British Crown and its people for nearly 200 years. Gurkha graves are spread across the face of the earth in nearly every country in which Britain has fought - ...
The HorsePower,The Museum of The King's Royal Hussars has a comprehensive collection of uniforms, medals, weapons, paintings, photographs, regimental silver and Guidons trace the history of The King's Royal Hussars and its predecessor regiments from ...
The Memorial Garden was designed and laid out by Colonel PR Sawyer OBE MC in 1954 to house the main Royal Hampshire Regiment Memorial, which takes the form of a square plinth on which all the theatres of war the Regiment has taken part are recorded. ...
The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum is situated adjacent to Winchester's Great Hall and within easy walking distance of the City centre, The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, opened in 1989, is one of the best regimental museums in the Country...
At Westgate Museum, Winchester's Tudor and Stuart age is revealed in this beautifully refurbished listed monument, the last of the medieval gates into the city. Lots of activities for children to have a go at our spotter quiz and win a prize, try on ...
The South Wales Borderers Museum has a collection of artefacts obtained from worldwide sources that reflect the history and character of a regiment that has existed for over 300 years. We are reputed to have the finest collection of weapons to be fo...
The Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture is the only museum in Europe dedicated to a living artist. Andrew had always dreamed of opening a museum to share with the world his unique approach to life and art. He wanted the museum to be a vibrant space to d...
Saffron Walden Museum opened in 1835. With wide-ranging collections, from moccasins and mummy cases to mammoth tusks and Wallace the lion, it still contains much to "stand awhile and admire". This award-winning, "friendly, family-size museum" is ...
Walton Hall Museum is an impressive 17th century restored Essex Barn. Displays include, farming implements, automobile memorabilia, artefacts from both world wars, childrens toys, Victorian nursery including many perambulators, radios and much mo...
Finchcocks Musical Museum is set in a fine Georgian manor set in a beautiful garden, surrounded by parkland. It now houses over 100 historical keyboard instruments, of which over forty are in full working order. Finchcocks is truly a living museu...
Herne Bay Museum and Gallery displays include local paintings, prints and photos, mammoth tucks and fossils from local beaches, coastal wildlife and a Barnes Wallis Bouncing Bomb prototype from World War Two. Among display themes are seaside holid...
The Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages offers an insight into the fascinating history of transport and is home to a unique collection of horse-drawn vehicles and transport curiosities. More than 60 vehicles are displayed, from grand carriages such as...
Ramsgate Maritime Museum is situated in the Clock House on the quayside at Ramsgate Harbour, Ramsgate Maritime Museum focuses strongly on Ramsgate and its immediate environs, with a brief introduction to the rest of the region's maritime past. Set...
The Shoreham Aircraft Museum was founded in 1978 by local enthusiasts, whose passion for the Battle of Britain period resulted in the establishment of a permanent display in 1988. The Museum houses hundreds of aviation relics excavated by the grou...
Sittingbourne Heritage Museum tells the story of people who lived here over the past 5,000 years. They have relics from the Stone Age to Modern Times....
Visit this fascinating museum of rural Welsh life, and the birthplace of Sir Henry Jones. Y Cwm is the childhood home of Sir Henry Jones, who from humble origins became a major influence on the education system in Wales. Visit this fascinating ...
Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery boasts a collection formed since 1884 by Bangor University. Now run by Gwynedd Council, the Museum and Gallery is located near the cathedral in a Grade II listed building that was the Old Canonry dating to the 1870's. ...
The Open Museum is Glasgow Museums’ outreach service The Open Museum is based at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. It takes Glasgow's museum collections beyond the museum walls and out into the community. There are object handling kits, di...
The Wallasey Pitch and Putt is a small but brilliant 18 hole Golf course. Not for the Pro Golfer, but great for the family and the children will love it. Spectacular views over looking New Brighton Beach front.
You can book or just turn up on spec...
The Victoria and Albert Museum (often abbreviated as the V&A), is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. Named after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, it was founded in 18...
Parents Paradise provides soft play for children of all ages up to 11 years. Our family-run play area includes exciting play frames, a separate baby play area, go karting race track, and a shooting gallery. It’s an indoor play especially designed t...
The Anglesey Sea Zoo is Wales largest marine aquarium, nestling on the shores of the Menai Strait. With over 150 species, the Sea Zoo has re-created the habitats of the fauna and flora found around Anglesey and the North Wales coastline. From the int...
Visit Blue Planet Aquarium - Britain's Best Aquarium! Come share an incredible voyage of discovery through the underwater world from fresh water lakes and streams to mangrove swamps, rocky shores, stunning coral reefs and mighty ocean depths. Blue Pl...
Escape city life and step into tropical paradise of an aquarium in the heart of the buzzing city of Birmingham. At the National SEA LIFE centre you can take an amazing marine voyage beneath the waves and experience so much more!...
'Capability' Brown's first complete landscape park with a Lakeside garden with islands, bridges and grotto
Wonderful Robert Adam park buildings, like the Temple Greenhouse and the Owl Seat Miles of walks through lakeland gardens, shrubbery....
Berrington Hall hosts amazing painted ceilings and beautiful French Regency furniture. All surrounded by a lake,an island and a walled garden which boasts an historic collection of old local apple trees.
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Rufford Old Hall is a spectacular great hall with intricately carved wooden screen and hammer-beam roof.
A young Shakespeare is said to have performed in the Great Hall.
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Belton House is a perfect English country house, set in its own extensive deer park, Belton was designed to impress. Built in the late 17th century for 'Young' Sir John Brownlow, with family fortunes founded in law, it is one of the finest examples o...
Nostell Priory is an 18th-century architectural masterpiece with Adam interiors, fine collections and landscape park. This beautiful stately home also boasts an exceptional collection of Chippendale furniture designed specially for the house and an i...
Quirky 18th-century house with fascinating interior decoration and collections. This unique 16-sided house was built on the instructions of two spinster cousins, Jane and Mary Parminter, on their return from a grand tour of Europe. Completed c.1796, ...
Antony in Torpoint, Cornwall, is a superb early 18th-century mansion set in parkland and fine gardens. The house, containing collections of paintings, furniture and textiles, and home of the Carew family for almost 600 years. The grounds were landsca...
Intimate and intriguing Regency house, set in extensive estate, and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles. Hidden in a wooded valley on the edge of Exmoor, the Arlington estate houses numerous extraordinary collections. The house is crowded w...
Boscastle in Cornwall is a picturesque harbour and village on the north Cornish coast. Much of the land in and around Boscastle is owned by the Trust, including the cliffs of Penally Point and Willapark which guard the sinuous harbour entrance, Forra...
Small medieval manor house set in woodland and meadows. Given to the National Trust in 1938 by Mrs A. H. Woolner, the house, which has a fine east front and chapel, is still lived in and managed by her family....
Charming vernacular buildings with mill and forge restored to working order . The Old Bakery is a stone-built and partially rendered building beneath thatch, which at the time of its closure as a business in 1987 was the last traditional working bake...
700-year-old building with fine 16th-century great hall, associated with Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville. Tucked away in its own secluded valley above the River Tavy, Buckland was originally a small but influential Cistercian monastery. The...
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps in Wadebridge, Cornwall has a dramatic coastline with views over massive rock stacks. This is one of the most popular destinations on the Cornish coast because of the spectacular clifftop view of rocks stretching into the...
The 'last castle to be built in England', set above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views over Dartmoor. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and built between 1911 and 1931 for the self-made food retailing millionaire Julius Drewe, the castle is a masterpiec...
Fine two-storey granite building dating from c.1540. Originally a place where 'church ales' were held in the 16th and 17th centuries ('ales' being parish festivities raising funds for the church), the building later became almshouses, a school and a...
Arts and Crafts-style house with elegant Art Deco-influenced interior, set amid gardens in a spectacular coastal setting. Built in a stream-fed valley on a beautiful stretch of the NT-protected South Devon coastline, the house was designed in 1925 fo...
Dramatic fortified manor house. Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, the castle has been home to the Gilbert family for most of the last 600 years. Sir Humphrey Gilbert (1539-1583) was coloniser of Newfoundland and half-brother to Sir Walter Ra...
Cornish Mines and Engines in Pool, Cornwall has beam engines and industrial heritage discovery centre. Cornwall's engine houses are dramatic reminders of the time when the county was a powerhouse of tin, copper and china clay mining. These two great ...
Cotehele in St Dominick, Cornwall is a medieval house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds. At the heart of this riverside estate sits the granite and slatestone house of Cotehele, built mainly between 1...
Cotehele Mill in St Dominick, Cornwall is a restored working watermill and agricultural workshops. Tucked away in dense woodland, the mill is a fine reminder of the recent past when corn was ground here for the local community. Flour is produced regu...
Fascinating 19th-century water-powered forge in working order. In its heyday the foundry produced agricultural and mining hand tools. Regular demonstrations throughout the day show the three waterwheels driving the huge tilt hammer and grindstone and...
Glendurgan Garden in Falmouth, Cornwall is a superb subtropical garden with year-round interest. This valley garden of great beauty was created in the 1820s and developed over many years by the Fox family. Running down to the tiny village of Durgan a...
The Godolphin Estate in Helston, Cornwall is a historic landscape offering extensive walks with fine views. The Trust acquired this ancient estate of 222 hectares (555 acres) in 2000; improvements to public access continue to be made. From Godolphin ...
This is an extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family. The relaxed and atmospheric house is set in the 1950s, and contains many of the family's collections, including archaeo...
Fine 18th-century house with costume collection, hillside garden and estate. Built for the Acland family in 1778, the house is furnished as a comfortable home. The Paulise de Bush collection of 18th- to 20th-century costume is displayed in period roo...
Charming example of a 1950s Post Office Room with cottage garden. This small thatched cottage housed the village post office. Outside are a wash-house, double-seated privy and chicken house....
Water-powered grain mill in working order. Believed to date from the early 19th century, the mill is in an idyllic setting by the River Clyst....
Thatched medieval cob house with interesting interior. Constructed of cob (a mixture of clay and straw), the house contains a cross-passage screen decorated with painted decorative 'grotesque' work and a landscape scene with St Andrew. In the garden ...
Discover Knightshayes, a gothic Victorian mansion set in the heart of the rolling mid Devon countryside. There’s plenty to see from looming gargoyles, imaginative carvings including the ‘seven deadly sins’ and the medieval great hall comple...
Lanhydrock in Bodmin, Cornwall is a magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants' quarters, gardens and wooded estate. One of the most fascinating and complete late 19th-century houses in England, Lanhydrock is full of period atmo...
Lawrence House in Launceston, Cornwall is a typical Georgian town house . Built in 1753, Lawrence House was given to the Trust to help preserve the character of the street. It is now leased to Launceston Town Council and in use as a local museum and ...
Levant Mine and Beam Engine in Pendeen, Cornwall is a working steam-powered beam engine. In its tiny engine house perched on the cliff edge, the famous Levant beam engine is steaming again after 60 idle years. The sight, sounds and smells of this 166...
The Lizard and Kynance Cove in Cornwall has a dramatic and historic stretch of Cornish coast. The Lizard is the most southerly point of mainland Britain and the turning point of one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. The coastline on either ...
17th-century Baptist meeting house. Around 1653 the Baptist congregation of the nearby village of Kilmington constructed this simple building dug into the hillside. They attended services here at the risk of imprisonment or transportation. The interi...
Unspoilt island, home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery. Undisturbed by cars, the island encompasses a small village with an inn and Victorian church, and the 13th-century Marisco Castle. Of interest to nature-lovers are the ...
Spectacular river gorge and waterfall. This famous gorge is 1 miles long and can be viewed from a circular walk, which starts high above the river and passes through attractive oak woods before dropping down to the dramatic 30m-high White Lady waterf...
A coastal village with a small, pretty beach and a charming 19th-century mill, which is now a tea-room. With beautiful views, excellent rock pooling and a great starting point for coastal and inland walks, Wembury, near the Yealm estuary, is a popula...
Elegant Edwardian house with diverse collections and luxuriant coastal garden. This beautiful garden offers spectacular views over the Salcombe estuary and surrounding coast. The 2.75-hectare (7-acre) garden has an intimate and informal atmosphere an...
Wooded country around Cornwall's largest natural lake and dramatic coastal scenery. At the heart of the Penrose Estate lies Loe Pool, a freshwater lake which meets the sea at the dramatic shingle bank of Loe Bar. Surrounding the Pool is a mix of rich...
St Anthony Head lies at the southernmost tip of the Roseland Peninsula, guarding the entrance to one of the world's great natural harbours, and offering commanding views of the Fal estuary. You really are spoilt for choice here with two sandy bea...
St Michael's Mount in Marazion, Cornwall is a rocky island crowned by medieval church and castle, home to a living community. This iconic island rises gracefully to the church and castle at its summit. Accessible on foot at low tide across a causeway...
Magnificent Georgian house with Adam interiors, gardens and landscaped parkland. Saltram stands high above the River Plym in a rolling and wooded landscaped park that now provides precious green space on the outskirts of Plymouth. The house, with its...
Medieval manor house with later architectural features. Shute Barton is one of the most important surviving non-fortified manor houses of the Middle Ages. Begun in 1380, completed in the late 16th century, then partly demolished in the late 18th cent...
Tintagel Old Post Office in Cornwall is one of the Trust's most delightful medieval buildings, enhanced by a cottage garden. A rare survival of Cornish domestic architecture of its time, this diminutive 14th-century yeoman farm house is well furnishe...
Trelissick Garden in Feock, Cornwall is a tranquil garden set on many levels, containing a superb collection of tender and exotic plants. Beautifully positioned at the head of the Fal estuary, the estate commands panoramic views over the area and has...
Trengwainton Garden near Penzance in Cornwall has a sheltered garden with an abundance of exotic trees and shrubs. Intimate and closely linked to the picturesque stream running the length of the garden, paths lead up to a terrace and summer houses wi...
Trerice in Newquay, Cornwall is an Elizabethan manor house with fine interiors and delightful garden. Set in a beautiful secluded spot, the house contains fine fireplaces, plaster ceilings, oak and walnut furniture, interesting clocks, needlework and...
19th-century former fishing lodge in a picturesque setting. Built c.1832 in a valley at the confluence of the East Lyn and Hoar Oak Water, the house now serves as a NT shop, with refreshments and information. The site has been a tea-garden since 1901...
15th-century tithe barn. The barn, with its immense stone-tiled roof, is picturesquely located on the banks of the River Severn....
World-famous stone circle at the heart of a prehistoric landscape. One of the most important megalithic monuments in Europe is spread over a vast area at Avebury, much of it under Trust protection. The great stone circle, encompassing part of the vil...
16th-century manor house with lovely Edwardian garden. A much-altered house of monastic origin, the present buildings date from the early 16th century, with notable Queen Anne alterations and Edwardian renovation. The garden was completely redesigned...
Jekyll-inspired garden, working kitchen garden and Tudor manor house. The enchanting formal garden, influenced by Gertrude Jekyll, is laid out in a series of walled rooms, including the White Garden, the Rose and Iris Garden and the Lily Garden. The ...
Elegant public rooms at the heart of fashionable 18th-century Bath life. Designed by John Wood the Younger in 1769, at a time when Bath and its spa were becoming fashionable among polite society, the Assembly Rooms were both a meeting place and a ven...
Nine rustic cottages around a green. The hamlet of nine different picturesque cottages was designed by John Nash in 1809 for Quaker banker and philanthropist John Harford, to accommodate Blaise Estate pensioners....
Promontory of land with dramatic cliffs and Victorian fort. Brean Down, rich in wildlife and history, is one of the most striking landmarks of the Somerset coastline, extending 1
Large medieval threshing barn. The 14th-century barn is beautifully constructed of local Cotswold stone and noted for its dramatic aisled interior and unusual stone chimney cowling....
Peaceful island of woodland and heath with wide variety of wildlife. Brownsea Island is dramatically located in Poole harbour, offering spectacular views across to Studland, Old Harry Rocks and the Purbeck Hills. It offers a peaceful, natural settin...
Remains of one of the largest Romano-British villas in the country. Set in a wooded Cotswold combe, the site was excavated in 1864 and retains a Victorian atmosphere. Over a mile of walls survives and there are several fine mosaics, two bathhouses, h...
MANOR, HOUSE is an outstanding 14th-century manor house and 18th-century terraced garden. The house was built by Sir John de Clevedon in c.1320, incorporating parts of a massive 13th-century tower and great hall. Much of the original building is stil...
The rural retreat of T. E. Lawrence. T. E. Lawrence ('Lawrence of Arabia') bought this tiny isolated brick and tile cottage in 1925. The austere rooms are much as he left them and reflect his complex personality and close links with the Middle East. ...
Home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Coleridge lived in the cottage for three years from 1797, and there are mementoes of the poet on display. It was here that he wrote The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, part of Christabel, Frost ...
Thousand-year-old castle rising above the Isle of Purbeck. One of Britain's most majestic ruins, the castle controlled the gateway through the Purbeck Hills and has been an important stronghold since the time of William the Conqueror. Defended during...
Delightful English country garden. An example of the English style at its best, the garden is full of charm and variety. There are many interesting plants and an imaginative use of colour, with surrounding topiary, ornaments and water features. The g...
Ancient castle with fine interiors and sub-tropical gardens. Dramatically sited on a wooded hill, a castle has existed here since at least Norman times. The 15th-century gatehouse survives, and the present building was remodelled in 1868-72 by Antony...
Fully restored watermill. Built on the site of a mill mentioned in the Domesday Survey of 1086, the present mill dates from the 18th century and was restored to working order in 1979....
Spectacular late 17th-century mansion, garden and deer park. Dyrham Park is a beautiful baroque country house set in 110 hectares (274 acres) of garden and parkland, designed by Talman for William Blathwayt, Secretary at War during the reign of Willi...
Nature reserve and visitor centre. Formerly the pleasure grounds of the now partly demolished home of the pioneer electrician Andrew Crosse (1784-1855), this nature reserve is leased by the Somerset Wildlife Trust and contains a visitor centre for th...
Glastonbury Tor is a prominent hill overlooking the Isle of Avalon, Glastonbury and the Somerset Levels. The dramatic and evocative Tor dominates the surrounding countryside and offers spectacular views over Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. At t...
Charming 15th-century manor house and garden. Completed in 1480, the manor house is enhanced by a moat and gatehouse and has beautiful oriel windows and a great hall. The house and garden were restored c.1905-11 by Major R. Fuller, whose family live ...
13th-century Cistercian abbey. Founded in 1246 and once a celebrated pilgrimage site, the abbey now lies in ruins. Remains of the dramatic cloister arches survive and there is a small museum....
Monument to Vice-Admiral Hardy. The monument was erected in 1844 in memory of Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Flag-Captain of HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. It stands on the crest of Black Down, from where there are glorious ...
Birthplace of novelist and poet Thomas Hardy. Thomas Hardy was born in 1840 in this small cob and thatch cottage and from here he would walk to school every day in Dorchester, three miles away. It was built by his great-grandfather and is little alte...
Celebrated 20th-century garden in the beautiful North Cotswolds. One of England's great gardens, Hidcote was designed and created in the Arts & Crafts style by the horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston. It is arranged as a series of outdoor rooms, e...
Diverse landscape of moor, woods, farms and coast, rich in wildlife. The Holnicote Estate covers 5,052 hectares (12,500 acres) of Exmoor National Park and includes the high tors of Dunkery and Selworthy Beacons, with breathtaking views in all directi...
Wool-merchant's house of c.1500. The early Tudor timber-framed house was extensively restored in 1971....
Elegant country mansion with important collections, set in attractive formal gardens and extensive parkland. Home of the Bankes family for over 300 years, having replaced the ruined family seat at Corfe Castle, this 17th-century house was radically a...
Late 15th-century stone house. Built in Tudor times, the house was altered in the 17th century and has a 20th-century Catholic chapel. The three principal rooms on the ground floor are open to visitors and furnished with vernacular oak furniture....
Rare 17th-century grandstand and Cotswold country estate. Situated on the picturesque Sherborne Estate in the Cotswolds, Lodge Park was created in 1634 by John 'Crump' Dutton. Inspired by his passion for gambling and banqueting, it is a unique surviv...
Intimate manor house with walled gardens and estate. The house with its 14th-century chapel and 15th-century Great Hall was much added to in the 16th century. In the 20th century it was rescued from dereliction by Sir Walter Jenner who refurnished th...
Home of novelist and poet Thomas Hardy. Thomas Hardy designed and lived in this house from 1885 till his death in 1928. Here he wrote Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure and The Mayor of Casterbridge, as well as much of his poet...
Elegant and spacious 18th-century house in the Cathedral Close. The house, featured in the award-winning film Sense and Sensibility, has magnificent plasterwork and a fine oak staircase. As well as pieces of good-quality period furniture, the ...
Montacute House is a magnificent, glittering mansion, built in the late 16th century for Sir Edward Phelips. There are many renaissance features, and the Long Gallery, the longest of its kind in England, displays over 60 of the finest Tudor and Eliza...
Tudor hunting lodge. This unusual and atmospheric property was built c.1550 as a hunting lodge and added to in the 1790s. It stands high on the edge of a 40ft cliff with outstanding views....
Early 19th-century neo-Grecian house. Designed by Jeffry Wyatville for William Wyndham, the house was completed in 1820. The principal rooms on the ground floor are open to visitors and contain fine Regency furniture. Both the house and the surroundi...
Late medieval hall house in a picturesque village. The house was built by Muchelney Abbey in 1308 for the parish priest and has been little altered since the hall was divided in the early 17th century. Interesting features include the Gothic doorway,...
Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden. Created by local entrepreneur and philanthropist Ralph Allen, with advice from both the pioneer of landscape gardens the poet Alexander Pope and 'Capability' Brown, the garden is set in a sweeping...
Cotswold manor house with eclectic collection and Arts and Crafts-style garden. Snowshill Manor contains Charles Paget Wade's extraordinary collection of craftmanship and design, including musical instruments, clocks, toys, bicycles, weavers' and spi...
The last remaining thatched windmill in England. Dating from 1822 and in use until 1910, the mill is prominently situated overlooking the Somerset Levels....
14th/15th-century farm buildings, formerly a priests' residence. The priests who lived here served the Chapel of St Nicholas (now destroyed). The Great Hall is open to visitors....
Ancient ceremonial landscape of great archaeological and wildlife interest. The Trust owns 850 hectares (2,100 acres) of downland surrounding the famous monument, including The Avenue, King Barrows Ridge, Normanton Down Barrows and the Cursus, the la...
Celebrated 18th-century landscape garden and Palladian mansion. An outstanding example of the English landscape style, this splendid garden was designed by Henry Hoare II and laid out between 1741 and 1780. Classical temples, including the Pantheon a...
Vast area of sandy beaches and heathland. Fine beaches stretch continuously for 3 miles from South Haven Point to the chalk cliffs of Handfast Point and Old Harry Rocks, and include Shell Bay and a designated naturist area. The heathland behind the b...
Delightful formal garden. Created last century around a 17th-century manor house, the garden features small pools, varied borders and secluded lawns, all neatly enclosed within walls and clipped hedges. There is also an attractive kitchen garden....
Small medieval house. The Great Hall was completed in 1293 and the solar block, with an interesting wall painting, is even earlier. There is also a kitchen added in the 15th century....
Spectacular Victorian country house and estate. Situated on a ridge overlooking the beautiful Land Yeo Valley, Tyntesfield was inspired and remodelled by John Norton in 1864 for William Gibbs, a successful merchant. The mansion is an extraordinary Go...
15th-century barn. Repaired and given to the Trust by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings in 1938, the barn has five bays and a roof of interesting construction....
15th-century gatehouse. This is the gatehouse of the College of Priests (founded in the 13th century), of which John Wyclif was prebend. There is an interesting church (not NT) nearby....
Dutch water garden - a rare and beautiful survival. Originally laid out in 1696-1705, this is the only restored Dutch water garden in the country. It was the National Trust's first garden restoration, undertaken in 1971, and is planted with species d...
5th-century stone manor house. The house was altered in the early 17th century and has late Gothic and Jacobean windows and fine plasterwork. There is a modern topiary garden....
Corn mill in a peaceful setting. Rebuilt in 1776 on a site marked in the Domesday Book, this substantial corn mill was extensively repaired in 1994 and still retains its original elm and applewood machinery (now too fragile to be used). It is situate...
Beautiful secluded Cotswold valley. The valley contains a 'lost garden' -- the remains of an 18th- and 19th-century landscape park with a chain of five lakes, fringed by woodland pasture. An unfinished Victorian mansion (not NT), is open to the publi...
Jacobean house remodelled in the 19th century, with superb collections and gardens. Originally a half-timbered farmhouse, Ascott was bought in 1876 by the de Rothschild family and considerably transformed and enlarged. It now houses a quite e...
This extraordinary building with a dolls'-house appearance nestles in a beautiful valley on the Berkshire Downs, surrounded by woodland. It was built by an Earl, William Craven, as a house fit for the queen he loved, Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia in ...
Vast area of open downland and woods. This magnificent and varied estate runs across the borders of Herts and Bucks, along the main ridge of the Chiltern Hills. There are 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of woodlands, commons and chalk downland supportin...
18th-century country house set in extensive parkland. This beautiful Palladian mansion features in the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. It was built in 1776-83 by John Carr for Francis Sykes, who had made his fortune ...
Blewcoat School Gift Shop was an early 18th-century school for the poor. Please note: We've taken the decision to close the café and shop at Blewcoat School as one of our operations. It isn't open to the public at this time. The Blewcoat Scho...
Rare survival of a 17th-century decoy in working order. A once-common feature of the English countryside and now one of only four surviving in the country, the decoy is set on a tree-fringed lake. There is a nature trail, exhibition hall and displays...
14th-century moated gatehouse and gardens. John de Haudlo built Buckinghamshire's only complete medieval fortified building in 1312, both as defence for his house (demolished 1778) and as an expression of his status. Although updated in 1615 for use ...
15th-century chapel. The oldest building in Buckingham and incorporating a fine Norman doorway, the chapel was later used as a school. It was restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1875....
Traditional agricultural estates encompassing villages, farms and woodland. On the western border of Oxfordshire in the heart of the Thames Valley, the Buscot & Coleshill Estates are made up of 3,035 hectares (7,500 acres) that include the attractive...
Early 18th-century house. Built in 1703 of Cotswold stone, the house is set on the banks of the Thames and has a small garden...
Neo-classical mansion with fine art and furniture collection, set in landscaped grounds. The late 18th-century house contains the fine paintings and furniture of the Faringdon Collection Trust. The grounds include various avenue walks, an Italianate ...
Preserved since 1895 this writer's house in the heart of one of London's most famous creative quarters tells the story of Thomas and Jane Carlyle. The couple moved here from their native Scotland in 1834 and became an unusual but much-loved cel...
One of England's finest and most complete Jacobean houses. Chastleton House is filled not only with a mixture of rare and everyday objects, furniture and textiles collected since its completion in 1612, but also with the atmosphere of 400 years of co...
House famous for its 18th-century rococo interiors. The extraordinary architecture of Claydon House includes extravagant rococo and chinoiserie decoration. Features of the house include the unique Chinese Room and parquetry Grand Stairs. In continuou...
1930s-style garden. The house was given to the National Trust as an official residence for either a Secretary of State or Minister of the Crown. Only the garden is open, with herbaceous borders, a rose garden, lily pond, cottage and kitchen gardens....
Important brick-built Tudor gentry house, completed about 1573, little altered since. Early 17th-century wall-paintings showing fishing scenes and a cityscape grace the former Great Chamber. Evocative exposed timbers in attic, fine original spira...
Handsome 17th-century merchant's house with walled garden. Set in the winding streets of Hampstead village, this late 17th-century house contains an outstanding collection of porcelain, 17th-century needlework pictures and Georgian furniture, and the...
Last remaining galleried inn in London. Famous as a coaching inn during the 17th century and mentioned by Dickens in Little Dorrit, the George Inn is now leased to a private company and still in use as a public house....
13th-century stone barn. This large monastic barn has a stone-tiled roof and interesting timber structure....
Intriguing house with a tranquil garden. This picturesque house, mainly Tudor in style, has a beautiful courtyard and one surviving tower dating from 1347. The house has an interesting history and was involved in Jacobean court intrigue. It has been ...
Ham House is a unique 17th-century treasure trove. One of a series of grand houses and palaces alongside the River Thames, Ham House and Garden impressed in its day and continues to do so today. Rich in history and atmosphere, it is mainly the...
Hinton Ampner has one of the great gardens of the 20th century. A masterpiece of design by Ralph Dutton, 8th and last Lord Sherborne, the 5-hectare (12-acre) garden unites a formal layout with varied and informal plantings in pastel shades. There are...
Home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli. Queen Victoria's trusted prime minister Benjamin Disraeli lived here from 1848 until his death in 1881. Most of his furniture, books and pictures remain in this, his private retreat from the rigours ...
Ancient coaching inn. This restored and still operating inn dates from 1455 and is of particular interest for its architectural features from many eras, including a large stained-glass window, cobbled courtyard and timber framing....
Elegant 17th-century town house. Built on the former site of Sir Thomas More's garden and now part of Cheyne Walk, the house claims one of the finest 17th-century exteriors in London. History of Lindsey House The house was built in 1674 by ...
Early 15th-century two-storeyed building. Set in an attractive and unspoilt village, this building with its timbered, whitewashed and tiled facade was probably first used as a wool store. It is a fine example of early timber frame construction. Manor...
Open space oasis in the heart of suburbia. The parkland covers over 50 hectares (125 acres) with the River Wandle meandering through. The river plays an important role in the park with an old Snuff Mill, now used as an education centre, and a variety...
Historic and atmospheric riverside estate. Set amidst glorious countryside along the River Test, this 12th-century Augustinian priory was converted into a private house after the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and still retains the spring or 'font' ...
Neo-classical house with Adam interiors, landscaped park and pleasure grounds. In 1761 the founders of Child's Bank commissioned Robert Adam to transform a crumbling Tudor mansion into an elegant neo-classical villa. This was their house in the count...
Pitstone Windmill is an example of the earliest form of windmill. Enjoy the remarkable experience of visiting one of the oldest surviving windmills in Pitstone Windmill in Britain. Pitstone windmill ground flour for the village for almost three...
Former monastic buildings, now converted into two houses. South Cottage contains the Great Hall of the original priory....
Elegant Georgian house in the Dutch style. Built in 1729 for merchant and ship owner John Harle, the house has fine wrought-iron gates, carved porch and interior panelling and plasterwork....
Home of William Morris, artist, craftsman and philosopher. Commissioned by William Morris in 1859 and designed by Philip Webb, Red House is of enormous international significance in the history of domestic architecture and garden design. The building...
Remains of a bath -- possibly Roman. Restored in the 17th century, the Bath's origins are disputed - it is believed by some to be Roman....
Riverside site of the sealing of Magna Carta. Runnymede is an attractive area of riverside meadows, grassland and broad-leaved woodland, rich in flora and fauna, and part-designated SSSI. It was on this site, in 1215, that King John sealed Magna Cart...
Sandham Memorial Chapel contains Stanley Spencer's visionary paintings. This red-brick chapel was built in the 1920s to house paintings by the artist Stanley Spencer, inspired by his experiences in the First World War. Influenced by Giotto's Arena Ch...
Stowe Landscape Gardens are breathtakingly beautiful landscape gardens. The scale, grandeur and beauty of Stowe has inspired writers, philosophers, artists, politicians and members of the public from the 18th century to the present day. One of...
Tudor house with a fascinating history. A unique survival in London's East End, Sutton House was built in 1535 by Sir Ralph Sadleir, a rising star at the court of Henry VIII. It became home to successive merchants, Huguenot silk-weavers, Victorian sc...
16th-century house and estate reflecting changing styles and tastes over 500 years. Built in the early 16th century for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain, the house acquired a classical portico in the mid-17th century (the first of its kind ...
Magnificent house and grounds in the style of a 19th-century French château Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in 1874 to display his outstanding collection of art treasures and to entertain the fashionable world. The ...
Celebrated garden with an intriguing collection of follies. The delightful series of walled gardens, voted one of the UK's top 50 gardens, surrounds a charming 18th-century house. The largest features herbaceous beds with wonderful colour combination...
Perfectly preserved rococo landscape garden, surrounding a neo-classical mansion. The garden was created in the mid-18th century by Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the Dilettanti Society and the Hellfire Club. The house is among the most theatrical ...
Chilterns village with buildings spanning several hundred years. The village is rare in its architecture, having been protected from many modern additions. Cottages and inns date from the 16th to 18th centuries. The hill, with its fine views, is surm...
1930s Modernist house designed by Erno Goldfinger. The architect Erno Goldfinger designed and built the house as his family home in 1939. The central house of a terrace of three, it is one of Britain's most important examples of Modernist archite...
Working watermill. Spanning the River Itchen, this water-powered corn mill was first recorded in the Domesday survey of 1086. Rebuilt in 1744, it remained in use until the turn of the last century and has now been restored to full working order. The ...
Medieval thatched cottage and picturesque garden. This 14th-century thatched Wealden 'hall house' was the first building to be acquired by the National Trust in 1896. It has an unusual chalk and sour milk floor and its pretty cottage garden is in an ...
Jacobean house, home of Rudyard Kipling. The interior of this beautiful 17th-century house, Rudyard Kipling's home from 1902 to 1936, reflects the author's strong associations with the East. There are many oriental rugs and artefacts, and most of the...
Perfect example of a late medieval moated castle. One of the most famous and evocative castles in Britain, Bodiam was built in 1385, as both a defence and a comfortable home. The exterior is virtually complete and the ramparts rise dramatically above...
Woodland and open down with wonderful views. An outstanding area of woodland and chalk downland, Box Hill has long been famous as a destination for day-trippers from London. Surprisingly extensive, it has much to offer the rambler and naturalist with...
Grand 18th-century Palladian mansion. Built c.1730 by the Venetian architect Giacomo Leoni, Clandon is notable for its magnificent two-storeyed Marble Hall. The house is filled with the superb collection of 18th-century furniture, porcelain, textiles...
Claremont is a beautiful garden surrounding a small lake and featuring an unusual grass amphitheatre. The garden's creation and development has involved great names in garden history, including Sir John Vanbrugh, Charles Bridgeman, William Kent and '...
Hatchlands Park was built in the 1750s for Admiral Boscawen, hero of the Battle of Louisburg. Robert Adam ceilings decorate the house, featuring appropriately nautical motifs. Today the mansion is a family home, containing tenant Alec Cobbe's superb ...
The gateway to the Surrey Hills, with fine views. Local people, visitors from further afield and those journeying along the A3 can all enjoy the stunning scenery of the Devil's Punch Bowl and Hindhead Commons from the viewpoint 50yds from the cafe....
20th-century Modernist house and garden. The house and landscape garden, designed by architect Patrick Gwynne, reflect the style and ethos of the Modern Movement....
Fine brick-fronted house with literary associations. The house dates from the early 18th century and is typical of the attractive town of Rye. This was the home of writer Henry James from 1898 to 1916, and later of authors E. F. Benson and Rumer Godd...
Leith Hill is a woodland, parkland, farmland and open heath with Leith Hill Tower commanding extensive views. The highest point in south-east England, the hill is crowned by an 18th-century Gothic tower, with panoramic views northwards to London a...
Country retreat of the novelist Virginia Woolf. This small weather-boarded house was the home of Leonard and Virginia Woolf until Leonard's death in 1969. The rooms reflect the life and times of the literary circle in which they moved. The garden wri...
Great Sussex Weald garden with historic collection of plants. Developed in the 20th century by three generations of the Messel family, Nymans Garden still retains much of its distinctive family style in the historic collection of plants, shrubs and t...
Small 16th-century timber-framed cottage. Restored and furnished as a simple labourer's dwelling, the cottage contains fascinating artefacts reflecting four centuries of continuing occupation. The delightful garden contains typical Victorian plants....
Remains of a late 13th-century knight's dwelling. This is all that is left of the manor house of c.1290 which stood until the 18th century. The solar chamber over a barrel-vaulted undercroft was once inhabited by a medieval knight....
Magnificent country house and park with an internationally important art collection. The vast late 17th-century mansion is set in a beautiful park, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown and immortalised in Turner's paintings. The house contains the Trust'...
House with opulent Edwardian interiors, set in beautiful downland countryside. In an exceptional setting on the North Downs, this Regency house was extensively remodelled in 1906-9 by the Hon. Mrs Ronald Greville, a well-known Edwardian hostess. Her ...
Tranquil waterway running for nearly 20 miles through the heart of Surrey. The Wey was one of the first British rivers to be made navigable, and opened to barge traffic in 1653. This 15
18th-century watermill with well-preserved machinery. This large timber-framed mill on the River Tillingbourne was given in 1932 by a group of anonymous NT benefactors calling themselves 'Ferguson's Gang'....
Internationally renowned landscape garden. This magnificent informal landscape garden was laid out in the 18th century by 'Capability' Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. The original fou...
Arts and Crafts family home with Morris and Co. interiors, set in a hillside garden. Philip Webb, friend of William Morris, designed this family house in the 1890s. A showpiece of the Arts and Crafts Movement, it is decorated throughout with Morris c...
Tranquil hillside woodland with sweeping views. Established in the 20th century, this hillside arboretum now contains over 1,000 different shrubs and trees, many of them rare. The most impressive displays are in spring with magnolias, bluebells and a...
Jacobean-style country house with collection of treasures, set in fine formal and informal gardens. The house, dating from 1600 and built on the site of a 12th-century Augustinian priory, houses a unique collection representing the tastes of one man,...
One of the largest expanses of undeveloped coastal habitats of its type in Europe. Blakeney National Nature Reserve extends to 1,097 hectares (2,711 acres), almost all of which is within the ownership of the National Trust. It includes Blakeney Point...
Magnificent Jacobean house, garden and park. Built in the early 17th century, Blickling is one of England's great Jacobean houses. The spectacular Long Gallery now houses one of the finest private collections of rare books in England. Also on display...
Picturesque watermill. The mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features stepped 'Dutch' gables. It was converted in the 19th century to a mill for fulling (a process in cloth manufacture) and later flour milling. The waterwheel i...
Large area of coastal habitat, particularly noted for birdlife. Around the village of Brancaster Staithe, the NT looks after an extensive area of saltmarsh, intertidal mud and sandflats, the site of the Roman fort of Branodonum and Scolt Head Island....
13th-century monastic barn. This majestic building is one of the oldest surviving timber-framed barns in Europe and was originally part of a Cistercian monastery. Restored in the 1980s by The Coggeshall Grange Barn Trust, Braintree DC and Essex CC, i...
Coastal lowland heath, sandy cliffs and beach, rich in wildlife. Within an AONB and offering many excellent walks, the area is a remnant of the once extensive Sandlings heaths, with open tracts of heather and gorse, shady woods, sandy cliffs and beac...
One of the finest 17th-century country houses in East Anglia. The Hall contains its original 18th-century furniture, one of the largest collections of Grand Tour paintings by a single artist, and an outstanding library. The Walled Garden has been res...
16th-century thatched cottage. Situated just upstream from Flatford Mill, the cottage houses an exhibition on John Constable, several of whose paintings famously depict this property. There is a tea-garden, shop, information centre and boat hire, and...
Restored five-storey drainage windpump . A viewpoint affords striking views across Horsey Mere, one of the Norfolk Broads, and there is access to the beach at Horsey Gap. The Mere is internationally important for wintering wild fowl....
Unusual Georgian house and landscape park. In 1795 the eccentric 4th Earl of Bristol created this equally eccentric house, with its central Rotunda and curved corridors, to display his collections. Paintings by Titian, Gainsborough and Velazquez and ...
Romantic turreted brick Tudor mansion. Set in the unspoilt village of Long Melford, the house has changed little externally since 1578 when Queen Elizabeth I was entertained here, and retains its original panelled banqueting hall. It has been the hom...
Internationally important nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history. The largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe, the Reserve contains a variety of habitats including shingle, saltmarsh, mudflat, brackish lagoons and grazing m...
15th-century moated manor house. This quintessential Tudor house, with its magnificent gatehouse and accessible Priest's Hole, was built in 1482 by the Bedingfeld family, who still live here. The rooms show the development from medieval austerity to ...
Paycocke's is a merchant's house, dating from c.1500. Paycocke's is a fine half-timbered house is evidence of the wealth generated by the East Anglian wool trade in the 15th and 16th centuries. It contains unusually rich panelling and woodcarv...
Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse are now the remains of a former Benedictine abbey. Fragments of Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse, built on an island in the Fens, include the richly carved late 15th-century gatehouse with its ornate oriel window....
11th-century earthwork. This motte and bailey mound is what remains of the castle erected by Sweyn of Essex, dating from the period following the Norman invasion of 1066. Display boards explain the main points of interest....
The largest surviving English medieval guildhall. The building is now converted into a theatre and arthouse cinema. Many interesting features survive....
Home of famous Irish playwright G.B. Shaw. Bernard Shaw lived in this Edwardian Arts & Crafts-influenced house from 1906 until his death in 1950. The rooms remain much as he left them, with many literary and personal effects evoking the individuality...
Landscape park and woodland garden. Designed in 1812 by Humphry Repton, Sheringham Park is one of his most outstanding achievements. The large woodland garden is particularly famous for its spectacular show of rhododendrons and azaleas (flowering mid...
Sutton Hoo is an Anglo-Saxon royal burial site. Sutton Hoo is one of the most important archaeological sites in this country -- described as 'page one of English history'. On a spur of land overlooking the River Deben, one of several large mounds was...
The Theatre Royal is a rare and outstanding example of a late-Georgian playhouse. Built in 1819, the Theatre is one of the most outstanding examples anywhere in Europe of a surviving 19th-century playhouse....
Trees and hedges planted in the form of a medieval cathedral.
Created following the First World War in 'faith, hope and reconciliation', the Tree Cathedral covers a tranquil 3.82 hectares (9
Distinctive 16th-century stables and stone dovecote. The dovecote is lined internally with nesting boxes for over 1500 pigeons. The buildings are the remains of a historic manorial complex, and include stones probably taken from local priories dur...
Vivid example of a great country house in decline, with extraordinary contents, historic park and restored garden. This baroque mansion, built 1701-4 and set in a stunning landscape park, has become famous as a graphic illustration of the English cou...
Tranquil Elizabethan manor house set in beautiful gardens. The home of the Dryden family since its construction, Canons Ashby has survived more or less unaltered since c.1710. The intimate and atmospheric interior contains wall paintings and Jacobean...
Handsome town house, with architectural features from various eras. Dating from 1380, the house has been extensively altered over the years and presents an attractive mixture of styles. The ground floor is on show to visitors. Delightful walled garde...
Fine red-brick house, dating from 1700, with Victorian walled gardens. Located at the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, Gunby Hall has an atmosphere redolent of many generations of family occupation. There are panelled rooms and a beautiful oak stairca...
Late 17th-century Baptist chapel. Resembling a brick barn, this remote chapel with outdoor baptistry was used by local Baptists as a secluded place of worship and is one of the two best surviving examples in England. It was substantially altered to i...
One of Britain's greatest and most complete Elizabethan houses. Like a huge glass lantern, Hardwick dominates the surrounding area -- a magnificent statement of the wealth and authority of its builder, Bess of Hardwick. Designed by Robert Smythson, t...
Vast area of outstanding walking country. The High Peak stretches from the heather-clad moors of Park Hall to the gritstone of Derwent Edge, and from the peat bogs of Bleaklow to the limestone crags of Winnats Pass. The wild Pennine moorlands are of ...
Beautiful area of open park and woodland. Ilam Park runs along both banks of the River Manifold, with spectacular views towards Dovedale. What remains of Ilam Hall is a youth hostel and NT visitor centre, tea-room and shop. A small garden has been cr...
Neo-classical mansion with Adam interiors, landscape gardens and park. Kedleston was built between 1759 and 1765 for the Curzon family, who have lived in the area since the 12th century. The house boasts the most complete and least-altered sequence o...
Wide expanse of moorland, woods and farmland within the Peak District National Park. The estate provides excellent walking country with dramatic views, only 10 miles south-west of the centre of Sheffield....
Lyveden New Bield near Oundle in Peterborough is an intriguing Elizabethan lodge and moated garden. Begun in 1595 by Sir Thomas Tresham to symbolise his Catholic faith, Lyveden remains incomplete and virtually unaltered since work stopped on his deat...
Low stone-built medieval hall. Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, the hall's architectural features include a rare king post, medieval fireplace, a Tudor door and some 17th-century Flemish glass. The delightful gardens include a parterre herb...
Small pre-Reformation stone building. Of interest for its architecture, the house also contains a small museum illustrating past village life....
Impressive fully-functioning water-powered flour mill. With newly reconstructed 1849-50 machinery, the mill is still in full working order and gives a vivid evocation of the workplace of a 19th-century miller. Flour is ground regularly and for sale t...
Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior. Set in attractive parkland, this is one of the few churches built between the outbreak of the English Civil War and the restoration of the monarchy, representing an open act of defiance to C...
Fascinating 1920s tradesman's home. This modest semi-detached Edwardian house was the family home of well-to-do grocers William and Florence Straw from 1923. It is remarkable because the Straws' two sons preserved it almost unaltered till it came to ...
Late 17th-century house with sumptuous interiors. The decoration includes woodcarving by Grinling Gibbons, superb plasterwork and painted murals and ceilings by Louis Laguerre, and there is a fine collection of portraits. The Great Staircase is one o...
Dramatic 15th-century red-brick tower, with six floors to explore. This vast fortified and moated tower was built for Ralph Cromwell, Lord Treasurer of England from 1433 to 1443. The building was restored by Lord Curzon between 1911 and 1914 and cont...
Reserve in the care of the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. Part of the ancient forest of Charnwood, Ulverscroft is especially beautiful in spring during the bluebell season....
Late 17th- or early 18th-century market house. The restored building is a reminder of when cheese and cattle fairs were a prominent feature of local life. The Trust's first acquisition in the Peak District, it now houses an information room, with int...
Home of Isaac Newton. In this small 17th-century manor house, his birthplace and family home, Sir Isaac Newton formulated some of his major works between 1665 and 1667. An early edition of his Principia is on display and the orchard includes a...
19th-century institution for paupers. The Workhouse survives as the least altered example of its kind in existence today. Visitors can explore the segregated rooms and stairways as well as the master's quarters to discover the thought-provoking story...
Elegant 18th-century mansion with Regency interiors and deer park. One of the great houses of the Midlands, Attingham Park was built in 1785 for the 1st Lord Berwick to the design of George Steuart and has a picture gallery by John Nash. The magnific...
First and best-known example of John Nash's Italianate villa designs, built in 1805. The three principal ground-floor rooms, the staircase hall and the grounds are open to visitors on six days in 2006....
Picturesque medieval moated manor house and garden. This atmospheric house dates from the 15th century and has changed little since 1634. The interiors reflect the house's heyday in the Elizabethan era, when it was a haven for persecuted Catholics --...
Handsome 16th-century house and restored garden. Situated on a plateau above the gorge of the River Severn, this fine stone house has mullioned and transomed windows and a stunning interior with carved oak staircase, decorated plaster ceilings and oa...
This amazing Victorian garden was created by James Bateman for his collection of plants from around the world. A visit takes you on a global journey from Italy to the pyramids of Egypt, a Victorian vision of China and a re-creation of a Himalayan gle...
Carefully restored 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses. Birmingham's last surviving court of back to back housing has now been fully restored by the Birmingham Conservation Trust and the National Trust. Thousands of houses like these we...
Traditionally farmed estate and medieval manor house. This 688-hectare (1,700-acre) estate was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1946 and still maintains traditional farms and extensive areas of woodland, including ancient oak and beech. Visitors c...
Extensive and beautiful area of upland heath. This popular area, with excellent facilities for all, includes part of the great ridge, the Long Mynd, with stunning views across the Shropshire and Cheshire plains and Black Mountains. This is excellent ...
Superb Tudor house and landscaped deer park. The home of the Lucy family for over 700 years, the mellow brickwork and great chimneys of Charlecote seem to sum up the very essence of Tudor England. There are strong associations with both Queen Elizabe...
Tudor house and gardens in period style. Coughton Court is one of England's finest Tudor houses. Home of the Throckmorton family since 1409, the house has fine collections of furniture, porcelain and family portraits, and a fascinating exhibition on ...
Castellated manor house set in extensive parkland. Croft Castle is an imposing country house containing fine Georgian interiors and furniture, and with family connections dating back to the Norman Conquest. There are restored walled gardens and a par...
Superb early 17th-century farmhouse. Bequeathed to the Trust in 1965 this wonderful timber-framed and stone-tiled farmhouse had been restored from dereliction by the donor. It was his wish that 'the unspoilt character of the traditional Welsh farm sh...
Late 17th-century mansion with art collection, lakeside garden and estate. The house, with its intimate family rooms, contains fine furniture and Dutch flower paintings, as well as one of Britain's most important public collections of contemporary ar...
Stone-built house with fine 18th-century decoration and landscaped garden. This beautiful honey-coloured house, home of the Holbech family for over 300 years, was richly decorated in the mid-18th century. The interior plasterwork is some of the fines...
Medieval building, still in use as a village inn. A black-and-white half-timbered house, which originally sheltered a farmer and his stock under the same roof, The Fleece first became a licensed house in 1848....
15th-century merchant's house in Worcester city centre. This fine timber-framed merchant's house was built in 1480 next to the Franciscan friary. Rescued from demolition and carefully restored, the panelled interior contains interesting textiles and ...
Early 18th-century country house, garden and parkland. Completed in 1701, this homely William & Mary-style house is famed for its fine painted ceilings and staircase, and has other fascinating features including an orangery, ice house, pavilions and ...
16th-century dovecote. The recently restored half-timbered dovecote is what remains of a former monastic grange....
High sandstone ridge with fascinating rock houses. The ridge is covered in woodland and heath and offers dramatic views across surrounding counties and miles of walking country. The famous Holy Austin rock houses, which were inhabited until the 1950s...
Circular 14th-century dovecote . The building still houses doves and retains its potence - an unusual pivoted ladder from which access is possible to the nesting boxes....
13th-century tithe barn, one of the largest and finest in the country....
Stone-built house of Elizabethan origin. The house was altered and enlarged in the 18th century and is set in attractive gardens....
Elizabethan house, famous for its association with Charles II. The richly panelled walls of Moseley Old Hall conceal ingenious secret hiding places, designed for Catholic priests. One of these cramped priest holes saved Charles II when he hid here af...
A much-restored Tudor house, garden with notable topiary and park. The house, originally 16th-century, is a fascinating 20th-century evocation of domestic Tudor architecture. Created by Graham Baron Ash, its interiors were restored during the period ...
Mid-19th-century Chartist cottage. The cottage, first occupied in 1849, is largely unaltered and shows the conditions in which the early Chartists lived. Period features include a dairy, working range, water pump and earth closet. The vegetable garde...
Rare survival of a complete estate, with all major buildings including mansion house, servants' quarters, model farm and walled garden. This complete working historic estate is home to the Earls of Lichfield. On show are extensive working servants' q...
Late-Victorian gentleman's suburban villa. The house is typical of the many thousands that were built for prosperous business and professional people on the fringes of Victorian towns and cities. Sunnycroft is one of the very few -- perhaps the only ...
Shrewsbury's last remaining watchtower. Built in the 14th century, the tower overlooks the River Severn.
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Outstanding art collections in a 17th-century mansion, with superb terraced gardens. One of the National Trust's most important art collections can be found in this house, built in 1695 of mellow local stone, purchased and remodelled 1927-29 by Walte...
Informal 1920s riverside garden with fine views. A tranquil garden of 4 hectares (10 acres) on a steep slope above a bend in the River Wye, The Weir is most spectacular in spring with drifts of snowdrops, daffodils and narcissi. In summer the shelter...
A charming 17th-century half-timbered dovecote at Wichenford Court. The building, although small, is very striking....
Victorian manor house with William Morris interiors and colourful garden. Wightwick Manor is one of only a few surviving examples of a house built and furnished under the influence of the Arts & Crafts Movement. The many original William Morris wallp...
Elizabethan gabled manor house. Standing on the slopes of Wenlock Edge with fine views, the house dates from 1585. Although unfurnished, the interior is of interest for its remarkable wooden spiral staircase and fine plaster ceilings....
Delightful sheltered garden, renowned for its herbs and orchards growing old English fruit varieties. In the foothills of the Pennines, with spectacular views across the Eden Valley, this tranquil garden, sheltered by ancient oaks and high enclosing ...
Dramatic red sandstone escarpment, with impressive views. Alderley Edge is designated an SSSI for its geological interest. It has a long history of copper mining, going back to prehistoric and Roman times. The mines are open twice a year, organised b...
Gallery showing original book illustrations by Beatrix Potter, with information about her life. The exhibition of original sketches and watercolours painted by Beatrix Potter for her children's stories changes annually. Also on display are artefacts ...
Spectacular and varied landscape around Derwentwater. This is the location of the Trust's first acquisition in the Lake District, Brandelhow Woods, on the lakeshore. Total NT protection in the area today covers 11,806 hectares (29,173 acres), includi...
As you walk the gently rising mine track from just outside Braithwaite village, it is hard to believe that this beautiful area of the Lake District fells was once the backdrop to a mining industry. Hugging the side of the fell with the winding beck b...
Tranquil area of dramatic fells, farms and woodland, encompassing three lakes. This area of 3,588 hectares (8,866 acres) of fell and commonland includes the lakes of Buttermere, Crummock and Loweswater, 7 farms and woodland, as well as lakeshore acce...
14th-century gatehouse of medieval priory. Apart from the church, the gatehouse is all that is left of a 12th-century Augustinian priory, which was later strengthened following devastating raids by Robert the Bruce. The Dissolution of the Monasteries...
Coniston and Tarn Hows is a landscape of fell, meadow and woodland around Coniston Water. The area looked after by the Trust covers some 2,695 hectares (6,660 acres) and includes 11 farms, the well-known Tarn Hows beauty spot with its magnificent ...
14th-century tower. Located in the main street of the town, the tower contains a local history exhibition organised by the Friends of Dalton Castle.
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18th-century house on an idyllic island. This intriguing house, set on an island in Derwentwater, is surrounded by mature wooded gardens and well hidden from the mainland. It reflects a variety of classical styles and has stunning views across the la...
Country estate including mansion with important collections and 'below stairs' areas, impressive garden and deer park. An early Georgian house built around a Tudor core, Dunham Massey was extensively reworked in the early years of the 20th century. T...
Country park beside Lake Windermere. This Victorian park, restored to its former glory, offers substantial access to the lakeshore of Windermere, where there are leisure facilities in season. Fine picnic areas and rowing boat hire make this property ...
Large area of beach, sand dunes and pine woods. This wonderful stretch of unspoilt coastline set between the sea and Formby town offers miles of walks through the woods and dunes. There are interesting plants and birds to be found, and this is one of...
20 Forthlin Road is the former home of the McCartney family. This 1950s terraced house is where the Beatles met, rehearsed and wrote many of their earliest songs. Displays include contemporary photographs by Michael McCartney and early Beatles memora...
Elizabethan house with rich interiors and an important textile collection. This imposing house, set in tranquil grounds in the heart of urban Lancashire, resembles the great Hardwick Hall and is very probably by the same architect, Robert Smythson. I...
Rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht on Coniston Water. The original steam yacht Gondola was first launched in 1859 and now, completely rebuilt by the Trust, gives passengers the chance to sail in her sumptuous, upholstered saloons. This is the perf...
Picturesque and varied landscape with Wordsworth connections. The area of 4,925 hectares (12,170 acres) with 10 farms includes the protection of the famous Langdale Pikes. It also encompasses the popular White Moss Common, the glaciated valley of Mic...
Georgian terraced house -- the studio and home of the photographer E. Chambr Hardman. Situated just below the Anglican Cathedral in the centre of Liverpool is this fascinating house, home between 1947 and 1988 to Edward Chamber Hardman and his wife M...
Hare Hill in Macclesfield, Cheshire is a charming wooded and walled garden. This woodland garden, especially spectacular in early summer, includes azaleas, rhododendrons, hollies and hostas. At its heart is a delightful walled area with a pergola and...
Classic Lakeland village. The village, home to the Beatrix Potter Gallery, is surrounded by beautiful scenery, much of which is owned by the Trust. This includes 4 miles of access along Windermere lakeshore from Ash Landing to Low Wray Bay. Claife Wo...
Delightful small 17th-century house where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children's stories. Many of the enchanting illustrations for Beatrix Potter's little tales were inspired by Hill Top. It remains as she left it and in each room can ...
Great estate with lavishly decorated house and fine gardens. Originally a Tudor house, Lyme was transformed by the Venetian architect Leoni into an Italianate palace. Some of the Elizabethan interiors survive and contrast dramatically with later room...
Childhood home of John Lennon. John Lennon lived at Mendips with his Aunt Mimi and Uncle George. This was where his passion for music began and where some of his early songs were written. The house evokes the time he spent here during his formative y...
Nether Alderley Mill in Macclesfield,
Cheshire, is a 15th-century mill beside a tranquil mill pool. With its heavy oak framework, low beams and floors connected by wooden ladders, set beneath an enormous sloping stone roof, this charmingly rustic ...
Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate in Wilmslow, Cheshire is of one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites, including complete working cotton mill. Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate once belonged to the wealthy Greg family who founded the Mill...
Tudor half-timbered house with rich interiors and fine gardens. The atmospheric interior of this rambling house spans many periods. Originally built in 1530, its Great Hall and priest hole date from Tudor times, while the Oak Parlour and smaller room...
Steep woodland garden, noted for its flowering shrubs. The garden was created by the late Cubby Acland, Regional Agent for the Trust. It contains a fine collection of shrubs, including rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias. Adjacent to the garden are ...
Fine example of Lake District vernacular architecture. Largely 17th-century, the solid stone and slate house is an exceptional survival. It belonged to a wealthy 'statesman' farming family and contains carved woodwork, books, papers, furniture and fa...
Beautiful lake winding through a glaciated valley, and an impressive waterfall. Dramatic walks around Aira Force waterfall, renowned in Victorian times as a beauty spot, provide one of the highlights of the Trust's ownership in the valley. This total...
Vast area of open country from wild Wasdale to the River Duddon estuary. In Wasdale the Trust owns England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and deepest lake, Wastwater, which has impressive scree slopes. Almost the whole of the surrounding mountains...
Fine Georgian town house, the birthplace and childhood home of William Wordsworth. Wordsworth House provides an opportunity to experience something of the Wordsworths' life in 1770s Cockermouth. Following painstaking research the house has recently b...
Wooded gorge of the River Allen. This extensive area of woodland gorge and rocky river scenery, including the 41-hectare (101-acre) SSSI of Stawardpeel Woods, has many miles of waymarked walks through ornamental and ancient woods. On a high promontor...
18th-century mansion with National Portrait Gallery paintings and walled garden. York's 'country house and garden', this grand Georgian mansion with an impressive baroque interior exhibits over 100 18th-century portraits in partnership with the Natio...
17th-century farmhouse in beautiful Coverdale. This remote stone-built house has some fine original features including fireplaces and panelling. The main hall, sitting room and oak staircase are on show to visitors.
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Moorland nature reserve. The Bridestones and Crosscliff Estate covers an area of 488ha (1,205 acres) and is a during the Jurassic period -- is a SSSI and nature reserve with typical moorland vegetation, including three species of heather....
Dramatic moorland rock formations. At a height of nearly 300m, Brimham Rocks enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. Set within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this fascinating moorland is filled with strange and ...
Cottage and farmhouse, the birthplace of Thomas Bewick. Thomas Bewick (1753-1828), Northumberland's greatest artist, wood engraver and naturalist, was born in the cottage here. The nearby 19th-century farmhouse, the later home of the Bewick family, h...
Extraordinary Victorian estate -- the wonder of its age - with dramatic and varied gardens. Cragside, creation of Victorian inventor and landscape genius Lord Armstrong, is a garden of breathtaking drama whatever the season. Surrounding the house is ...
Massive ruined castle in an impressive coastal setting. A magnificent ruin dominating a lonely stretch of Northumberland's beautiful coastline, Dunstanburgh must be reached on foot along paths following the rocky shore.
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Atmospheric 17th-century manor house with oak-framed barns and a lovely garden. The house has distinctive architectural features and is set in mature grounds with beech trees and a large duck pond. The interior has a wonderful ambience, furnished wit...
Cistercian abbey, Georgian water garden and medieval deer park. One of the most remarkable places in Europe, this World Heritage Site comprises the spectacular ruin of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey and monastic watermill, an Elizabethan mansion (tw...
Birthplace of the world-famous railway engineer. This small stone tenement was built c.1760 to accommodate mining families. The furnishings reflect the year of Stephenson's birth here (1781), his whole family living in the one room.
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Formal & informal gardens with a variety of features. Former home of Noel Goddard Terry of the famous York chocolate-making firm, the house (in use as the Yorkshire office of the NT and not open to the public) was designed in 1927 by Walter Brierley....
Roman wall snaking across dramatic countryside. One of Rome's most northerly outposts, the Wall was built around AD 122 when the Roman Empire was at its height. It remains amongst Britain's most impressive ruins. There were 16 permanent bases along t...
Beautiful wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson mill at its heart, an exemplar of sustainable energy. The landscape encompasses deep rocky ravines, tumbling streams and oak, beech and pine woods. Halfway up the valley loom the Crags - stacks of mill...
An extraordinary mix of architecture from over 7 centuries of Newcastle upon Tyne's history. The Holy Jesus Hospital survives amid 1960s city centre developments, displaying features from all periods of its 700-year existence. There are remains of th...
Romantic 16th-century castle with spectacular views, transformed by Lutyens into an Edwardian holiday home. Dramatically perched on a rocky crag and accessible over a causeway at low tide only, the island castle presents an exciting and alluring aspe...
18th-century merchant's house. Rebuilt in 1743 during Hull's heyday as an affluent trading centre, this house is a typical but rare survivor of a contemporary merchant's residence. The restrained exterior belies the spectacular plasterwork staircase ...
High moorland landscape with dramatic limestone features. This outstanding area of upland limestone country consists of 6 farms, some with flower-rich hay meadows, limestone pavements and a National Nature Reserve around Malham Tarn, where there is a...
Huge area of peak and moorland. The estate, covering nearly 2,429ha (5,685 acres) of unenclosed common moorland and almost surrounding the village of Marsden, takes in the northern part of the Peak District National Park, with valleys, reservoirs, pe...
17th-century manor house. This compact stone manor house dates from 1650. It has a very fine carved wood staircase.
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Ruin of a 14th-century Carthusian priory. This is England's most important Carthusian ruin. The individual cells reflect the hermit-like isolation of the monks; a reconstruction enables visitors to see the austere and simple furnishings. There is a s...
Picturesque Yorkshire manor house with organic garden. The sheltered walled garden on the bank of the River Rye, with its delightful mixed borders, orchards of traditional fruit varieties and spring-flowering meadows, complements this mellow 17th-cen...
Mid 18th-century Palladian mansion. Ormesby Hall is an intimate home lived in by the Pennyman family for over 300 years, with fine plasterwork, carved wood decoration and fascinating portraits. The Victorian laundry and kitchen with scullery and game...
One of Yorkshire's finest 18th-century landscape gardens. The half mile-long grass terrace and adjoining woodland offer vistas over Rievaulx Abbey (English Heritage) to Ryedale and the Hambleton Hills. There is an abundance of wild flowers in spring....
Distinctive and iconic landmark with fine views across North Yorkshire and Cleveland At just 1,049 feet (320 m) high, Roseberry Topping may not be the biggest hill you'll ever see, but it will certainly be one of the most distinctive. Its shape, c...
Elegant town house dating from medieval times. Originally home to the treasurers of York Minster and built over a Roman road, the house is not all that it seems. Nestled behind the Minster, its size, splendour and contents are a constant surprise to ...
Area of classic Yorkshire Dales countryside. Amongst these 2,470ha (6,100 acres) of the Upper Wharfe valley north of Kettlewell, the Trust owns 9 farms and the hamlets of Yockenthwaite and Cray. The landscape incorporates dry-stone walls and barns, i...
Magnificent mansion with fine interiors and collections, set in extensive gardens and parkland. Dating from 1688, the house was home to many generations of the Blackett and Trevelyan families, who all left their mark. The restrained Palladian exterio...
Manor house associated with the family of George Washington. Washington Old Hall is a delightful stone-built 17th-century manor house, which incorporates parts of the original medieval home of George Washington's direct ancestors. It is from here tha...
Varied coastal area with natural history and industrial archaeology interest. This group of coastal properties extends over 40ml from Saltburn in the north to Filey in the south, centred around Robin Hood's Bay. The Cleveland Way National Trail follo...
14th-century merchant's house. This is the only medieval merchant's house in Conwy to have survived the turbulent history of the walled town over nearly 6 centuries. Furnished rooms and an audio-visual presentation show daily life from different peri...
Traditional Carmarthenshire farmhouse. In an unspoilt setting the farmhouse provides a rare insight into an aspect of agricultural life that has all but disappeared.
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Aberdulais Tin Works,Famous waterfalls and fascinating industrial site. For over 400 years the falls provided the energy to drive the wheels of industry. In 1584 a copper smelting furnace was established and today the remains of the only survivor of ...
World-famous garden noted for its botanical collections. One of the world's most spectacular gardens, Bodnant is situated above the River Conwy, with stunning views across Snowdonia. Begun in 1875, Bodnant is the creation of four generations of Aberc...
Magnificent 14th-century fortress of the Welsh Marches. Completed in 1310, Chirk's rather austere exterior belies the comfortable and elegant state rooms inside, with elaborate plasterwork, superb Adam-style furniture, tapestries and portraits. Featu...
Beautiful woodland garden with year-round interest. The 3
Elegant suspension bridge and toll-keeper's house. Designed and built by Thomas Telford, the bridge was completed in 1826. It replaced the ferry, which was previously the only means of crossing the river. The house has been restored and furnished as ...
Dinefwr Park and Castle is set in an 18th-century landscape park, enclosing a medieval deer park. Dinefwr is home to more than 100 fallow deer and a small herd of Dinefwr White Park Cattle. A number of scenic walks include access to Dinefwr Castle, w...
Gold mines in use from Roman times to the 20th century. These unique gold mines are set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley. The Romans who exploited the site almost 2,000 years ago left behind a complex of pits, channels, ad...
Atmospheric house and estate, vividly evoking its family and servants. Erddig is one of the most fascinating houses in Britain, not least because of the unusually close relationship that existed between the family of the house and their servants....
Landmark hill topped by two interesting Georgian buildings. Set in 4 hectares (9 acres) of woods and pleasure grounds, this property encompasses a small two-storey circular banqueting house and naval temple, a monument dedicated to the glories of the...
18th-century Welsh gentry estate -- a rare survival. Mr J. P. Ponsonby Lewes, last of the tenth generation of the family to have lived here, bequeathed Llanerchaeron to the National Trust in 1989. This rare example of a self-sufficient 18th-century W...
19th-century fantasy castle with spectacular contents and grounds. This enormous neo-Norman castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. Built by Thomas Hopper between 1820 and 1845 for the wealthy Pennant family, who made their fortune from J...
Home of the Marquess of Anglesey, with spectacular views of Snowdonia. Set amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery on the banks of the Menai Strait, this elegant house was redesigned by James Wyatt in the 18th century and is an interesting mixture of...
Small manor house with ornamental garden and wonderful views. The house was rescued from neglect and lovingly restored by the three Keating sisters, who bought it in 1938. The views from the delightful grounds and garden across Cardigan Bay are among...
Medieval castle rising dramatically above the celebrated garden. The world-famous garden, overhung with enormous clipped yews, shelters rare and tender plants. Laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles, it retains its original lead st...
Rhossili, Worm's Head and Visitor Centre, Gowerin is set in an area of spectacular countryside and coast with lovely beaches. Rhossili is the ideal location from which to walk along the south Gower coast and discover its rare wildlife, archaeology, u...
Remains of an early 13th-century fortress. The castle was built beside the River Monnow to command one of the main routes between England and Wales, at a time when the two nations were involved in a long drawn-out conflict following the Norman Conque...
Traditional stone-built upland 16th-century farmhouse. Situated in the beautiful and secluded Wybrnant Valley, Ty^ Mawr was the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, first translator of the entire Bible into Welsh. The house has been restored to its p...
The internationally-renowned Uffington White Horse can be seen for miles away leaping across the head of a dramatic dry valley in the Ridgeway escarpment.
But this is only part of the unique complex of ancient remains that are found at White Horse...
Byland was one of the great Yorkshire Cistercian abbeys, housing at its zenith well over 200 monks and lay brothers. Much of its huge cathedral-sized church survives, including the whole north side and the greater part of the 13th-century west front....
Grade I listed garden, extensive woodlands and Italianate mansion. This spectacular estate overlooking the River Thames has a series of gardens, each with its own character, featuring topiary, statuary, water gardens, a formal parterre, Octagon templ...
Godolphin House and Gardens is an ancient and atmospheric house and garden set within an historic estate. It contains an important medieval garden with remains of walkways and compartments....
Seaton Delaval Hall is an English baroque house, built between 1718 and 1728 for Admiral George Delaval. The house is regarded as the finest example of design by Sir John Vanbrugh; who also built Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. Of particular not...
All that remains of the 15thC manorial buildings of the village of Hawkshead, once held by Furness Abbey. National Trust property. Key available from National Trust shop in Hawkshead....
A huge outline sculpted into the chalk hillside above the village of Cerne Abbas representing a naked, sexually aroused, club-wielding giant.
Public perceptions are wide-ranging, is he smutty, humorous or offensive? Certainly he has been used to ...
Clent Hills is a stunning countryside haven in the heart of the busy Midlands. Explore the miles of footpaths of Clent Hills, bridleways and easy access trails offering breathtaking panoramic views over the Cotswolds, Shropshire Hills and Welsh bo...
A traditional smallholding with 19th-century farmhouse and outbuildings, providing a fascinating record of an almost-vanished way of life. The house is approached by an interesting walk along the River Machno through fields of nature and conservation...
Parke Estate is a peaceful retreat set within the beautiful Devon countryside, with the River Bovey meandering through wildlife-rich woodlands.
The walled garden dates back to the 1800s, when it would probably have supplied mainly soft fruit for ...
Lavenham Guildhall is a tudor building in the heart of a remarkably preserved small medieval town. This early 16th-century timber-framed building overlooks and dominates the town's market place. Inside are exhibitions on timber-framed buildings, loca...
Late 17th-century house in an impressive setting. The drama of the 1989 fire and restoration adds to the magic of this romantic house, which is set high on the South Downs with magnificent sweeping views to the sea. The elegant Georgian interior hous...
Explore HMS Belfast’s nine decks to discover the stories of life on board this warship during the Second World War and beyond. Imagine sleeping in one of the tightly packed hammocks during duties in Arctic waters, or being stationed deep in the bow...
During the Summer Recess the Palace of Westminster, home to the House of Lords and the House of Commons is open for a one hour guided tour, which includes both Chambers and other great State Rooms. The tour starts at Victoria Tower and ends in His...
Please Note: The Tropical Forest is NOW CLOSED... The Tropical Forest is an exciting, indoor exhibition of tropical birds, animals, insects, fish and amphibians. This popular attraction, set in Syon Park, West London, brings the exotic life of...
The Tropical Zoo is NOW CLOSED, but many of the animals have moved to the Urban Farm in Feltham, London. The Tropical Zoo, based in London is an interactive Zoo that allows you to get close to the animals and touch and hold them. We are also a...
HOUNSLOW URBAN FARM is one of London's largest community farms. Covering 29 acres it is an important educational resource and leisure facility for all the family. Visitors can enjoy a variety of colourful and unusual farm animals close-up, including ...
Lee Valley Regional Park is London's biggest open space, a unique mix of award-winning sport and leisure facilities, heritage sites, gardens, nature reserves and riverside trails. Stretching over 10,000 acres the Regional Park winds its way 26 mi...
Let us take you on a fascinating journey from the coastline to the depths of the ocean. Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing creatures. Every step will reveal something new, from a face to face encounter with sh...
Rampworx Skatepark Liverpool was established in 1997 by Ian Robinson and Rob Godfrey. Our first skatepark was only a small building, about 15,000 square feet. It became so successful after the first 2 years we had to relocate to a bigger building. In...
SkyBlueRed Studio is an not-for-profit tea room and gallery / art space where you can enjoy a hand blended tea in vintage china, eat home-made cakes and lunches, paint a pot, take up an art session or buy unique high quality contemporary art and craf...
Minsmere is a great day out and the perfect place to discover nature. The visitor centre offers a warm and friendly welcome before exploring the countryside walks through fabulous coastal, wetland and woodland scenery. Whether beginner or keen natura...
For top value family fun, make your way to Fun City at Brean Leisure Park, the South West’s largest FREE to enter Theme Park (you only pay if you ride)! From thrill rides to kids rides, you’ll discover over 40 different rides and attractions; st...
Southport beach is the ideal antidote to the hustle and bustle of the town centre. Marvel at the magnificent coastal views through the seaside telescopes and enjoy building sand castles or tuck into a picnic on the beach’s vast open sands. You’ll...
The Look and Sea Visitor Centre is situated on the banks of the River Arun in Littlehampton and is home to Littlehampton Experience Heritage Exhibition, Harbour Lights Café and Restaurant and the Official Visitor Information Centre for the area. ...
Strutt's North Mill, Belper is a museum and visitor centre housed in Belper North Mill. The Museum was founded in 1996 with the aim of preserving the local heritage of cotton spinning and other local industries. The collection comprises of mach...
Want some countryside family fun? At Spring Barn Farm, discover oodles of indoor and outdoor adventures. Surrounded by lush green open spaces, pat the cutest of animals, meet the latest new babies, zoom down speedy indoor slides and run wild on ...
These unique riverside gardens have been offering visitors a tranquil setting to view the River Derwent for over 100 years. Located within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site adjacent to Strutt's historic North Mill the riverside promenade ...
Extreme Ventures programmes and packages are specifically designed to be flexible for each individual, family or organization and as a family run business, we know how to give everyone an adventure you will never forget. We provide fun and unique ...
The Evesham Vale Light Railway is a delightful 15" gauge steam railway, located in Evesham Country Park. Take the steam train around Evesham Country Park, stopping briefly at Evesham Vale Station where you can break your journey and enjoy a picni...
The Thorpe Camp Preservation Group has set up a Visitor Centre to commemorate those who fought for freedom in World War 2 based in Lincolnshire.Thorpe Camp was attached to the airfield at Woodhall Spa where 97, 617(Dambusters), 619 & 627 Squadrons we...
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles. Standing at 1,344 metres (4,409 ft) above sea level, it is located at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, close to the town of Fort William....
