Activities & Places of Interest in the UK

Oyne, Insch, Aberdeenshire  

Archaeolink is a multi award winning living history park and visitor attraction, with a central focus on education, participation and fun. Travel 10,000 years in one day from... more

Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol  

At-Bristol...Bringing science to life! With action-packed exhibits, live shows and a Planetarium, At-Bristol really is one of the UK´s most exciting interactive science... more

45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  

Edinburgh´s Scariest Haunted Underground Ghost Tours as featured on ´Most Haunted Live´ on Halloween 2006 and again on Halloween 2008. Acclaimed as their scariest location... more

Wood Lane, London  

BBC Tours As well as the award winning Tours of Television Centre and Broadcasting House in London, visitors can also explore BBC Birmingham, Manchester and Norwich. Visitors... more

Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon  

Babbacombe Model Village has captured the essence of England´s past, present and future in thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles. Feel on top of the world when... more

Brittania Vaults, Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside  

The Beatles Story is the story of how four young lads from Liverpool were propelled to worldwide fame and fortune. The story is on audio guide that is narrated by John... more

Church Bank, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear  

Bedes World traces the life of the Venerable Bede who lived and worked there 1300 years ago and find out what life was like for Bede and his fellow monks. In the Museum there... more

Park Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent  

Open all year, Bedgebury is perfect for cycling, walking, riding and playing in a spectacular world of trees. The National Pinetum is the world's best conifer collection and a... more

Beer, Devon  

Beer Quarry Caves, a vast complex of man-made caverns created by centuries of quarrying Beer Stone. Originally worked by the Romans, supplied stone for 24 cathedrals including... more

Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire  

Bekonscot Model Village: Good things do come in small packages! BE A GIANT in this minature wonderland where nobody grows up. Established in 1929 Bekonscot Model Village... more

Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire  

Blakemere is a recipe of relaxed shopping mixed with activities and events ideal for a great day out! We have nearly 30 unique shops based in and around a beautifully restored... more

Ambion Lane, Sutton Cheney, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire  

Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre & Country Park is the site of the Battle of Bosworth 1485, the decisive battle of the War of the Roses where Richard III lost his life and... more

Killin, Perth & Kinross  

Breadalbane Folklore Centre - a special part of Scotland - and a special place to stop. Where the river splashes over The Falls of Dochart, it tumbles past a beautiful old... more

Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk  

The Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens story could not have begun without Alan Bloom who first acquired Bressingham Hall in 1947. The successful establishment of a thriving... more

Riverside Building County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London  

The British Airways London Eye has become, quite literally, the way the world sees London. It is one of the most spectacular and popular attractions in the world, drawing... more

96 Euston Road, London  

On display in The British Library are hundreds of items from the world´s greatest collection of books, manuscripts, music, stamps, sound recordings and maps. The Library´s... more

Murdoch's Lone, Alloway, Ayr, Ayrshire  

Burns National Heritage Park has attracted visitors for 200 years, with its stunning scenery and special connection with the life and works of Robert Burns. Experience the... more

Moss Street, Bury, Greater Manchester  

Bury Art Gallery & Museum opened in 1901 thanks to the generosity of the children of local paper manufacturer Thomas Wrigley. To commemorate Queen Victoria´s Diamond Jubilee... more

Linden Road, Bournville, West Midlands  

Discover the history of Cadbury at Cadbury World, from its social pioneering to the perfection of the recipe for Cadbury Dairy Milk; first launched in 1905, and still a market... more

Aviemore, Highland  

At CairnGorm Mountain Ltd, exploring the Cairngorms can be a magical experience if you are properly equipped and prepared - physically, mentally and with the right gear -... more

Tenby, Pembrokeshire  

Caldey Island is reached by a pleasant boat trip from Tenby Harbour. Inhabited since the stone age and home to various orders of monks since the Celtic times, now owned by... more

Gossage Building, Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire  

Catalyst makes science exciting and accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Enjoy panoramic views across Cheshire from the rooftop Observatory reached by a scenic... more

Machynlleth, Powys  

Reclaiming the site of an old slate quarry in southern Snowdonia, The Centre for Alternative Technology near Machynlleth has 7 acres of interactive displays in a park setting... more

Cheddar, Somerset  

Cheddar Gorge, with its 450ft high cliffs, is the most dramatic geological formation in Somerset. Created by ice age melt-waters, it was once an ancient river bed. Its karst... more

Caveside Close, Chislehurst, Kent  

Chislehurst Caves: Miles of Mystery and History Beneath your Feet! Grab a lantern and get ready for an amazing adventure! Just a short way from central London, close to... more

Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire  

Probably Britain´s most complete Victorian steam pumping station. Two pumping beam engines, two Lancashire boilers and twenty other steam engines are now fully operational.... more

Clearwell, Coleford, Gloucestershire  

Clearwell Caves are now a working mining museum where visitors can see impressive caverns with geological and mining displays. Iron ore from the Caves has been used over many... more

49 Oakshaw Street West, Paisley, Renfrewshire  

Architecturally stunning, the Observatory was built by the Coats family in 1883 and is a working Victorian Observatory. Displays on astronomy, astronautics, seismology and... more

Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire  

Take a tram ride through time at Crich Tramway Village, home of The National Tramway Museum - an ideal destination for all ages. Visitors can ride our world renowned vintage... more

Jamaica Inn Courtyard, Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall  

Daphne Du Maurier´s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn is set in one of the most breathtaking locations in Cornwall. Built in 1750 as a coaching inn and used by travellers crossing... more

Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon  

The Devon Guild of Craftsmen is the South West's largest contemporary craft centre. The Guild houses a spacious Gallery, large craft shop and The Terrace Cafe with rooftop... more

Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent  

Dickens World takes visitors on a fascinating journey through Dickens’ lifetime as you step back into Dickensian England and are immersed in the urban streets, sounds and... more

Milford, Lifton, Devon  

In addition to a large collection of Steam, Agriculture and bygones the Centre now hosts the historic collection of the Fairground Heritage Trust including a collection of... more

Culver Parade, Sandown, Isle of Wight  

Dinosaur Isle is Britain´s first purpose built dinosaur museum and visitor attraction. The large collection of dinosaurs and other fossils originated in 1819 and is one of the... more

Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset  

The only museum on mainland Britain dedicated to dinosaurs, the award-winning Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especially for children. The museum combines life-sized... more

Great Wedlock, Gumfreston, Tenby, Pembrokeshire  

The Dinosaur Park is home to twenty two life size, animated dinosaurs, in a woodland setting. Other attractions, include a mini theatre with daily programmes, an adventure... more

Dover, Kent  

For over 2000 years, the site of Dover Castle has protected the stretch of English coast closest to Europe. From the Iron Age to the Atomic Age, the castle´s defences have... more

Bodelva, St Austell, Cornwall  

The Eden Project is an unforgettable experience in a breathtaking epic location. Eden is a gateway into the fascinating world of plants and people and a vibrant reminder of... more

31 Market Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  

Edinburgh Dungeon - deep in the heart of Scotland, buried beneath the paving stones of Edinburgh, lies the world´s most chillingly famous horror attraction. Step through its... more

Teffont, Salisbury, Wiltshire  

At the Farmer Giles Farmstead, see the animals in their natural habitat and learn about farming from the past through to the present day. Outdoor activities include bottle... more

The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire  

The Flag Fen site was first discoverd back in 1982 when a mechanical digger was working on one of the Fen drainage ditches. Timber was uncovered and a team of archaeologists... more

Shire Hall, High Pavement, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire  

At the Galleries of Justice, journey with us through 300 years of Crime and Punishment on this historic site. Your senses are bombarded with the sounds, sights and smells of... more

The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire  

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the `Friendly Line in the Cotswolds´ operates a round trip of 20 miles from Toddington via Winchcombe to Cheltenham Racecourse, including... more

The Visitor Centre, Goonhilly Downs, Helston, Cornwall  

Goonhilly Station is a unique experience which attracts over 80,000 visitors every year and has over 60 Giant Satellite dishes. Set in the dramatic landscape of the Lizard... more

PO Box 127, Nantwich, Cheshire  

Hack Green was one of 21 fixed radar stations in the country and one of only 12 fully equipped with searchlights and fighter aircraft control. In one of the cabinets in the... more

East Molesey, London  

Hampton Court Palace: The flamboyant Henry VIII is most associated with this majestic palace, which he extended and developed in grand style after acquiring it from Cardinal... more

Hillside Animal Sanctuary, Hilltop Farm, Frettenham, Norwich, Norfolk  

Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary: Come and see our Heavy Horses, Ponies and Donkeys, also sheep,pigs, rabbits, ducks, hens, goats and many more rescued animals in their home in... more

Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria  

Set in the Heart of Lakeland, Honister Slate Mines have, for centuries, produced the beautiful green stone, which it is famous throughout the world. Unlike slate taken from... more

Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London  

The Houses of Parliament are open to the public for viewing, including the key areas of the estate, such as the Commons and Lords debating chambers and the Queen’s Robing... more

Inveraray, Argyll & Bute  

Inveraray Jail is a living museum and top Scottish visitor attraction where real people portray life in a 19th century prison. Interact with costumed characters, watch... more