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Activities & Places of Interest in the UK
Included below are Activities & Places of Interest in the UK, such as Daphne Du Maurier´s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn. Britain's Finest offer a host of activities and places of interest with something to suit all ages for a great day out.
The Needles Park
Alum Bay, Isle of Wight
The Needles Park is the Isle of Wight´s premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay overlooking the Island´s most famous landmark, The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse. Every year, nearly half a million people visit to view these jagged chalk... more
At-Bristol
Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol
Learn everything from why water flushes down a loo to how the human brain functions (they’ve a real one on display) at the hugely entertaining and interactive At Bristol science centre on the city’s waterside. From biting on straws to hear music... more
Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre & Country Park
Ambion Lane, Sutton Cheney, Market Bosworth
With the remains of Richard III being discovered under a Leicester car park, the Bosworth Battlefield where he lived his last moments has never seemed more relevant. The visitor centre and country park tells you all you will ever need to know about... more
The British Library
96 Euston Road, London
Much overlooked as an attraction, the British Library, one of the world's greatest research libraries, tucked away near Euston Station, is quite simply a treasure trove of historic documents - and it’s entirely free to see them. From the Magna... more
Royal Opera House
Bow Street, Covent Garden, London
The Royal Opera House is the third theatre on the Covent Garden site, the previous two being destroyed by fire. The new building opened in May 1858 becoming known as the Royal Opera House in 1892. Restoration work began again in 1996 and was... more
Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)
Machynlleth
One of the world’s most visited eco-centres, CAT features hands-on displays and practical examples of sustainable living, renewable energy and organic gardening. A not to be missed attraction.
While you’re here, enjoy a delicious meal in our... more
International Centre for Birds of Prey (Duncombe)
Parkland Centre, Duncombe Park, Helmsley
The International Centre for Birds of Prey at Duncombe Park first opened in 2013. Set among veteran oaks and rolling parkland our 10 acre site houses around 100 birds ranging in size from the tiny Burrowing Owls up to the enormous Steller's Sea... more
Land´s End
Lands End, Sennen, Penzance
Land’s End is the most South-Westerly point of the British Isles and one of Cornwall’s most popular tourist attractions. Many generations have come to have their photo taken under the famous signpost and to look out to the amazing views stretching... more
Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary
Hillside Animal Sanctuary, Hilltop Farm, Frettenham, Norwich
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 the beautiful North Norfolk countryside. Visit our Museum and relive the... more
Dinosaur Museum
Icen Way, Dorchester
Britain's original Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especially for children. The museum combines life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs with fossils and skeletons to create an exciting hands-on experience. Cinematic displays tell the story of the giant... more
Planet Earth Museum & Sussex History Trail
Paradise Park, Avis Road, Newhaven
Planet Earth Museum & Sussex History Trail is one of the finest museums of its type in the country with life size moving dinosaurs and interactive displays. The Museum traces the origins of the Earth with a spectacular collection of fossils, minerals... more
Woburn Abbey
Woburn
Woburn Abbey has been home to the Dukes of Bedford for almost 450 years. It houses one of the most important private art collections that includes work by Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Reynolds and Velazquez, and 21 views of Venice by Canaletto can be seen... more
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, Torquay
There’s something undeniably enjoyable about wondering through flower-decked gardens and admiring the handiwork of a team of people who have recreated every aspect of life around you – but in miniature. At Babbacombe Model Village in Torquay you’ll... more
Hestercombe Gardens
Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton
Often described as a definitive English garden, Hestercombe Gardens is a gorgeous mix of three centuries of design and the result is a glorious site that welcomes walkers (and their dogs) all year round. The landscape garden is Georgian, the work of... more
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Sherlock Holmes Museum
221b Baker Street, London
The Sherlock Holmes Museum has already had over 2 million visitors since opening 12 years ago. It is unique. It is in a Georgian building dating from 1815. It is totally unspoiled (by which is meant un-modernised!) and is identical to the lodging... more
Manx National Heritage
Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas
At Manx National Heritage, enjoy 10,000 years of the Isle of Man´s often turbulent history brought to life in an imaginative and thought-provoking way through the Story of Mann, which starts at the award-winning Manx Museum in Douglas and takes on a... more
Galleries of Justice
Shire Hall, High Pavement, Nottingham
It doesn’t get more interactive than at the Galleries of Justice, where you may well be called upon to defend a criminal accused of such dastardly crimes as stealing a length of ribbon from a draper’s shop. The home to the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham... more
The New Forest Wildlife Park
Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, Southampton
The New Forest Wildlife Park: 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... more
Westons Cider Visitor Centre
The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury
Join a tour around Westons Cider Visitor Centre, and hear how cider is produced, from the planting of the orchards to the moment cider is poured into a glass. Stroll through the Henry Weston Courtyard Garden and into the Bottle Museum Tea Rooms. With... more
Jersey War Tunnels
Meadowbank, Les Charrieres Malorey, St Lawrence
The German Underground Hospital, also known as the Jersey War Tunnels, was built between 1941 and 1944. Originally built as shelters for German forces it later became a hospital that could house up to 1000 patients in an emergency. It is now a museum... more
Seaton Tramway
Riverside Depot, Harbour Road, Seaton
Seaton Tramway operates a three mile route through East Devon´s glorious Axe Valley between Seaton and the small village of Colyford and the ancient town of Colyton. Travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves giving... more
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King Arthur´s Labyrinth
Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth
King Arthur's Labyrinth: An Underground Storytelling Adventure. Sail underground, through a waterfall and back across a thousand years into the darkest of the Dark Ages. Enjoy tales of King Arthur, and other ancient Welsh legends as you explore the... more
World of Country Life
Sandy Bay, Littleham, Exmouth
World of Country Life gives you value for money, a great day out for all the family come rain or shine. Kids, adults and grandparents will all enjoy a full day of memorable experiences. Why not take a walk back in time down Memory Lane and explore... more
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