Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in England
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in England are listed below.
Dinosaur Museum (Attraction / Activity)
Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset
Cinematic displays tell the story of the giant prehistoric animals and their enthralling world millions of years ago. Life-size dinosaur reconstructions - including Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus... more
Camelot Theme Park (Attraction / Activity)
Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire
Camelot is also crammed full of rides for little bravehearts, don’t forget to saddle up for a gallop on Sir Lancelot’s Chargers, steady your sea legs... more
Ellenborough Spa (Spa)
Southam Road, Southam, Nr Prestbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
We have 7 treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms, tropical mood showers, heated indoor hydrotherapy pool, gym, outdoor heated swimming and a relaxation area with juice... more
Ham House (Garden)
Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, London
The garden restoration, which commenced in 1973, continues today with the recent restoration of the kitchen garden. The strongly architectural nature of the wilderness, gravel terraces... more
Time and Tide - Museum of Great Yarmouth Life (Museum / Art Gallery)
Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Stroll through `Victorian Row´ and see the fisherman´s homes. Follow the transformation from a sandbank to the present day... more
Haynes International Motor Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Sparkford, Somerset
Exhibits include Schumacher´s F1 Ferrari, a Jaguar XJ220 supercar, a Dodge Viper and a large collection of American cars... more
Cliffe Castle Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire
Also on display is a range of William Morris stained glass and Staffordshire Pottery of politicians and historical figures. There is much of the original house... more
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel (Spa)
Holbeck Lane, Windermere, Cumbria
Body polishes, algea wraps and massages are just a few of the treats in store... more
Trerice (Historic House)
Kestle Mill, Newquay, Cornwall
It houses fine fireplaces, oak and walnut furniture, interesting clocks, needlework and Stuart portraits. The garden has some unusual plants and the orchard has old varieties... more
Devon Guild of Craftsmen (Attraction / Activity)
Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon
There is a varied programme of exciting exhibitions and events throughout the year featuring a wide range of craft, design and applied arts including metalwork, print,... more
Menzies Welcombe Golf Club (Golf Course)
Warwick Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
The course is unusual as it includes three par fives and five par threes and it's not long at 6,288 yards, but it is tricky. An... more
Holkham Hall (Garden)
Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
The Lake was started in 1727 taking many years to establish itself and now is a little over one and a quarter miles long. The woods... more
Syon Park (Historic House)
Brentford, London
Many of the furnishings were brought to Syon from Northumberland House after its demolition in 1874. Adam planned the Long Gallery as a room for the... more
Blenheim Palace & Gardens (Garden)
Woodstock, Oxford, Oxfordshire
This secluded area has winding paths that lead to soothing water features, bridges, fountains, ponds and streams, as well as a myriad of original features. The... more
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Bethesda Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Explore the rich collections of paintings, prints, drawings, costume and glass in the Art Gallery. From ancient Roman pots to a Mark XVI Spitfire, from a... more
Calke Abbey (Historic House)
Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire
The baroque state bed, with Chinese embroidered silk hangings, are unchanged since the 1880s. The attractive grounds feature a walled garden, a collection of garden buildings... more
Apsley House (Historic House)
149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London
The original house was enlarged by adding the magnificent Waterloo Gallery which holds many of the masterpieces from the Duke´s outstanding collection of paintings, silver, porcelain... more
Otterton Mill Centre & Working Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Budleigh Salterton, Devon
Crafts, exhibitions, events, courses in environmental and art topics... more
Ness Botanic Gardens (Garden)
Neston, Cheshire
In addition, Ness has developed an exciting new catering partnership with Roses Tea Rooms – double consecutive winner of the ‘Tea Guilds Top Tea Place’ award... more
Brantwood (Garden)
Coniston, Cumbria
Below, paths wind their way through several different gardens, and a collection of ferns luxuriates underfoot. A zig-zag path follows Dante´s journey from Purgatory to Paradise... more
Saltram (Garden)
Plympton, Plymouth, Devon
Lots of early spring colour from bulbs and shrubs give way to areas of wild flowers and herbaceous plants underplanting huge and ancient trees. Many varied... more
LEGOLAND (Attraction / Activity)
Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire
LEGOLAND Windsor brings out the hero in everyone. There´s over 50 amazing interactive rides, attractions and live shows for the whole family... more
Luffenham Heath Golf Club (Golf Course)
Stamford Road, Ketton, Stamford, Lincolnshire
The par three 17th (201 yards) is regarded by many as the best hole on the course... more
Stourhead (Garden)
Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire
There is always another vision to attract the eye: the Temple of Flora, Temple of Apollo, rock bridge or a Gothic rustic cottage and grotto to... more
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa (Spa)
The Mansion House, Luton, Bedfordshire
Luton Hoo strikes the perfect balance between traditional spa techniques and alternative remedies. For those with a little more time to
luxuriate and pamper, a range of... more
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest (Attraction / Activity)
Park Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent
The 2000 acre Bedgebury Forest offers family cycling, mountain-biking, riding, walking, Go Ape and adventure play for all ages and abilities. For healthy outdoor activity in... more
Sherwin Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
78 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex
The gallery is committed to providing beautiful antique and modern artwork and most works are complete with their original frames... more
Royal West of England Academy (Museum / Art Gallery)
Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol
The RWA's aim is to promote excellence and enjoyment of the visual arts. It was Bristol's first art gallery, built at its current site in 1858... more
Eden Hall Day Spa (Spa)
Elston Village, Newark, Nottinghamshire
From the minute you arrive you will find caring, friendly professionals supported by the latest Spa facilities ready to re-vitalise and energize your mind and body... more
Arley Hall & Gardens (Historic House)
Arley, Northwich, Cheshire
Visitors are enthralled by entering a living history, which gives an intimate insight into life in the Hall and the history of a family that has... more
Hesketh Golf Club (Golf Course)
Cockle Dick's Lane, Southport, Lancashire
The club hosts The Open final qualifying and a host of professional events as well as county and national championships. Henry Cotton once set a course... more
Hagley Hall (Historic House)
Hagley, Worcestershire
Inside are some of the finest examples of Italian plasterwork, mostly by Francesco Vassalli, and a fine collection of 18th century portraits and furniture... more
Whipple Museum of the History of Science (Museum / Art Gallery)
Free School Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Microscopes and telescopes, sundials, early slide rules, pocket electronic calculators, teaching and demonstration apparatus, as well as laboratory equipment, are included in this outstanding collection. Part... more
Lynton & Barnstaple Narrow Gauge Steam Railway (Attraction / Activity)
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon
The railway is now owned by a charitable trust, and almost all work is carried out by unpaid volunteers. The eventual aim is to re-open the... more
Northumberland National Park (Attraction / Activity)
Eastburn, South Park, Hexham, Northumberland
Ancient pre-history and the rare red squirrel exist alongside traditional lifestyles with a thriving culture. There are distinct characteristics within the landscape of the National Park... more
Aldeburgh Golf Club (Golf Course)
Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Taylor and Willie Park Junior. Taylor’s bunkers are visible today, recognisable by their sweeping banks which curve both vertically and horizontally... more
The Great House (Garden)
Dilwyn, Herefordshire
There is impressive stonework in the terraces and pergola, and the ornamental canal is designed to show reflections of the house and trees... more
The Grange Spa (Spa)
Millthorpe Road, Pointon, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Grange Spa offers a short break from a hectic lifestyle of 2, 4 or 8 hours giving you the chance to relax, rest, contemplate and refresh... more
National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory (Museum / Art Gallery)
Romney Road, Greenwich, London
The extensive fine art collection (van de Veldes,Hodges, Reynolds, Norman Wilkinson, Gainsborough, Hogarth, Wonnacott) is displayed in the elegant Queen's House (Inigo Jones 1653). The Royal... more
Crich Tramway Village (Attraction / Activity)
Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire
This captivating journey into history is made complete with a stroll on our fascinating Woodland Walk & Sculpture Trail and a trip to our unique Red... more
Arbury Hall (Historic House)
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
This lovely Elizabethan mansion house with its 12th century monastic origins was Gothicised by Sir Roger Newdegate during the second half of the 18th century and... more
De Vere Slaley Hall (Spa)
Slaley, Hexham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Cleanse every pore in the steam room or sauna, relax in the solarium, or revive tired muscles in the Jacuzzi... more
Warwick Castle (Attraction / Activity)
Warwick, Warwickshire
A century ago that same `hydro´ power was harnessed by the Castle´s engine house to generate electricity for the household. The beautifully proportioned conservatory, which acts... more
Lyme Park (Historic House)
Disley, Stockport, Cheshire
The state rooms are adorned with Mortlake tapestries with Grinling Gibbons wood-carvings in the dining room, and feature an important collection of unique English clocks. The... more
Uppark (Historic House)
South Harting, Petersfield, West Sussex
The elegant Georgian interior houses a famous Grand Tour collection of paintings that includes works by Pompeo Batoni and Luca Giordano. Also a fine collection of... more
York Castle Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Eye of York, York, North Yorkshire
Also famous for its fine collections of costume, textiles, military and social history... more
Gresgarth Hall (Garden)
Caton, Lancashire
Over a striking Chinese style bridge, crossing the Artle Beck, lies a bluebell wood, the millennium wood and a fine arboretum... more
National Motor Museum Beaulieu (Museum / Art Gallery)
John Montagu Building, Beaulieu, Hampshire
For 2012 only, Beaulieu is holding a very special exhibition in 2012- BOND IN MOTION. The exhibition, the largest of its kind staged anywhere in the... more
Rowton Hall Country House Hotel (Spa)
Whitchurch Road, Rowton, Chester, Cheshire
For the more energetic, a work out in the well equipped gymnasium and dance studio is available. For the complete pampering, relax and unwind in the... more
Ocean Spa (Spa)
Soar Mill Cove Hotel, Soar Mill Cove, Marlborough, Salcombe, Devon
Relax on the loungers on the sun deck or take a stroll allong the unspoilt sandy beach of Soar Mill Cove. For the more energetic there... more