Top 50 places to go and things to do in the UK

Leavesden, London

This magical tour takes you on a journey through some of the most famous Harry Potter scenes. Visit the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office, Diagon Alley, Hagrid...

Birmingham, West Midlands

Jazz, world, folk, rock, pop, classical, organ recitals, spoken word, dance, family, educational and community performances are all performed at the Symphony...

Preston, Lancashire

This sanctuary is home to over 90 birds of prey: from owls, to eagles, to falcons, to hawks and more! Experience these amazing birds in flight every day duri...

Warrington, Cheshire

Team Sport aims to bring mind-blowing karting to your doorstop and does this very well, with 17 fantastic venues nationwide. The Warrington course is the la...

Greenwich, London

Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range, open since July 2015, offers its guests a state-of-the-art 60 bay driving range. With lovely views of the River Thames and Ca...

Plymouth, Devon

Dating back to the late 18th century, the Plymouth Gin Distillery is the oldest working distillery in England. Visitors today can explore the distillery, on ...

Avebury, Wiltshire

Stonehenge is a stone circle thought to have been built in 3100BC and is surrounded by a ceremonial landscape comprising of more than 300 burial mounds and m...

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

One of the best value theme parks in the South East with over 40 rides. 

St Albans, Hertfordshire

At Butterfly World, Hertfordshire, discover an enchanting world of beautiful butterflies, creepy crawlies and phenomenal flowers. Visitors of all ages can se...

Birmingham, West Midlands

The National Exhibtion Centre is home to many popular exhibitions and events on our TV sets today including the Crufts Dog Show and Gadget Show Live. The LG ...

Liverpool, Merseyside

Opened in July 2011, the Museum of Liverpool is the first national museum devoted to the history of a regional city and displays more than 6,000 objects acro...

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Caernarfon Castle is one of the most famous castles in Wales. The castle looms over the town with polygonal towers, and was built in the 1200s.

Chertsey, Surrey

Thorpe Park is one of England's biggest theme parks. Experience The Swarm, Colossus, Nemesis Inferno and many more pulsating thrill rides.

Caerleon, Blaenau Gwent

Althorp House has been the stately home of the Spencer family, since it was first built in 1508. Guests are invited to explore this magnificent house, with i...

Leicester, Leicestershire

The National Space Centre is a world famous science museum. It has over 150 interactive experiences including the award winning Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium...

Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire

The Saxon Sanctuary is Warwickshire's oldest church and is also the place of rest for Francis Smith (1604).

Castleton, Derbyshire

Take a boat journey through the flooded workings of an eighteenth century lead mine.

Windsor, Berkshire

Although Windsor Castle has been standing for over 900 years, it is still used as a working royal residence today.

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Come and explore one of the great country houses of England set within a Capability Brown landscape surrounded by beautiful parkland which includes a wo...

Colerne, Wiltshire

This completely unique experience offers visitors a thrilling and fun-packed tour around Bath and Wiltshire on a motorcycle - the Razorcat trike. It's unlike...

Maidstone, Kent

Heritage and family fun sit side by side in Kent Life’s beautiful and historical 28 acre grounds, home to Britain’s last working coal-fired Oast ...

Tamworth, Staffordshire

Whether it’s a fun packed day on the real snow, sliding and gliding about on the ice or relaxing in the seriously luxurious spa, the SnowDome in Tamwor...

Hatfield, Hertfordshire

  Home to over 3,500 species of wildlife, 1000 year old trees along with rare speicies of insects and fungi, Hatfield forest is the perfect place to wa...

Birmingham, West Midlands

Soho House was the elegant home of industrialist and enterpreneur Matthew Boulton from 1766 to 1809.

Birmingham, West Midlands

As the largest trampoline areas in Europe, all those that love to bounce need look no further than Jump Nation for an exciting experience. With wall to wall ...

Newbury, Berkshire

Famous as the home and grounds of highly popular ITV show - Downton Abbey - Highclere Castle is one of the finest Victorian homes standing today, with the Ca...

Winchester, Hampshire

Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium is an under-cover, all-weather visitor attraction. Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium houses 100 hands-on ...

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

From tigers, lions and leopards, to lemurs, baboons, meerkats and so much more, all your favourite furry creatures have found a home at the Yorkshire Wildlif...

Hyde Park Corner, Berkshire

Apsley House was home to the Duke of Wellington after his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo. The interior of the house has changed very little since then and...

Woodstock, Oxfordshire

The birthplace of William Churchill, Blenheim Palace was built in the 1700s and is a World Heritage Site. Not only is the palace itself a fascinating portrai...

Ormskirk, Lancashire

This beautiful nature reserve has over 2,000 species of birds, mammals, fish and other animals living in the wetlands and surrounding area. Highlights includ...

Norwich, Norfolk

Have fun discovering Norwich with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Norwich is the most complete medieval city in England. The...

Tiverton, Devon

Visitors can climb to the roof for views of Tiverton in the 1106 built castle. Originally built for the Earl of Devon.

Carleton, North Yorkshire

A spectacular cavern containing historic rope works inside Britain's largest cave entrance.

Milbank, London

British art from 1500 onwards.

Salisbury, Wiltshire

Think you have what it takes to jump out of a plane from 2-3 miles in the sky and plummet towards the ground at 125 mph? If so, then book a Go Skydive experi...

St Andrews, Fife

With free entry, free parking and on-site café, Craigtoun really is the ideal place for a family day out.  Situated in 47 acres of well-maintaine...

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Come close to the wonders of marine life.

Salisbury, Wiltshire

Old Sarum was an Iron Age hill fort and displays evidence of human habitation from as far back as 3000 BC. Note: English Heritage members can visit att...

Northwich, Cheshire

Cheshire Falconry is one of the leading falconry centres in the UK. Take part in falconry yourself for a full day or watch the experts do it themselves. Ches...

Weymouth, Dorset

Rapidole lake is a beautiful nature reserve in Weymouth, which is a great place to come whether you are wildlife enthusiast or not. Radipole is an ideal site...

Twickenham, London

When looking for a peaceful day out in Twickenham, look no further than Marble Hill House. Set in 66 acres of beautiful riverside parkland, it is a real trea...

Castlerock, Coleraine

Beautiful cliiftop walks provide stunning views across the North Coast.

Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Conkers is the award winning family attraction in the heart of the National Forest. Includes a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences.

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Visit Groombridge Place near Tunbridge Wells where everyone can have a special day. Discover the beautiful award-winning gardens and the forest with its gia...

Liverpool, Merseyside

The newly redeveloped Albert Dock is a World Heritage waterfront site showcasing the biggest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the UK.

Plymouth, Devon

The best preserved of Plymouth's Victorian defences, the fort has had many uses over the years and is a site steeped in history. One of ten forts originally ...

Colchester, Essex

Waldegraves Farm originally started as a pig farm and at one time there were more than 3000 pigs grazing on the land which has become the setting for many fa...

Westminster, London

The Egypt Centre is located in the University of Wales. You can see a display of Egyptian artefacts as well as experience hands-on activities.

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Southend Pier is the longest pleasure pier in the world at 1.3 miles. Since a fire struck in 2005, the end of the pier doesn't have many features but the rai...