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...

York, North Yorkshire

With a variety of different daily walks run, a tour by Yorkwalk is great way to discover all that York has to offer. From exploring the main attractions of t...

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...

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...

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Scarborough Open Air Theatre was originally built in the 1930s, by Scarborough Corporation and is now Europe's largest open air theatre.  Some of the bi...

Tamworth, Staffordshire

Drayton Manor is packed with a host of rides and attractions set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland. It features some of the biggest and wettest rides around...

Portrush, Coleraine

Small amusement park with rides to suit all ages.  

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.

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Cannon Hall Farm is a working farm set in the rolling Pennine hills; home to hundreds of creatures, great and small. They also have an adventure playground a...

Bangor, Gwynedd

Established in 2003, and owned by local Formula 1 racing legend Eddie Irvine, this family run sports centre has become one of Northern Ireland's top indoor s...

Porthcurno, Cornwall

One of the world's most amazing theatres. An open air theatre, carved in to the cliffs high above Portcurno's sandy cove.

Robertsbridge, East Sussex

The 14th-century moated Bodiam Castle is one of the most picturesque in the country. Although the castle is ruinous, enough survives to grant visitors an ide...

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...

Milbank, London

British art from 1500 onwards.

Bodelwyddan, North Wales

Set in 260 acres of magnificent parkland, the Castle is a partner of the National Portrait Gallery. As well as being a historic house and museum with a free ...

Bristol, Bristol

Here you can see spectacular 'underwater gardens' of the Mediterranean home to everything from seahorses and puffer fish to living corals and tropical sharks...

Birmingham, West Midlands

Visit BBC Birmingham’s Public Space on Level 3 of The Mailbox and peek into the wonderful world of broadcasting.   Test your news and weather pr...

St Austell, Cornwall

The Eden Project is a global garden where people can discover how plants have shaped the world and how they can change the future. Visitors can experience th...

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Go behind the scenes and enter the world of professional football. See the players' dressing room where your favourite players hang their shirts, or act out ...

Bakewell, Derbyshire

When visiting Bakewell, Derbyshire, bring the whole family along to Chatsworth House, Gardens and Farmyard for a fantastic day out. The house itself was onc...

Fareham, Hampshire

The Royal Armouries is home to Britain’s national collection of arms and armour, with sites in Leeds, The White Tower (Tower of London) and FortNelson,...

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...

Lingfield, Surrey

The British Wildlife Centre in the heart of the East Surrey countryside is a great day out for all ages and a real natural history lesson. It is home to the ...

Exeter, Devon

If you visit Crealy Adventure Park you can expect to explore six realms of all-weather indoor attractions for all the family plus extra acres of fun outdoors...

Chessington, London

Come face to face with the Gruffalo at Chessington World of Adventures Resort! New for 2017 is the Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, which takes you and your fa...

Wembley, London

The home of English football since 1923, the new Wembley Stadium opened in Spring 2007 and quickly reestablished itself as the country's leading venue for sp...

Ipswich, Suffolk

Jimmy's Farm is a working farm open for visitors and is home to the rare breed Essex Pig. There's loads to do at the farm including a nature trail, woodland ...

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Founded in 1901, the Laing Art Gallery has been and still is host to an internationally important art collection. The Gallery is home to a stu...

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

The Galleries of Justice, use actors, audio guides, guide sheets & boards, lighting, sounds, set dressing and exhibitions in order to capture a...

Brecon, South Wales

The Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre includes attractions ranging from guided walks to theatres.

Birmingham, West Midlands

Located next to beautiful Castle Bromwich Hall, the Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens have soemthing to interest visitors of all ages. From the Holly Maze, to the...

Southport, Merseyside

Splash World Southport is a fantastic indoor, all weather water park, offering an action packed day out for all the family to enjoy. Whatever the weather, vi...

Paignton, Devon

A vast collection of animals await visitors at Paignton Zoo including the rare Cuban crocodile, black rhino, sumatran tiger and giant tortoise.

Edinburgh, Edinburgh

For all your dry skiing and snowbaording needs, look no further than the Midlothian Snowsports Centre. Housing the longest dry ski slope in Europe, whet...

Worksop, Nottinghamshire

The Welbeck Estate extends to some 15,000 acres and straddles the borders of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Set mainly within the Sherwood Forest, it lies w...

Colchester, Essex

Tudor building with the tallest gatehouse in Britain.

Glasgow, Glasgow

With 143 acres of greenery, this historic park is the perfect tranquil spot for a respite from the stresses of modern life. Dating back to the 16th century, ...

Liverpool, Merseyside

This magnificent cathedral is the largest in the UK and the fifth largest in the world. The cathedral also boasts the highest and heaviest bell peal in the w...

Belper, Derbyshire

Strutt's North Mill is famous for being the first 'fire proof' cotton mill.

Lympne, Kent

Set over 600 acres, Port Lympne is home to the UK’s most authentic safari experience, The African Experience – 100 acres alive with African anima...

Edenbridge, Kent

Romantic 13th century moated castle, once Anne Boleyn's childhood home. Visit to find out about the castle's history, view the elegant gardens, boating lake ...

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...

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...

Kensington, London

You could spend all day at this huge museum and still not see everything. The museum includes a lifesized replica of a T-Rex, wildlife garden and an earthqua...

City of London, London

ExCeL London is an exhibitions and international convention centre, situated within a 100-acre waterfront, at the Royal Victoria Dock. ExCeL hosts ...

London, Berkshire

Get ready for an escape experience with a difference. Made alongside exclusive boutique designers, these rooms combine science, technology and art to offer a...

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Have fun discovering Lincoln with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Lincoln is a beautiful city dominated by its breathtaking ...

Leyburn, North Yorkshire

The Forbidden Corner is a labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four acre garden. At every turn there are decisions to make and ...

Birmingham, West Midlands

Step inside the exciting world of broadcasting at BBC Birmingham! Go behind the scenes of BBC Midlands Today, The Archers, Asian Network, BBC WM an...

The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is the Queen's official residence in Scotland. Founded in 1128 as a monastery, the palace has been home to Mary, Que...