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Secret Nuclear Bunker
Crown Buildings Kelvedon Hall Lane Kelvedon Hatch
Located deep beneath the Essex Countryside underneath an innocent looking bungalow Kelvedon Hatch was to be used in the dreadful event of a nuclear war, it was designed to accommodate 600 military and Government personnel. The Bunker had three main lives. Initially as an......
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Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
Cosford Shifnal Shropshire
If you are looking for what to do in Shropshire, the award winning Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is home to over 70 aircraft displayed in wartime hangars on an active airfield. The iconic National Cold War Exhibition displays aircraft suspended in flying attitudes and......
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Herbert Art Gallery
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Jordan Well Coventry
Located in the cultural heart of Coventry city centre, next to the historic Cathedral, the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is the perfect place to visit to learn more about the history of Coventry and immerse yourself in some art and culture. Winner of the Guardian Family......
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The London Bridge Experience
2-4 Tooley Street London Bridge London
The London Bridge Experience & The London Tombs is London’s newest two-part attraction. Set in the historic surroundings under London Bridge, The London Bridge Experience & The London Tombs incorporates education, history, adventure and most importantly......
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Banqueting House
Whitehall London
This revolutionary building is best known for being the only surviving part of the great palace of Whitehall. Created in 1622 by Inigo Jones, the building was intended for the splendour and exuberance of court masques, but is probably most famous for a real life drama, the......
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Brogdale Collections
Brogdale Farm Brogdale Road Faversham Kent
Brogdale Farm is home to the National Fruit Collections, the largest collection of fruit trees and plants in the world. There are over 2,200 different varieties of apple, 550 of pear, 350 of plum, 320 of cherry and smaller collections of bush, nuts and Grapes are grown here......
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Hall Place and Gardens
Bourne Road Bexley Kent
Hall Place is a recently restored Grade I listed country house built in 1537 for former Lord Mayor of London, Sir John Champneys. The Tudor house boasts a panelled Great Hall with minstrel's gallery and 17th century additions and improvements include a vaulted Long......
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Arundel Castle
Arundel West Sussex
Looking for what to do in Sussex? Set high on a hill in West Sussex, Arundel Castle commands the landscape with magnificent views across the South Downs and the River Arun. Built at the end of the 11th Century it has been the home of the Dukes of Norfolk and their......
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Wiscombe Park
Colyton Devon
Enjoy an action packed day out at the Wiscombe park Hill Climb in East Devon. Enjoy both the speed and the spectacle of cars from both the past and present, including historic , and an array of motorcycle machinery on two and three wheels, in addition to the latest high tech......
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Petworth House
Church Street Petworth West Sussex
The vast late 17th-century mansion is set in a beautiful 283-hectare (700-acre) deer park, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown and immortalised in Turner's paintings. The house contains the Trust's finest collection of pictures, with numerous works by......
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Lady Lever Art Gallery
Queen Mary's Drive Port Sunlight Village Wirral
Looking for a family day out with the kids at Lady Lever Art Gallery in North West? The Lady Lever Art Gallery in the North West is one of the most beautiful collections of fine and decorative arts in the UK. It’s a great idea for a family day out with the kids.......
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Crich Tramway Village
Crich Matlock Derbyshire
Take a tram ride through time at Crich Tramway Village, home of The National Tramway Museum - an ideal destination for family and friends. Visitors can ride our world renowned vintage trams through our unique period street and out into the open countryside for spectacular......
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Powderham Castle
Kenton Exeter Devon
Take time to enjoy Powderham Castle, the 600 year-old family home of the Earl & Countess of Devon, just a stone’s throw from Exeter. There is so much to see and do you will be pushed to fit it all in to one day, but don’t worry as you can come back on......
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Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
2 Littlestone Road New Romney Kent
The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway is proud to operate the most complete collection of one-third full size Steam Locomotives in the world. It’s a great way to get out of the house and go on a journey with kids and family; fantastic idea for a day out with the......
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Haynes International Motor Museum
Sparkford Nr Yeovil Somerset
The prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum at Sparkford in Somerset offers fantastic family fun day out whatever the weather. With more than 400 cars and bikes displayed in stunning style, dating from 1886 to the present day, it is the UK’s largest......
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Canterbury Roman Museum
11a Butchery Lane Canterbury Kent
Canterbury Roman Museum is one of Canterbury’s most popular attractions for day trips and visits to Kent. Explore this underground museum with parts of a Roman house and its famous mosaic floors. Discover the buried Roman town of Durovernum Cantiacorum –......
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Oakham Treasures
Portury Lane Portbury Bristol North Somerset
Oakham Treasures is a gold award winning attraction. It is believed to be the largest private display of retail and farming history in the UK, and will give you an amazing and uplifting trip down memory lane. Whether you are 8 or 80, you’ll be fascinated by this......
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Kent Life
Lock Lane Sandling Maidstone Kent
There’s so much to see and do for all the family on our farm including our fabulous indoor Play Barn, exciting Adventure Play area, animal Cuddle Corner and the largest collection of original heritage farm buildings in the county. Stroll through our......
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Oxford Castle Unlocked
44-46 Oxford Castle Oxford Oxfordshire
If you thought Oxford was just about world-class academia then think again! The secrets of Oxford Castle have been Unlocked revealing episodes of violence, executions, great escapes, betrayal and even romance. Walk through these ancient buildings and experience......
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Hill Close Gardens
Hill Close Gardens Bread & Meat Close Warwick
Hill Close Gardens are a group of sixteen restored Victorian hedged gardens with delightful brick summerhouses overlooking Warwick racecourse. The gardens were used by townsfolk who wanted to escape from the crowded town centre. Visiting gardens makes a perfect day......
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Treasure Houses 2013 Exhibitions
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The Treasure Houses of England are ten of the most magnificent palaces, houses and castles in England today. Each has its own unique charm and all combine together to give a fascinating insight into life in England over the centuries. One of the most compelling features......
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Baddesley Clinton
Baddesley Clinton Rising Lane Knowle Solihull Warwickshire
Baddesley Clinton, in the heart of Warwickshire, is a secluded, intimate National Trust estate with 500 years of fascinating and unexpected stories. From refuge to haven, the house has been a sanctuary since the 15th century, and together with the peaceful gardens makes......
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National Space Centre
Exploration Drive Leicester Leicestershire East Midlands
The Attraction Upon arrival you will understand why the National Space Centre is a day visit that is out of this world. Take a journey through the six hands-on galleries, stopping at over 150 interactive experiences, then travel in the glass lift through three......
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Clare Cottage
Woodgate Helpston Peterborough Cambs
Clare Cottage in Helpston was the home of John Clare, a 19th Century rural poet, for over 30 years. John Clare was born in 1793 and spent most of his life in this area. Although enjoying literary success, he suffered with mental illness throughout his adult life,......
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Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle Maidstone Kent
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop for a day out with the kids or family. The historic castle, glorious gardens, falconry shows, maze and programme of events await every visitor. Bring the whole family for a day out to Leeds......
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Kew Palace
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Richmond Surrey
Located in the heart of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, this little palace is the oldest surviving building in the Gardens. Kew Palace was the favourite family home of King George 3rd, Queen Charlotte and their 15 children. These interesting characters and their stories......
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Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Gloucestershire
Berkeley Castle is a Norman Castle, yet still comfortable as a family home. Visitors can tour Edward II's Cell in the original Keep; travel through Medieval kitchens and the Great Hall, to the more elegant State Apartments. The Castle and Gardens have grown throughout the......
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Stonehenge
Nr Amesbury Wiltshire
After 5,000 years the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is still a unique and awe-inspiring day out with the kids or family; an exceptional survivor from a culture now lost to us. The monument evolved between 3,000 BC and 1,600 BC and is aligned with the rising and setting......
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Tower of London
By Tower Bridge Approach London
Home to the Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warders (known to you and I as ‘Beefeaters’), the legendary ravens, The Tower of London has lots to offer for a day out for the kids or family. Over 1,000 years old, The Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous......
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Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre Milford Lifton Devon
If you are wondering what to do in Devon, Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is an attraction that provides a unique opportunity to view our Fairground Heritage in a beautiful rural location. The Centre is designed to capture the magic of a bygone age through exhibits,......
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Royal Gunpowder Mills
Royal Gunpowder Mills Beaulieu Drive Waltham Abbey Essex
The Royal Gunpowder Mills is an exciting visitor attraction in Waltham Abbey, Essex offering a unique day out for all the family. Set in 170 acres of natural parkland, with more than 20 buildings of major historic value, plus interactive exhibitions and children’s......
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Swindon and Cricklade Railway
Swindon and Cricklade Railway Blunsdon Station Tadpole Lane Blunsdon Swindon
The Swindon and Cricklade Railway, Wiltshire’s only standard gauge Heritage line, runs through picturesque North Wiltshire, using both steam and diesel hauled trains. Having increased the useable length of track to almost two miles in 2010, the railway is in......
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Windsor Castle By Bike
London Paddington Station Praed Street Paddington London
For a great day out in London, join us for a gentle 8 mile cycle to the Queen’s favourite castle. The route is fun, flat and traffic-free making it suitable for all abilities. After meeting at London Paddington we take a short train to the Thames Valley, where we board......
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SEA LIFE Tower
The Quay Weymouth Dorset
Visit the Weymouth SEA LIFE Tower and enjoy amazing 360º panoramic views of Weymouth Bay, Portland and the Jurassic Coast at 53 metres above sea level. The sleekly designed Weymouth SEA LIFE Tower is a dramatic addition to the Weymouth landscape and treats the......
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Sulgrave Manor
Sulgrave near Banbury Northamptonshire
A delightful day out awaits visitors at Sulgrave Manor. This small 16th century manor house set in a historical garden and blessed with stunning views of the Northamptonshire countryside, is the home of George Washington’s ancestors. The house is shown by lively and......
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Robinsons Visitors Centre
Unicorn Brewery Apsley Street Stockport Manchester
Combining an impressive heritage, stretching from 1838, with innovation, Robinsons is one of the UK’s largest independent family brewers, with 340 pubs across the North West and Wales. Our pubs are an integral part of the Robinsons family and the way customers enjoy our......
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Glastonbury Abbey
The Abbey Gatehouse Magdalene Street Glastonbury
Looking for a family day out with the kids at Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset? Glastonbury Abbey: Somerset’s hidden jewel known as the cradle of Christianity and the resting place for three Saxon Kings and the legendary King Arthur. Step through the arches and......
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National Memorial Arboretum
Croxall Road Alrewas Staffordshire
The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s year-round Centre of Remembrance; a spiritually uplifting place, which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice, and fosters pride in our country. The Arboretum is part of The Royal British Legion family of......
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The London Dungeon
County Hall Westminster Bridge Road London
The London Dungeon invites you to delve into the capital’s most horrible history for the most scary day out your will ever have with the kids or family. Come face to face with live actors, experience 3 thrilling rides, 14 interactive shows and special effects as......
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Hever Castle
Hever Near Edenbridge Kent
About Hever Castle Capture the unforgettable moments of romance, danger and intrigue that echo to this day at Hever Castle the magical 13th century moated castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The rooms of the castle are splendidly furnished with fine furniture,......
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Museum of London, London Wall
150 London Wall London
For a day out with the kids or family, step inside Museum of London and you will find historic objects which tell the story of the capital’s turbulent past. The Museum of London overlooks the remains of the city wall, which dates to the time of the Roman Empire, in......
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St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Churchyard London
St Paul’s Cathedral, whose famous dome dominates London’s skyline, is England’s architectural masterpiece and place of national celebration. The present cathedral was designed and built by Sir Christopher Wren and competed in 1710 but a cathedral has stood......
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Exeter's Underground Passages
2 Paris Street Exeter Devon
For an exciting day out in Exeter, visit Exeter’s Underground Passages to discover medieval passageways that stretch under the city's streets. Dating from 14th century, these medieval passages are a unique ancient monument: no similar system of passages can be......
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Penshurst Place and Gardens
Penshurst Tonbridge Kent
Described as “the grandest and most perfectly preserved example of a fortified manor house in all England”, for over 650 years Penshurst Place has been the place for poetic inspiration and lavish Royal hospitality. Once owned by Henry VIII, it has been home to......
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Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre
Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre 17 Court Street Faversham Kent
Enjoy England’s Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2011 Beer, otherwise known as the ‘Drink of England’, has been produced in Faversham for over 850 years and the Shepherd Neame brewery is open to visitors who wish to discover more about this proudly......
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Bowood House and Gardens
Bowood Estate Calne Wiltshire
Bowood is the magnificent family home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne. It offers a stunning stately home, “Capability” Brown designed parklands and an amazing Adventure Playground making it ideal for a family day out. The parkland provides......
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South Downs Heritage Centre Sussex
South Downs Heritage Centre Sussex Brighton Road Hassocks West Sussex
Discover the vanished rural crafts of Sussex. The South Downs Heritage Centre displays a wide range of fascinating exhibits such as the blacksmith and wheelwright. Vintage ploughs and other rural antiquities give an insight into days gone by. The heritage garden displays......
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Creswell Crags
Crags Road Welbeck Nottinghamshire
Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, set in a limestone gorge with caves and lake. It is home to Britain’s only known Ice Age Cave Art. This discovery is one of the most important prehistoric finds in the last decade. The art is thought to date to about......
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Wadworth Brewery Visitor Centre & Shop
Northgate Brewery Devizes Wiltshire
Wadworth Brewery Visitor Centre is a free self-guided exhibition, open all year round for the public to enjoy. With interactive displays, brewing memorabilia, a fully stocked gift shop & our Mezzanine Bar, there is plenty for all the family to see and do. It’s a......
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Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Somerset
A spectacular day out with the family and kids at Cheddar Gorge! Visit Britain’s biggest gorge, take in the dramatic cliffs rising up 450ft and explore the stunning stalactite caves below. This world-renowned beauty spot is not only a National Nature Reserve but......
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Chatsworth House
Chatsworth Bakewell Derbyshire
Chatsworth house, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Chatsworth is fun for all the family with a packed events programme, exhibitions, garden, farmyard & adventure playground, gift shops and restaurants. The 1,000 acre park, the farm shop and its......
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Old Royal Naval College
2 Cutty Sark Gardens Greenwich London
The Old Royal Naval College is one of London’s most famous riverside landmarks and stands on the historic site of the Tudor palace where Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. Planned and designed by some of the greatest architects of the 17th and 18th......
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Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway Lakeside Country Park Wide Lane Eastleigh
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway for day visits in Hampshire suitable for all ages. The 10¼”/7¼” dual gauge Miniature railway runs from its main station, Eastleigh Parkway to Monks Brook Halt and then back to Eastleigh Parkway. Trains are......
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Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition
Bankside London
Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition is the world’s largest and most comprehensive exhibition devoted to Shakespeare and the London in which he lived and worked. Housed beneath the Globe Theatre, the Exhibition uses modern technology to bring Shakespeare’s world......
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Packwood House
Packwood House Packwood Lane Lapworth Warwickshire
Packwood House, in the heart of Warwickshire, is a peaceful country retreat. The National Trust house was restored at the beginning of the 20th century by Graham Baron Ash, creating his perfect vision of a Tudor home. The flowers in the garden spill out over the lawns -......
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Milestones Museum
Leisure Park Churchill Way West Basingstoke Hampshire
All ages can experience a great day out at Milestones Museum, Hampshire’s award winning living history museum based in Basingstoke. You can explore a network of full size streets set inside an easily accessible purpose built museum. There are period shops you can......
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The Canterbury Tales
St Margaret's Street Canterbury Kent
Ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era? A visit to The Canterbury Tales, one of Kent’s most popular attractions, with its stunning reconstruction of 14th century England, you can do......
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The Battle of Britain Memorial
New Dover Road Capel le Ferne Folkestone Kent
The National Memorial to the Few is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ‘the Few’, the fewer-than 3,000 RAF airmen who fought to defend this country from a Nazi invasion in the Battle of Britain in 1940. Situated on the famous White Cliffs of Dover......
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Apsley House
149 Piccadilly Hyde Park Corner London
Explore the first Duke of Wellington’s home and impressive art collection, standing in the heart of central London. An essential day out if searching for what to do in London. Paintings by many famous artists, including Goya and Rubens, are hung throughout the first......
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Cricket St Thomas Hotel, Lakes & Gardens
Chard Somerset
A Bit of History Cricket St. Thomas is set in 160 acres of beautifully landscaped, grade-II parkland. As well as the majestic Regency-style house and picturesque grounds, the estate also features the beautiful 12th century church of St. Thomas– home to the brocade......
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British Music Experience at the O2
The O2 North Greenwich London
About the attraction The British Music Experience is a permanent exhibition dedicated to the history of popular music in Britain. Using state of the art interactives and iconic memorabilia you can explore how rock, pop, dance and other genres were formed and have......
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Museum of Army Flying
Middle Wallop Stockbridge Hampshire
Great for day visits, trips or short breaks getting your day out off to a Flying Start! The Museum of Army Flying tells the brave and heroic history and heritage of flying soldiers with over 35 historic aircraft on display, dioramas, exhibits and artefacts. The......
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Ightham Mote
Mote Road Ivy Hatch Sevenoaks Kent
Lose yourself in this romantic 14th century moated manor house. With free talks and tours, children’s quizzes, a restaurant and shop, this is the perfect place to visit for a memorable day out in Kent. Built nearly 700 years ago, this house has seen many changes and......
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Queen's House
Romney Road Greenwich London
Step into the past at the elegant Queen’s House, the opulent summer villa of Charles I's queen Henrietta Maria, and the first purely classical Renaissance building in Britain. The Queen’s House is the principal showcase for the National Maritime......
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Dyrham Park
Dyrham Nr Bath Gloucestershire
Perfect for a day out with friends and family, Dyrham Park in Gloucestershire is just 16 miles from Bristol and 8 miles from Bath. Whether you want to marvel at the grand Baroque mansion, exploring its lavish interiors or enjoy a walk in the pretty garden and rolling parkland......
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England's Medieval Festival
England's Medieval Festival Hailsham East Sussex
England’s Medieval Festival at Herstmonceux Castle near Hailsham in East Sussex, celebrates its nineteenth spectacular year! The event has become an August Bank Holiday favourite for families, with visitors from across England and Europe. With more......
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Old Sarum
Castle Road Salisbury Wiltshire
Discover the story of the original Salisbury and take the family for a day out to Old Sarum, 2 miles north of where the city stands now. The mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first Cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their......
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Hampton Court By Bike
London Waterloo Station Station Approach London Greater London
For a great day out in London, join us for a gentle 8 mile cycle to the former home of Henry VIII. The route is fun, flat and traffic-free making it suitable for all abilities. After meeting at London Waterloo we take a short train to Richmond, where we board our......
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British Library
96 Euston Road London
The British Library is an open place to visit for the public to use, free of charge, we host major exhibitions, events talks and lectures as well as holding one of the world’s largest and most diverse research collections comprising of over 250 million items. The......
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Isle of Wight Walking Festival
County Hall Newport Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is now in its thirteenth year! In 2010 in excess of 22,000 walkers joined us here on the Isle of Wight to take part in our Walking Festival which boasts 16 days of unbeatable exciting, informative and healthy walks. For 2011,......
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Dartmouth Castle
Castle Road Dartmouth Devon
For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has stood in a superb waterfront setting guarding the narrow entrance to the Dart estuary. Why not travel from Dartmouth to this historical attraction by water? Take the castle ferry from Dartmouth quayside along the banks of the......
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Museum of London Docklands
West India Quay London
From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, unlock the history of London’s river, port and people in this historic warehouse. Discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries, including Mudlarks, an interactive......
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Drink London!
London Bridge Station Station Approach London Greater London
Enjoy a great day out in London with a gentle guided stroll through London’s liquid history, and pause for refreshment in 4 historic pubs dating as far back as 1538. As part of a great day out in London, we follow in the footsteps of Shakespeare & Dickens passing......
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Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens London
First adapted for royal residence in 1689 by Sir Christopher Wren, Kensington Palace has been host to the courts of William 3rd and Mary 2nd, Queen Anne, George Ist and George 2nd. In recent & past times the palace has been a much loved home for members of......
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Chartwell
Mapleton Road Westerham Kent
Explore Chartwell in Kent, the family home of Sir Winston Churchill. Visitors are welcomed as guests into the house, where 20th-century history comes to life. The gardens command breathtaking views, and visitors can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the water garden and......
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