Great Britain Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

the world's oldest and largest continuously occupied fortress, one of the Queen's main residences, with impressive state rooms and chapels

one of Scotland's best known landmarks, a mighty fortress dominating the Edinburgh skyline, with 3 military museums and Scotland's own Crown Jewels

mysterious circle of standing stones, Europe's best-known prehistoric monument

featuring a permanent collection of contemporary art and a programme of exhibitions of modern works from artists around the world

large, world-class museum with spectacular glass-roofed Great Court and extensive galleries containing some of the world's greatest treasures

Europe's best preserved medieval fortress, inextricably linked with centuries of British history and home to the British crown jewels

a treasure chest of art, design and artefacts spanning some 3000 years.

magnificent church, burial place of many kings, queens and other historic figures and scene of royal coronations since William the Conqueror.

stunning Gothic cathedral with exceptional, medieval stained glass windows, home to the Church of England and scene of Thomas Beckett's murder

The Eden Project is an ecological wonder, featuring massive biomes housing diverse global plant species, educational exhibits, and sustainability-focused initiatives.

iconic neo-Gothic building, seat of the British government with world-famous clock tower; various visiting options

magnificent building housing 80 million specimens from across the natural world, arranged in four zones around a giant central hall

Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece built between 1675 and 1710, with its famous dome that survived WWII bombs and memorials to many historic figures

major international art gallery with more than 2,300 European paintings, dating from the 13th to the early 20th century, housing several iconic masterpieces

northern Europe's largest medieval cathedral, a stone masterpiece in various Gothic styles, with the world's largest medieval stained glass window

working headquarters of the British monarchy and scene of the regular Changing of the Guard ceremony

one of Europe's finest medieval buildings with Britain's tallest spire, also home to one of four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta

the Scottish home of the British Royal Family since Queen Victoria's time, with major Scottish works of art, and surrounded by extensive gardens

interact with medieval warriors, archers and knights on either side of the conflict as they reveal how they became involved in this decisive battle

Enjoy a new, interactive visitor experience in the castle, including a Victorian arcade and extensive gardens and woodland

stately home, architectural masterpiece, housing an outstanding art collection and stunning interiors, set in 1000 acres of parkland and featured in Brideshead Revisited and Victoria

set on a rocky promontory next to the Castle, one of the great Norman buildings of Europe, boasting a magnificent rose window

childhood home of the Queen Mother and legendary setting for Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' with sumptuous furnishings and extensive grounds

with guided tours and an introductory film in six languages and offering an outdoor picnic tables for visitors

cleverly combining 19th Century and 20th Century buildings to deliver light and airy galleries depicting Scottish history from geological beginnings to the 1990s

well-presented railway museum, largest in the world, with a wide-ranging appeal beyond the railway enthusiast

huge working spinning mule, producing woollen yarn, a historic schoolhouse, a millworker's house and 1920s style village store

one of Scotland's earliest visitor attractions. Curiosity has attracted travellers to Gretna Green since the middle of the 19th Century

visited by some of Scotland's most well known historic figures, such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Today it is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland

retaining much of its 18th Century character with many personal relics belonging to Burns including manuscripts and entertaining letters

the favourite royal residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Visit the state rooms, the engine room and even the laundry

famous for its interactive exhibits, this museum has seven floors of exhibits covering the development of science and technology

site of the coronation of the Scottish kings, boasting magnificent collections of objets d'art, woodland walks and a unique Murray Star maze

come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future

set in a commanding position, the residence of the Stuart monarchs and luxuriously, recently refurbished. Don't miss the Stirling Heads Gallery with beautiful sculptures

world famous open-air theatre in stunning cliff-side location, with visitor centre and exotic, sub-tropical, coastal garden. An exhibition tells the life and times of Rowena Cade, the founder

The Roman Baths offer insight into Roman life through thermal springs, historic ruins, and interactive museum displays.

one of the finest industrial museums in Europe, exploring the history of the jute industry, with interactive and computer generated displays

walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore the wonders of the Wizarding World

packed with over 1000 years of history and set in splendid grounds, there is plenty to see and do including State Rooms, dungeons and falconry

the most visited theme park in the UK with thrilling rides, an indoor and outdoor waterpark, 2 nine hole themed crazy golf courses and much more

set just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, the world famous cottage, with much original furniture, where Shakespeare courted Anne Hathaway

spectacular setting atop the White Cliffs of Dover, this large fortress includes a Roman lighthouse and secret wartime tunnels

multi-media ride through a realistic reconstruction of the sights, sounds and smells of the 10th century Viking settlement on this site

stunning scenery and natural beauty at Cornwall's most westerly point with cliff top walks, the First & Last House, famous signpost

200 acres of world-renowned 19th century gardens, now restored after decades of neglect, offering secret corners and stunning displays

famous waxwork museum, displaying effigies of celebrities, royalty, historic figures and sports stars, with photo-ops alongside your favourites

hailed as a quintesssentially, English garden, this 'Great Garden of the World' boasts over 2000 different roses and over 1/4 million tulips, all set beside the 12th Century Abbey Church in the centre of Malmesbury

go 300ft underground and see the hidden world of the miner on a real underground tour

19th century Arts & Crafts house, originally built for wealthy brewer, with spectacular interior and lake views

this magnificent eighteenth century palace featuring formal gardens, arboretum and lake, was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill

the scenery here is both beautiful and diverse - rolling countryside and valleys, wide open spaces to the wild beauty of the waterfalls and caves

with some of the most comfortable carriages on any preserved railway – standard or narrow gauge – step back in time to a more civilised age

magnificent coastal scenery and wildlife, archaeology, geology in the Special Area of Conservation along the Heritage Coast

with nature and archeological trails, fishing, sailing and children's adventure playground, there is plenty here to keep the family occupied

a major tourist development with various family friendly visitor attractions, outdoor activities and boat trips

adopting a scientific approach to the Nessie story allowing the visitor to make up their own mind with many exhibits used in past monster hunts

Imaginatively displayed with interaction exhibits telling the story of this favourite ship of Henry Vlllth, featuring weapons, tools and possessions of the men who sailed her

aimed firmly at the kids, a mini Nessie theme park, including an outside children's play area

faithful reproduction of Shakespeare's original Globe theatre, dedicated to the experience and understanding of Shakespeare in performance

large collection of vintage aircraft, cars and motorcycles, plus historic house and Swiss garden

some of the most creatively inspiring and innovative gardens to visit in the UK. Each garden has its own distinctive character dotted with beautiful structures and unique sculptures and including a wildflower meadow and kitchen garden

series of dioramas showing scenes from all the famous children's books, including Peter Rabbit's garden and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle's Laundry

popular family attraction with animal petting and feeding, undercover play area, pony rides, goat racing and walking. Fun for all the family

with up to the minute information about the weather forecasts and specific advice on climbing Ben Nevis and guides for local walks

the best preserved blast furnace complex of its period and type in the world and is one of the most important monuments to have survived from the early part of the industrial revolution

with over 40 naturally themed habitats, an underwater tunnel and interactive educational displays, this is the ultimate underseas safari

spanning over 2,000 years of history, but largely refurbished in the 19th Century with exhibits from the Roman times to Second World War

miles of trails in this mixed woodland, popular with dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders with stunning viewpoints, picnic and BBQ areas

with displays showing the development from a Norman fortification to an Elizabethan country house, a working tidal mill and family picnic areas

a fine Georgian villa designed by William Kent with a rich collection of Old Master Paintings and fine furniture. Free entry to the 65 acres of Grade I listed gardens with grand vistas, architectural delights, water features and a children's play area

build dens in the woods, cook your own food at one of our campfires, play on the rope swings or use our free pond dipping kits and games for the meadow

a superb array of sea life, now offering divers the chance to swim with Sand Tiger Sharks measuring a cool 12' in length

follow in the footsteps of Captain Scott and Ernest Shackleton aboard the Royal Research Ship Discovery at the multi-award winning Discovery Point

an architectural jewel with an extraordinary collection of Chippendale furniture and numerous objets d'art, stunning gardens and children's adventure playground

one of the world's leading conservation zoos, helping to save many endangered species. Main attractions include Giant Pandas and the penguin parade

the largest inhabited castle in Scotland with a fine collection of artefacts and recently restored tapestries. The Victorian gardens boast outstanding herbaceous borders. The modern tapestry garden and fruit cage add a contemporary slant to the garden

a typical example of a 17th Century tenement building with rare hand painted interiors and the only surviving arched shop frontage

with 70 acres of woodlands, ancient monuments, industrial and farming history and children friendly interactive displays

housing a permanent exhibition from Tutankhamun's Tomb, discovered by the 5th Earl and exhibits from the popular TV series, Downton Abbey, which was filmed here

herbaceous borders, over 80 heritage pear and apple trees, over 100 varieties of snowdrops, display of antique garden equipment, children's garden and a garden trail for younger visitors. Truly, something for everyone

visually stunning castle with fairy tale turrets with an impressive armoury hall and has been used in the TV series 'Downton Abbey'

a fascinating interpretative centre giving context for the ancient monuments in the surrounding area, with artefacts recovered from various sites

with over 50 interactive rides, building workshops and much more! Children 2-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety

This is the iconic Liverpool waterfront landmark with the buildings known as The Three Graces and the popular Beatles sculpture.

often used in film and TV, with seven and a half miles through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The views from the carriages are breathtaking

lose yourself in the world's longest hedge maze, visit the Elizabethan stately home or drive through the world famous safari park

with a wide selection of wild animals, indoor and outdoor children's play areas and family picnic spots. There is something for everyone

100s of animals – including giraffes, tigers & penguins, set in a 140-acre park with daily talks and animal feeding and 4 adventure playgrounds

this superb museum covering a multitude of perspectives from fine art to engineering and archeology to history

over 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park

designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who was also responsible for Portmeirion Village, and made up of a series of 'rooms' with a mixture of yew and box privet forming the architecture of the garden, with a centuries old Holme Oak taking centre stage

you can walk across Pontcysyllte, or save your legs and take a leisurely boat ride. But there's one thing you have to take with you. A camera. The views are something else.

small, but densely decorated, a read through the guide book first is advised.Famously, the denouement for Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code"

explore the birthplace and family home of William Shakespeare, hear tales of contemporary family life, with rare artefacts from the Trust

from underground audiovisual tours to farm tours, narrow gauge railway trips through breathtaking countryside and for the more adventurous, white water rafting

providing wonderful views down across the seabird cliffs and across the Irish Sea. In spring, guillemots, razorbills and puffins breed on the iconic cliffs

One of the few distilleries that distils, matures and bottles all its whisky site - one of Scotland's finest malts -

beautifully restored first world class ocean liner with First Class Dining Saloon, steerage quarters, Engine Room and audio visual exhibits of passengers' lives

historic island, linked to mainland by causeway and surmounted by former Benedictine Abbey with medieval castle and gardens creating a micro climate in which all sorts of unlikely plants flourish

built upon the site of St David's 6th century monastery St Davids Cathedral has been a site of pilgrimage and worship for many hundreds of years

modern art gallery, presenting three special exhibitions each year, with the accent on the St Ives School of Art

created in the 17th Century, this lovely unspoilt garden, positioned high on the Cotswolds, commands spectacular views across the former deer park to extensive woodland. Two double mixed borders provide interest from spring to autumn

the stunning Welsh Wildlife Centre stands within the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve on the banks of the River Teifi

rescuing and conserving historic buildings, teaching traditional trades and crafts to ensure their preservation and sharing the untold stories of rural life

set in a magnificent deer park, the ancestral home of the Russell family for nearly 400 years has many attractions, including a famous wild life reserve

set in 90 acres with a variety of rides and attractions to suit all ages with a large indoor play centre, wildlife sanctuary, falconry centre and big fun farm

authentic 18th century scythe works with waterwheels and tilt hammers. The house, workshops, crucible steel furnace, waterwheels and dam create a unique atmosphere of life in centuries long past

home of Sir Walter Scott, famous Victorian novelist, with a large library of rare volumes, weapons and armour with lovely grounds down to the Tweed

A unique collection covering shipbuilding, fast sailing ships, fishing and port history, with displays on the North Sea oil and gas industry

a delightful sheltered garden, with a partially restored watermill, renowned for its herbs and orchards, growing old English fruit varieties, and planted with over 250 medicinal and culinary herbs

attractions for all the family from the adventure playground, to go karts, with farmyard animals, a maze and character shows in the Alice Theatre

former dock at the heart of Liverpool, now rejuvenated with shops and restaurants as well as The Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story and Merseyside Maritime Museum

dating back to the fourteenth century and closely associated with many historical events. Now best known as one of the locations for the Harry Potter films

ancestral home of the Spencer family since the sixteenth century with a fine collection of antiques. Diana, Princess of Wales was laid to rest here

Suffolk's largest reservoir offers a whole host of activities. Sailing, Windsurfing, fishing, walking & cycling are the most popular. Camping is also offered