The Tower of London
London EC3
Europe's best preserved medieval fortress, inextricably linked with centuries of British history and home to the British crown jewels
Natural History Museum
London SW7
magnificent building housing 80 million specimens from across the natural world, arranged in four zones around a giant central hall
Science Museum
London SW7
famous for its interactive exhibits, this museum has seven floors of exhibits covering the development of science and technology
Warwick Castle
Warwick
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
Jorvik Viking Centre
York
multi-media ride through a realistic reconstruction of the sights, sounds and smells of the 10th century Viking settlement on this site
Longleat House
Warminster
lose yourself in the world's longest hedge maze, visit the Elizabethan stately home or drive through the world famous safari park
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick
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
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Birmingham
vast collections, telling the story of the last 400,000 years of history. The art galleries include the world-famous Pre-Raphaelite collection, the largest in the country
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
Blackburn
collections covering fine art, decorative art, Egyptology, coins, manuscripts, natural history, social history and South Asia with hands on interactive displays for children
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
Grimsby
carefully crafted sets and original preserved trawler interiors capture the atmosphere and essence of a remarkable way of life
Streetlife Museum
Hull
experience 200 years of transport history walking down a 1940’s high street, board a tram or enjoy the pleasures of the carriage ride
Sussex Toy & Model Museum
Brighton
The heart of the Museum is its central 1930s gauge 0 model railway layout, there are also model airplanes and period slot machines
The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
formerly a Royal Navy dockyard and now the most complete dockyard museum from the Age of Sail with inter-active exhibits for all ages
The Roald Dahl Museum
Great Missenden
3 galleries, packed with activities perfect for 6 to 12 year olds. Find out about Roald Dahl's school pranks and peek into the author's original Writing Hut
Dartmoor Zoo
Sparkwell
get up close and personal with the vast array of animals in 33 acres of woodland, from Chincha the Jaguar to Kelloggs the Corn Snake
Museum of English Rural Life
Reading
housing designated collections of national importance covering agriculture, crafts and rural life with children friendly exhibits
Powderham Castle
Kenton
set in a picturesque location surrounded by a deer park with family heirlooms in the castle and extensive grounds to explore
Reading Museum
Reading
with lots of interactive exhibits catering from the serious student to the youngest child covering Reading's history from pre Roman times to the Victorians
Sealife Aquarium
Southend-on-Sea
boasting the very latest in marine technology creating an underwater tunnel allowing an all-round view of hundreds of species
Shakespearience
Stratford-upon-Avon
using the latest developments in virtual reality, this groundbreaking show reveals the man behind the well-known face
Muncaster Castle
Muncaster
this stately home spans the centuries with a colourful history and reputed ghost. There is also a Hawk & Owl Centre with a wide range of birds
Royal Worcester Visitor Centre
Worcester
the knowledgable guides explain the techniques of the past and present with an opportunity to see skilled artists at work
tells the story of Reading's two rivers - the Kennet and the Thames with a beautiful gypsy caravan and preserved turbine machinery
Bellingham Heritage Centre
Hexham
preserving and displaying the heritage of the North Tyne and Redewater area of Northumberland with relics and photographs covering all aspects of local history and traditions in the area
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Bembridge
consisting of an inshore lifeboat in a boathouse, a fully operational offshore lifeboat at the end of a 250-yard pier, & a shop. Visits are subject to operational requirements