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
Madame Tussauds
London NW1
famous waxwork museum, displaying effigies of celebrities, royalty, historic figures and sports stars, with photo-ops alongside your favourites
Hughenden Manor
High Wycombe
country home of Benjamin Disraeli, housing a fascinating collection of his memorabilia. Also Second World War rooms, with interactive exhibits and eye-witness accounts
Lincoln Castle
Lincoln
impressive castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068 and housing an original copy of Magna Carta. A cinema with a wraparound screen tells the story
depicting life in the 17th Century, with Civil War exhibits, Cromwell's study, haunted bedroom and learn about contemporary cooking and taste the recipes in the kitchen
Brantwood
Coniston
for 28 years, the home of John Ruskin, scientist and art collector, with many personal artefacts, including his extensive geological collection