Madame Tussauds
London NW1
famous waxwork museum, displaying effigies of celebrities, royalty, historic figures and sports stars, with photo-ops alongside your favourites
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
Beamish Open Air Museum
Stanley
a living working experience of life as it was in the early 1800s and 1900s complete with shops, pubs and horse drawn carriages and trams
collection of thatched buildings - date back more than 200 years - set in a valley that reaches down to the sea - working forge & mill - see the blacksmith in action - enjoy a traditional cream tea in the Old Bakery - explore the woodland or beach
Brighton i360
Brighton
designed by the creators of The London Eye, glide up to 450' in this futuristic glass viewing pod for a birds' eye view of Brighton and the South Coast
Derwent Pencil Museum
Keswick
local graphite mining led to the growth of the pencil industry. The museum gives an in depth guide to pencils and pencil making down the centuries
a 45,000 square foot indoor attraction of the National Fairground Collection of vintage exhibits, rides and engineering and artwork displays
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
Grimsby
carefully crafted sets and original preserved trawler interiors capture the atmosphere and essence of a remarkable way of life
Horse Drawn Barge
Tiverton
a family run living heritage attraction with one of the last horse-drawn barges in Great Britain
Museum of Cider
Hereford
founded in 1973 to preserve the history of cider making. The extensive collection includes cider mills, presses and advertising memorabilia
National Coal Mining Mueuem for England
Wakefield
go 140m underground to England's last deep coal mine, with 14 galleries to explore and blacksmiths to chat to and an adventure playground for children
Snape Maltings
Saxmundham
set in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is the home of the world famous Aldeburgh Music Festival, with many craft shops and art galleries
The Donkey Sanctuary
Sidmouth
sanctuary and working farm home to 500 donkeys in need of care, where visitors can meet the donkeys
The Wensleydale Creamery
Hawes
a family interactive experience where the visitor can learn about cheese, watch demonstrations and try out some cheese
The Workhouse
Southwell
built in 1842 as the last resort for the destitute, the stories of the people who lived and worked here help tell the poignant history
West Wycombe Village
High Wycombe
historic village with many buildings of architectural interest including the Hellfire Caves (not National Trust), shops and cafés
Bekonscot Model Village
Beaconsfield
the oldest model village in the world with a wealth of miniature architecture from the 1930s rural England, including a model railway
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Chalfont St. Giles
focusing on vernacular buildings – the past houses and workplaces of ordinary people that are gradually disappearing from the landscape
Finch Foundry
Sticklepath
The doorway to Dartmoor's industrial past with the sights, sounds and smells of three thundering water wheels powering massive hammers, shears and sharpening stone
Snowshill Manor
Gloucestershire
the home of artist and architect Charles Wade, this Manor House houses an eclectic collection of curios, celebrating colour, craftsmanship and design
A la Ronde
Exmouth
unique 16-sided house dating from the late 18th century, containing many quirky objects & mementoes, including a fragile shell gallery
Batchworth Lock Canal Centre
Rickmansworth
providing on site information about the canal and sightseeing trips on the historic working boat during the warmer months
Kinver Edge & The Rock Houses
Stourbridge
discover surprisingly cosy homes carved into the rock. Walk across Kinver Edge, buzzing with wildlife. Quirky tea room inside a rock house
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
The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden
West Putford
home to over 1000 gnomes and pixies, wildflowers, herbs, grasses and ferns with a family picnic area
Bibury Trout Farm
Cirencester
try to 'catch your own' trout at this working trout farm, where all the stages of development of the fish can be seen. Also a chance to buy a variety of plants
Porteath Bee Centre
St. Minver
informative displays about bees with educational talks & videos on beekeeping and beeswax candle making - beehives are kept behind glass