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
Durham Cathedral
Durham
set on a rocky promontory next to the Castle, one of the great Norman buildings of Europe, boasting a magnificent rose window
well-presented railway museum, largest in the world, with a wide-ranging appeal beyond the railway enthusiast
Science Museum
London SW7
famous for its interactive exhibits, this museum has seven floors of exhibits covering the development of science and technology
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
Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool
Six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!
Blaise Castle House Museum
Henbury
situated in the beautiful parkland of the Blaise Estate at Henbury, the Museum is housed in a late eighteenth century mansion. Here you can see all sorts of familiar - and not so familiar - items from homes through history
Bodmin Town Museum
Bodmin
from minerals and fossils to a representation of a Cornish kitchen, WWII, the fire service, wildlife and law and order
situated at the Leigh Woods end of the bridge, containing information about the competition to design the bridge, its construction and completion and how it is maintained today
Coventry Cathedral
Coventry
visit this modern masterpiece designed by Sir Basil Spence with the iconic tapestry by Graham Sutherland and the magnificent stained glass windows by John Piper
Exmoor Pony Centre
Dulverton
the Exmoor pony is the oldest native pony breed in Britain, around 350 still live free on Exmoor
Goss Moor Reserve
Goss Moor
explore the rich natural wetlands and western dry heath a result of the extensive mining operations. 7 mile circular multi use trail
Gunwalloe
Penrose
a site of archaeological importance surrounded by dunes, beaches, a medieval church and a reedbed rich in wildlife
Jesmond Dene
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
an historic park in the heart of suburban Newcastle. It is a peaceful haven for residents, visitors and wildlife alike
Museum of Liverpool
Liverpool
Explore Liverpool’s fascinating, diverse history, from port to sport, in this modern, purpose-built waterfront museum.
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
Richmond Park
Richmond-upon-Thames
covering 2500 acres, escape to the great outdoors with wide open spaces, grasslands and deer herds, just a stone’s throw from central London
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
Abbey Pumping Station
Leicester
set in a former Victorian sewerage works with displays of beam engines, showcasing Leicester's industrial, technological and scientific heritage
Albert Park
Middlesbrough
facilities include children and teenage play area, boating lake, roller skating rink, visitor centre and cafe, fishing platforms and sports facilities
Beacon Fell Country Park
Preston
185 acres of extensive conifer woods and moorland with forest walks and viewpoints including a summit of 266m above sea leavel
Carn Euny Ancient Village
Sancreed
Excellent preserved ancient villages, with an excellent example of an underground stone-walled passage, known as a ‘fogou'
a sensational survivor of ‘the wildwood’ that once covered much of Britain, where post-glacial melt waters have carved out some spectacular limestone cliffs and gorges
from majestic reservoirs, quiet forests and wild open spaces there is something for everyone to explore in the Upper Derwent Valley
Firstsite
Colchester
Enjoy the varied programme of exhibitions, films and events. Relax in the new cafe with outdoor balcony seating and find fresh and fun new products in the shop. There is also a children's events programme
Golitha Falls Reserve
St Cleer
beauty spot on the edge of Bodmin Moor with spectacular cascades and a number of well defined walking trails and teeming with wildlife
Great St. Mary's Church
Cambridge
explore, discover and experience Great St Mary's with a guided or self guided tour of church. Climb the 123 steps of the tower to see the panoramic views across Cambridge. Learning events also aimed at children
Hollytrees Museum
Colchester
enjoy 300 years of history through hands-on exhibits and displays. Discover what family life was life for the rich and the poor. Then be transported back to the days before washing machines to try out a dolly peg and dress up as a servant
Kenwood House
London NW3
with paintings by world famous artists Rembrandt and Vermeer, this hidden gem offers a unique look at an elegant Georgian mansion
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
The Polar Museum
Cambridge
The Scott Polar Research Institute's Museum holds a collection of artefacts, paintings, drawings, photographs (including cinematographic film, lantern slides, and Daguerreotypes), and other material
Tintagel Castle
Tintagel
immerse yourself in history, myths and stunning scenery at Tintagel Castle set high on Cornwall's rugged north coast. Inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur
Abbey Gardens
Bury St. Edmunds
stunning gardens encompassing the ruins of the abbey with different themed sections including a herb garden and children's play area. An ideal spot for a picnic
Blackburn Cathedral
Blackburn
Blackburn's cathedral since 1926, this church dates from much earlier, & includes a Georgian nave, sculptures by John Hayward & some splendid windows
Boscawen Park
Truro
a traditional park with open spaces, attractive floral bedding and a recently updated children's play area
Bradgate Country Park
Leicester
850 acres of natural parkland surrounding the ruins of Bradgate house, home of Lady Jane Grey, the 9 day Queen of England. Also featuring extensive wildlife
Broads Wildlife Centre
Norwich
admire the panoramic vista across the water and the wide variety of wildlife from the Wildlife Centre reached by a boardwalk
covers the history of Bude and the surrounding area, including natural history, maritime and industrial heritage, and development of tourism
Fox Rosehill Gardens
Falmouth
awarded the national Green Flag Award, a peaceful garden left as a legacy from the Fox family including many varied species
Grizedale Forest
Hawkshead
explore the forest on two wheels, foot or horse back, discovering the unique sculptures dotted throughout the forest on the way
Halliggye Fogou
Garras
largest, best-preserved of several mysterious tunnels associated with Iron Age settlements, thought to date from 5th or 4th century BC
Kit Hill Country Park
Callington
400 acres country park surrounding one of the highest hills in the area - which may have had religious significance in prehistoric times
Morrab Gardens
Penzance
bought in 1888 for the princely sum of £3,120. Originally created in 1841, they are now home to a surprising variety of plants, shrubs and trees
Museum of Cornish Life
Helston
one of the largest folk museums in the South West, reflecting the social and industrial past of The Lizard Peninsula with regular art exhibitions
Museum of London Docklands
London E14
housed in one of the old warehouses, this museum covers the history of London's port and its role in the development of a great trading nation
Perranzabuloe Museum
Perranporth
local museum covering local history with collections covering all aspects of local life including a replica Cornish kitchen
spanning some 450 acres, and home of the legendary Robin Hood, the forest offers something for everyone of all ages and abilities
Tate Liverpool
Liverpool
The Tate Liverpool is the home of modern art in the North with four floors of 20th century artists as well as visiting exhibitions.
The Camel Trail
Wadebridge
18 mile largely traffic free, surfaced and virtually level multi use trail which provides access to the beautiful Cornish countryside along a disused railway line between Wenfordbridge, Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow
tells the story of Reading's two rivers - the Kennet and the Thames with a beautiful gypsy caravan and preserved turbine machinery
Allhallows Museum
Honiton
set in Honiton's oldest building with one of the most comprehensive collections of Honiton Lace in the world with examples from 16th 20th Century
Battersea Park
London SW11
200 acre Victorian Park on the South side of the Thames with a children's play area and children's zoo and a small gallery
Ben Uri Gallery
London NW8
this pioneering virtual museum has been designed over the past two years to substitute the large, centrally-located museum building, with programming initiatives from the imaginative use of the distinctive and growing museum collection
Bestwood Country Park
Nottingham
situated on Nottingham's urban fringe this 450 acre park is made up of pleasant grassland & secluded woods with many beautiful mill lakes and many picnic spots throughout
Billingham Beck Valley Country Park
Billingham
country park set in 120 acres with a network of paths leading through wetland and wildflower meadows
Gyllyngdune Gardens
Falmouth
tropical and traditional planting with stunning views fo the sea and estuary, shell grottoes and an Edwardian bandstand
Hyde Park
London W2
Hyde Park in London is a vast, historic green space known for its Serpentine Lake, Speaker's Corner, and numerous memorials, concerts, and recreational activities.
Imperial War Museum
London SE1
museum with large collection covering all aspects of military actions and wartime life, mainly during the 20th century
Appuldurcombe House
Ventnor
11 acres if gardens landscaped by Capability Brown. The history of the ruined 18th Century house is depicted in the Gate House Museum
Arbor Low
Buxton
a prehistoric monument that was started in the Neolithic period, probably between 3,000 and 2,500 BC, consisting of 42 stones in a 40-meter diameter circle
Ashton Windmill
Stone Allerton
this is a unique 18C flour mill standing on the "Isle" of Widmore. The mill was restored in 1958 to a working condition , with further renovations in 1979
Atkinson Art Gallery
Southport
telling the story of the local people and with a wealth of temporary art exhibitions. The museum section also holds artefacts from the ancient Egyptians
Ayscoughfee Hall, Museum & Gardens
Spalding
the house dates back to the early fifteenth century and has had many refurbishments down the centuries, the museum portrays the history of the local fenland and the spacious gardens include an eighteenth century ice house
Banbury Museum
Banbury
modern museum in canal-side location covering Banbury's local history and its canal heritage
Barbury Castle Country Park
Swindon
visitors can admire the remains of an Iron Age fort which is situated in a fine example of chalk grassland, running alongside is the Ridgeway National Trail
Bayard's Cove Fort
Dartmouth
enjoy the picturesque views of the Dart Valley from the remains of this small Tudor artillery fort
Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
Canterbury
grand historic building on Canterbury's High Street, housing library, tourist office, café and a small museum
Bedlington Country Park and Nature Reserve
Bedlington
set on the north side of the River Blyth with a picnic area and children's play area, as well as pleasant horse and nature trails. The park covers 57 hectares of woodland and grassland.
Belper River Gardens
Belper
set at a point where the River Derwent is at its widest with all manner of bird life including swans, herons, Canada geese and a variety of ducks and moorhens. Location of a number of film and TV productions
Berkhampsted Castle
Berkhamsted
these extensive remains were once an 11C motte-&-bailey castle built by William of Normandy's half brother
Beverley Minster
Beverley
one of the great glories of English religious architecture, this most impressive church boasts 14th Century stone carvings, notably of musicians
Bewdley Museum
Bewdley
housed in a historic and unusual 18th century Butcher's Shambles, providing a fascinating insight into the growth and trades of the town, the lives of its people and local crafts
Blackbury Camp
Southleigh
remains on an Iron Age hill fort - impressive ramparts - now surrounded by woodland - walks - wildlife - ideal place for picnics
Blandford Town Museum
Blandford Forum
blacksmith's forge - cobbler's shop - last 400 years display - WWI and WWII memorabilia - Victorian child's playroom - musical instruments - local archeology and palaeontology
Bowes Castle
Barnard Castle
massive ruins of Henry II's 12th-century tower keep, set within the earthworks of a Roman fort guarding the strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines
Bowlees Visitor Centre
Barnard Castle
located in a Methodist chapel, the centre contains a selection of natural history displays covering a range of topics, including geology, archaeology, vegetation & wildlife
Bridlington Harbour Aquarium and History Museum
Bridlington
set in a medieval building and retaining many original features, this museum concentrates on artefacts and local history
Cathedral Church of St Marie
Sheffield
a lovely example of Victorian Gothic with many symbolic items to be found in the Hidden Nature Trail within the cathedral
Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul
Sheffield
the only medieval building in the City containing architecture from 15th to 20th Century and housing magnificent Tudor memorials and striking stained glass
Fermyn Wood Country Park
Brigstock
this country park includes a picnic area, forest walks & wildlife observation.
Launceston Castle
Launceston
climb the battlements for impressive views from the remains of this 13th Century round tower and keep
Liskeard & District Museum
Liskeard
gain an insight into the areas rich heritage with an interpretation centre fro the Cornwall Mining World Heritage Site
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Liverpool
celebrates Liverpool's history as a great port with a variety of objects , models, displays and even full-sized vessels
Mevagissey Museum
Mevagissey
occupying part of a former boat building yard - a broad collection of artefacts tell the history of Mevagissey and its residents -
St Catherine's Castle
Fowey
sits atop a rocky promontory, remains of an artillery fort built by Henry VIII to defend Fowey Harbour. Access via a narrow winding foot path
Sutton Hoo Burial Site
Woodbridge
one of the most important Anglo-Saxon burial sites in Europe in the form of a group of low grassy mounds overlooking the River Deben
Trethevy Quoit
St. Cleer
well-preserved, Neolithic 'dolmen' burial chamber - stands 2.7 metres (8.9 ft) high - five standing stones, surmounted by a huge capstone with wide vistas from the top of the mound
Victoria Gardens
Truro
tranquil haven in the city with a traditional Victorian bandstand where summer concerts are held and with a small water garden dating from the original gardens
World Museum
Liverpool
Liverpool's oldest museum with five floors of exhibits, covering technology, science and natural history
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
London E20
large area, regenerated for the 2012 Olympics, now a mixed use park with several iconic sports venues, open spaces and ArcelorMittal Orbit
Caversham Court Gardens
Reading
from the home of Augustinian friars in the C12th to a country club in the C20th, the land known as Caversham Court Gardens has a long recorded history. Volunteers give illustrated talks
Another Place by Antony Gormley
Liverpool
art installation consisting of 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread out along three kilometres of the foreshore, stretching almost one kilometre out to sea
Gamlingay Wood
Sandy
ancient woodland, at least a thousand years old, with an unusual soil mixture, giving rise to this unique forest with mosses, fungi & insects.
International Slavery Museum
Liverpool
The International Slavery Museum increases the understanding of transatlantic, chattel and other forms of enslavement.
Wicken Fen
Ely
Step back in time to an authentic Fen, to one of the oldest nature reserves in the country, virtually the last of its kind left in Britain