England Free Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

museum of art and archeology, founded in 1683, with world famous collections from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art

covering a wide range of artists including Botticelli, Turner and Monet, all beautifully displayed with state of the art lighting

collections covering fine art, decorative art, Egyptology, coins, manuscripts, natural history, social history and South Asia with hands on interactive displays for children

Six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!

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

from minerals and fossils to a representation of a Cornish kitchen, WWII, the fire service, wildlife and law and order

dating back to the twelfth century with a long and turbulent history with excellent stone carvings and medieval stained glass windows

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

the mills date from the eighteenth century and the story of how cotton changed our lives is told through interactive displays

Durdle Door in Dorset is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast, renowned for its striking geological formation and picturesque, scenic coastal walks.