Top England Attractions & Museums - page 2

Enjoy great savings to top London attractions with the London Explorer Pass, a special sightseeing pass that gets you admission to anywhere from two to seven attractions (depending on the package you choose). Choose where to redeem your credits from a list of London’s most popular attractions.

Walking up to the London Dungeon often means joining a queue and hoping a slot's free for the time you want. Book ahead to lock in an entry time and head straight in to a theatrical walk through the city's darkest history. Actors and staged sets bring the Great Plague, the Great Fire of 1666, London's infamous criminals, and a sentencing at Newgate Prison to life across the experience.

This prebooked York Dungeon admission helps you save time waiting in ticket lines at the entrance, so you can get to the action quicker. Once inside, there’s so much to discover—including a ride, live shows, and interactive exhibits. As you explore the dungeon’s displays, you can learn more about York’s dark history, as well as notorious figures from the past—such as Dick Turpin and Guy Fawkes.

Often called 'London's Sistine Chapel,' the Painted Hall in the Old Royal Naval College—part of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site—is a must-see London highlight for history buffs and art lovers. With this seamless option, book tickets before you travel and enjoy skip-the-line access upon arrival. Once inside, marvel at the Christopher Wren-designed complex and explore at your own pace with an audio guide or join a scheduled tour or talk. Afterwards, try your hand at Victorian Bowling in Skittle Hall.

Get your Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World tickets in advance to guarantee entry and enjoy a full day of fun for the whole family. Enjoy a close encounter with meerkats, lemurs, and more, marvel at life-like dinosaurs, run wild in the children’s play areas, and learn more about the zoo’s conservation aims at this family-run animal park in Telford.

Book online to visit LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo, and step into a world of family fun amid millions of the iconic building blocks. Perfect for rainy days, the attraction is based indoors and features laser rides, a 4D cinema, and a Manchester MINILAND, all designed for children between the ages of three and 10. After you redeem your booking voucher for your ticket, you can spend as long as you want inside.

The South Bank's busiest attractions draw long entry lines, especially in the school holidays. Booking SEA LIFE® London Aquarium in advance lets you pick a time slot and head in at the hour you choose. Inside, themed zones take you through marine life from sharks and eels to clownfish and turtles, with a glass tunnel that puts the tanks overhead and a suspended platform above the sharks, plus daily feedings and talks.

Instead of traveling from gallery to gallery, get up close to a wealth of modern and contemporary art in just one place—from Andy Warhol, Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Yayoi Kusama, to Keith Haring, and Damien Hirst. Spot iconic works and learn more about what inspired them, enjoy immersive installations, and gain access to the headline temporary exhibition of the moment, all while enjoying the well-curated collection at your leisure.

Harry Potter™ fans won’t want to miss this magical experience at Warner Bros. Studio London. Bypass the crowds with a timed-entry small-group tour. See behind the scenes and discover how the movies were made—your guide ensures you don't miss a thing. Get up close to the original film sets, props, and costumes, learn facts you won't hear anywhere else, and snap photos of the wizarding world as you explore.

Save time and money by pre-booking the Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass, which lets you visit all the highlights of London's UNESCO-listed Maritime Greenwich site in one day and at your own pace. Straddle the Meridian Line, learn about great astronomers at the Royal Observatory, tour the celebrated Cutty Sark sailing ship, visit the architecturally significant Queen's House, and more.

Make like a VIP in London with a private guide, personal chauffeur, and an itinerary tailor-made for you. Choose a tour duration to suit you and opt to include admission tickets to certain landmarks. Choose between ticking off Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the Tower of London; hit the shops at Harrods or Oxford Street; or explore the local neighborhoods. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

A walk-up visit to Shrek's Adventure! London can mean queueing for tickets with restless kids in tow. This prebooked admission ticket sets your entry time in advance, so you can head straight in as soon as you arrive. Inside, the attraction runs on interactive performances, a 4D DreamWorks bus ride through London, and walk-through themed areas, with characters from the films appearing along the way.

Built in 1793, Shrewbsury Prison stands today as a key example of Georgian and Victorian architecture and heritage. Pick a start time that works best for you, make your own way to the landmark, and then spend as long as you’d like discovering its highlights. While exploring, you can take in its interactive elements, learn about its history, and discover its spooky lore on a self-guided tour.

If you’re interested in the history of transport, make sure you put the London Transport Museum at the top of your sightseeing itinerary. Booking your ticket in advance allows you to secure the time slot of your choice and means you can explore the cultural institution at your own pace. Plus, interactive exhibits mean it’s ideal for kids.

Get up close to one of London's UNESCO World Heritage sites on a visit to Greenwich's Royal Observatory. Stand astride the Prime Meridian: The line that divides the eastern and western hemispheres and defines Greenwich Mean Time. With the help of an audio guide, learn about the work of British honorary astronomers and hear fun facts about space, time, and the stars.

Standing in rolling parkland in England’s county of Kent, Leeds Castle served as a palace for medieval queens and King Henry VIII before becoming a 20th-century aristocratic country retreat. Make your visit to this history-steeped castle easy by prebooking entry online. That way, you’re free to arrive in your own time on your chosen day, and enjoy all-day access to the castle, its maze, Princess Alexandra Gardens, spectacular falconry displays, and more.

To maximize limited time in London, combine a British tradition with a sightseeing excursion on an afternoon tea cruise on the Thames River. As you sail from Tower Pier to Westminster, admire London landmarks including the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye—without having to navigate or jostle among the large crowds that gather at the monuments. Plus, indulge in tea, freshly prepared cakes, and sandwiches.

Have the special chance to go behind the scenes at one of the world's best-known gin distilleries when you prebook tickets to Bombay Sapphire Distillery, located near London. Led by an insider guide, discover the secrets of the distilling process, learn more about Bombay Sapphire's botanicals, explore production spaces, and even watch a film about the making of the gin. Plus, to accompany your excursion, you can enjoy a cocktail.

Enjoy a full day of unlimited attractions at one of the UK’s premier theme parks. Choose from 30 rides, with options ranging from thrill-seeker rollercoasters to family-friendly favorites.

Get access to a secret WW2 bunker under Liverpool city center: the Western Approaches HQ. This fascinating museum is a great way to learn stories about the British Armed Forces during World War II. See preserved artifacts, and find out more about the tools used to monitor enemy convoys. No need to worry about rushing—a self-guided tour means you can explore the museum at your own pace.

Discover the history, stories, and architecture of the country’s oldest prison—and explore at your own pace—when you pre-book tickets to Shepton Mallet Prison. Constructed in 1625, the landmark has witnessed many centuries of British history. Choose a start time that works best for you, make your own way to the landmark, and step back in time when you visit its cells, gruesome execution areas, and more.

Take a break from the bustling promenade and discover an underwater world with a visit to SEA LIFE Blackpool. See native and tropical species including sharks, rays, frogs, and seahorses, and enjoy an up close experience from the comfort of dry land, taking advantage of the bubble windows and walk-through tunnels for an intimate view of ocean life.

Get to know Liverpool and discover the home of the Beatles with this hop-on hop-off bus pass valid for 90 minutes. Enjoy unlimited access to two different routes—the Blue Route, which follows a Beatles-themed itinerary, visiting Penny Lane, Strawberry Field and the childhood homes on John Lennon and Paul McCartney; and the Red Route, which stops at city attractions including Royal Albert Dock, the Walker Gallery, the Cavern Club, and Liverpool Cathedral.

The vastness of Alton Towers, a theme park set amid the verdant grounds of a former estate, makes it difficult to explore in just one day. Enjoy the park’s high-octane rides and family-friendly attractions at a relaxed pace with a 2-day admission ticket that allows you to beat the lines of people waiting to purchase their entrance pass. You’ll have access to all of Alton Towers’ signature rides, including Oblivion and The Smiler, as well as to the cable car and the brand-new Wicker Man rollercoaster.