One of Bath’s most charming museums, the Museum of Bath Architecture traces the city’s built history, from the medieval era to the modern day. UNESCO-listed Bath is celebrated for its Georgian architecture, and the museum’s collections provide an ideal primer for exploring, showcasing everything from paintings and artifacts to a 1:500 scale model of the city.
Opened in the ’80s by prominent art collector Charles Saatchi, this grand gallery in the Duke of York’s Headquarters in Chelsea expanded from the founder’s private collection to showcase works by up-and-coming international artists. With free entry to most of its collections, the museum aims to make its contemporary artwork accessible to a wide audience, and it’s become a must-visit for modern art fans in London.
Housed in an elegant 19th-century building that was originally a library, Bath's Victoria Art Gallery showcases a stellar collection of paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and ceramics, dating from the 15th century until modern times. Highlights include a Tudor portrait of Henry VIII and the Lichfield Clock, an intricate musical clock.
Towering over Broadgate Square in the heart of Coventry, Self Sacrifice—known more commonly as the Lady Godiva Statue—depicts Lady Godiva on horseback. According to legend, this Anglo-Saxon noblewoman rode naked through the streets of Coventry to persuade her husband, the Earl of Mercia, to reduce heavy taxes on the townsfolk.
Kirkgate Market is a bustling shopper’s paradise in Leeds and one of the largest covered markets in Europe. With more than 800 stalls offering everything from fresh produce to clothing, jewelry, crafts, and delicious street food, it's a treasure trove for visitors. It also has a claim to fame as the birthplace of the iconic British brand—Marks & Spencer.
King’s Road started life as a private road for King Charles II, which set the tone for the historic nature of this famous London street. Credited as being the epicenter of the Swinging Sixties cultural movement, today the area’s fashion legacy continues with more than 160 luxury brand stores and boutiques.
Although it’s now housed in a converted church in London’s Docklands, Brick Lane Music Hall takes its name from its original premises in the heart of the old East End. The community venue’s song-and-supper events are noted for their inclusive atmosphere, whether showcasing Victorian-style music hall shows, Cockney classics, or highlights from modern musicals.
With more than 1,000 machines from 170 manufacturers, the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham has the world’s largest collection of British motorcycles. Visitors can gain insight into British engineering, learn about the vehicle’s history, and see motorcycles from classic models to 21st-century superbikes up close.
Including an original Spitfire, Sandringham flying boat, and 1920s seaplane, the Solent Sky Museum’s vintage collection encapsulates Southampton’s unique aviation history. A fun choice for aircraft experts and plane-crazy kids alike, the volunteer-run museum offers a personalized learning experience off the city’s beaten track.
Though this music-themed restaurant chain is in cities across the globe, the London Mayfair branch is where it all began back in 1971. Along with a menu of American staples including giant burgers, loaded nachos, and sauce-smothered baby-back ribs, it houses an exhibition space full of rock memorabilia and hosts regular live music performances. It also proudly displays the franchise’s first-ever donated item, a red guitar from Eric Clapton.
Located on the southern bank of the River Thames, and within view of the iconic Tower Bridge and Norman Foster’s City Hall building, the Scoop is a sunken amphitheater with a roughly 1,000-person capacity. During the summer, it hosts a range of film screenings, concerts, live sports events, theatrical performances, and more, as part of the London Bridge City festival.
A giant outdoor maze made from more than one million maize plants is the star attraction at this family-friendly adventure park. As well as smaller themed mazes, York Maze is home to slides, a climbing zone, inflatables, tractor rides, crazy golf, and remote-controlled boats.
Located in Essex on the edge of the North Sea, Harwich International Port is about 85 miles (137 kilometers) northeast of London. Opened in 1883, Harwich International is a main port of call for Stena Line ferry services to the Netherlands and is used for commercial shipping. It's also one of the East Coast’s five major Haven Ports.
Located on one of the oldest industrial sites in Sheffield, the Kelham Island Museum tells the story of the city’s history of making, from centuries-old craft legacies to the rise of the Industrial Revolution. Spanning more than 300 years, its collection includes Sheffield Simplex cars, restored craft workshops, and the most powerful working steam engine in Europe.
Encompassing a zoo with 100 animals and a theme park, Drayton Manor Park is the ultimate family day out. Preschoolers go wild for the Thomas the Tank Engine-themed Thomas Land, while older children and adults can enjoy the exhilarating rides and roller coasters, from the Apocalypse drop tower to the swinging Bounty pirate ship.
Henrietta Park, a charming nature spot near the center of Bath, was opened to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Spanning 7 acres (3 hectares), it offers a serene escape with its scented roses, winding paths, and garden that honors King George V. This picturesque park is ideal for a peaceful stroll and a tranquil escape from a day of exploring.
For millennia, Bath’s mineral waters have been reputed for their healing powers, and the grand Royal Mineral Water Hospital building—known locally as “the Min”—reflects that long-standing medical history. A listed landmark in the heart of Bath’s UNESCO-listed center, the building is no longer used as a hospital, and is now being redeveloped into a luxury hotel.
A top shopping destination and one of Bath’s most iconic streets, Milsom Street is renowned for its Georgian architecture, luxury boutiques, and independent stores. Visitors flock here to see charming courtyards, indulge in some retail therapy, and enjoy the vibrant café scene. It’s the perfect spot to eat, drink, and shop to your heart’s content in a picturesque setting.
Torquay’s Babbacombe Model Village is a fun and charming destination that’s suitable for the whole family. It's a representation of English village life in miniature—complete with cottages, gardens, and transport—alongside well-known landmarks such as Stonehenge and Windsor Castle. With more than 400 models and approximately 13,000 miniature people, there’s plenty to see here.
Grottos, tunnels, passageways, a labyrinth, sculptures, and various other unusual follies can be found scattered around this 4-acre (1.6-hectare plot of green in Tupgill Park Estate. Originally built as a private garden, it was later opened up to the public, with visitors encouraged to wander at will and discover its oddities.
A Grade II–listed church in Birmingham, St. Martin in the Bull Ring is known for its Gothic Victorian architecture and its magnificent stained glass windows, including a standout piece by William Morris from 1875, which survived WWII bombings. The church serves as a peaceful retreat to come for worship, as well as a standout architectural gem in the city center.
Best known as the home of the Wimbledon Championships—arguably, one of the world’s most famous tennis tournaments—the All England Lawn Tennis Club attracts tennis fans from around the world, as well as royalty and celebrities. Whether coming to watch a tennis match or for a tour, the venue is home to a museum that tells the story of The Championships, as well as a shop and café.
Take a trip back in time and across the river from Liverpool to see the U-Boat Story. As you explore an authentic WWII German submarine recovered in 1993—now a museum boasting interactive displays, accessible viewing windows, and wartime artifacts, including an Enigma machine—gain insight into onboard life and discover the crew’s fate.
St. Chad’s Cathedral in Birmingham is famed for being one of the first Catholic cathedrals to be erected in the UK, dating all the way back to 1841. Visitors flock here to see its impressive neo-Gothic architecture, in particular its beautiful ceiling and stained glass windows.
Lively with shops, restaurants, and attractions, Birmingham’s Brindleyplace development offers plenty of ways to spend a day or night out. Situated in a historic warehouse district that overlooks the city’s canal network, it attracts some 4 million visitors each year, making it one of the city’s most popular areas.
From cereal to cattle and potatoes to pigs, Yorkshire is a big food producer, and the Yorkshire Museum of Farming celebrates the county’s agricultural heritage. Spread over about 16 acres (6.5 hectares), the museum features farm animals, vintage farm equipment, the Danelaw Centre for Living History, and a heritage railway.
In the heart of Birmingham, just next to the sprawling International Convention Centre, Centenary Square is a key central meeting point and a popular spot among visitors and residents alike. Highlights include the Hall of Memory memorial and the massive Library of Birmingham, as well as a seasonal ice rink.
Part zoo, part theme park, and part resort, this 375-acre (152-hectare) attraction is a long-standing favorite of families, thrill seekers, and animal lovers in North Yorkshire, England. You can visit for the day, or book accommodation on-site. The park is home to 140 animal species and boasts around 40 rides across eight themed sections.
One of the few old buildings in central Coventry to have survived the Nazi air raids of 1940, St. Mary’s Guildhall is a 14th-century heritage-listed building that contains some important artifacts. Visitors can admire the stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings, 16th-century Coventry Tapestry, 19th-century Lady Godiva statue, and a collection of historic royal portraits.
Home to the Queens Park Rangers—one of London’s popular homegrown football teams—MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium (formerly Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium) is a sports highlight in Shepherd’s Bush, West London. It’s also a historical landmark: The stadium was built in 1904 and has hosted the team on and off since 1917. In season (typically August–May), games are held here once or twice a week.
