North Laine is a vibrant, bohemian district in Brighton known for its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and street art. Here, you can browse vintage clothing stores, visit bustling markets, or people-watch from trendy cafés, making it a must-visit destination for shoppers and foodies alike.
Hull’s award-winning aquarium, The Deep, combines fun with learning through audiovisual presentations and interactive exhibits. You can marvel at tropical fish in the Lagoon of Light; watch sharks, turtles, and rays swim around the Endless Ocean; observe penguins in the Kingdom of Ice; and see jellyfish in the Cool Seas.
Discover an underwater world filled with an array of marine creatures at SEA LIFE® Scarborough. From a face-to-face encounter with sharks to a hands-on rock-pool experience, each step reveals something fascinating, making for a fun and educational activities for all ages, whatever the weather.
Note: Spaceport has now closed for business and Eureka Science and Discovery has taken over the premises. \ Escape the city and journey into space on a visit to Liverpool’s Spaceport science center. Explore the universe via interactive displays, take a ride on Explorer 1, and marvel at the mysteries of the cosmos in the planetarium on a family-friendly day out.
Close to a wooded gorge and surrounded by spectacular Highland scenery, the Perthshire village of Killiecrankie is a top attraction for those interested in history and natural heritage. Nestled in the scenic Killiecrankie Pass, the Killiecrankie Visitor Centre marks the site of an infamous battle during the first Jacobite Rebellion.
Kellie Castle was built in the 14th century as the family home of the Oliphant family. Little has changed since the family left the castle in the 17th century, and it remains a perfect example of period architecture and design, with ornamental painted ceilings and plasterwork adorning the many rooms and chambers.
Nestled just north of the English border in Scotland, the Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop is known for hosting the marriages of couples who had fled England’s restrictive marriage laws during the 1700s and 1800s. The quaint shop remains a wedding venue and draws visitors with its marriage rooms, museum, shop, and restaurant.
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.
See the history of Scotland come to life at Haddo House, the family estate of the Gordons. Built in the 1730s for William Gordon, the Earl of Aberdeen, in a Georgian style, discover an interior filled with grand portraits, unique furniture pieces, and historical stories to tell. Outside, enjoy the terraced garden and Haddo Country Park.
Hailed as one of England’s best zoos, Folly Farm promises a fun and interactive day out. Visitors can observe animals from a distance or get hands-on in the petting zoo before enjoying the fairground, big wheel, and play areas. There are also several onsite restaurants.
Built by King Edward I in the 13th century, the now-crumbling Rhuddlan Castle is centered on an impressive diamond-shaped stronghold and was one of the first concentric castles constructed in Wales. Now, visitors can explore the foundations of the great hall, chapel, and kitchens, before climbing the castle walls for views over the surroundings.
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.
Largely regarded as the world's oldest dedicated sports museum, the MCC Museum is a must for cricket fans. Located at Lord's Cricket Ground, which is known as the “Home of Cricket” and is owned by the legendary Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), it can be accessed by fans on tours or by attending matches. The collection spans cricket equipment, memorabilia, and photographs. It's worth a peek just to see its most prized artifact: the Ashes urn.
Designed in the Scottish Renaissance style, Pitmedden Garden is a celebration of local flora and a faithfully restored piece of Scottish history. It’s also home to a specially curated 21st-century take on a traditional stately garden and has more than 40,000 plants within its 100-acre (41-hectare) grounds during the height of summer.
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.
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.
Treak Cliff Cavern is credited with being one of the most beautiful caves in the UK, thanks to its large deposits of Blue John stone. This rare semi-precious mineral has been mined here since the mid-18th century, and travelers can take self-guided cavern tours and visit the museum to learn more about the beautiful rock and the caves.
A Georgian mansion dating back to 1740, Duff House was designed by renowned Scottish architect William Adam. The country manor is known for its ornate baroque exterior and estate of landscaped gardens. It was refurbished by the National Galleries of Scotland in the 1990s and is now a destination for its collection of Renaissance and Scottish art.
The award-winning Devil’s Porridge Museum pays homage to HM Factory Gretna, also known as the Greatest Munitions Factory on Earth. Experience the work of this important wartime site with interactive exhibits and virtual reality headsets, and learn about the history of this area of Scotland.
St. Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve is one of the Borders’ most beautiful hiking spots, a coastal wonderland of soaring cliffs, rugged crags, ever-changing coves, and a lighthouse. Come summer, seabirds are the star, with fulmars, razorbills, kittiwakes, guillemots, and even the occasional puffin nesting, hunting, and swooping.
Set among Victorian gardens and woodlands, the 18th-century House of Dun is a Georgian house adjacent to the Montrose Basin nature reserve. It’s home to the Hutchison and Stirling collections of paintings and furniture, including works by prominent Scottish artists. It was originally built for David Erskine (Lord Dun), and was home to generations of Erskines until 1947.
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.
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.
On the shores of Loch Ness, Nessieland is a miniature theme park that celebrates the famed monster that supposedly lives in the depths of the loch. Combining fun, kitsch, and education, the park features informative displays along with models of Nessie, an adventure playground, sandpit, cave, model railway, gift shop, and café.
Tackle all things rugby in the town where the sport began, at the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Via state-of-the-art interactive exhibits featuring memorabilia and more, listen to tales of rugby legends, and learn about the history of this humble international game.
Glenshane Pass is a prominent mountain pass that most people cross when traveling between the two cities. It cuts through the Sperrin Mountains on the A6 motorway, which links Londonderry and Belfast. It's also the gateway to the Glenshane Forest, a heather moorland spanning around 2,470 acres (1,000 hectares).
The Hill of Tarvit Mansion & Garden is an Edwardian-era mansion house, first built in the 17th century and remodeled in 1906. With an exquisite collection of antiques, Chinese porcelain, furniture, and paintings, it provides a glimpse of early 20th-century Edwardian life. One of the major attractions of the grounds is a nine-hole hickory club golf course, which was added in 1924.
Part of a well-known chain of British seaside resorts founded in the 1930s, Butlin’s Minehead offers all-inclusive family vacations and easy access to both the beach and to Exmoor National Park. The resort also provides an assortment of entertainment offerings—from a traditional fairground to live shows—and has ample dining facilities.
Set on parkland, this 16th-century tower house offers stunning views of the Firth of Forth estuary. The property’s elegant frozen-in-time interiors showcase the life and style of an upper-middle-class family in Edwardian-era Scotland, with collections of antique furniture, artwork, and decorative objects, from porcelain to Oriental rugs.
Located in Llandudno, North Wales, the Great Orme Mines is the largest prehistoric mine in the world, with areas dating back more than 4,000 years. Visitors can travel underground via a series of slopes and staircases, while above ground there is a surface walk featuring a smelting shelter and an opencast mine. Today the site continues to be an area for ongoing archaeological study.
