A Day to Remember
Experience the magic and intrigue of the past at Amberley. A fascinating 36 acre site with a variety of undercover displays and exhibits. Set in the heart of the South Downs National Park, a fabulous day out for everyone.

Vintage Fun
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Ayscoughfee Hall Museum is set in a Medieval Hall dating back to around 1451. This fascinating grade II* listed building includes exhibitions, displays and educational opportunities for all to enjoy. There's always lots to see and do at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum, including events, re-enactments, craft sessions... more details >

The Bakelite Museum in Williton is tucked away in a historic watermill and is home to the largest collection of vintage plastics in Britain. You’ll find just about everything you can think of here, from radios, cameras and telephones to a Bakelite coffin! The exhibits begin with Victorian plastics and take... more details >

Barnstaple Heritage Centre offers great entertainment for all the family including quizzes and games, brass-rubbing and children's costumes, in our fantastic hands-on exhibition

On your Journey Through Time, you can experience Saxon Life in Barnstaple, find out what was on offer in the Medieval... more details >

Discover a fascinating world when you visit this urban heritage park in the shadow of Dudley Castle at the heart of the Black Country. Historic buildings from all around the Black Country have been moved and authentically rebuilt at the Museum, to create a tribute to the traditional skills and enterprise of the people... more details >

Bolton Abbey is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe. With just under 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, over 80 miles of footpaths and ample space to run around and enjoy the fresh air, there is something for all ages. Explore the ruins of the Priory and discover a landscape full... more details >

This leaflet provides an insight into the unusual, impressive and noteworthy structures across the River Tees.

Today the River Tees is a port of some importance but this was not always so. Originally, it offered few, if any, natural advantages. As the Tees is set in a low lying landscape, a number of unusual... more details >

Formed in 1990 the Bristol Aero Collection is a museum dedicated to the preservation and display of artefacts of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and its sister companies. On display are aircraft, engines, missiles, spacecraft, road transport and many more items designed and built in Bristol in the last century.

The SOAS collections are extensive, important and intriguing. They include a remarkable variety of material: manuscripts, rare books, wall-hangings, textiles, ceramics, metalwork, sculptures, maps, photographs, documents of historical interest, and important archaeological collections. The display contains pieces... more details >

Sir John Constable began building this magnificent country house in the mid16th century and it is still the home of the Constable family. During the 18th century, William Constable (1721-91) made extensive alterations to the building and was also responsible for redesigning interiors and bringing togther many of... more details >

Historic house and gardens situated on the south Cornwall coast. Internationally known as the home of the williamsii x camellias and holder of a National Magnolia Collection. Open for garden tours, house tours( in season) and many other events.

Grab a lantern and get ready for an amazing adventure! Just a short way from central London, close to Bromley in Kent, lay the Chislehurst Caves ~ miles of dark mysterious passageways hewn by hand from the chalk, deep beneath Chislehurst. Your whole family can travel back in time as a guide takes you on a 45-minute... more details >

The market town of Brigg has a long and rich history. Brigg was granted a Royal Charter by King John and has been holding regular markets for over 800 years. Ideally placed on the River Ancholme, the town was a busy centre for trade and acted as a stop-off point for weary merchants journeying between London and York.... more details >

North East Lincolnshire is a diverse area with lots to interest visitors, from its rugged coastline to the Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. The traditional sea-side holiday resort of Cleethorpes lies next to a specially protected area of wildlife habitats, including... more details >

Discover the timeless beauty of Clovelly, North Devon, where the steep, cobbled traffic-free street tumbles down past gleaming white cottages to the ancient harbour. Glorious walks and breathtaking views, fascinating history and traditional crafts are a few of Clovelly's attractions while others lie hidden down... more details >

The award winning Corinium Museum is the must-see visitor attraction of the Cotswolds. Leave the 21st century behind you and discover the treasures of the Cotswolds as you explore its history at this multi award winning Museum. Home to one of the largest collections of Romano-British antiquities extensively from... more details >

From Humble Beginnings came a Literary Genius! Whether you want to find out more about the son of a miner, who went on to become the infamous author of Lady Chatterley's Lover, or want to step back in time to domestic times gone by, then a trip to D.H. Lawrence Heritage is for you. The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace... more details >

Inspect our collection of over twenty Great Western Railway steam locomotives, and a diesel railcar dating from 1940. You can see them in and around the great hall of the original 1932 engine shed, or under repair in the locomotive works. Discover our Great Western coaches collection which, with over forty vehicles... more details >

Experience a step back in time at the Fairground Heritage Centre. A great day out for all the family, with over 45,000 sq feet of undercover attractions, including working and static fairground exhibits, vintage machinery and transport, roadsigns, and our Compton Theatre Organ.

Dunblane Museum houses a collection of artefacts, paintings, prints and photographs about the Cathedral and Dunblane, and it has one of the largest collections of Communion tokens.

The collection of Communion Tokens is of national importance and has recently been restored with the help of the Scottish... more details >

The Eling Experience is a great half day tourist attraction for visitors to the area but is also a hidden treasure right on the doorstep for local residents to revisit or perhaps come for the first time.

Eling Creek is, situated at the head of Southampton Water, where you can see tidal power used... more details >

Built in the 14th & 15th centuries to bring a supply of fresh drinking water into the city, Exeter's Underground Passages reopened in 2007 with a brand new exhibition and interpretation centre. This award winning attraction is packed full of interactive displays and exhibits. Discover the story of the passages,... more details >

Open Daily by Appointment.

Fitzroy House is an original 1791 building imitating the designs of Robert Adam, the famous Georgian period architect. The locality dates back to the 18th century and has been for many years well known for its writers and artists.

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Explore 500 years of history within the walls of this superb Napoleonic fortress set in 10 acres with magnificent views over the Humber estuary. Defending Britania for over half the millennium, Fort Paull is the new all-round attraction in the North of England, combining British history with entertainment and leisure.

Romantic Ruins - Once the grandest and richest Abbey in England. A great Glastonbury experience awaits you here! Peaceful parkland - Such a special atmosphere within our 36 acres of Somerset parkland, ponds, orchard and wildlife areas. History brought to life by our costumed guides - from March until October. Hear... more details >

Download our events leaflet for information about services, concerts and events throughout January to March.

Hull Walks
Hull with its historic old quarter, local museums and attractions is an ideal place to visit. Soak up the ambience and culture of a city that has its feet firmly rooted in history and its eyes looking to the future. What better way to see the city's beautiful heritage or take... more details >

Harvington is a moated medieval and Elizabethan manor-house south-east of Kidderminster. Many of the rooms still have their original Elizabethan wall-paintings and the Hall contains the finest series of priest-holes anywhere in the country. During the 19th Century it was stripped of furniture and panelling and the... more details >

The Heatherslaw Light Railway Company Limited was founded in 1988. The track was laid using local labour over the winter of 1988-89 and our steam locomotive, the Lady Augusta, pulled her first passengers on 1 July that year. Since then we have carried over 600,000 passengers along the banks of the River Till (a tributory... more details >

Download this Leaflet for information on 29 great days out in Yorkshire

Hambleton's Herriot Country takes its name from the Hambleton Hills as well as from one of the world's best-loved writers, James Herriot. James Herriot, alias real life vet Alf Wight, lived and worked in the... more details >

Join in this February half-term

Hull Museums are FREE to visit and there is no charge for any of the events and activities on this leaflet. All events and activities are suitable for families unless otherwise stated.

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The Jane Austen Centre at 40 Gay Street in Bath is a permanent exhibition which tells the story of Jane's Bath experience - the effect that living here had on her and her writing. Jane Austen is perhaps the best known and best loved of Bath's many famous residents and visitors. She paid two long visits here... more details >

400 million years in a day!
 
Kents Cavern is one of the most important Stone Age cave sites in Europe, making it Britain's premier prehistoric cave.

For thousands of years the cave was home to ancient humans, sheltering from extreme weather, making fires, shaping... more details >

Museum of London's canals and the Victorian ice trade, for which our charming waterside building was built. See inside a narrowboat cabin, find out about the lives of the canal workers, their trade, horses, and boats. Peer down into the huge ice well and discover how ice was supplied to Victorian London.

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Visit the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden, and experience life as it would have been when he was a boy. Our Tudor costumed residents will invite you to “earn your keep” and help with the day-to-day running of the farm. Get involved in traditional rural skills such as threshing,... more details >

One of the great 20th century gardens

Nymans is for everyone: we have free activities and discovery trails for families, it’s relaxing and peaceful for adults and there are many rare plants for horticulturalists.

In the late 1800s, an unusually creative family bought the... more details >

The Oxford Bus Museum has its origins in the Oxford Bus Preservation Syndicate, established in 1967 by a group of enthusiasts who had the foresight to realise that vehicles of potential significance to future generations should be saved before they were lost for all time. Beginning with just one vehicle – which... more details >

Explore Pennine Yorkshire - Holmfirth, Marsden, Huddersfield and more.  Highlights include a day of pampering at our award winning spas, learning to drive a steam train, events and festivals in Holmfirth, the longest highest and deepest canal tunnel in Britain, Bronte connections and the stunning Marsden Moor... more details >

The Railway runs for seven miles (11.3 kilometres) from the Lake District National Park's only coastal village of Ravenglass in the Western Lake District, through hidden Miterdale, to the grandeur of the Eskdale valley. The terminus at Dalegarth for Boot - home to our new visitor centre - nestles at the foot... more details >

Behind the Massive Blast Doors the Vast Nuclear Bunker extends almost 100ft below ground and covers nearly 35,000sq ft - Our Award Winning fully guided tour visits 3 Operations Rooms - Engineering & Plant - COMCEN/Radio & Telephone Exchange - Dormitories & Offices - Situation & Briefing Rooms - Message... more details >

The Rural Life Centre country life museum is pleasantly distributed over ten acres of field, woodland and barns, and comprises a large number of implements and devices marking over 150 years of farming. Many aspects of village and rural life are also displayed in realistic individual settings and include: Farming... more details >

March 7th to April 22nd

The Coaching Stop that Grew
Our exhibition shows various aspects of the village through 500 years of history. From the local manors, the London to Portsmouth coaching trade, the arrival of the railway and beyond... to the present day.

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Open Air Ironstone Railway and Quarry
The Home of East Midlands Quarry Heritage In the current 'post-industrial age', our Charity believes that it is important that the endeavours of our predecessors are recorded and that the opportunity to understand their economic and social contribution... more details >

Visit all of the Shakespeare Houses in and around Stratford-upon-Avon, each with a fascinating story to tell!

Shakespeare’s Birthplace
Nash's House & New Place
Hall's Croft
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shottery
Mary Arden’s Farm, Wilmcote

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Journey deep into the heart of Hastings’ historic West Hill to discover the fascinating world of the Smugglers Adventure in St Clement’s Caves.

Join notorious smuggler ‘Hairy Jack’ as he leads you through acres of underground caverns, passages and tunnels on a voyage back... more details >

This Somerset County Museums Leaflet contains information about 3 of Somersets top attractions

Somerset Rural Life Museum
The Somerset Rural Life Museum is based in Glastonbury. In the Abbey Farmhouse the social and domestic life of Victorian Somerset is... more details >

Welcome to Stirling Old Town Jail - Who knows what will happen once you step inside Stirling’s Victorian prison?

A place that struck fear and terror into the hearts of those destined to spend even the shortest time within its walls. So how will you feel, as you walk through its gates?
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Strutt's North Mill, Belper is open to visitors all year.

Strutt's North Mill, Belper is the forerunner of the modern skyscraper and is part of Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The historic North Mill on the River Derwent at Belper, Derbyshire, UK, is one of the oldest... more details >

This jewel of a museum is set in a handsome townhouse on Swaffham’s Georgian Market Place.

Explore elegant rooms, rich collections and 21st century displays with lots for all the family to enjoy.

Throughout the museum you’ll find prints, paintings and stories drawn from Swaffham’s... more details >

The Bayle Museum was once the entrance to Bridlington Priory. The Bayle is a Grade I Listed Building and Scheduled Ancient Monument which makes it of great interest historically and architecturally. The museum incorporates collections with interactive games, listening posts, CD ROMs, and life-size figures to interpret... more details >

Ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era? At The Canterbury Tales you can do just that.

Step into medieval Canterbury and accompany Geoffrey Chaucer’s colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to... more details >

Museum 

The Museum contains an extensive collection of objects with Masonic decoration including pottery and porcelain, glassware, silver, furniture and clocks, jewels and regalia. Items belonging to famous and Royal Freemasons including Winston Churchill and Edward VII are on display... more details >

Standing tall and proud outside the city of Stirling, and overlooking the scene of Scotland's victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge. This is a place where history is something you can touch and feel, as you trace the story of Sir William Wallace, patriot, martyr, and Guardian of Scotland. For over 100 years,... more details >

At the heart of Bath stand the remains of one of the finest spas of the ancient world.

See the ruins of the temple of Minerva. Visit the bath-house where people bathed nearly 2000 years ago. Discover how the Romans built this magnificent monument at Aquae Sulis. Explore the extensive ruins... more details >

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life was created in 1960 to reflect the social history of the Mid Devon area. It was completely refurbished in 2001 to provide “light, airy and well presented” displays (Independent, 2002). The museum’s vast collection – the largest of its kind in the South West... more details >

Torrington 1646 is a historical tourist attraction that makes history fun!. Travel back to the 17th Century with our costumed characters and experience life in Torrington during the English Civil War.

See how people lived, loved, laughed and lied their way through the English Civil War. Learn the... more details >

TAKE AN INTERACTIVE JOURNEY THROUGH RUGBY’S GLOBAL HISTORY AND TRY YOUR STRENGTH ON OUR SCRUMMAGING MACHINE ALONG THE WAY.

With the world’s largest collection of rugby memorabilia there is something for everyone. Find out how a schoolboy game became a worldwide, professional sport.
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The V&A is comprised of the museum at South Kensington, the V&A Museum of Childhood at Bethnal Green, and the archives and stores at Blythe House, Kensington Olympia. All V&A museums have free entry. V&A South Kensington is the world's greatest museum of art and design, with collections unrivalled... more details >

Wisbech & Fenland Museum is one of the oldest purpose-built museums in the country, located in an attractive part of the historic Fenland market town of Wisbech, close to St Peter’s Church and the fine Georgian Crescent. Founded in 1835 the Museum Society was located in the Old Market, but its growing collections... more details >

Discover Woodhorn, the museum, archive and country park in Northumberland. There are fascinating stories to share and wonderful events to enjoy, all in our unique historic colliery setting, a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Be inspired by the amazing state-of-the-art Cutter building with its startling roofline mimicking... more details >

Where the past comes to life

Come to Yesterday’s World and immerse yourself in a fabulous trip down memory lane. Discover what Victorian life was really like, and you’ll be absolutely amazed with the 20 distinctive and authentic shops and family rooms from years gone by. Our superb displays... more details >