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.

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The 8 acres of gardens here hold National & International Collections of Water Lilies, flowering from late spring through to autumn, creating one of the most outstanding displays of water lilies in Britain with a Monet style Japanese Bridge as the centrepiece.

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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 >

There is something for everyone Victorian Steam Roundabout. 3 narrow gauge steam railway rides. Main line locos. Traction engines. Dad's Army Collection. Blooms Garden Centre. You have to go a long way to beat Bressingham Steam and Gardens for a fun packed family day out. For here is where world-renowned gardener... 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 Brontës are perhaps the world’s most famous literary family and Haworth Parsonage, now the Brontë Parsonage Museum, was their home from 1820 to 1861 and the place where great, romantic novels such as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights were written.

Many of the Brontës’ manuscripts... more details >

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 >

Visit the house where them young James Cook came to serve his seaman’s apprenticeship. The handsome 17th century house on the harbour belonged to Cook’s master, the Quaker shipowner, John Walker. It was here in the attic that the family lodged their apprentices when not at sea serving the London... 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 >

Nestled between the River Mersey and The River Dee in North West England Wirral is a haven of coast, countryside, wildlife, history, art, theatre and heritage with award winning attractions, restaurants and hotels.

Less than 30 miles from scenic North Wales, historic Chester and the cultural delights of... 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 >

The Jurassic rocks of Lyme Regis have been famous for fossils since Mary Anning discovered the first Ichthyosaur in 1811.

Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is housed in a magnificent grade 1 listed building which was once the church where Mary Anning was baptised and where she used to worship.
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Built over a Victorian Graving Dock, the museum will take you on an extraordinary journey through the lives of the people who transformed what was a small farming village at the beginning of the 19th century into a major industrial town. Their story is a fascinating record of perseverance and good humour, of... more details >

In 1799 William Wordsworth went on a walking tour of the Lake District with his friend and fellow poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He fell in love with Grasmere and Dove Cottage and within a few months he had set up home here with his sister, Dorothy, to live the life of a poet, at one with his surroundings.
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Set in the beautiful countryside of Worcestershire

The Elgar Birthplace Museum gives a fascinating insight into the life and music, family and friends, development and inspirations of Sir Edward Elgar, one of England's greatest composers, whose masterpieces include the Pomp and Circumstance... more details >

Eureka! is the National Children's Museum and gives children aged 0-11 a fun-packed day out. Everything at Eureka! has been designed to inspire children to find out about themselves and the world around them. They can see their own skeleton, catch a wave, save a polar bear, build a igloo and even get a job at... more details >

Fashion affects us all, whether we know it or not. Displays from the collection at the Fashion Museum show how this has always been the case. Real examples of contemporary and historic fashion are arranged thematically and include some of the museum’s finest examples from the 18th century to the present day.... more details >

11 February – 15 April 2012

This open exhibition provides a chance for you to have your work on display at the Ferens Art Gallery. For more information including entry forms and guidelines please download our leaflet here.

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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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Forde Abbey is a treasure in an area already known for its outstanding beauty. More than 900 years of history and romance are encapsulated in this elegant former Cistercian monastery and its 30 acres of award winning gardens.

The amazing variety found in this stately home makes it a wonderful place... more details >

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.

At the Glasgow Police Museum you have the unique opportunity to step into the compelling and dramatic history of the United Kingdom's oldest police force.

The evolution of the Glasgow Police uniform is illustrated by numerous displays of equipment and insignia. Headgear, uniforms, badges and buttons... more details >

Established in 1978 by Ernie Childs Great Yarmouth Potteries has developed from its original small beginnings to encompass asssociate crafts, Skulpture, art origination, Mold making, Relief carving for ceramics and Bronzes, Oil painting and lithographic printers for pottery. We manufacture many different lines in... 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 >

The Highland Folk Museum brings to life the domestic and working conditions of earlier Highland peoples. Visitors to this living history Museum can learn how our Scottish Highland ancestors lived, how they built their homes, how they tilled the soil and how they dressed, in a friendly and welcoming environment. An... 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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A warm welcome to our Visitor Centre at Lochranza. Below is a brief look at what we can offer you on your visit to Arran, we look forward to welcoming you to the home of the Arran Malt and the beautiful Isle of RobinArran.

Our Visitor Centre, which was opened in 1997 by Her Majesty the Queen, is... more details >

DISCOVER COPPERGATE
Take hold of the past and explore the excavations which fi rst unearthed the Viking-age city in our brand new exhibitions.

The remains of 1,000-year-old houses are revealed beneath your feet, objects taken from the excavations are explored, and Viking-age timbers... more details >

The North East's 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year' - Killhope is a great day out for all.

Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum, lies high up in the stunning North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Breathtaking scenery, underground... more details >

Please download our exciting 2011-12 programme of events and activities at the London Canal Museum.

The London Canal Museum tells the story of London’s canals from the early days as important trade routes to today’s more leisurely pursuits. Learn about the cargos, the people who strove to make... more details >

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 >

The Railway is just 2 miles from the centre of Leeds. It was built as a colliery railway in 1758, requiring the first ever Railway Act of Parliament to set it up. Initially, carrying coals to the staithes near to the river Aire, the motive power was horses. However, in 1812 Middleton was the first railway in the... more details >

Discover the World of Models & Toys

The World’s Greatest Model & Toy Shop is a big claim, but its a big shop.....very big!! Four massive halls full to the brim. Visit our Lego and Playmobil displays, see the working railway layouts. We are the home of the Tamiya Radio Control... more details >

Two thousand years of work in the historic city of Bath! Housed in an eighteenth century Real Tennis Court, the Museum traces the development of Bath a retailing and manufacturing centre and ,since the seventeenth century, as a tourist and health resort. There are three floors displays for the whole family including... more details >

Cornwall's Visitor Attraction of the Year.

Dive into a world of shipwrecks, see the very first submarine, explore a human torpedo, climb inside a hyperbaric chamber, experience the history of diving, delve into a diving bell and see what it takes to live, work and play in our oceans.... more details >

A tour of St James' Park will take you on an amazing journey through the history of Newcastle United. Your knowledgeable tour guide will show you many areas you will never have seen before, as well as some very famous ones. Tours are available every day including match days. Imagine seeing the first team dressing... more details >

Welcome to Nottingham Castle - a magnificent 17th century ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle, with spectacular views across the city.

Nottingham Castle is a vibrant museum and art gallery housing collections of silver, glass, decorative items, visual arts, paintings and... 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 >

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 >

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 >

Sandwell Museum Service has a range of different sites, full of surprises, across the Borough. Most of them are free to visit, and provide a host of different activities and experiences for you to discover. Download this leaflet for information on all our sites, please see individual attractions for relevant facilities,... 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 >

In this guide you will find information about our four museums and their exciting range of events programmed between December 2011 – April 2012. Each museum is different but they all play an important role in preserving the social and industrial history of Stoke-on-Trent. They all have a story to tell which... more details >

This Sussex tourism leaflet contains information on over 60 of the regions top attractions along with a map of the area.

The South Downs National Park covers the majority of West Sussex following the chalk Downs through to Beachy Head near Eastbourne. Large areas of Sussex are also designated... 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 >

The East Anglian Railway Museum is an open air site based at Chappel and Wakes Colne Railway station. The entire site forms the Museum, which is made up of Station Buildings, Signal Boxes, Goods Shed and Restoration Shed.

The Museum has the most comprehensive collection of railway architecture, locomotives,... 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 >

SEVEN RIVERS, 125 MILES OF WATERWAYS, 50 BROADS, ONE UNIQUE LANDSCAPE

Enter a world of broads, marshes and mills; reeds, wild birds and marshmen. Discover how humankind helped forge this unique landscape.

Our story takes you from medieval peat diggers to the holiday makers,... more details >

The Quilt Museum and Gallery is based in the magnificent St Anthony’s Hall, a medieval guildhall on Peasholme Green, York. The Museum hosts changing textile exhibitions from the unique quilt collection of The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles and guest shows by contemporary textile artists. The Museum... more details >

Discover a secret world

September 1941. Two years into World War II and a groundbreaking new radat defence system is installed at RAF Neatishead in Norfolk. In active operation for over 50 years, only the end of the cold war opens the door to this secret world.

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There is so much to see and do at The World of Glass, the award winning Visitor Centre in the heart of St Helens. Whatever age you are you'll have a great day out. A fun day trip with LIVE glassblowing, over 30 stunning displays and an amazing special... more details >

Climb into the cab of the original 'Tivvy Bumper' locomotive in a newly redesigned exhibition telling the story of Mid Devon's transport heritage.
Come and see the Tivvy Bumper (14XX class, stream locomotive number 1442), a 1981 Mini, and many original tools, road and rail signs, station equipment,... more details >

Come along and visit our Newly Extended Museum and Shop at Barton Marina. Set in a fabulous waterfront location alongside superb shops and restaurants. A great day out for all the family! Thousands of toys dating from the last century with dolls, teddies, cars, trucks, games, comics, annuals, soldiers, planes and... more details >

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 >

Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Elizabethan mansion in the heart of Nottingham. It is a prominent Grade One Listed building and following its major programme of restoration, visitors are welcome to visit the hall and park.

Standing on a natural hill three miles west of Nottingham City Centre, Wollaton... more details >

2 ATTRACTIONS IN ONE!!

Here at World of Country Life Amusement Park, you will have value for your money, since it's a park for both young and old.

For the adults (and some children) we have the largest collection of Vintage Vehicles, Motorcycles and Steam Engines in Exmouth,... 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 >

20 acres of parks, woodland and gardens in a unique historic setting,makes this "more than just an air museum". With its famous 300 seat, "NAAFI" restaurant and stunning exhibitions, the Museum has something for everyone. Discover the history of aviation, at what is now widely recognised as one... more details >