Museums
Collections from T-Rex to T-Fords to Tutankhamun
Whether it’s browsing through some of the millions of exhibits (including some lifelike dinosaurs) at the Natural History Museum, playing with the hands-on gadgets at the Science Museum, or looking at some old film and TV archives at the National Media Museum in Bradford, there’s bound to be a museum with a collection that reflects your personal interests.
For example, there’s the National Motor Museum in Hampshire with its collection of over 250 automobiles and motorcycles, the Dufftown Whisky Museum in Scotland, the Merseyside Maritime Museum or the South Wales Miners’ Museum.
For information on these museums plus many others, check out our comprehensive listings below where you'll also find details of local hotels, B&Bs and holiday homes.
Museums
The Beatles' Childhood Homes
Woolton and Allerton, LiverpoolThe Beatles, one of the most successful pop bands of all time were Liverpool based and need no introduction. Today, the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney are on display to the public.When25th February to 25th November 2012Beningbrough Hall and Gardens
York, North YorkshireBeningbrough Hall is an 18th century Georgian mansion near Beningbrough, North Yorkshire. It overlooks the River Ouse and has one of Britain's finest baroque interiors,home to over 100 portraits on loan from the National Portrait Gallery.When3rd March to 4th Nov 2012Birmingham Back to Backs
Birmingham, West MidlandsThe Birmingham Back to Backs, National Trust grade 2 listed properties, located in Inge Street and Hurst Street are the last surviving court of back-to-back houses in Birmingham. These houses are now operated as a museum.
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon
Blackpool, Lancashire1000 years of Blackpool’s most blood-curdling history all in one place makes The Blackpool Tower Dungeon a great day out for the whole family - educational, entertaining, and seriously scary fun!The British Library
St Pancras, LondonThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is the world's largest library with over 150 million items from all over the globe and in many formats including, print and digital: books, journals, manuscripts, maps, stamps etc.WhenAll Year Round
Buckingham Palace
City of Westminster, LondonBuckingham Palace is the most famous residence of the British monarchy and is an unmissable landmark. The palace has specific rooms open to the public for most of August and September while The Queen is away on her annual visit to Balmoral.WhenSee website for details
Castle Combe
WiltshireCastle Combe in Wiltshire is one of the finest original medieval villages in England. It is renowned for its attractiveness and tranquility. It has an original medieval church and has held a weekly market since the 14th century.Whenall yearCherryburn
Stocksfield, NorthumberlandCherryburn is in Mickley, Northumberland. The cottage was the birthplace of Thomas Bewick, the English wood engraver and ornithologist. It was acquired by the National Trust in 1991 and is now open to the public.When1st April to 4th November 2012
Colchester Castle
Colchester, EssexColchester Castle in Colchester, Essex is an example of a largely complete Norman castle. Eudo Dapifer, built the castle, in the late 11th century, around the podium of the Roman Temple of Claudius, creating the largest Norman keep in Britain. It is now home to the Colchester and Essex Museum.Dufftown Whisky Museum
Dufftown, BanffshireThe Dufftown Whisky Museum is an exhibition of Whisky making through the ages.
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