Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum Chronicling the history of Yorkshire from its founding, through the Roman and Viking invasions to the Middle Ages, the Yorkshire Museum is one of York’s top museums, renowned for housing some of Britain’s finest archeological finds. Since opening its doors in 1830, the museum has
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Yorkshire Dales National Park A vast expanse of rolling countryside and dramatic limestone valleys, dotted with traditional English villages, wildlife reserves and historic ruins, the Yorkshire Dales National Park encompasses some of England’s most ruggedly beautiful scenery. The 680-square-mile p
York Brewery
York Brewery From grain to glass, see how traditional ale is created at York Brewery. Located just inside the city walls on Toft Green, York Brewery has been handcrafting real ales since 1996.The brewery site was built in the late 16th century, and has seen many uses over its history, but now it i
Wray Castle
Wray Castle One of the most-beloved castles in the United Kingdom and one of the finest examples of Victorian neo-Gothic architecture (some would use the term “mock Gothic”), Wray Castle is an important stop on any Lake District itinerary. Built along the shoreline of Windermere lake in 1840, it w
World of James Herriot
World of James Herriot A unique tribute to one of Yorkshire’s most famous former residents, the World of James Herriot is devoted to the life and works of veterinary surgeon and author James Alfred Wight, better known by his pseudonym, James Herriot. Over the years, Herriot’s books have sold more
Windsor
Windsor Located just west of London, Windsor is one of Englands most popular towns to visit. It is most known for the famous Windsor Castle which is a huge castle built during the time of William the Conqueror. It is also the oldest castle in continuous occupation in the world. Visitors can explor
Whitstable
Whitstable With its busy fishing port filled with colorful sailing boats, long shingle beach and rows of painted wooden beach huts, Whitstable is a prime example of a traditional English seaside resort, and makes a worthwhile detour for those heading to Canterbury or the White Cliffs of Dover.&nbs
West End Theater District
West End Theater District Equally as renowned as New York’s Broadway Theater District, London’s West End is widely acclaimed for its award-winning theater productions and vast variety of shows and musicals. Seeing a ‘West End Show’ is a popular pastime for tourists and locals alike, with regular p
Wensleydale Creamery
Wensleydale Creamery Welcome to cheese heaven! At the award-winning Wensleydale Creamery, visitors will learn everything there is to know about the famous British cheese and the art of cheese making. It’s even possible to see the cheese literally being cut, stirred, pitched, and salted by hand at
Wastwater Lake
Wastwater Lake England’s deepest lake and the focal point of one of the Lake District’s most striking vistas, Wastwater Lake is best known for its rugged screes – the rocky cliff faces that plummet into the water along the east bank. With its inky blue waters and backdrop of craggy peaks, includin
Wallace Collection
Wallace Collection Widely acclaimed as the one of the world’s finest private art collections, the focal point of the Wallace Collection is a remarkable compilation of French 18th-century paintings, sculptures, Sèvres porcelain and antique furnishings.Amassed by the Hertford-Wallace family througho
Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery houses one of the largest art collections in England outside London.The fabulous collection of artworks and sculptures spans the 14th to 20th centuries, with works by the likes of Rembrandt, David Hockney, Monet and Turner.The art gallery is a spec
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum Largely recognized as the world’s greatest museum of art and design, the Victoria and Albert Museum, often nicknamed ‘the V&A’, is one of the capital’s premium museums, taking over a 12.5-acre plot in central London’s South Kensington. Opened back in 1852 and designated
Up at the O2
Up at the O2 Stretching 190 meters across the famous dome of London’s O2 Arena in Greenwich, the O2 Skywalk, or ‘Up at The O2’ as it was more recently renamed, offers visitors a way to get their kicks without even setting foot inside. The landmark stadium has transformed its yellow-flagged rooftop
University of Oxford Botanic Garden
University of Oxford Botanic Garden A tranquil pocket of greenery stretching across the banks of the River Cherwella, the University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the UK’s oldest botanical garden, dating back to 1621. Located on a five-acre plot on the Magdalen College grounds, the diminutive garden
Twickenham Stadium
Twickenham Stadium Twickenham Stadium, also sometimes referred to as Twickenham or Twickers, is a rugby stadium located in the town of Twickenham within the London borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is the home of the rugby union and therefore hosts a big number of important rugby matches, such a
Trinity College
Trinity College One of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford, Trinity College was originally founded as a training house for Catholic priests in the 16th century. It was a center of educational reform in the 19th century and over the years has produced three British prime ministers.
The Manchester Museum
The Manchester Museum The University of Manchester’s Manchester Museum takes visitors interested in natural history and social science through the ages. Here, dinosaur bones mingle with mummies and living exhibits delight.Known for its Egyptology section, which houses one of the largest and signif
The Lowry
The Lowry This space-age building made of geometric shapes and resembling a ship sits at Pier 8 in Salford Quays. Opened in 2000 with the plan to revitalize the Quays, The Lowry does just that by attracting world-class shows, artists and more. The star attractions of the metal and glass Lowry are
The Little Chocolate Shop
The Little Chocolate Shop Located in the North Yorkshire Dales, the Little Chocolate Shop prides itself in working closely with the tight-knit community by sourcing most of its produce locally; with the notable exception of chocolate itself, which is imported from Belgium. The small factory is ope
