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Fossils Galore
Fossils Galore The brainchild of amateur palaeontologist and avid collector Jamie Jones, Fossils Galore is a unique museum and workshop housing an extensive collection of fossils, bones and crystals from all around the globe. Highlights include local finds like a Woolly Rhinoceros Skull, which dat
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Bristol
Bristol Bristol began life as a small Saxon village and river port, while today, it’s the biggest city in southwest England, bursting with quirky galleries and theaters, Banksy’s street art and bohemian cafes. Badly damaged during World War II, Bristol grew rich during the British Empire, its port
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KidZania London
KidZania London Some call it an educational theme park, some call it a child-sized city, but the reality remains: KidZania is not for parents. Located inside one of London’s largest shopping malls, this whimsical center (and also quite large, at 75,000 square feet) invites children aged 4 to 14 to
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Anfield Stadium
Anfield Stadium Red is the color of victory at Anfield Stadium, home of the legendary Liverpool Football Club since 1892.The 1884 stadium has also hosted boxing, tennis and rugby over the years, but the prime activity here is premier league football (soccer).Seating up to around 45,000 passionate
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Courtauld Gallery
Courtauld Gallery The Courtauld Gallery in London has art on display from the early Renaissance to the 20th century. The collections include iconic Old Masters, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, along with sculpture, decorative and applied arts. Some of the pieces of art visitors can
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Bond Street
Bond Street The most exclusive shopping street in London, Bond Street is where you’ll find flagship stores for brands like Burberry and Bvlgari, Dior and Louis Vuitton. Officially split up into two streets that run between Oxford Street and Piccadilly in London’s West End, the southern section, kn
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National Gallery
National Gallery The National Gallery started out quite small. In 1824, the British government purchased a collection of 38 pictures from a wealthy banker and put them on display in his townhouse, but it didn’t take long for private donations to come trickling in. The early directors dreamed of so
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Kings Cross
Kings Cross Kings Cross was named after a monument for King George IV but the area was settled much, much earlier. St Pancras old church originated in 4BC. These days its most famous for its train station: Kings Cross/St Pancras. From here trains go all over England, including to Hogwarts if you c
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Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium is one of the most important stadiums in the UK, hosting major football matches and musical acts – it is where the FA Cup Final and home matches of the England National Football team are played. At 90,000 seats it is the second largest stadium in Europe and the larg
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Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall The Royal Albert Hall in London was opened in March 1871 by Queen Victoria and was named for Prince Albert. Its original purpose was to serve multiple functions as a central hall to promote the understanding and appreciation of the arts and sciences. The building hosts concerts,
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HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast An impressively preserved World War II warship, the HMS Belfast served as a battleship throughout the war, supporting allied troops on D-Day and escorting arctic convoys to the Soviet Union, as well as later being brought back into service during the Korean War. Since retiring from act
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Hardknott Roman Fort
Hardknott Roman Fort Built under Hadrians rule in the second century, Hardknott Roman Fort (initially named Mediobogdum by the Romans) is a must-do for history buffs who find themselves in the English Lake District. More than just a simple amass of old stones, the archaeological remains are 374 fe
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London Aquarium
London Aquarium The Sea Life London Aquarium hosts thousands of sea creatures from all over the world in over 65 displays. One of the largest aquariums in Europe, this site features 12 different species of sharks, stingrays, sea scorpions, Cuban crocodiles who have been hunted to near extinction b
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Southwark Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral Southwark (pronounced ‘suth-ark’) Cathedral, officially called the ‘Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie,’ is located close to London Bridge on the south bank of the Thames River. Today, railway lines and office buildings, including the historic Boro
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Oxford Street
Oxford Street The busiest shopping street in Europe, London’s Oxford Street is home to over 300 stores—from the capital’s flagship Primark to the country’s second-biggest department store—art deco showstopper Selfridges.Following the old Roman road to Oxford for a mile and a half, Oxford Street ru
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Spitalfields Market
Spitalfields Market This indoor market on the outskirts of the City of London has historic roots that date back to the 17th century. Today there are a variety of stalls and surrounding shops selling food, clothing and designs with different themed stalls on various days as well. With many eclectic
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Notting Hill
Notting Hill Immortalized on-screen in the eponymous 1999 romantic comedy film, Notting Hill is much more than just a backdrop for the famous Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts’ love affair. The west London district, stretching over Ladbroke Grove, Portobello Road and parts of North Kensington is one of
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Loftus Road Stadium
Loftus Road Stadium Home to one of London’s leading football (soccer) clubs, Queens Park Rangers, Loftus Road Stadium is in Shepherd’s Bush to the west of the city center. Four teams call the stadium home: the juniors, under 21s, the women’s side, and the first team, who play in the Premier Divisi
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Lake Grasmere
Lake Grasmere Famously described by Wordsworth as ‘the loveliest spot that man hath ever found’, Lake Grasmere has high credentials and the powder-blue lake, bordered by emerald green hillsides and lush woodlands, is certainly among the most attractive in the Lake District. Grasmere’s f
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Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath Often losing out to the grandeur of London’s Royal Parks, Hampstead Heath remains the underdog of the city’s tourist attractions, but Londoners flock to enjoy the park’s unkempt charms. The park encompasses 791 acres of natural countryside, stretching from Hampstead to Highgate in
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