ENGLAND

England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and shares its borders with Wales to the west and Scotland to the north. Its counties include Greater London, Cornwall, Manchester, Birmingham and Oxfordshire.

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London

Landmarks

Coca-Cola London Eye is Europe's tallest rotating observation wheel, with 32 high-tech glass capsules. It takes approximately 30 minutes and gives you an ever-changing perspective of London

Historic Palaces are renowned landmarks all over London, experience history where it happened

• Hampton Court Palace
• Kensington Palace
• Tower of London

Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom

Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire

Kew Gardens are the Royal Botanic Gardens and international botanical research and education institution

Houses of Parliament Tour, Explore some of the most famous rooms and discover more about the Houses of Parliament’s fascinating history and present day use

St Paul’s Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral, more than 1,400 years old and the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese of London

 

Attractions

Covent Garden is famous for its historic piazzas, fashionable, exquisite dining and street performers throughout the seasons

Southbank Centre is the UK’s largest arts centre, home to festivals, exhibitions and food markets all year round

China Town experience authentic East Asian cuisine in the very heart of London

Greenwich is where eastern and western hemispheres meet. Discover breath-taking views, royal heritage and amazing attractions 

Little Venice is a beautiful stretch of canals and waterways that can be found just to the north of Paddington, in London W2 

Museums *

Science Museum  is a world-class collection forms an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical advancement from across the globe  

Natural History Museum is a historic world-class visitor attraction, exhibiting a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history from pre-historic dinosaurs to the blue whale

Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, Asian art fashion, sculptures, paintings, jewellery and more

Tate Modern Art Gallery  is Britain's national gallery of international modern art

National Gallery, displays one of the most comprehensive collections of paintings in the world, the National Gallery is London's second-most visited museum

Theatre

The Lion King; set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi-award winning musical The Lion King will redefine your expectations of the theatre.

The Phantom of the Opera; lurking deep beneath the lavish Paris Opera House lives the Phantom. Ashamed of his physical deformities and an object of intense fear among the public, he lives in the shadows

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, it is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage

Mamma Mia; the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, is a tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives!

The Play That Goes Wrong; the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong... does!

The Globe Theatre; Shakespeare’s Globe is a world-renowned performing arts venue, cultural attraction and education centre

Shopping

Westfield London, situated in Shepherds Bush, is home to more than 300 shops with more than 40 luxury brands including Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. The Shopping centre is filled with exciting things to do for children, including mini golf, bowling and VUE cinema

Westfield Stratford, situated in Stratford City, has are over 250 shops including Zara and Hugo Boss, and over 65 restaurants. You can also indulge in cuisine from all over the world, as well as, 17-screen, all-digital VUE Cinema and bowling

Bicester Village, is an outlet shopping centre on the outskirts of Bicester, a town in Oxfordshire, it is home to more than 160 boutiques of leading brands, each offering savings of up to 60% on the recommended retail price all year round

Oxford Street, offers a long street with an exclusive shopping experiences for more than 300 shops & restaurants, including the world renowned Selfridges

Bluewater Shopping Centre, situated in Greenhithe, Kent offers over 330 shops and is surrounded by greenery and lakes

Shepherds Bush Market, is a street market in Shepherd's Bush famous for its endless fabric stores and broad multi-cultural offers and wide offerings of fresh produce

Portobello Road Market, is one of London’s oldest markets, and the world’s largest antiques market which open primarily on a Saturday. Hundreds of antiques shops and stalls offer items such as glass, crystal, silver, books, art and many other collectibles

Family Activities
 
Parks and Zoos

Sea Life London, find out about penguins, sea turtles, sharks, jellyfish and discover the amazing marine life

London Zoo, is the world's oldest scientific zoo and houses a collection of 755 species of animals, making it one of the largest collections in the UK

Battersea Park Children's Zoo, is a zoo Home to smaller animals including otters, capuchins and chinchillas. It is designed with children in mind with an interactive play area

London Wetland Centre, is an urban oasis for wildlife and people, close to central London. Stroll among the lakes, ponds and gardens

Holland Park, is the largest park in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, with its own Opera house, tranquil Japanese garden, and the famous Holland Park adventure playgrounds

Hyde Park , offers both world-class events with plenty of quiet places to relax and unwind. Explore the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain or go boating on the Serpentine

City Farms, explore the many farms around London, which are home to an array of animals and the feel of the countryside

Family Attractions

Shrek’s Adventures, board the magical 4D flying bus driven by Donkey and meet Princess Fiona in the bus depot and help her conjure up a little magic

Harry Potter Studio Tour , discover the filmmaking magic and walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore the wonders of the Wizarding World

Theme Parks

Chessington World of Adventure and Zoo, is a theme Park with over 40 rides and attractions and 1,000 animals in the Zoo and SEA LIFE centre

Thorpe Park, experience over 30 thrill rides, family attractions and unique events on a day trip or short break at one of the UK's best theme parks

Legoland, is a child-oriented theme park and resort in Windsor, Berkshire in England, themed around the Lego toy system

Merlin Pass, is an annual Pass that unlocks access to over 30 of the UK's most exciting attractions

Little Bird, is a one stop website for families looking for the best things to do, see around the UK, from days out to activities and the theatre with extra savings

Other Attractions

Alton Towers, is the UK's biggest theme park with over 50 rides and two hotels, Alton Towers Resort is the UK’s number one theme park

Warwick Castle, this impressive fortress has dominated the landscape and history of the region for more than 900 years

West Midlands Safari Park, is a safari drive through that is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and endangered exotic animal species

Stonehenge, is Europe's best-known prehistoric monument

The Roman Baths and Georgian City of Bath, is a remarkably beautiful city famous for the magnificent 2,000-year-old Roman Baths built around the city's rejuvenating hot springs

Lake District National Park, is a must-visit destination for travellers to England, with 12 of the country's largest lakes and more than 2,000 miles waiting to be explored

The Eden Project, is a collection of unique artificial biomes containing an amazing collection of plants from around the world

More Information

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London Theatre

Planet Ware

England Beaches

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Scotland

Scotland is part of the United Kingdom and covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain, with a border with England to the southeast, and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean

Castles in Scotland

Balmoral Castle, is a large estate house in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire and is the Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family

Stirling Castle, boasts an incredible view, sitting atop Castle Hill and surrounded by steep cliff edges. It is most famous for being the place where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned.

Edinburgh Castle is one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe and set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city

More Castles , Scotland is fortunate to boast well over 2000 historic castles

Other Attractions

The Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, based in Bo’ness, just a 40 minute drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, this railway offers the chance to board a vintage steam or diesel-hauled train

Edinburgh Zoo, is an 82-acre non-profit zoological park in Corstorphine and home to the UK's only giant pandas and koalas

More information

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Visit Scotland

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WALES

Wales is a country in southwest Great Britain known for its rugged coastline, mountainous national parks, distinctive Welsh language and Celtic culture

Sea Swansea Bay, has incredible views, unrivalled walking routes and some of the UK’s best beaches. Lots of family fun, a vibrant and cultural city, and every kind of water sport you can think of

Tenby, is one of Wales best seaside towns, with the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and a National Park Centre

Castles

Conwy Castle, is regarded as one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe. The castle, and its 1.3km ring of town walls, have World Heritage status.

Raglan Castle, was one of the last medieval castles to be built in England and Wales and is still formidable

Caerphilly Castle, is the biggest in Wales. It’s almost complete and it’s surrounded by a series of moats and watery islands

More Castles , with over 600 castles, wherever you go on holiday in Wales, you won’t be too far from a historic site

More Information

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Useful Links

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Museum UK 
* Most museums in the UK are free to enter

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Transportations

London

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London Underground Map

London Buses 

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Scotland

Scottish Public Transport

Wales

Welsh Public Transport 
 
Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Public Transport  
 
Northern Ireland Direct

National Transportation

National Train

National Rail 
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National Buses

National Expresses