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Thomas5020@reddit

Beamish.

It's in incredible way to see and experience how Britain once was, all whilst eating a ton of traditional food.

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anyway_you_want@reddit

Chips fried in beef fat, or is it lip gloss?

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Lincolnshire. There's alot there often overlooked. Lincoln is a beautiful historic city. There's military bases with WWII planes and museums. Some beautiful seaside towns to visit and enjoy. Only downside is the hill.

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pines6103@reddit

And this weekend I've learnt there's a coal-fired fish & chip shop there.

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puzzlecrossing@reddit

Could be an upside, depends which way you look at it

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VeeMon21@reddit

Depends on which end of the hill you're at.

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MrMikeJJ@reddit

The British Museum, Natural History Museum & Jorvik.

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JimmieSavsscumsock@reddit

I went to the jorvik centre and went on the coaster tour in the 80s I think? It had the authentic smells!

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Beautifly@reddit

That smell never leaves you

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RHS1959@reddit

Last time I was in London I only had a couple of days and couldn’t do all the museums I would have liked to, and I chose the Victoria & Albert over the British Museum. No disrespect for the British Museum but the building, history and collections of the V&A were all fabulous.

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Moppo_@reddit

Natural History Museum, too. There's a sloth the size of an elephant.

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ChoppingOnionsForYou@reddit

And the room with the humming bird displays and the dodos.

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Major-Credit-2442@reddit

And if near durham, beamish museum is just amazing. A very different experience if you’ve never been to an open air museum before.

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JimDixon@reddit

I've never been to Beamish, but I've been to a number of other "living" museums: Weald and Downland, Blists Hill, Amberley—and they were all delightful.

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Geordie-1983@reddit

They are all nice, but Beamish is massive by comparison, it's barely possible to see everything in a 1 day trip. Treble the combined size of the Weald and Downland and Amberley, and you're in the right ballpark for Beamish. If nothing else, it's worth it for the pit village and mine tour, there's nothing else that brings home what the work and home conditions were actually like, and why pretty much every town and village in the coal fields has a memorial to a mining disaster

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Throwaway91847817@reddit

And if you’re going to Beamish, check out the nearby Tanfield Railway too! Beautiful old industrial railway that runs small locomotives and short wheelbase coaches. A lot more unique than the typical BR Mk1s that most heritage lines have.

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Select-Protection-75@reddit

Beamish is great. It won’t be so great for some teens but good for most other ages

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Alone-Bug6176@reddit

Grew up in Chester Le Street so this was always our go to for School Trips.

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strategic-g@reddit

Second this, it’s local to me and never loses its appeal

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Kapranos@reddit

The Museum of Making in Derby deserves a shoutout. Not only is it a great place to learn the history of a TON of things related to manufacturing, but the museum is part of a World Heritage Site, located inside the worlds first modern factory.

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RNEngHyp@reddit

Be sure to go to Jorvik only when you have a cold/Covid and zero sense of smell. I literally nearly chucked my guts up at the stench!

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ClevelandWomble@reddit

But it's authentic...

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ConstantineGSB@reddit

Depends what you're into obviously but top of my list would be The Eden Project and The Lake district.

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CrustyHumdinger@reddit

Bit of a trek between them

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ConstantineGSB@reddit

Op didn’t say you need to do them in the same day lol

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glitterfly7777777@reddit

You can always stop off for a coffee in Wales

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efan78@reddit

But at least you can say you learned about the need for conservation at the Eden Project if you're trekking between the two! 😁

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Eayauapa@reddit

I really liked the Eden Project because I'm a massive nerd and like walking, but I can see why my family were a bit let down since it is a lot of walking, the cafe isn't great, and everyone got covered in ants.

I don't mind ants and like walking though, but we probably should have gone in the summer. There is an irony in the fact that I had to be dragged there and I was the only one who wanted to go back one day.

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jaynemonroe@reddit

Edinburgh castle Holyrood Castle

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Fast-Carpenter2161@reddit

Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds

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Aben_Zin@reddit

Home to thousands of weapons from throughout history?

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Britkraut@reddit

I was astounded it was free

Possibly the best part of being there for a night or two

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knight714@reddit

Longstanton Spice Museum

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Aben_Zin@reddit

I went to one of those in Australia, it was full of bloody astronauts!

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Lance_Operazole@reddit

Especially if you can't get the spice girls

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basilbrushisapaedo@reddit

Yabsolutely!

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lufctom@reddit

I know of a cracking Owl Sanctuary as well!

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clemventure@reddit

Wells cathedral, wells.

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WeeklyCourse3666@reddit

The Bishop's Eye gate and the moated palace next to it are pure magic. Plus the clock inside is one of the oldest working mechanical clocks in the world, which is pretty wild to think about.

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E420CDI@reddit

THE GREATER GOOD

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VeeMon21@reddit

Ita a gorgeous cathedral and definitely worth a visit if you're in the area but there's other cathedrals I'd visit first.

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clemventure@reddit

No way, it’s the best cathedral by far! I’ve been to them all.

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Wooden_Astronaut4668@reddit

No way!

Canterbury is still my absolute fave, the history is insane, I do rate Ely though (very underrated cathedral lol) and Wells is my local and the clock is good! Also love a bit of York Minister!

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waste_div@reddit

What is your second best cathedral?

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nonlocality1985@reddit

Salisbury

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Foz90@reddit

Love the Close and can’t believe it was built in under 40 years.

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clemventure@reddit

Ely 💛

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frogsinsoup@reddit

Cheddar Gorge could be done with the same trip!

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Herrad@reddit

Cheddar gorge is where Tolkien got the idea for Helm's Deep (the valley, not The Hornburg which is the fortress). I think that's pretty cool

It's also a fucking mint place

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bakedNdelicious@reddit

I was there last weekend. Had a banging cheese and ham toastie in the Cafe. I love Somerset in general and my aunt lives in Glastonbury so get to visit often.

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2munkey2momo@reddit

Do a Hot Fuzz tour of Wells, maybe even pop to Glastonbury to see King Arthurs resting place (or one of them anyway) and a bunch of hippies.

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frogsinsoup@reddit

Fun fact- I lived in the police station in the city Hot Fuzz was filmed in! It’s now been knocked down and built over, though.

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2munkey2momo@reddit

Haha, I was at the blue school during filming. Was surreal seeing it all in the cinema.

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frogsinsoup@reddit

That’s awesome! Am I right in thinking some of the kids in the school at the time were hired as the groups of teen extras around the town?

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2munkey2momo@reddit

Yeah a couple of my mates were in the pub as underage drinkers. Our Drama teacher was in at the end too (was Edgar Wrights teacher when he was at the Blue).

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Maninwhatever@reddit

And Wookey Hole for the win!

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frogsinsoup@reddit

The witch of wookey hole!

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Pedantichrist@reddit

I was going to say. Wookey Hole is best of the three.

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clemventure@reddit

Have done both…magical. I’ve stayed in my campervan there the night. 🙏🏼

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frogsinsoup@reddit

Gorgeous!! It’s a great place for wild camping

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ninja_chinchilla@reddit

And also the Bishop's Palace next door.

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MrCooke13@reddit

Cleethorpes boating lake

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NeighborhoodDeep763@reddit

lmao you're taking the piss right? I mean I love a good seaside boating lake as much as the next bloke but if someone's flying across the Atlantic they're gonna be a bit gutted if that's the highlight

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RNEngHyp@reddit

I quite like it there actually 🤔 😅

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clemventure@reddit

😂

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Bobzilla2@reddit

Salisbury Cathedral. Its spire is 404 ft, the takeaway in England...

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Fickle_Pie_3531@reddit

Honestly underrated shout. The cloisters and the Magna Carta exhibit are both incredible too—easily spend half a day there just soaking it in.

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space_rhinos@reddit

Check all benches for Novichok.

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ec362@reddit

Vlad?

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mx_sidequest0@reddit

The British Museum and the Scottish Highlands both lived up to the hype way more than I expected. Completely different experiences but both felt unforgettable in person.

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ZEAndrewHD@reddit

According to the most upvoted comment as of writing, it seems to be [deleted].

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Angrylettuce@reddit

Lots mentioned already, but Lincoln cathedral held the record for the tallest building in the world for centuries! Also Lincoln is lovely, very much like York, chester and norwich

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Mackem101@reddit

Beamish open air museum, Durham Cathedral, Lindisfarne, Alnwick Castle.

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StrawbFroggo@reddit

Do not come for my Beamish!

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PeterG92@reddit

I once fell off a cannon as a kid at Alnwick Castle. Thankfully landed on my back.

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Admirable-Reserve194@reddit

No love for Bamburgh?

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efan78@reddit

Bamburgh is just a fancy museum with a grand opinion of itself. 😉

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fartingbeagle@reddit

Destiny is all !

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Mglfll@reddit

Seahorses, purely for the boat run out to the isles

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Britkraut@reddit

Explains why they take so long, poor buggers must be tired tugging the boat

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Buddha-dan@reddit

Or Warkworth?

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RNEngHyp@reddit

Lovely beach there, only a stones throw from the castle too! Lovely area!

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jamescisv@reddit

Easy there, Uhtred!!

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Rinskki@reddit

Diggerland will remember this

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Mglfll@reddit

Recently went to Stirling Castle. Highly recommend it. Edinburgh castles a tourist trap, Stirling has great history in it I felt

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bigassbeast@reddit

Edinburgh castle is anything but a tourist trap, what a ridiculous thing to say.

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Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)

Anything else in stirling?

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AndrewHinds67@reddit

Doune Castle is not far away. It's a well known filming location and was used for Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Game of Thrones, amongst productions.

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Mglfll@reddit

Wallace monument as well.

Got the kelpies and Falkirk wheel not too far a drive away which are good

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strategic-g@reddit

I got to the top of the hill and my phone died just as I went to snap a pick of the monument, stunning views tho

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Mglfll@reddit

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From the castle walls, can see Wallace monument mid left hand side

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Signal-Ad2674@reddit

Is Grommit the same ticket?

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RNEngHyp@reddit

Both good trips out. We did both in same day but if I did them again I'd split them up.

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yossanator@reddit

Wally's Ornament as we called it as kids back in the '70's.

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Buddha-dan@reddit

It's a nice town, the castle is amazing.

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seventwooffsuit@reddit

Nicky Tam's

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Harry-666666@reddit

The Wallace monument is somewhere around there as well I think

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RNEngHyp@reddit

Easy to get to from the castle. By car anyway.

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yossanator@reddit

Bannockburn is nearby. Famous battle in 1314. Inspiration for many Scottish poems and songs through the ages, including Flower of Scotland.

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Oohyabassa@reddit

The Wallace monument is well worth the climb, astounding views, also Bannockburn battle site. The Kelpies are relatively close to Stirling too 🙂

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Conveth@reddit

The beheading stone. And 3 McDonald's!

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BiggestNizzy@reddit

Stirling is a better castle, the living history actors are great. The Wallace monument and old town jail are worth a Swatch.

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RNEngHyp@reddit

Agreed! Stirling Castle has some beautiful features and it's quieter than Edinburgh. Stirling is a lovely area. Lots of days out would be doable from there. Near motorway network etc.

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Jacktheforkie@reddit

You should definitely visit a heritage railway, it’s a fun thing to do and you’ll possibly learn something

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kartoffeln44752@reddit

Titanic Museum

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Jazzlike-Basil1355@reddit

Portsmouth Dockyard. HMS Victory, Mary Rose. HMS Warrior plus loads more. Took two days to see most of it. The guides on Warrior are actors, period dress and a wealth of knowledge. Love it.

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Bubbly-Air7302@reddit

Oxford University. Not a tourist attraction but well worth a visit.

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Specific_Tap7296@reddit

And then you can legitimately say you went to Oxford

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Jazzlike-Basil1355@reddit

I went to Cambridge. Punted the wife up the Cam.

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EtwasSonderbar@reddit

I went to MIT.

Took a shit in one of the buildings as I was passing.

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ICantSpayk@reddit

I actually studied at Oxford though. I whipped open an encyclopedia in Waterstones.

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Skidchen@reddit

I read this as ‘would not be missed’ at first and was ready to throw fists hahahah

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radikoolaid@reddit

Same, the first reply was the British Museum which can be controversial so it didn't even seem that implausible. Then the others piled on

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Skidchen@reddit

I lost it when I saw the Tower of London, that’s my absolute favourite tour in London ❤️

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Kind_Ad5566@reddit

Ironbridge

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beant64@reddit

V&A Museum, especially its cast courts. Unreal place.

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Wooden_Astronaut4668@reddit

Avebury stone circle and West Kennet long barrow.

Pitt Rivers Museum Oxford.

The town of Rye.

Cornwall, particularly Trebah gardens, Minack Theatre, Lizard Peninsula.

Leeds, Kirkgate market and all of the Arcades.

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Z_odyssey@reddit

Oxford City is a nice day out.

Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth

Eden Project

National Gallery

British Museum

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van_isle_dude@reddit

Isn't tower of London just the worst type of tourist trap on par with the wax museum?

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ZombieGash@reddit

Whitby.

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Fisher-bob@reddit

We went there in April for a day while in a trip from the US and enjoyed our time there.

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RNEngHyp@reddit

Another top day out. Shame it's bit of a trek for me because I do like it there and so does the dog.

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Toffeemanstan@reddit

Every other person brings their dog to whitby. I was there NYE and it was like crufts through the day.

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Sleepyllama23@reddit

Blists Hill victorian outdoor museum in Ironbridge, York castle museum, the Roman baths in Bath, Real Mary King’s Close in Edinburgh.

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Embarrassed_Habit626@reddit

They're all closed for the whole summer whilst the National Trust takes over management and completes a massive overhaul and refurbishment programme.

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sjgower@reddit

Blists Hill opens on Thursday

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MutinousMango@reddit

I think about the Victorian street in the castle museum often

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narnababy@reddit

Blists Hill and the Black Country Museum are both great “living” museums, excellent days out

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Sleepyllama23@reddit

I haven’t been to the Black Country museum but I’ve heard it’s really good.

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narnababy@reddit

It’s so fun, there’s lots of different things to do and see and I can’t wait until my son is old enough to appreciate a visit 😂 the boat trips run by the Canal and River Trust next door to the BCLM are also great, really interesting especially if you’re into geology!

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Few-Anybody3320@reddit

Blists hill is amazing and the rest of the gorge museums too , can make for a interesting day out 😀

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Sleepyllama23@reddit

Yes we had a pass for all of the ironbridge museums. Really good weekend away.

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GodsBicep@reddit

The city of Bath, like the entire city

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Patch86UK@reddit

I mean, not the entire city. The centre is where people actually want to go. Nobody's sending tourists to Foxhill or Snow Hill.

It's a city, not a postcard. It's got its share of dives.

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Wooden_Astronaut4668@reddit

only relative to Bath Foxhill and Snow Hill are comparatively nice 🤷🏻‍♀️

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HeWhoHasABeard@reddit

York needs to be just as high and Chester not too far behind

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ThatThingInTheCorner@reddit

Lincoln also

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cregamon@reddit

And Hull.

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ThatThingInTheCorner@reddit

I know this has been downvoted, but seriously Hull is a great place to visit. The historic Old Town is beautiful. The city centre has quite a few museums and there's William Wilberforce's house.

I went to uni in Hull and loved it. Of course it has its bad parts, but every city does. What annoys me is how quick people are to look down on Hull.

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CrustyHumdinger@reddit

And my axe

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grand_total@reddit

The Romans knew a thing or two about building tourist attractions .

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Sensitive-Vast-4979@reddit

York , the discovery measium in newcaslte ( my favourite museum as a child i may be getting the 2 museums mixed up but its whichever one is on Westgate hill with a car park in front ) , the lake district, hadrians wall , Lincoln, Edinburgh, Glasgow, etc

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glitterfly7777777@reddit

The list is endless when you think about it. I’m a big fan of Hever Castle. You can touch Anne Boleyn’s bed!!

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rouros@reddit

Dreamland Margate!

And

Birdworld!

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randomlad93@reddit

Digger land Derwent pencil museum World worm charming championships

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Amonette2012@reddit

Pitt Rivers, Oxford.

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G4HDU@reddit

Southend pier

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SpectreSingh89@reddit

Ripley's believe it or not museum.

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Claire1075@reddit

I may be bias, but here in Lancaster we have Williamson Park. With the Ashton Memorial.

I live a 7 minute walk away so for me it's not a huge novelty (though I still love it and my husband and I got married at the memorial in 2009), but for those who've never been, it has the most amazing views across the sea, lots of green areas and a play park, a cafe (a new one is currently being built), a butterfly house and a regular summer outdoor play. Amongst other things.

https://www.lancaster.gov.uk/sites/williamson-parkhttps://www.lancaster.gov.uk/sites/williamson-park

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CraigTheBrewer12@reddit

Royal armouries in Leeds, lots of arms and armour.

The tank musuem in Bovington, also lots of armour, but bigger armour.

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JayPapy@reddit

If you're visiting The Tank Museum then might as well do a day in Monkey World as well!

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Disastrously-C@reddit

Monkey World. It’s fucking brilliant.

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Wrong-Pizza-7184@reddit

There's a fascinating hat museum in Stockport by all accounts.

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Pick_Up_Autist@reddit

I tried to enjoy it but it all went over my head tbh.

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0hca@reddit

It is an interesting visit.

I don't know when a fascinator becomes a hat though. That will be my Wikipedia sink hole of the evening.

....And if you're in the Stockport area you can also visit the air raid shelter, staircase house and Bramall Hall on a Stockport Explorer ticket.

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0hca@reddit

It is an interesting visit.

I don't know when a fascinator becomes a hat though. That will be my Wikipedia sink hole of the evening.

....And if you're in the Stockport area you can also visit the air raid shelter, staircase house and Bramall Hall on a Stockport Explorer ticket.

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0100000101101000@reddit

Also short walk to Staircase House!

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Carnationlilyrose@reddit

There is indeed. It has a decent gift shop for a museum so small.

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Pick_Up_Autist@reddit

Biased Welshman checking in, Snowdonia deserves a day at absolute minimum. God's country.

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atrifleamused@reddit

Norwich has a creationist museum

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Solid_Bodybuilder_89@reddit

I read that as Crematorium museum, i had to double check lol

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atrifleamused@reddit

🤣🤣🤣 I'm not sure which one would be more unhinged

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Solid_Bodybuilder_89@reddit

LOL

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CassieBeeJoy@reddit

It does not

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atrifleamused@reddit

https://creationresearchuk.com/2014/12/31/buried-alive-crocodiles-found-in-phosphate-give-evidence-to-the-biblical-flood/

Referenced in there amongst a selection of pseudo science and bullshit.

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atrifleamused@reddit

Norwich - Genesis Museum of Creation - closed down 4 years ago. I always wanted to go, but you had to be vetted to attend. Oh well 😄

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JoeMcJ@reddit

Ronnie Pickering’s house

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wato20@reddit

Ronnie Fucking Pickering

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FreudianWombat@reddit

Fabric.

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Border_Relative@reddit

Go to a McDonald’s any time of day ( but best at night ), sit down and just watch all manner of people walk in and simply watch them. Mutant watching. Watch how bizarre and untamed some brits are, you’ll think you’ve landed in a set of a show it’s pure comedy.

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efan78@reddit

Not quite the same, but I'm from a quiet village in Lancashire, my cousin is from a couple of villages over. She came up to visit us in Newcastle (where I live now) and asked to go to the Bigg Market(!)

We instead went to the Pizza Hut at the top so that we had some reinforced glass between us and the wildlife. Literally every time she went to take a bite she'd put it down to say "What's she wearing!?" or "What are they doing!?" and the like. We were doubled up laughing at her and I could have stayed there all night just seeing her face! 😁

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thelotuseater13@reddit

Beamish

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Novel_Alexander@reddit

Lake District is unreal if you like nature, cant skip that one

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detailsubset@reddit

Bude

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mclardy@reddit

Lawnmower museum.

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MajorHotLips@reddit

I see you and raise you the chair museum in High Wycombe.

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efan78@reddit

No love for the Lakeland Pencil Museum? Or is that too commercial? 😜

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funeralpageant@reddit

Skelmersdale

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Bobzilla2@reddit

That's a tourist attraction? I've been there and when Russia finally implodes, a targeted nuclear explosion would significantly improve the place...

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efan78@reddit

If only urban myths were true I'd be able to say that it was the one town that a certain German Chancellor with only one ball said shouldn't be bombed by the Luftwaffe (or maybe it was Manchester, Blackpool, or Southport...)

Unfortunately, they're not. 😔

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senditoverthewaves@reddit

The home of Elvis Presley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX_1TSiG_Yo

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adamjames777@reddit

Forbidden Corner!

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BassIck@reddit

The boat trip in York is good and Jorvik is interesting. The Cathedral has to be dabbled too.

In London the Eye is good and I would recommend going to see a show in one of the theatres. I took my 2 sons, 11 and 17 at the time, to see Phantom of the Opera and they loved it. Also Harrods, Hanley's, The Tower, and Natural History museum. Also Covent Garden. London rocks

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Musicology91@reddit

Dover castle

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leafdam@reddit

York Railway museum.

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Mglfll@reddit

Shildon has Locomotion which is also great

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Rinskki@reddit

And Hopetown in Darlington!

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Throwaway91847817@reddit

Bloody live Hopetown! Im from Darlo and I have been to the railway museum here many times, and it always felt a bit lacking. But ever since the renovation which opened up many other buildings on site, and gave the P2 guys a whole new workshop, it really feels like the Railway Museum Darlington deserves. They’re starting steam train rides soon as well!

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Mglfll@reddit

Not actually been, seen the signs etc. is it good?

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Rinskki@reddit

I went last weekend, bigger than I expected and had a grand old time :)

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Chargerado@reddit

Or just York, the wall, the minster etc. etc.

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PixelBrother@reddit

The countryside. The lakes. The highlands and the moors. The natural beauty of the UK is under appreciated.

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dazzc@reddit

Slough Trading Estate

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Redhosky@reddit

There's a big hill close to me that's great to sledge down in the winter.

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Hereward27@reddit

Canoe or day boat hire on the Norfolk broads, if you are looking outside of the major cities.

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fartingbeagle@reddit

Fleetwood, Lancashire.

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Responsible_News577@reddit

Glencoe

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Dunnohye@reddit

Spoons

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InsectFar2083@reddit

Has anyone got any of these for Manchester? lol

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Apart_Bit_6846@reddit

Museum of Science and Industry

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Ill_Refrigerator_593@reddit

The Manchester Museum is worth a visit. They've all sorts of stuff there.

John Rylands Library is good for a visit.

The Manchester Art Gallary is nice.

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firemanlala@reddit

the Eden Project, near St. Austell in Cornwall. It will change your life.

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Apart_Bit_6846@reddit

The Keswick Pencil Museum

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Sluggybeef@reddit

Warwick castle, i love it so much. Definitely visit when the jousting is on

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GreatStoneDragun@reddit

I was gunna go hear the other day but noticed the jousting and viking events start in June so delayed the visit. Cannot waittttttt

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SparklyRainbowAngel@reddit

It's dear. We ended up just pushing my daughter round the outside in her pushchair. Still enjoyed it.

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MPD1987@reddit

Warwick Castle. They have falconry shows and medieval weapons displays, among lots of other cool stuff

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TheTannedDwarf@reddit

Skeg vegas

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Only-Sandwich1854@reddit

Luton airport

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Alone-Bug6176@reddit

Yorkshire Dales

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Toffeemade@reddit

Men of a certain age should seriously consider the Duxford Air Museum.

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Dizz-ie10@reddit

Snowdon or ben nevis

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jizzlewright@reddit

Swindon magic roundabout

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CrustyHumdinger@reddit

Do Hemel Hempstead as well to get the pair

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Every-Ad-3488@reddit

Arundel castle and gardens

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Embarrassed_Habit626@reddit

Arundel castle was jaw dropping. I really didn't expect it to be up to much, but it was incredible.

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mookx@reddit

It has a delightful stumpery. Likely the best I've seen. So many interesting stumps.

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Pyjama-party@reddit

Black Country Museum and the entirety of Wales ✨

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TediumDroid@reddit

Weald and Downland Living Museum

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Curious-Term9483@reddit

I love Weald and Downland 😁

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TediumDroid@reddit

Yeah we went last Summer for the first time since I was a kid, very fun

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hu70@reddit

RHS Rosemoor Great Torrington

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LudicrousPlatypus@reddit

Stirling Castle

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True_Adventures@reddit

Orkney for the neolithic monuments. You only hear about Stone Henge but Orkney has several stone circles and many burial chambers and an entire neolithic village.

Go and see what your relatives were up to thousands of years ago.

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Kind_Animal_4694@reddit

Bit out there, but I love Saltaire and the David Hockney gallery and all the other stuff there.

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WoodSteelStone@reddit

Hampton Court Palace, Surrey.

Cragside House, Northumberland.

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Ok-Cryptographer1069@reddit

No need to apulogise. It's an impressive palace

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DrMacAndDog@reddit

Skara Brae

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dreadlockholmes@reddit

As someone into wildlife and history Orkney is one of my favourite places I've ever been absolute insane density of historical sites from such a range of eras.

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Purp1eMagpie@reddit

It's spelt Scarborough

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R0gu3tr4d3r@reddit

👏 👏

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NotoriousP_U_G@reddit

How did Chester zoo creep in there? It’s a decent zoo, but, can easily be missed

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Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)

Decent? Best zoo in uk by far. It is amazing.

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Arsewhistle@reddit

Woburn and Longleat are better, surely

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NotoriousP_U_G@reddit

It’s a zoo, it isn’t unique or interesting, probably not in the top 100 ‘can’t miss’ things in the UK

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Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)

It gets so much footfall

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NotoriousP_U_G@reddit

Doesn’t make it a ‘can’t miss’

I am sure Wetherspoons in Liverpool Street gets more footfall than some amazing sites, doesn’t mean it is essential

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Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)

Chester zoo is biggest in europe and has epic history

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NotoriousP_U_G@reddit

Doesn’t make it a can’t miss though

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Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)

Ofcourse it does when no other zoo in europe can match it

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NotoriousP_U_G@reddit

You think a zoo beats out our 100 top attractions/historical sites?

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Solid_Bodybuilder_89@reddit

Chester Zoo has been officially recognised as the most-visited paid attraction in England outside of London, attracting nearly two million visitors in 2024.

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rcgl2@reddit

I dunno mate, not many places round there you can get a burger and beer for £12

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confuzzledfather@reddit

I swear this is the second chester zoo post i've seen on reddit today. Is the zoo astroturfing?! :D

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NotoriousP_U_G@reddit

Probably, they have likely hired an intern to astroturf their mediocre zoo

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HowYouSeeMe@reddit

Hmm yes, OP aggressively defending it in this comment thread right here really does start to smack of a campaign...

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theprocrastatron@reddit

Brooklands

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Pukit@reddit

HMS Victory. Portsmouth Harbour.

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CampMain@reddit

I’m quite fond of Kelvingrove Art Gallery

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Early_System4734@reddit

The black garter in newcastle

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Objective-Bad-4051@reddit

Historic Dockyards in Portsmouth. The Mary Rose exhibition is incredible, then there is Victory and Warrior, a boat trip to a submarine museum, a boat tour of the harbour, and another boost trip to another museum. Incredible weekend for adults and kids.

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BarryTownCouncil@reddit

Criche team museum.

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Ferrisuk@reddit

The Longstanton Spice Museum

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aberdoom@reddit

I know a cracking owl sanctuary.

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green_tealeaf@reddit

The Eden Project

Boscastle Museum of Witchcraft and Magic

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Tammer_Stern@reddit

Vindolada in Hexham is a stunning historical site and, I feel , not all that well known.

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Curious-Term9483@reddit

Yep definitely underrated.

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Aggressive_Try_5099@reddit

Recently went to Edinburgh and really enjoyed the National Museum of Scotland.

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gponter79@reddit

I’m sure this has been mentioned countless times but Southport’s Lawn Mower museum must be in top 5?

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horsethorn@reddit

Forbidden Corner.

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TangyZizz@reddit

Cumbrian Pencil Museum.

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luffy8519@reddit

Don't forget the Crich Tramway Museum.

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Capt_Bigglesworth@reddit

Mint me!

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Acrylic_Starshine@reddit

Also Longstanton Spice Museum

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klaushkee@reddit

No, I don't agree. He'd want to go to Legoland. Bye

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Feersum_endjjinn@reddit

Stockport hat museum

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matherto@reddit

Make sure you ring them first, they like to know who’s cumin

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ad_cfc11@reddit

I know a cracking owl sanctuary.

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DollySheep32@reddit

You've got a point with that one there mate

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b3ta_blocker@reddit

He's easily lead.

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BearMcBearFace@reddit

I was mulling some puns over but really struggling to find the right one. I need to sharpen my wit.

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you-effing-numpty@reddit

I need to erase these bad puns from my memory.

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purplechemist@reddit

Some of them are well sketchy

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klaushkee@reddit

Hey now, let him B

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-FantasticAdventure-@reddit

Don’t draw too much attention to it, they will get overwhelmed.

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RNEngHyp@reddit

Take my upvote and go! 🤣

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Southern-Orchid-1786@reddit

It's a grey area

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Duanedoberman@reddit

Southport Lawnmower museum, be sure not to miss the lawnmowers of the celebrities

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BiggestNizzy@reddit

I preferred the puzzling place.

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amore_pomfritte@reddit

You'd best put a rubber on it.

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Outrageous_Shirt_737@reddit

Don’t fall for this one! I went there after being told I’d get to see the world’s biggest pencil but it turned out it was only the world’s biggest *colouring* pencil 😡

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Ryledra@reddit

Don’t discount the Bubblecar museum

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Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)

Is it that good?

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pargeterw@reddit

I came to comment the same. Went as a kid, honestly top 3 holiday memories

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Buddha-dan@reddit

The town of Ironbridge is well worth a visit, if nothing else for their pork pies.

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Lolra89@reddit

Beamish living museum. County Durham.

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ukdarla@reddit

The Real Mary Kings Close - Edinburgh Clovelly - Devon Lands End firework show - Cornwall

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thefundude83@reddit

Skeggy butlins

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Buddha-dan@reddit

I can thoroughly recommend not going to Middlesbrough's training ground.

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purplechemist@reddit

It’s all contextual though - there is “not to be missed” as in “make a special trip to go”, and then there’s “not to be missed” as in “if you are already nearby”.

I’d say that the Richard III stuff in Leicester is in the latter category. If you happen to be in Leicester, go see Tricky Dicky, King of the Car Park. But it is absolutely not worth a trip to Leicester if it’s the only thing.

To be absolutely fair, I have no idea why you’d be in Leicester for any reason other than attending the funeral of a distant relative…

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Odd-Currency5195@reddit

Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle and the extra is Bailgate ('The Bail') with the Newport Arch (Roman) and all the lovely bits there. Then a walk down Bailgate back towards the Cathedral and Castle and down the Steep Hill (very steep). The history and amazing 'things' in this teeny relatively small space in terms of towns/cities is astonishing.

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-Nighteyes-@reddit

If you're into arms and armour the royal armouries in Leeds is one of my favourite places to visit

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FenianBastard847@reddit

Conwy Castle.

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Purp1eMagpie@reddit

Lincoln Cathedral

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FenianBastard847@reddit

I agree. It’s stunning.

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ErinClaymores@reddit

Bath, and especially The Roman Baths: www.romanbaths.co.uk

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theplumber99@reddit

Calton Hill

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cricketbug94@reddit

KYNREN

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1987LR@reddit

Naked Attraction

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Scottish_squirrel@reddit

Probably anything outside London.

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stevesturt@reddit

Goldsworth Park in Surrey.

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BloatedBaryonyx@reddit

The HMS Warrior

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Cyan_Ryan@reddit

Binley Mega Chippy

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YchYFi@reddit

Exotic Wildlife Zoo or Hoo Zoo in Telford.

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FaxOnFaxOff@reddit

Salisbury Cathedral with its notable 123 m high spire, the tallest in England.

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GeggingIn@reddit

King Richard the III Visitor Centre in Leicester is so interesting and atmospheric.

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Open-Trip@reddit

Little Ottle Museum

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No-Adverti@reddit

I know a cracking owl sanctuary

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SilentScream4685@reddit

Eureka in Halifax. If you have children and are close by. Bradford and media museum.

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Krispykreemi@reddit

The Falkirk Wheel. It's actually mad.

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Physical_Echo_9372@reddit

The Sherlock Scam Museum

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BeefCentral@reddit

Last time I went to The Science Museum I was incredibly underwhelmed with the space section. It seemed very tied with no recent exhibits or information. Hopefully it's changed as this was a few years ago

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overthesevernbridge@reddit

Blenheim palace

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narnababy@reddit

Black Country Living Museum, it’s a great day out and you learn history! Same for Blists Hill Museum although they’ve recently been acquired by another company so that might change in the near future.

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GreatStoneDragun@reddit

Going to an old town and going on one of their ghost walks. They're always such unique little pieces of folk lore and fun stories. The York one is brilliant.

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Pedantichrist@reddit

Kent’s Cavern.

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yourefunny@reddit

I was incredibly surprised and astonished by the bird of prey show at Warwick Castle. Absolutely blew me away. The castle itself is grand enough and they have one of those dungeon experiences. But man those giant beautiful birds swooping right next to my head was breath taking. My son's absolutely loved it.

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Icy_Neighborhood2384@reddit

The airport departures terminal. Any airport.

Seriously, I think Greenwich, in South-east London, is well worth a visit.

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steviesslapjack@reddit

The Deep in Hull and then a walk around the nearby marina, lovely day out.

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echobase77_77@reddit

Colchester zoo closer to London and Chester zoo is over rated

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InfectedEllie@reddit

I've been to a lot of zoo around the world and Chester Zoo is definitely not over rated. It's seriously one of the best zoos in the UK, if not the best.

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echobase77_77@reddit

Been to Colchester?

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InfectedEllie@reddit

I have and while it is good I prefer Chester Zoo and their conversation program is much better.

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GreatStoneDragun@reddit

The town of Glastonbury and the walk to the Tor then the little candle lit cave after. Like a little fairy tale town.

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Royal_View9815@reddit

Walsall Leather Museum.

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Green-Ad6717@reddit

Stonehenge is stone cold classic attraction. I love getting stoned there in the summer

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Lunaspoona@reddit

Blackpool tower

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birchboleta@reddit

Shell grotto, Margate

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UsuallyAnnoying324@reddit

Beamish

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mattymattymatty96@reddit

Ingleton waterfalls trial

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Simplesim73@reddit

Thanks, what I assume is a typo amused me more than it should 😂

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RNEngHyp@reddit

Oh yeah, not been there in years! Grew up not far from there and spent a lot of my youth on hillsides and in caves around there.

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NoTry8886@reddit

Bradford

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WoodenFault7969@reddit

Beamish

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chahu@reddit

St Fagans just outside Cardiff, Blists Hill, The Black Country museum.

I really like open air museums...

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mclardy@reddit

The museum at St Fagans is excellent.

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Sea-Still5427@reddit

Fortnum & Mason.

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Southern-Orchid-1786@reddit

Scotland /s

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krappa@reddit

That's the best answer when they ask for a tourist attraction not to be missed in England.

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EstablishmentNo7239@reddit

Scotland!

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Consistent_Squash590@reddit

Black Country and Beamish living museums

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devanew@reddit

Natural history museum if not for the architecture alone. Also imperial was museum is pretty interesting.

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zagreus9@reddit

Ironbridge gorgeous and Blists Hill

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LegolasleChat@reddit

It's definitely gorgeous, as Gorges go.

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A_BStard@reddit

Blackpool Tower

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LingLingDesNibelung@reddit

Slimbridge Wetland Centre

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LegolasleChat@reddit

Yeah, and you can spot the beautiful Cranes ☺️

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TheBigByte@reddit

Leeds Armoury

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baggister@reddit

Stonehenge. Pretty cool. Be sure to book well ahead , maybe even a year ahead , try for summer solstice. There's two types of visits and one of them let's you inside and touch the stones.

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NaveedQ@reddit

The Tank museum in Norfolk

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nenoroci@reddit

Space Museum in Leicester, Post Office Museum in London

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Content_Big8484@reddit

Angus Steak House /s

Lake district & Oxford ig

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mgmckeaveney@reddit

The wookie’s hole

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online-version@reddit

I got married at Wookey Hole. So much fun

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miffyonabike@reddit

Whitby Museum

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not-my-circus1992@reddit

Jorvik Museum in York Manchester Museum Natural History Museum and Shakespeare's Globe in London The Eden Project

Those are my top 5!

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panjandrumbello@reddit

Duxford IWM is pretty cool - the building itself is pretty awesome and the exhibits are brilliant.

British Library also has an amazing free collection you can wander in and see

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