The Dorman Museum in Middlesbrough If you’re looking for an interesting museum thats great for all ages in Middlesbrough, then the Dorman Museum is for you! This free museum has a great collection of permanent exhibions that include The Natural World which discusses animals that have roamed … Free, Museums
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum in Middlesbrough The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum opened in October 1978, on the 250th anniversary of Cook’s birth, and has been a brilliant specialist museum ever since! This purpose built musuem has 6 permanant exhibits and regular temporary ones to keep the musuem fresh … Museums
The Hull History Centre The Hull History Centre is the best way to get an in depth look into the past of this historic city! It houses thousands and thousands of archived documents, photos and records for you to dig into if you want to discover … Museums
Enter a World of Illusion in Keswick! Welcome to The Puzzling Place, a unique attraction nestled in the heart of Keswick, North of England. This fascinating destination offers an experience like no other, with its mind-bending illusions, interactive exhibits, and puzzles that will challenge and entertain visitors of all … Creative, Family Friendly, Museums
Go Back in Time at Corbridge Roman Town If you’re looking for a day out in Northern England, and you’re a fan of history, then this activity needs to be at the top of your stack! Explore the fascinating sights of Corbridge Roman Town in Northumberland, an incredible time-capsule of … Family Friendly, Heritage, Museums, Historical Sites, History
Durham Cathedral and Museum If you’re in Durham then a visit to the cathedral is almost essential! The building is nearly 900 years old and is steeped in history and culture and is right next to the castle so is perfect for a day of history! … Heritage, Museums, Churches and Cathedrals
Discover History and Enjoy Nature at Harewood House and Estate If you’re looking to dive into the history of Leeds, admire art or enjoy a day outdoors, then we’ve got an amazing activity for your stack that combines all three! Head to Harewood House & Gardens in the heart of Yorkshire, home … Animals and Wildlife, Family Friendly, Gardens, Museums, Historical Sites
Discover Important English History at Leeds Industrial Museum Leeds is today one of England’s most bustling centres of culture and modern life, but it’s also home to some of the countries most important industrial heritage and stood at the forefront of England’s development. At Leeds Industrial Museum, you can step … Family Friendly, Heritage, Museums, Historical Sites
Discover Fascinating History and Stories at Leeds City Museum If this is your first trip to Leeds, then you need to add Leeds City Museum to your stack – whether you’re interested in ancient life on Earth and forgotten civilisations, the diversity of the animal kingdom, or the story of this … Family Friendly, Free, Heritage, Museums
Oriental Museum in Durham UK arguably has the best collection of museums in the world, from science to natural history, all across the country. The Oriental Museum in Durham, however, is the only museum in the North of England that is entirely devoted to the great … Museums
Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life in Carlisle Home to over 300 years of military history, this museum is a brilliant addition to a day out in Carlisle! The museum has stories and artefacts from many regiments from Cumbria and the Borders and highlights the importance and link between the … Heritage, Museums
Vintage Motorbike Museum near Carlisle for all you who prefer driving on two wheels there is a lovely hidden gem of a museum that’s got your name on it! This cosy museum near Carlisle has an extremely impressive collection of vintage motorbikes and a few cars so … Driving Experiences & Motorsports, Museums, Motorbikes, Motorsports
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery in Carlisle Tullie House is a perfect addition to a day out in Carlisle and houses a brilliant collection of art and museum exhibits! Their exhibits regularly change so no two visits are the same so, its always well worth popping back if you’ve … Heritage, Museums
Visit William Wordsworth’s Home in Cumbria Step into another century as you experience William Wordsworth’s life at Dove Cottage. Wordsworth and his family lived in this humble Lake District cottage from 1799 to 1808. Today, Dove Cottage has been brought back to life and the sights, sounds and … Creative, Museums, Historical Sites, Houses, Literature
Visit the Home of Beatrix Potter in the Lake District Welcome to Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s holiday home, sanctuary and studio. This cosy converted 17th century Lakeland farmhouse is filled with Beatrix’s belongings, and it inspired many of her famous stories. Book your ticket to guarantee entry. Beatrix Potter purchased Hill Top … Creative, Museums, Historical Sites, Houses, Literature
Visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Yorkshire When ‘Wuthering Heights’ was published in 1848 one reviewer wrote: ‘the reader is shocked, disgusted, almost sickened by details of cruelty, inhumanity, and the most diabolical hate and vengeance, and anon come passages of powerful testimony to the supreme power of love—even … Creative, Heritage, Museums, Houses, Literature
Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick For a cosy addition to a trip to the Lake District the Derwent Pencil Museum is lovely. It will teach you about the history of pencils in the area and how graphite was discovered! Inside they have carefully restored machinery, art workshops … Family Friendly, Museums
Visit York Art Gallery York Art Gallery’s collection of paintings spans more than 600 years and works range from 14th century Italian panels and 17th century Dutch masterpieces to Victorian narrative paintings and 20th century works by LS Lowry and David Hockney. They also hold the … Art Galleries and Installations, Creative, Free, Museums, Arts and Crafts
Visit Treasurer’s House in York Step inside this house of contradictions in the centre of York. Tucked behind York Minster, Treasurer’s House is not as it first appears. In 1897 it was bought by Frank Green, the grandson of a wealthy industrialist, and by 1900 he had … Family Friendly, Heritage, Museums, Tours
The Well that Turns Things to Stone in York The Petrifying Well at Mother Shipton’s Cave is England’s oldest visitor attraction. It was first recorded by the king’s antiquary in 1538 and has been visited by millions of people since 1630. It is here that you can watch everyday objects turn … Heritage, Museums, Walking, Caving, Historical Sites
Visit England’s Oldest Living Convent in York Discover the history of England’s oldest living convent in the fascinating exhibition and stunning 18th Century Hidden Chapel, one of the finest examples in Europe. Enjoy a visit to the café for some of the best scones and cakes in the city … Heritage, Museums, Tours, Churches and Cathedrals, Historical Sites
The Laurel and Hardy Museum in Ulverston Situated at the birth town of Stan Laurel there is no better place to learn about the life and impact of Laurel and Hardy. What started of as a collection of scrapbooks and phots has grown into a world famous museum about … Museums
Learn about Britain’s past at York Castle Museum Resurrect the past and explore history at York Castle Museum. This is a unique and fascinating museum with many genuinely fantastic exhibitions focusing on things like Victorian York, an 18th Century Prison and the first world war. If you’re in York and … Heritage, Museums, Castles
Explore the History of Aviation at Yorkshire Air Museum Chocks away! Experience more than a century of aviation, all in one historic location. Yorkshire Air Museum is Yorkshire’s leading aviation history destination. The Museum’s collections span across the entire history of aviation; from Sir George Cayley’s Glider and Wright Flyer, all … Museums, Tours
FACT in Liverpool A legend of the Liverpool art scene, FACT is an award-winning art and cultural centre, with two spacious art galleries, three cinemas, a media and events space, a learning lab perfect for kids, a café and a bar. Their programme includes a fabulous … Art Galleries and Installations, Free, Museums, Cinemas
Dive into History at Yorkshire Museum Travel back through time at the Yorkshire Museum. Their collections are of national and international importance, and their museum welcomes thousands of visitors each year. The museum houses galleries showcasing some of Britain’s finest archaeological treasures from the city’s Roman, Viking and … Museums, History
Visit Holgate Windmill in York If you’re in York, make sure you take the time to drop by the fascinating and unique place that is Holgate Windmill; it really is a captivating relic of the past. Holgate Windmill is York’s last surviving windmill. In fact, it’s the … Heritage, Museums, Historical Sites
Visit England’s Fairy Sanctuary in York Embrace the magic at Northwood Trail, England’s Fairy Sanctuary. This delightful woodland attraction is proud of not being a “proper” visitor attraction; they don’t have acres of brightly colored plastic and they are not intent on “distracting and entertaining” children. Rather, their … Family Friendly, Museums, Sightseeing