South West England American Museum and Gardens in Bath Want to visit the only museum of Americana outside of the United States? The American Museum in Bath takes you on a journey through a period of American history primarily focused on the 14th – 20th centuries. With its remarkable collection of … Family Friendly, Gardens, Heritage, Museums
South West England Aviation Centre in Cornwall Experience an aviation museum like no other down in Cornwall! Learn about what it was like to fly these fantastic machines from inside the cockpit with their range of fighter jets and bombers. Their planes date all the way from the 40s … Heritage, Museums
South West England Brunel’s SS Great Britain Step onboard the most extraordinary time machine. Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the world’s first great ocean liner, is Bristol’s no.1 attraction and is not one to be missed! Go ‘underwater’ for a unique and magnificent view of the ship below the beautiful glass sea; … Heritage, Museums, Sightseeing, Tours
South West England Clifton Observatory & Camera Obscura in Bristol Established in 1766, Clifton Observatory is an iconic landmark and an integral part of the Bristol landscape. The observatory has had a long and varied history, but one thing has remained consistent over the centuries: the spectacular and unforgettable views of Bristol, … Heritage, Museums, Sightseeing
South West England Cobbaton Combat Collection in Devon Calling all history lovers! The Cobbaton Combat Collection is home to the largest collection of WW2 vehicles and artefacts in the South West. With over 60 British vehicles and artillery pieces including tanks, trucks, and armoured cars as well as smaller exhibits; … Heritage, Museums, Target Sports, History, Shooting
South West England Computing Museum in Swindon Are you interested in computing and want to learn more about the history behind it? Then the museum of computing is the place for you! The museum is run by volunteers and is a non-profit organisation, meaning all of the costs go … Family Friendly, Gaming, Museums, History
South West England Cotswolds Motoring Museum & Toy Collection Take a fascinating journey through time as you explore the history of 20th-century motoring. You’ll discover seven galleries packed with vintage-car collections, a fascinating toy collection, a History of Motoring exhibition and children’s TV favourite Brum. The Cotwolds Motor museum shows a … Driving & Motorsports, Museums, Motorsports
South West England Dartmoor Prison Museum Want to learn about life inside one of the world’s most famous and notorious jails? Come and visit the Dartmoor prison museum and be surprised by some of the artefacts and documents on display. See life-size models of Napoleonic soldiers, learn about … Family Friendly, Heritage, Museums, Historical Sites, History
South West England Dinosaur Isle on the Isle of Wight Dinosaur Isle (once known as the Museum of Isle of Wight Geology) is a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. They’re crazy about anything and everything dino-related – even the building itself was built in the shape of a giant pterodactyl! The museum holds over … Museums, History
South West England East Asian Art Museum in Bath Bath is not short of history and culture and the Museum of East Asian Art only contributes to it. This museum is a great stop off to learn about some of the oldest cultures in the world. Their collections span 7000 years … Family Friendly, Museums
South West England East Somerset Railway Ready to step back into the past? Head on down to the English village of Cranmore, near Shepton Mallet, Somerset to experience the magic of steam trains! Visit the engine shed and workshop to see restoration in progress by our skilled bunch … Family Friendly, Heritage, Museums, Trains & Railways, History
South West England Experience Royalty at Sudeley Castle The Cotswolds may be England’s epicentre for outdoor activities, but did you know that it also holds some unexpected important history? Sudeley Castle & Gardens has royal connections that date back 1000 years, playing an important role in English history – head … Animals and Wildlife, Family Friendly, Gardens, Heritage, Museums, Castles, Historical Sites
South West England Explore the Birthplace of Photography at Lacock Abbey! Wiltshire is famous for its prehistoric monuments, from the world-famous Stonehenge to Salisbury hill and Old Sarum. Go forward a little further in time, and you’ll also find Wiltshire is home to plenty of more modern English historical sites, one of them … Family Friendly, Gardens, Heritage, Museums, Historical Sites, Parks
South West England Explore this Fascinating Roman Villa in the Cotswolds The Cotswolds is famous for its long, tranquil walks and stunning rolling hills that capture the essence of the British countryside. What you wouldn’t expect, however, is that in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds Valley rest the fascinating remains of one … Family Friendly, Heritage, Museums, Walking, Historical Sites
South West England Fashion Museum in Bath Love history and fashion? The Fashion Museum in Bath holds a world-class collection of contemporary and historic dresses, from Georgian gowns to cutting-edge fashion from leading designers. Showcasing a history of fashion from the 1600s to the present day you will learn … Creative, Family Friendly, Museums, Fashion
South West England House of Marbles in Devon Welcome to the world of toys, marbles and fun! Here at the House of Marbles, you will be amazed by all of the marvellous marble creations. Watch the unique and interactive marble runs- and make sure you don’t miss the giant-sized ‘Snooki … Creative, Family Friendly, Museums, Arts and Crafts
South West England Jet Age Museum Gloucester This one is for all of the historians out there! Come down to the Jet age museum in Gloucester, for an educational day out learning all about how the classic planes were designed and made! The museum is filled with lots of … Family Friendly, Museums
South West England Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum Russell Cotes is one of the most fascinating historic houses in England home to two Victorian collectors and travel enthusiasts: Sir Merton and Lady Annie Russell- Cotes. With four purpose-built galleries, there’s so much stunning artwork to see in the Russell-Cotes Gallery. … Art Galleries and Installations, Creative, Museums, Arts and Crafts
South West England Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House in Bath Want to try Bath’s famous Sally Lunn Buns? Sally Lunn’s is much more than a world-famous tea and eating house in the centre of the wonderful city of Bath England. The historic building is one of the oldest houses in Bath! Take … Food & Drink, Heritage, Museums, Tours
South West England The Cotswolds Museum in the park Set in the beautiful grounds of Stratford Park is the Museum in the Park. The collection tells the story of the Stroud Valleys and the wider district, giving you the chance to find out about the people who lived and worked here, … Art Galleries and Installations, Family Friendly, Gardens, Heritage, Museums, Sightseeing, Walking, Historical Sites
South West England The Dinosaur Museum in Dorset Travel back in time to the prehistoric world of dinosaurs at the Dinosaur Museum in Dorset. See dinosaur skeletons, walk among life-size reconstructions, hear the sounds and even smell the breath of a T—Rex! Here at the dinosaur museum, you will learn everything … Creative, Family Friendly, Heritage, Museums
South West England The Georgian House Museum Bristol Discover what a Bristol sugar plantation and slave owner’s home might have looked like around 1790. Eleven rooms spread over four floors reveal what life was like above and below stairs, from the kitchen in the basement where servants prepared meals to … Heritage, Museums, Tours
South West England The Herschel Museum of Astronomy in Bath The Herschel Museum of Astronomy was originally home to the Herschels, William and Caroline (a brother and sister duo) who have many achievements to their name – both were respected astronomers as well skilful musicians. Within this house (a beautifully maintained period-accurate … Family Friendly, Heritage, Museums, Astronomy, Historical Sites
South West England The Holburne Museum in Bath The Holburne Museum boasts and impressive collection of art set in a glamourous manor house in Bath. Featured in the ‘Bridgerton’ TV show, the manor is stunning and means the sights start before you even enter the museum. Inside the museum you … Creative, Family Friendly, Museums, Arts and Crafts, Historical Sites
South West England The Jane Austen Centre in Bath The Jane Austen Centre is the perfect place to get to know Bath’s most famous resident and learn about how this lovely city inspired her and her writing. You will be taken on a journey by costumed guides through the centre where … Museums
South West England The Lambretta Museum in Weston-super-Mare Calling all scooter-heads! The Lambretta Museum in Weston-super-Mare is a hidden gem, found within a shop called Scooterproducts. They sell all kinds of unique collectible scooter memorabilia (or ‘automobilia’ as it’s called) such as books/magazines, posters and patches. But look a little … Museums
South West England The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Cornwall Interested in the rich history of witchcraft and magic in Britain? Come and visit one of the UK’s most unique museums and the biggest collection of European witchcraft archives and artefacts in the world! At the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in … Family Friendly, Heritage, Museums, History
South West England The Shipwreck Treasure Museum in Cornwall Ever wondered what treasure lies at the bottom of the sea? The Shipwreck Treasure Museum in Cornwall houses over 8,000 salvaged finds pulled from over a hundred shipwrecks by deep-sea divers, including the only intact barrel of coins ever pulled from a … Family Friendly, Heritage, Museums, History
South West England The Tank Museum in Dorset See history come to life at the Tank Museum in Dorset. With the world’s best collection of tanks and explosives live on display this is not one to miss! Explore over 300 huge military machines and the nine powerful exhibitions covering over … Heritage, Museums, Tanks
South West England The Tutankhamum Exhibition Dorset Calling all history lovers! Travel back in time to ancient Egypt at the Tutankhamun exhibition in Dorset. Here you can follow the infamous Tutankhamun’s treasures and story. You will see recreations of Tutankhamun’s tomb, treasures and mummy, making you feel as though … Family Friendly, Heritage, Museums
South West England Visit the Home of Agatha Christie in Devon This relaxed and atmospheric house is set in the 1950s, when Agatha and her family would spend summers and Christmases here with friends, relaxing by the river, playing croquet and clock golf, and reading her latest mystery to their guests. The family … Creative, Family Friendly, Museums, Historical Sites, Houses, Literature
South West England World-Class Historical and Art Collections at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery Bristol is one of the countries capital of culture and history, so how about taking a trip to find out why – at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, admire beautiful collections of art, dive into the nature and history of our Earth … Art Galleries and Installations, Family Friendly, Free, Heritage, Museums
