Museums in All Regions.

Britain At War Experience Britain is at war.. and YOU can be in the midst of it. Come with us on an unforgettable journey back in time to wartime London and the blitz.. it's the experience of a lifetime!

British Museum The British Museum is the oldest, and one of the largest museums in the world. Where else can you see some of the greatest treasures of all time under one roof?

Dinosaur Museum The Dinosaur Museum is unique - It is Britain's only museum devoted to dinosaurs and the fascinating world in which they lived.

Edinburgh Castle Perched high on an extinct volcanic outcrop, Edinburgh Castle dominates the capital's skyline with stunning views across the World Heritage listed Old and New Towns, and out to the Firth of Forth.

Eureka! The National Childrens Museum Eureka! The National Children's Museum is Britain's leading interactive museum for children, opening up a fascinating world of hands-on exploration.

Imperial War Museum London Imperial War Museum London is not a Museum of the distant past, but about people still alive today, their parents and grandparents. It tells the stories of those who have lived, fought and died in conflict from the First World War to the present day.

Ironbridge Gorge Museums This is the valley that changed our world, this is where the Industrial Revolution began.

Jorvik Viking Centre Explore York's Viking history on the very site where archaeologists uncovered remains of the Viking-Age City of 'Jorvik'.

Madame Tussauds Unleash your emotions at Madame Tussauds London and prepare to step inside the world of the famous - and infamous.

Museum of London The Museum of London brings the history of the city to life through its rich collections presented in fascinating reconstructions and displays.

National Railway Museum For a fun-packed, family day out where admission is free for everyone, come along to the National Railway Museum in York to experience the incredible story of the train as you've never seen or heard it before.

Natural History Museum Ever stared into the gaping jaws of a Tyrannosaurus rex, felt the devastating power of an earthquake or come face to face with a giant, moving scorpion ? You will when you enter the amazing world of The Natural History Museum.

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom.

Sandringham House, Museum & Gardens Sandringham House is the country retreat of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, built by King Edward VII and passed down as a private home through three generations of monarchs.

Science Museum Situated in Exhibition Road, South Kensington, the Science Museum contains all the wonders of our industrial and technological age.

Shakespeare's Birthplace The "Man of the Millennium" William Shakespeare, was born in 1564 in the half-timbered house in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon.

The Victoria and Albert Museum The V & A has long been established as a leading advocate of contemporary art and design. Born out of the Great Exhibition of 1851, the Museum has evolved into one of the World's most comprehensive and diverse collections of the decorative arts.

100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum is a tribute to the Eighth Air Force. There is a fine collection of U.S.A.A.F. uniforms, decorations and combat records.

Abbey House Museum Step back in time at the Abbey House Museum for an experience you will never forget. After your 1880's shopping trip you can find out more about Victorian Leeds, Chidhood in the 19th century and the history of nearby Kirkstall Abbey.

Abbot Hall Art Gallery Abbot Hall is an exquisite gallery in the northwest of England on the edge of the Lake District.

Abbot House The volunteer-run Abbot House Heritage Centre - dubbed 'The People's Tardis' - propels the traveller through time from the days of the Picts...a time warp peopled by a veritable Who's Who of characters from Dunfermline's past.

Abergavenny Museum & Castle Abergavenny Museum presents the story of this historic market town from Prehistoric and Roman times right through to the present day.

Abertillery and District Museum Discover the history and heritage of the Abertillery area at Abertillery and District Museum, the museum has something for everyone, old and young.

Abington Park Museum 'The museum in the park' is a beautiful Grade 1 listed building.

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm Every afternoon you can see hand milking. Buttermaking takes place in the dairy holidays and weekends.

Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre Afan Forest Park is jointly run by Forestry Commission and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council that covers 13,000 hectres.

Aldershot Military Museum Welcome to Aldershot Military Museum & Rushmoor Local History Gallery housed in the only surviving brick-built barrack blocks left in Aldershot. Built in 1894, these bungalow-type buildings once covered the whole of North Camp.

Alford Valley Railway Alford Valley Railway operates from the restored station yard which once marked the terminus of the branch line linking the villages of upper Donside with Kintore junction and hence to Aberdeen.

American Museum in Britain The American Museum in Britain takes you on a journey through the history of America, from its early settlers to the 20th century

Amgueddfa Pontypool Museum At Valley Inheritance Museum displays and audio visuals combine vividly to tell the story of the Torfaen Valley and its people from earliest times to the present day. Llanyrafon Farm Museum aims to illustrate the farming history of the Valley.

Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life Set in a beautiful Tudor house with 21st century displays, this museum tells the remarkable story of Thetford and the Brecks. Discover rich collections alongside audio guides, films and animations.

Andover Museum & The Museum of The Iron Age Trace Andover's history from Saxon times to the present day. Step inside the Museum of the Iron Age and discover a way of life that was destroyed by the Romans

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum In the cottage where the millionaire benefactor was born in 1835 is told the family's story prior to their emigration to the United States.

Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture Andrew Logan's work is of popular poetry and metropolitan glamour. It is an art which resounds with the exuberant excess of a Busby Berkeley musical. ALMS is currently the only museum in the country dedicated to a living artist.

Angus Folk Museum Visit one of Scotland's finest folk museums and explore life in rural Scotland during the past 200 years.

Apsley House Apsley House, home of the first Duke of Wellington, is one of the capital's finest residences. Also known as 'Number One London', because it was the first house encountered past the toll-gate into London from the countryside.

Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum Built in AD 160s, the stone fort at South Shields played an essential role in the mighty frontier system which stretched across the width of the country, marking the northern boundaries of the Roman Empire.

Archeolink Prehistory Park Archeolink is a multi award winning living history park and visitor attraction, with a central focus on education, participation and fun.

Armley Mills Formerly one the largest woollen mills in the world, Armley now illustrates Leeds city's impressive industrial past.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum Ashby Museum re-opened on Easter Saturday 2007, with a new two-storey extension housing a Community Room and Archives Room, and two revamped Exhibition Galleries.

Astley Hall Discover a 400 year old house, built by the Charnock family in Elizabethan times.

At-Bristol Explore-At-Bristol is one of Britain's most exciting hands-on science centres. Packed full of more than 300 interactive exhibits and fascinating special exhibitions.

Auchindrain Museum Auchindrain Museum is an extraordinary attraction, which brings an original Township or "farming village" back to life.

Babbacombe Model Village Beautiful gardens, unforgettable views, amazing craftsmanship, no holiday to the West Country can be thought complete without visiting Babbacombe Model Village. Experience the sights and sounds of the English Countryside in perfect detail.

Bagshaw Museum Bagshaw Museum will be closed for structural work and gallery developments jointly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Kirklees Council. The museum is due to reopen in Spring 2009.

Bamburgh Castle Standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking miles of beautiful sandy beach, Bamburgh Castle dominates the Northumbrian landscape.

Bank of England Museum The Museum is housed within the Bank of England itself, right at the heart of the City of London. It traces the history of the Bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the nation's central bank.

Bankfield Museum For half a century from 1837-1886, Bankfield House was the home of Edward Akroyd, the largest wool manufacturer in Britain.

Bantock House Museum Restored to its stunning Edwardian glory, Bantock House is hidden deep within Bantock Park. Visitors are invited to explore this delightful home of the Bantock family.

Bath Assembly Rooms The Ball Room, Octagon, Tea Room and Card Room of the magnificent Assembly Rooms were used in the eighteenth century for dancing, music, card playing, tea drinking and conversation.

Bath Postal Museum Discover how 18th-Century Bath influenced and developed the Postal System, including the story of the Penny Post.

Battle Museum The town of Battle grew up around the Abbey founded by King William after his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. This museum offers a glimpse of Battle's rich history.

Battle of Flowers Museum The Museum opened in 1971. The exhibits are all made from Harestails and Marram grass and memorabilia of the earlier years are also on display.

Beaminster Museum Beaminster Museum is a local history museum covering Beaminster and the surrounding villages. Its collection covers past local families of importance, past local trades and schools and a fine collection of agricultural tools.

Beaulieu A unique day out in the heart of the New Forest. The list of things to see is as varied as its history which beckons you from across the centuries.

Beccles Museum The Museum is housed in Leman House which was probably built in about 1570 and was completely restored and modernised in the 1760s.

Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life An extensive museum containing a magnificent assortment of items curious, mysterious, marvellous and common place from the last 200 years.

Bedford Museum Housed in the former Higgins and Sons Brewery, Bedford Museum is situated within the picturesque gardens of Bedford Castle, beside the Great Ouse Embankment.

Bekonscot Model Village Bekonscot is the oldest model village in the world. Portraying rural England in the 1930's, time has stood still in this wonderland of make-believe, which is 80 years old.

Bembridge Windmill Built around 1700, Bembridge Windmill is the only surviving windmill on the island and has much of its original machinery intact.

Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum The renowned waterfowl collection was started by the late Gerald Askew in the 1960's and soon became the largest private collection in the UK.

Beverley Guildhall The Guildhall is a Grade One listed historic seat of civic governance featuring an 18th century court room.

Bewdley Museum Set in a historic Butchers Shambles "A surprise around every corner"fascinating indoor and outdoor displays, brass foundry, jails, resident crafts people.

Bexhill Costume Museum Bexhill Museum is situated in the attractive setting of the Manor Gardens, Old Town. Exhibits include costumes, accessories and memorabilia from the 18th century to the 1970's.

Bexhill Museum Newly refurbished and extended, the displays and exhibitions have something for everyone to enjoy.

Bignor Roman Villa and Museum The Roman villa is situated in a superb rural setting to the north of the South Downs. The mosaic floors, discovered in 1811, are some of the finest in Britain.

Bircham Windmill Standing in the heart of Norfolk's undulating fields, the windmill now looks as it did over 100 years ago. At that time over 300 mills ground corn for horse and cattle feed and bread making in Norfolk.

Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum This delightful early 16th century, timber framed, thatched building, once three cottages, is the oldest domestic building in East Dereham

Black Country Living Museum Discover a fascinating world when you visit Britain's friendliest open-air museum. Historic buildings from all around the Black Country have been moved and rebuilt at the Black Country Museum

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is housed in a beautiful Arts and Crafts style building, it offers a lively programme of exhibitions and events for all the family.

Blairs Museum Blairs Museum has a stunning collection of fine and decorative art spanning more than 500 years.

Blaise Castle House Museum The museum features displays of everyday life in and around Bristol, including toys, costumes and domestic equipment. It stands in extensive grounds and woodland.

Bluebell Railway The Bluebell Railway was the first preserved standard gauge passenger line in the UK. In 1960 it reopened part of the Lewes to East Grinstead line of the old London Brighton and South Coast Railway.

Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway The Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway is home to an exciting collection of railway buildings, locomotives, equipment, carriages and wagons.

Boat Museum There's something for all the family at Britains premier canal museum. Step aboard some of the boats from the world's largest floating collection of traditional canal craft.

Bognor Regis Museum Bognor Regis, the first purpose built holiday resort, its history and development.

Bolling Hall Tucked away in a leafy garden, less than a mile from the city centre. Bolling Hall is one of Bradford's most precious jewels.

Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive Bolton Museum has many collections of exhibits from fine art to Egyptian archaeology. There is an aquarium where you can see snakes and a piranha fish which is 23 years old.

Booth Museum of Natural History The Booth Museum is the creation of the Victorian ornithologist Edward Booth. It was built in 1874 to house his collection of stuffed British birds.

Botanic Gardens Museum The Botanic Gardens Museum is situated in the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown. The collection includes local history and natural history displays, and a re-creation of a period Victorian room.

Bradford Industrial Museum & Horses At Work Think of industry in Bradford and you think of wool. Think of mills and you think of machinery, steam engines and horses, all of which can be found at Bradford Industrial Museum!

Brass Rubbing Centre In the centre you will find a fascinating collection of replicas moulded from ancient Pictish Stones, rare Scottish brasses and medieval church brasses.

Breamore House & Museum The magnificent Manor House is set above the picturesque village of Breamore, overlooking the avon Valley on the edge of the New Forest just north of Fordingbridge.

Brenzett Aeronautical Museum Brenzett Museum is a unique collection of wartime equipment, remains recovered from aircraft crash sites and memorabilia collected and donated to the Museum since its formation in 1972.

Bressingham Steam and Gardens Bressingham Hall offers a unique insight into the dual passions of Alan Bloom - horticulture and steam. The gardens are renowned worldwide, while the steam collection is one of the most comprehensive collections of steam engines and artefacts in England.

Brewers Quay This attraction tells the fascinating story of the town as seen through the eyes of Ms. Paws the brewery cat and her eight feline ancestors.

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery The museum features state-of-the-art visitor facilities, a series of innovative redesigned galleries and wide-ranging collections brought to life using the latest interpretative techniques.

Bristol Industrial Museum Come and see the fascinating Museum of Bristol at work. Over 400 exhibits to see, housed in historic transport sheds and in a stunning dockside location.

Bristols City Museum and Art Gallery Bristol Museum containing collections representing the arts, human history and natural science.

British Cycling Museum Our Museum, the nations foremost museum of cycling history is housed in an old Victorian Railway Station - A history of cycling from 1818.

British Empire and Commonwealth Museum The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum represents the first serious attempt in the United Kingdom to present a publicly accessible history of the British empire and to examine its continuing impact on Britain and the rest of the world.

British Golf Museum Where better to find out about the history of golf than at St Andrews, the home of golf?

British Postal Museum and Archive In 1635 King Charles1 made his own mail delivery service available to the public. In 1660 The General Post Office was established to run this 'royal mail ' service. The Archive charts the four centuries of development into Royal Mail Group plc.

Brixham Heritage Museum The Brixham Heritage Museum and History Society was founded in 1958 for the purpose of recording, saving and displaying the heritage of the historic town and fishing port.

Broadfield House Glass Museum Situated in the historic Stourbridge Glass Quarter, Broadfield House Glass Museum is one of the best glass museums in the world.

Broadlands Broadlands has been a part of English history for centuries. Home to statesmen and men of action. Host to royalty and the brilliant, powerful and celebrated of their time.

Bromley Museum At Bromley Museum we will help you to uncover many interesting facts about Bromley's past as well as how people lived through the ages.

Brontė Parsonage Museum Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontė, were the authors of some of the greatest books in the English language. Haworth Parsonage was their much-loved home and Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall were all written here.

Brooklands Museum Brooklands Museum opened in 1991 on 30 acres of the original 1907 motor-racing circuit. The Museum features the most historic and steepest section of the old Banked Track and the 1-in-4 Test Hill.

Broughty Castle Museum Broughty Castle sits imposingly at the mouth of the River Tay. Built in 1496 on a rocky promontory it has faced many sieges and battles.

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a working Steam Museum, with one of the largest collections of locomotives, vehicles and railway memorabilia in the UK.

Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum Buckler's Hard is a picturesque 18th century village on the banks of the Beaulieu River in the heart of the New Forest. Historically, it is famed as the place where some of the ships of Nelson's fleet were built.

Burgh House & Hampstead Local History Museum Burgh House is a handsome Queen Anne house in the heart of Old Hampstead, with original panelled rooms and staircase, and wrought-iron gates.

Burns House It was in this simple sandstone house in a quiet Dumfries street that Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life.

Burrell Collection In the heart of Pollok Country Park, this award-winning building contains a unique collection of art in a beautiful woodland setting.

Buxton Museum & Art Gallery The Museum & Art Gallery features geology, archaeology and history of the Peak District displayed in a seven section time tunnel - complete with sounds and smells!

Bygones Museum The museum houses a unique collection of antiques and memorabilia gathered together by the owners over a period of sixty years.

Caerleon Amphitheatre Barracks and Baths The site of the 50-acre (20.3ha) Roman legionary fortress of Isca, the permanent base of the Second Augustan Legion in Britain from about A.D. 75.

Caldicot Castle & Country Park Magnificent Welsh border castle set in fifty-five acres of beautiful parkland. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages.

Caledonian Canal Visitor Centre A small but unique venue showcasing the history of the Caledonian Canal from its beginnings to its present day refurbishment.

Callendar House Callendar House encapsulates 600 years of Scotland's history from medieval times to the twentieth century. Great historical figures like Mary Queen of Scots, Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie have visited the house.

Cambridge & County Folk Museum Visit Cambridge's only social history museum! Housed in the former 17th century White Horse Inn, this family friendly, interactive museum brings history to life.

Camera Obscura & World Of Illusions Visit Edinburgh Camera Obscura and World of Illusions where seeing is not believing! There are five great attractions in one visit.

Cannon Hall Museum Cannon Hall was designed by John Carr of York and is set in over 70 acres of historic parkland which includes beautiful formal gardens providing a perfect setting for picnics or relaxing strolls.

Canterbury Roman Museum Canterbury's acclaimed new Roman Museum has been specially constructed underground in the excavated Roman levels below the Longmarket Shopping Centre.

Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery Canterbury's Art Gallery has a large and varied art exhibitions programme, and significant permanent collection.

Canterbury West Gate Towers One of England's finest mediaeval fortified gatehouses, with arms and armour displays, prison cells and panoramic views from the battlements.

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum marks the site of Cook's birthplace in Marton on the outskirts of Middlesbrough and is situated in the beautiful landscaped grounds of Stewart Park.

Captain Cook Memorial Museum The house in Grape Lane was Cook's only known 'landfall' in Whitby, at the very top of the house, in the ship-timbered attic, the young James Cook pursued his winter studies by candlelight.

Cardigan Heritage Centre Situated on the ground floor of an 18th century warehouse on the river Teifi containing artefacts and information on the history of Cardigan.

Carmarthenshire County Museum At Abergwili, near Carmarthen on the A40, this the museum of Carmarthenshire's past.

Cars of The Stars Motor Museum The world famous Cars of The Stars Motor Museum features many famous TV and film vehicles.

Castle Cornet The history of this magnificent Castle spans eight centuries and its buildings now house several museums, the Refectory and the Castle Shop

Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum The Cawthorne Museum Society was founded in 1884 by the Rev. Charles Tiplady Pratt who was vicar of the parish at the time. He encouraged the young people of the village to become interested in Natural History and start a museum collection.

Cefn Coed Colliery Museum Cefn Coed Colliery is unique, standing as it does in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt valleys in the South Wales coalfield.

Centre for Life The Centre for Life is an award-winning science centre where imaginative exhibitions, interactive displays and special events promote greater understanding of science and provoke curiosity in the world around us.

Ceredigion Museum 'Probably the most beautiful Museum in Britain' - Come and judge for yourself. Welcome to The Coliseum former Theatre and Cinema now home of the Ceredigion Museum and Gallery.

Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre The Centre tells the history of diving, salvage and shipwrecks from the earliest times to the present day. It also reveals what life was like in the Georgian village and seaport of Charlestown.

Chatham Dockyard Historical Society The Society was founded in 1980 by a group of Dockyard men dedicated to perpetuating the history and work of Chatham Dockyard.

Chepstow Museum Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre. Wine trade, shipbuilding and salmon fishing are among Chepstow's many industries featured in displays with atmospheric settings.

Chertsey Museum The Museum is housed in the Cedars, a Grade II listed Regency town house with an attractive garden

Cheshire Military Museum An interesting, innovative and attractive museum in a Grade I Listed Building on the very edge of the Castle in Chester. It is always developing new ideas to interpret the stories of the men of four famous regiments connected with Cheshire.

Chichester District Museum Chichester District Museum, housed in an eighteenth century corn store, explores the history of Chichester and District.

Church Farm Museum Take an unhurried stroll into a bygone era. Discover the tranquil and friendly atmosphere of this Lincolnshire Farm Museum.

Church Farmhouse Museum Hendon Borough Council purchased Church Farmhouse, restored it and opened it as a museum in 1955. It is furnished as a Middlesex farm house and is the main repository for local artefacts from an area stretching from Edgware to Hampstead.

Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms The Churchill Museum, the world's first major museum dedicated to life of Winston Churchill, is a permanent exhibition housed within the unique setting of the historic Cabinet War Rooms.

City of Norwich Aviation Museum Aircraft and memorabilia showing the aviation history of Norfolk. The collection features a massive Vulcan bomber and some of the military and civil aircraft which have flown from Norfolk airfields.

Clan Cameron Museum The Clan Cameron Museum was opened by Sir Fitzroy Maclean of Dunconnell in 1989. It is in the grounds of Achnacarry, the centre of Clan Cameron Country and home of the Chief of the Clan and his family.

Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines When you visit Clearwell caves you are entering some of the very oldest underground workings in Britain.

Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum On the site visitors can enjoy an exciting and authentic underground experience and discover the special skills and customs of the Cleveland miners.

Clydebuilt Scottish Maritime Museum The story of Glasgow and the River Clyde is brought vividly to life at Clydebuilt, the Scottish Maritime Museum at Braehead.

Coats Observatory At the 1880 Annual General Meeting of the Paisley Philosophical Institution, it was proposed that the Society should purchase an astronomical telescope.

Cobbaton Combat Collection The Cobbaton Combat Collection is the result of one man's obsession for collecting militaria from tin hats to tanks, in fact, anything pertaining to the armies of the World and to the civilians who were involved with them.

Cogges Manor Farm Museum Come to Cogges to discover life in rural Oxfordshire in Victorian times. You step back in time when you enter the beautiful farmstead with its original Cotswold buildings.

Coggeshall Grange Barn One of the oldest timber-framed Barns in Europe, dating from the 13th century. It was the barn of the Cistercian monastery of Coggeshall.

Colne Valley Railway and Museum The Colne Valley Railway is a one mile long heritage railway located in North Essex, about 70 miles from London.

Corrigall Farm Museum Experience Orkney Farm and Folk life at the Kirkbuster and Corrigall farm museums. Buildings and grounds include a working barn with grain kiln; traditional crafts and livestock; horse drawn implements and machines.

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village At Cosmeston Lakes Country park you will find over 90ha of lakes, woodlands and meadows open to the public all the year round.

Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection Multi-award winning Motor Museum, for all ages, ideal for families.

Cottage Museum The Cottage Museum Lancaster is part of a small vernacular house of 1739.

Courthouse Museum The Georgian Courthouse is virtually unchanged since it was built in 1830.

Coventry Toy Museum Coventry Toy Museum which is housed in Whitefriars Gate, built in 1352, houses a wonderful collection of toys dating from 1740 to 1952.

Coventry Transport Museum Coventry is the birthplace of British road transport and the Museum displays the largest collection of British cars, buses, cycles and motorcycles in the world, it is designated as a collection of national importance

Cowper & Newton Museum Visit Orchard Side, home of the 18th century poet, translator and Letter-writer William Cowper. See displays of his works, portraits and memorabilia, plus those of his friend John Newton.

Creetown Gem and Rock Museum The Creetown Gemrock Museum houses one of the finest privately owned collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals, gemstone objet d'art and fossils in Britain.

Creswell Crags Museum and Education Centre Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, set in a limestone gorge with caves and lake. It is home to Britain's only known Ice Age Cave Art.

Crich Tramway Village Ride through history on Vintage Trams from all over the world. They run every few minutes to take you through a Period Street, beneath the elegant Bowe-Lyon Bridge, and on to open countryside with views that take your breath away.

Crofton Roman Villa The Crofton Roman Villa house was inhabited from about AD140 to 400 and was the centre of a farming estate of about 500 acres.

Cromer Museum Step inside this cosy Victorian fisherman's cottage and imagine what it was like to live in Cromer at the end of the 19th century.

Cromer Windmill Cromer mill stands on an artificial mound where windmills have stood for over six hundred years. The present mill was built shortly before 1720, possibly as early as 1681.

Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park has now re-opened to the public after several years of extensive restoration work.The Hall and its surrounding parkland have been transformed

D-Day Museum & Overlord Embroidery D-Day was the turning point of the Second World War. Allied troops landed in occupied France as the first stage towards the defeat of the Nazi regime in Germany.

Dales Countryside Museum and National Park Centre This is an award-winning museum, managed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, housed in Hawes railway station in the north of the National Park.

Darlington Railway Centre and Museum The museum collection covers the railways of North-East England, with particular emphasis on the Darlington area. Of greatest significance is Stephenson's "Locomotion" (1825), which hauled the inaugural train on the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

Dawlish Museum Knowle House was built as a gentleman's residence in 1805. It now houses various collections donated by the people of Dawlish.

Dean Heritage Centre Situated in a converted former mill in the picturesque Soudley Valley, the Dean Heritage Centre is the ideal starting point for a visit to the Forest.

Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank A visit to the Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank is a unique chance to step back into the world of the Victorian ship designer. Built in 1882 the Denny Tank was the first commercial ship model testing tank built in the world.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery Derby Museum and Art Gallery houses a wide range of important and attractive collections covering porcelain, paintings, archaeology, history, local regiments, geology and wildlife.

Design Museum The Design Museum has become the UK's cultural champion of design and has won international acclaim for exhibitions of modern design history and contemporary design innovation.

Dickens House Museum Charles Dickens (1812-70) lived at number 48 Doughty Street from April 1837 to December 1839, not a long period but an important one, because if was here that he really secured his reputation.

Didcot Railway Centre At Didcot, half way between Bristol and London, members of the Great Western Society have created a living museum of the Great western Railway.

DIG-An Archaeological Adventure One of the best family day outs. No other experience gets you as close to the excitement of archaeological discovery. It's unique!

Discovery Museum Discovery is the North East of England's most popular free tourist attraction. Walk through its doors to discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside.

Discovery Point Welcome to Discovery Point, home of Captain Scott's famous Royal Research Ship Discovery.

Dolphin Yard Sailing Barge Museum The site includes the original sail loft and forge which have been converted to a museum devoted to the history of the Thames Sailing Barge.

Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery Opened in 1964 as a purpose-built Museum to display important collections of natural history, archaeology, local history, fine and decorative art.

Dorman Museum Town in Time is a permanent exhibition about Middlesborough and its people from earliest times. Middlesborough as a religious community, rural life, industrial revolution to the present day. The Dorman Museum also has a programme of temporary exhibitions

Dorset County Museum The Museum is housed in a beautiful, gothic-style building, which dates from 1881. It houses an array of fascinating galleries, dealing with a wide range of subjects from the natural sciences and geology to art, history and literature.

Dover Roman Painted House The Roman Painted House, the finest Roman House on show in Britain, was discovered by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. wenty five years of excavation across ancient Dover by the Unit have uncovered 50 major structures.

Dr Johnson's House This House can be described as a shrine to the English language, for it was here that Dr Samuel Johnson worked for many years to compile the first comprehensive English Dictionary which was published in 1755.

Dynamic Earth Our Dynamic Earth is the most amazing adventure of all time. It's a fantastic journey of discovery that will take you from the very beginning of time to the unknown future of the planet we call home.

Earby Lead Mine Museum Earby Mines Research Group was formed in 1945 within the Earby Pothole Club to explore lead and other mines in Yorkshire.

Easdale Island Folk Museum The Easdale Folk Museum aims to show a snapshot of life on Easdale Island as it was in the 19th Century, when the Island was the centre of the Scottish slate industry.

East Somerset Railway Take a ride through the beautiful Somerset countryside in our original steam-hauled trains, and relax among the sights and sounds of an old-style country branch line.

Eastleigh Museum Take a tour through Eastleigh's past and discover what life was like in the 1930s with our recreation of a local engine driver's family home.

Eden Camp Modern History Museum The site was named Eden Camp and the first inmates were two hundred and fifty Italian prisoners. These prisoners were put work constructing a larger permanent camp, consisting of forty-five huts. This is now a Modern History Theme Museum.

Edward Jenner Museum Edward Jenner was born in Berkeley in 1749. Orphaned before he was 5 years old, his brothers and sisters set him on a career of medicine.

Elgin Museum This award winning Museum, founded in 1836, houses important collections of Natural History, Geology, Archaeology, Science, Art, Ethnography and Social History.

Elizabethan House Museum The Museum is housed in a sixteenth century building with rooms displayed to reflect the lives of families who have lived there.

Ely Museum Ely Museum, in the Old Bishop's Gaol, is a bright and friendly local history museum. Displays include original prison cells.

Epworth Old Rectory Samuel Wesley built the house in 1709 after fire had destroyed the earlier building from which John was rescued as 'a brand plucked from the burning'.

Etruria Industrial Museum The focus of Eturia Industrial Museum is Jesse Shirley's Bone & Flint Mill, built in 1857 to grind materials for the pottery and agricultural industries.

Fairfax House York's premier historic house museum is home for the famous Noel Terry Collection of English 18th Century furniture and clocks.

Fairlynch Museum Fairlynch Museum is one of very few thatched museums in existence and is a typical example of a "Marine Cottage Orne".

Falconer Museum The museum was founded in 1871 and contains a wealth of Moray's heritage.

Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey Discover farming through the ages and learn about the rural history of Cambridgeshire. Visit the English Heritage Grade 1 Abbey, still featuring superb Norman interiors.

Fashion Museum Follow the story of fashion, from the late sixteenth century to the present day, at The Fashion Museum.

Fawley Court Fawley Court has a history that dates back to the 11th Century, the current house being designed by the world famous Sir Christopher Wren in 1683.

Fife Folk Museum The Fife Folk Museum invites you to discover the history of everyday rural life in this area.

Filey Museum The Museum building was originally two single storey cottages and is the oldest domestic building in Filey, 1696 being the date above the doors.

Finchcocks Finchcocks is a fine early Georgian manor in a beautiful unspoilt setting which houses a magnificent collection of some ninety historical keyboard instruments.

Firepower! Royal Artillery Museum Firepower! The Royal Artillery Museum, is located in the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich in South East London.

Fishbourne Roman Palace Fishbourne's impressive remains came to light in 1960 when a new water main cut into the previously unsuspected foundations and mosaics.

Fitzwilliam Museum The Fitzwilliam Museum was founded in 1816 by the bequest of the VIIth Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion to the University of Cambridge.

Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre At Flag Fen archaeologists have discovered the preserved remains of a huge timber monument to our ancestors.

Fleetwood Museum Discover this fascinating Museum, close to the quayside and overlooking Morecambe Bay. Fleetwood Museum brings to life the history of Fleetwood and the Lancashire Coast

Ford Green Hall Ford Green Hall is a seventeenth century house complete with period garden. It was home to the Ford family for almost two centuries.

Forge Museum The Forge Museum is closed for redevelopment throughout 2007 and is scheduled to re-open in June 2008.

Fort Grey Fort Grey, which is known locally as 'the Cup and Saucer', overlooks the magical west coast bays. The Martello Tower now houses a Shipwreck Museum.

Fossil Grove Fossil Grove is Glasgow's most ancient attraction. Its fossil trees provide an insight into the world of 330 million years ago.

Foxfield Steam Railway Experience the nostalgia of this unique Heritage Steam Railway for a five and a half mile round journey, winding gently through some of North Staffordshire's most picturesque countryside.

Framework Knitters Museum The museum is located in unique restored 19th Century workshops, cottages and frameshops containing the collection of handframes which can be seen working daily.

Freud Museum The Freud Museum was the home of Sigmund Freud and his family when they escaped Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938. It remained the family home until Anna Freud, the youngest daughter, died in 1982.

Frome Museum The current Exhibition at Frome Museum is the art of JW Singer & Sons Ltd of internationsl remown that originally specialised in church ornaments, plate and memorials.

Future World @ Goonhilly No visit to Cornwall would be complete without visiting one of Cornwall's most unique destinations. Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station occupies over 160 acres on the magnificent Lizard Peninsula.

Galleries of Justice The Galleries of Justice gives you an unrivalled tour through two and a half centuries of crime.

Gawthorpe Hall Gawthorpe Hall was built between 1600 and 1605 for the Shuttleworth family who had already been at Gawthorpe for over 200 years.

Geffrye Museum The Geffrye is the only museum in the UK to specialise in the domestic interiors and furniture of the urban middle-class.

German Occupation Museum The museum gives a picture of life in Guernsey during the German Occupation, 1940 -1945.

Gladstone Court Victorian Street Museum Children of all ages can stroll along the 'real' Victorian street and visit the small shops or perhaps sit in the schoolroom to recall the not so good old days.

Glasgow Museum of Transport Visit the Glasgow Museum of Transport and the first impression is of gleaming metalwork and bright paint. All around you are cars, caravans, carriages & carts, bicycles & buses, fire engines, steam locomotives, prams & trams.

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre This is the first publicly accessible store for the Glasgow City's museum service.

Glasgow Police Museum At the Glasgow Police Museum you have the unique opportunity to step into the compelling and dramatic history of the United Kingdom's oldest police force.

Glasgow School of Art The history of the Glasgow School of Art is inextricably linked to Charles Rennie Mackintosh. A graduate of the School, Mackintosh's 1896 design for a new School of Art building heralded the birth of a new style in 20th century European architecture.

Glasgow Science Centre Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is one of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions. GSC encapsulates the world of science and technology in new, fun and exciting ways.

Glen Grant Distillery and Garden From the moment it was first created in 1840, the clean distinctive taste and pale gold colour of Glen Grant have set it apart from other single malt Scotch whiskies. This makes a visit to Glen Grant such a special experience.

Glencoe and North Lorn Folk Museum The Museum is situated in a 19th Century thatched croft house in the main street of Glencoe Village. The museum contains a large variety of artefacts, the majority of which were collected locally.

Gloucester Leisure Cruises Gloucester Leisure Cruises run 45 minute boat trips from Merchants Quay, Gloucester Docks, travelling down the Gloucester Sharpness Canal.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway The Gloucester Warwickshire Railway is in the process of rebuilding and restoring part of the former Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon mainline as a heritage railway. Currently operating from Toddington to Gotherington.

Godalming Museum Key areas of the Museum's local collection include exhibits about Gertrude Jekyll, Edwin Lutyens and Jack Phillips of the ill-fated Titanic.

Grampian Transport Museum A treasure house of transport history with lots to see and do. Dramatic displays, push button exhibits and video presentations trace the history of road travel in the locality.

Grantown Museum Grantown Museum tells the story of the people and the building of Grantown-on-Spey.

Great Central Railway The Great Central Railway is Britain's only double track main line heritage railway. The stations of this railway are restored to different periods of the main line's history.

Great North Museum The Great North Museum is the North East's premier natural science museum. Permanent Displays include Land of the Pharaohs, Living Planet and Earthworks.

Great Western Railway Museum (Coleford) The Great Western Railway Museum is housed in one of the last remaining permanent railway buildings in the Forest of Dean, on the original site of Coleford Railway Yard. It is the original GWR Goods Station of 1883.

Green Howards Regimental Museum The museum's collection spans three centuries of travel, campaigning and war.

Greenhill Covenanters House Greenhill is a place where time has been made to stand still taking us back from the time when King James VI travelled south of the border to his new kingdom to the time over a century later when the two kingdoms were united.

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse At Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, enjoy a fascinating journey through the story of rural Norfolk.

Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum Discover old Guernsey at Saumarez Park Folk Museum.

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery is an award winning museum whose design is based on the original Victorian bandstand. It is positioned on an elevated site in the magnificent Victorian Candie Gardens.

Halesworth and District Museum The Museum was founded in 1984 and has always been in the care of volunteers. In 2000 it moved to the newly refurbished station building. Railway Heritage paid for the restoration of the station's unique movable platforms.

Hamptonne Country Life Museum You get close to 300 years of Jersey's rural heritage in this collection of farm buildings and meadows.

Harborough Museum Harborough Museum is closed until Autumn 2009 while the site is refurbished to hold a new and important exhibition - the Hallaton Treasure!

Harris Museum and Art Gallery Escape from the bustle of the town centre and spend some time enjoying the best of Preston's heritage in a beautiful Grade 1 listed building.

Harrow Museum & Heritage Centre The museum is a group of buildings and land known as Headstone Manor - a medieval estate, with a moated manor house, several timber barns and farmland.

Harvard House Harvard House was the home of Katherine Rogers, mother of John Harvard, whose bequest made possible the foundation of Harvard University. Harvard House is the home of the Museum of British Pewter.

Haslemere Museum Haslemere Educational Museum is the largest independent museum in the area.

Hawick Museum and Gallery Situated in the award winning Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick Museum and Gallery has a lively programme of art and museum exhibitions throughout the year.

Helicopter Museum The museum has a rare and award winning collection of helicopters, unique in Great Britain and in the world.

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum The Herbert is undergoing a major redevelopment, the first phase of which was completed in 2005 and is now open to the public.

Hereford Cathedral Standing on the peaceful banks of the beautiful River Wye, Hereford Cathedral occupies a site used for worship since Saxon times. The Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibition is in the Cathedral.

Hereford Cider Museum At the Hereford Cider Museum, explore the story of traditional cidermaking: how apples were harvested, milled and pressed, and how the resulting juice was fermented to produce cider.

Herne Bay Museum & Gallery The Herne Bay Museum has entertaining displays about this popular seaside resort and the fate of its famous pier and the Gallery has a collection which focusses on local views and on work by artists connected to the area.

Hidden Treasures Museum of Lead Mining Wanlockhead is Scotland's highest village, sitting over 1500 feet up in the dramatic scenery of the Lowther Hills. At the Museum of Lead Mining visitors can explore the rich culture and heritage of Wanlockhead and its people.

HM Customs and Excise National Museum This Museum HAS NOW BECOME PART OF MERSEYSIDE MARITIME MUSEUM

HMS Belfast HMS Belfast served throughout the Second World War, playing a leading part in the destruction of the battle cruiser Scharnhorst, and also the Normandy Landings.

Holburne Museum of Art The Holburne Museum has closed for a development project of restoration and extension scheduled to be completed in two year's time.

Holker Hall and Gardens At Holker you always feel like a welcome guest not a tourist. It is set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens merging into parkland, with hills on one side and the expanse of Morecambe Bay on the other.

Horniman Museum & Gardens Welcome to the award-winning Horniman Museum and Gardens - where you can discover more about the World, its people, their cultures, and its environment.

Horsham Museum Horsham Museum stands out as a place you must visit. Rich in history, it is like no other.

Houghton Mill An impressive 17th century water mill in working order on the River Ouse in the village of Houghton.

How We Lived Then Museum of Shops In this "late -Regency" town house, built in 1850, you will see 100 years of Shopping and Social History, uniquely captured in many old Shops, Rooms and Displays.

Hugh Miller Museum and Birthplace Cottage Hugh Miller was one of the great Scots of the 19th century. Starting as a stonemason, he rose to world fame as a writer and pioneer of geology, as well as being a campaigning journalist and leading church reformer.

Hull and East Riding Museum Located in the attractive Museums Quarter, the Hull and East Riding Museum boasts some of the most spectacular natural history and archaeology displays in Britain.

Hunter House Heritage Centre Hunter House was home to John and William Hunter, famous medical brothers who were born and raised here in the 18th century.

Hutchesons' Hall The present building was designed and built in 1802-5 by David Hamilton and major reconstruction work by John Baird in 1876 resulted in today's impressive interior, with its elegant hall and staircase.

Imperial War Museum Duxford Duxford is a world-renowned heritage complex, over fifty working historic aircraft are based here. There is also a Land Warfare Hall and an American Air Museum.

Imperial War Museum North The Imperial War Museum North tells the story of how war has shaped people's lives from 1900 to the present day. With the story still unfolding, the Museum will continue to develop and change over time.

Inspire Discovery Centre INSPIRE is East Anglia's only hands-on science centre, aimed specifically at children and families.

International Slavery Museum The International Slavery Museum is a new and exciting contribution to the historic city of Liverpool. The museum explores both the historical and contemporary aspects of slavery.

Isle of Man Railways Make the most of your holiday on the Isle of Man and take time to enjoy our unique vintage railways.

Izaak Walton's Cottage Izaac Walton is best remembered for writing the 'The Compleat Angler' which was completed in 1653. The following year he bought the Halfhead Estate which included the cottage.

Jane Austen's House The Jane Austen Museum is housed in a charming red-brick seventeenth-century house, It was Jane's last home, where she lived with her mother and sister Cassandra from 1809 until 1817.

Jersey Museum A visit to this award winning museum is an excellent start to any stay in Jersey.

Jewish Museum The Jewish Museum is currently closed for a major redevelopment and is scheduled to reopen in Camden Town in autumn 2009.

John Hastie Museum The displays focus on the life of the area including its agriculture and weaving history and the character of the community which has bred fervent Covenanters in the 1600s and a Radical Revolt in the 1800s.

John McDouall Stuart Museum This house is the birthplace of John McDouall Stuart, the first European explorer to make a return journey across Australia in 1861-62.

Keats House This is the house where John Keats lived from 1818 to 1820 with his friend Charles Brown. It is where he wrote some of his most intensely moving poems including 'Ode to a Nightingale'.

Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker Inside a rural bungalow nestling in the Essex countryside lies the twilight world of the Government Cold War. Behind the blast screens that protect this bungalow is the entrance to an amazing labyrinth of rooms built into a hillside.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has welcomed over 6 million visitors since reopening in 2006.

Kendal Museum Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the country. It houses outstanding displays of archaeology and natural history, both local and global.

Kent and East Sussex Railway Economic pressures forced British Railways to withdraw the passenger service in 1954. Volunteers got together and, in 1974, re-opened a section of the line. The railway now runs for almost 11 miles, making it one of the longest such lines in the UK.

Keswick Museum & Art Gallery A Victorian experience not to be missed. Keswick's surprising past, from industrial mining centre to peaceful tourist town, is revealed in this fine example of a late Victorian Museum.

Kew Bridge Steam Museum Come to Kew Bridge Steam Museum and see our wonderful collection of water pumping machinery. Many of our engines are in steam every weekend.

Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum Discover the story of Kingsbridge in our 17th century schoolroom, complete walk - in Victorian kitchen, Edwardian pharmacy and large farm gallery.

Kingston Museum Kingston Museum was built in 1904 with contributions from Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish American benefactor. The Eadweard Muybridge gallery describes the life and work of this internationally renowned pioneer photographer.

Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery, set in the town's lovely War Memorial Gardens, houses a collection of fine and decorative arts of local and national importance.

L. Ron Hubbard's Fitzroy House Set in the heart of Fitzrovia, famed for its writers and artists, Fitzroy House was built in 1791 shortly after development was undertaken of this area.

La Hougue Bie Museum An impressive 13m high Neolithic burial mound dating back 5,500 years dominates this tranquil site.

Laidhay Croft Museum Laidhay Croft is a typical ancient long-house or byre-dwelling that was once a common feature of the Scottish rural landscape.

Lanark Museum The Royal Burgh of Lanark Museum, situated near the centre of this busy market town, was established in 1990 and houses a collection of items which are used to illustrate the ancient and varied history of the town.

Lancaster City Museum The Museum was founded in 1923 and its displays illustrate the history and archaeology of the county town of Lancaster and the most northerly and rural part of Lancashire.

Lancaster Maritime Museum Explore Lancaster's 'Golden Age' and rich maritime past inside two splendid Georgian quayside buildings.

Launceston Steam Railway The Launceston Steam Railway links the historic town with the hamlet of Newmills. Travelling through glorious countryside your train is hauled by veteran locomotives built in Victoria's reign.

Laurel & Hardy Museum The world famous museum devoted to Laurel & Hardy in Ulverston, the town where Stan was born on 16th June 1890.

Lavenham Guildhall This early 16th-century timber-framed building overlooks and dominates the town's market place. Inside are exhibitions on timber-framed buildings, local history, farming and industry, as well as the story of the medieval woollen cloth trade.

Leece Museum The Leece Museum is devoted to objects, photographs and documents specifically relating to Peel and its surrounding area.

Leighton Buzzard Railway With its sharp curves, its steep gradients, its level crossings and its unique roadside running, the Leighton Buzzard Railway takes you back to a more relaxed age of transport.

Leighton House Art Gallery Museum Leighton House was the home of Frederic, Lord Leighton, (1830-1896), the great classical painter and President of the Royal Academy.

Letchworth Museum and Art Gallery Letchworth Museum opened in 1914 to house the collections of the Letchworth Naturalists' Society. Since then the museum has expanded greatly in both size and scope.

Linlithgow Story Linlithgow's Museum, The Linithgow Story, is situated in Annet House on the Royal Burgh's historic High Street. Annet House is, in itself, part of the town's history, being built in 1787 as home to one of the town's merchant families.

Little Hall Little Hall is a late 14th Century Hall House on the main square, it mirrors the history of Lavenham over the centuries. It was built in the 1390s as a family house and workplace.

Llangollen Motor Museum See the cars that Grandad used to drive.

Llanidloes Museum The Local History Gallery depicts the development of Llanidloes during the last three centuries. Topics include the history of the Old Market Hall, civic events in the town as well as both World Wars.

London Canal Museum Discover Londons colourful canal story at London Canal Museum, the capital's only waterways museum. We tell the story of how and why london's canals were built.

Long Shop Museum Discover Leiston's unique history - 200 years of local, social and industrial innovation- in the Home of the Garrett Collection.

Look Out Discovery Centre The Lookout Discovery Centre has over 70 interactive exhibits designed to entertain and educate children and adults of all ages.

Lotherton Hall Lotherton Hall is a beautiful Edwardian country house with a bird garden, red deer park and formal gardens.

Lowestoft & East Suffolk Maritime Museum The Museum specialises in the history of the Lowestoft fishing fleet, from early sail, to steam and through to modern diesel vessels. Methods of fishing are also recorded.

Lowewood Museum A listed Georgian building dating from the 1750's is the perfect setting for Lowewood Museum's impressive collection.

Lulworth Heritage Centre A variety of displays illustrate the natural and social history of the area. A modern rocks gallery tells the story of Lulworth from 150 million years ago to the present day.

Lunt Roman Fort Once inhabited by the Roman Army, this ancient site provides a fascinating snapshot of Roman military life.

Lydney Park Gardens An enchanting, secluded wooded valley with lakes, carpeted with daffodils, primroses and bluebells and filled with a profusion of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, acers and other flowering shrubs and trees. There is also a Roman Settlement.

Lyn & Exmoor Museum Visit the Lyn and Exmoor Museum in Lynton and get an insight of the area of Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor since the Stone Age - and even earlier!

Lynn Museum Visit the home of Seahenge - the astonishing Bronze Age timber circle uncovered on a Norfolk beach.

Macclesfield Silk Museum The Story of Silk is fascinating. It links Macclesfield with China and the Far East and shaped the development of the town.

Maeldune Heritage Centre Maeldune Heritage Centre is the home of the 42 foot Maldon embroidery which celebrates the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Maldon.

Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery This exceptionally fine regional museum housed in Chillington Manor a delightful Elizabethan manor house, boasts a rich and impressive variety of historical objects, fine art and natural history.

Malton Museum The Museum is located in the old Town Hall right in the centre of Malton's Market Place. It is renowned for its imaginatively displayed Roman Collection.

Mangapps Railway Museum Mangapps has one of the largest collections of historic railway items on public display in Britain.

Manor House Museum (Kettering) & The Alfred East Art Gallery Explore Kettering's history at the Manor House Museum and view the constantly changing programme of exhibitions at the Alfred East Art Gallery.

Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry Gallery Two of Jersey's most exciting attractions under one roof.

Mary Arden's House And Countryside Museum The farmhouse at Wilmcote, just three miles outside Stratford-upon-Avon, the home of William Shakespeare's mother, is now a countryside museum; devoted to showing country life from Tudor times to the present day.

Mary Rose Exhibition During action in 1545, Henry VIII's favourite warship, the Mary Rose, sank in the Solent with over 400 men on board. 437 years later, the world held its breath as she was finally recovered.

McManus Collections Unit The McManus Collections Unit, which is housed in the former Ward Road Library Building on Barrack Street, is the new permanent home for the Citys History, Archaeology and Natural History Collections.

Mechanical Musical Museum & Bygones The Mechanical Music Museum and Bygones at Cotton is a veritable Aladdin's cave, full of musical treasures.

Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum In Meigle, there is a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments of the early Christian period.

Melton Carnegie Museum This exciting newly refurbished museum contains informative and innovative displays.

Merchant Adventurers' Hall The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is of major national importance and is scheduled as an ancient monument. It was built between 1357-1361 and is one of the largest buildings of its date in Britain apart from castles, barns and churches.

Merlin's Cave Closed due to Tetirement

Merseyside Maritime Museum Set sail and drop anchor for a fun day out at Merseyside Maritime Museum. Find out about the seafaring importance of Liverpool as a gateway to the world.

Middleton Railway The Middleton Railway was established by Act of Parliament in 1758 to carry coal from Middleton to Leeds and has operated continuously since that time.

Mildenhall Museum Mildenhall Museum, housed in two nineteenth century cottages, tells the story of the local landscape, its flora, its fauna, its people and their history.

Mill Green Museum and Mill The museum is housed in the former Miller's house, dating back to the 16th century. There is also a fully restored eighteenth century working watermill, adjacent to the museum.

Millgate Museum The Museum has fun educational activities for children and fascinating exhibitions including streets, shops and rooms in period settings.

Mills Observatory The City of Dundee is fortunate to be the site of the UK's only full-time public observatory - the Mills Observatory.

Milton's Cottage Come and visit the Grade 1 listed XVIth Century cottage where John Milton lived and completed "Paradise Lost" and started "Paradise regained".

Moat Park Heritage Centre History in the Moat Park is interpreted in an unusual way; here the visitor can see a series of detailed scale models depicting archaeological sites as they would have been seen at the time of their use.

Modern Art Oxford Modern Art Oxford is the leading centre for modern and contemporary art in the South East, with a national and international reputation.

Monkwearmouth Station Museum The museum is housed in an outstanding grade 2* listed 1840s station building commissioned by the famous railway entrepreneur George Hudson.

Moot Hall Elstow Moot Hall (or Green House as it was formerly known) was built in the late 15th century as a market-house in connection with the village fairs.

Mother Shiptons Cave and the Petrifying Well Mother Shipton is England's most famous Prophetess. She lived 500 years ago in the times of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. She was born in a cave beside Knaresborough' s mysterious Petrifying Well.

Motherwell Heritage Centre The main feature of the centre is the multi-media 'Technopolis' facility This takes the visitor from the arrival of the Romans in the area, through the rise and fall of heavy industry to the present day regeneration of the district.

Mountfitchet Castle Experience Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066 is the only motte & bailey castle in the world that has been faithfully reconstructed on its original site.

Museum and Library of The Order of St. John Take a tour around the ancient Priory of the Knights Hospitallers with its Tudor Gate House, 16th century Church and 12th century Crypt. In more recent times, St. John Ambulance was founded here.

Museum of Ayrshire Country Life And Costume There has been a mill on the site since the 14th century, set up by the monks of Killwinning Abbey. The Present mill was erected in 1640 and rebuilt in 1880 after being damaged by fire.

Museum of Bath at Work The Museum of Bath at Work tells the story of a time, not so long ago, when the elegant City of Bath generated its own electricity, produced its own gas, possessed two busy railway yards

Museum of Cannock Chase Trace the Chase - Why not visit our new Heritage Lottery Funded Local History Gallery, and find out about the history of the Cannock Chase area? Interactive displays tell the story of our area.

Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum A fascinating time-walk of Canterbury's 2000 year story, from the building of the Roman Town to the Rupert Bear Gallery.

Museum of Childhood The Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh is a favourite with adults and children alike - it is a treasure house, crammed full of objects telling of childhood, past and present.

Museum of East Anglian Life Take a step back in time when you explore our rich collections of rural, industrial and social life including many historic buildings that have been moved to the site.

Museum of East Asian Art Based in a restored Georgian building, this unique Museum houses a fine collection of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Southeast Asian treasures.

Museum of Edinburgh The Museum of Edinburgh traces the history of the capital from prehistoric times to the present day. It also houses extensive collections of Edinburgh-made silver and glass, Scottish pottery and other decorative objects.

Museum of Flight Man's fascination with flight comes to life at this protected First and Second World War airfield.

Museum of Fulham Palace Only four miles from Hyde Park Corner, Fulham Palace, London's best kept secret, takes you back to a Fulham of fields and market gardens. This historic residence of the Bishop of London is well worth a visit.

Museum of Garden History In 1977 the Tradescant Trust was formed to save the historic church of St Mary-at-Lambeth from demolition and founded within it the first Museum of Garden History in the world.

Museum of Islay Life This delightful Museum is situated in Port Charlotte in a former church. There are over 1600 items in the collection dating from 8000 BC to the 1950s.

Museum of Kent Life - Cobtree Discover the history and traditions of a unique part of Britain at this award - winning Museum. Set in a beautiful site next to the River Medway.

Museum of Lincolnshire Life The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is the largest and most exciting Social History Museum in the County. It occupies a listed barracks, built in 1857 for the Royal North Lincoln Militia.

Museum of Liverpool Life This Museum is now Closed.

Museum of Oxford Housed in the historic Town Hall, the Museum of Oxford tells the story of the city and the University using finds from local archaeological excavations including an outstanding Medieval collection.

Museum of Scotland The Museum of Scotland presents the history of the nation: its land, people and culture.

Museum of St Albans At the Museum of St Albans you can discover the fascinating story of our historic cathedral city.

Museum of the History of Science The Museum of the History of Science houses an unrivalled collection of historic scientific instruments in the world's oldest surviving purpose-built museum building - the Old Ashmolean on Broad Street, Oxford.

Musical Museum During your visit to the Musical museum you will experience the fascinating world of automatic musical instruments through a continuous demonstration in which the instruments are explained and played.

Myreton Motor Museum Myreton museum houses a large collection of cars , bicycles, motorcycles and commercial vehicles dating from 1899 to the 1970s.

Nairn Museum For over one hundred and thirty years, Nairn Museum has fascinated generations of visitors of all ages and interests.

Nash's House and New Place At the end of Chapel Street, you will find the beautiful old building from the sixteenth century, known as Nash's House. In the garden, you can see the foundations of New Place - Shakespeare's fine house.

National Army Museum The National Army Museum has something for everyone. There's so much to see - famous paintings, lifelike models, glittering swords, colourful uniforms.

National Coalmining Museum for England A visit to Caphouse Colliery is great day out with a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground down one of Britain's oldest working mines.

National Conservation Centre Conservators based in this unique venue look after National Museums Liverpool's diverse collections.

National Coracle Centre The National Coracle Centre is situated beside the beautiful Cenarth Falls, and houses a unique collection of coracles from all over the world, including Tibet, India, Iraq, Vietnam and North America

National Gas Museum At the Gas Museum you will gain a fascinating insight into the story of gas past and present, with particular reference to the East Midlands region.

National Horseracing Museum & Tours The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern day heroes.

National Maritime Museum Dive into the largest maritime museum in the world and you'll discover more than you could ever imagine. For the greatest day out in the whole galaxy, transport yourself to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich

National Motorcycle Museum The National Motorcycle Museum is recognised as the finest and largest motorcycle museum in the world. It is a place where "Legends Live On".

National Museum Cardiff The National Museum Cardiff is a museum for everyone. Home to spectacular collections from Wales and all over the world.

National Museum of Photography Film & Television Consistently the most visited museum outside London with an average of 750,000 people coming each year, the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television has amazing interactive galleries to explore.

National Museum of Rural Life Scotland Award winning exhibition building housing one of the most important rural collections in the UK.

National Showcaves Centre for Wales Created 350 Million years ago the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park gives you the opportunity to travel back though time.

National Space Centre The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space.

National Stone Centre Admission to our dramatic fifty acre site, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, revealing a fossil tropical seascape 330 million years old, is free.

National Trust Museum of Childhood Situated in the 19th century service wing of Sudbury Hall, the Museum contains fascinating displays about children from the 18th century onwards.

National War Museum of Scotland The National War Museum of Scotland explores the Scottish experience of war and military service over the last 400 years.

National Waterways Museum Housed in a restored cornmill in the picturesque village of Stoke Bruerne, the museum collection vividly portrays the heritage of 200 years of inland waterways.

National Waterways Museum (Gloucester) Set in the beautiful half-acre of Gloucester Historic docks the National Waterways Museum unveils the mystery and history behind the 200 year old tale of inland waterways and fortunes lost and gained.

Neath Museum Neath Museum will Close for Refurbishment on 30th September 2006.

Nelson Museum & Local History Centre Horatio Nelson was born in Norfolk, died at sea, and is buried in St Paul's Cathedral - yet Monmouth is home to a magnificent collection of Nelson material.

Nene Valley Railway The Nene Valley Railway is a preservation railway running along a 7.5 mile standard gauge line through the valley of the River Nene between Wansford and Peterborough.

New Lanark World Heritage Site Over 200 years ago the beautiful sandstone cotton mills of New Lanark were founded in a dramatic gorge in Southern Scotland. Soon the village became known all over the world because of the work of mill owner and social pioneer Robert Owen.

Newhaven Heritage Museum What was it like to live in a tightly-knit fishing community at Newhaven, and earn a living as a fishwife or a fisherman braving the sea? Find out at the lively and informative Newhaven Heritage Museum.

Newport Roman Villa The Villa was discovered in 1926 when an owner of a nearby house sank foundations for a garage. Subsequent excavations revealed extensive remains of a late Romano-British farmhouse built around 280 AD.

Newton Stewart Museum The exhibits in The Museum have been gifted or lent by local people and each year sees many additions to the collections and displays.

Newtown Textile Museum The building that the Textile Museum is situated in is a fine example of a typical early 19th century weaving shop.

Nidderdale Museum A truly fascinating collection of exhibits is displayed in the original Victorian workhouse, beautifully illustrating the life and history of our Dalesfolk.

Normanby Hall Country Park Nestling in the heart of North Lincolnshire's tranquil countryside Normanby Hall Country Park is the ideal day out for all the family.

North East Aircraft Museum The North of England's Premier Aviation Collection. Classic aircraft on display include : Avro Vulcan, Hawker Hunter and Falklands veteran - the Pusara. Over 30 aircraft and a collection of aeroengines all under cover.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway The 18 mile North Yorkshire Moors Railway runs through the beautiful North York Moors National Park, between the market town of Pickering and the village of Grosmont.

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Fascinating footwear worn throughout the ages is just one of the many attractions in the museum.

Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery The ancient Norman Keep of Norwich Castle dominates the city below. Once a royal palace, the Castle is now the centrepiece of a museum housing one of England's finest regional collections of natural history, art and archeology.

Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery The Duke of Newcastle built his new Ducal Palace between 1674-9, it still dominates the Castle Rock to this day. It was restored in 1878 as one of the first provincial museums of fine art.

Old Police Station & Museum In the centre of town, and used as a working Police Station from 1881 to its closure in 1974, this listed building still has the original charge room which now houses the local Tourist Information Centre.

Ordsall Hall Ordsall Hall, once home to the wealthy Radclyffe family, is one of the finest examples of Tudor architecture in North West England.

Orkney Museum Orkney Museum features Pre-historic and Viking Orkney in one of Scotland's finest displays, in the town house and gardens of an Orkney Laird.

Orkney Wireless Museum This museum specialises in Orkney wartime and domestic radio memorabilia.

Oxford Bus Museum Trust Ltd The Museum has on display more than a century of Oxfordshire public transport and Morris Motors covering the 1920s to the 1980s.

Oxfordshire Museum Situated in the heart of the historic town of Woodstock, the award winning redevelopment of Fletcher's House provides a home for the new county museum.

Paisley Museum The Paisley Pattern is a design classic, you can see the beauty of the original shawls and discover the story of their intricate art at Paisley Museum and Art Galleries.

Pallot Steam Motor and General Museum An absorbing evocation of times past. There is something to excite the interest of everyone in this fascinating collection of steam, farm and other machinery.

People's History Museum The People's History Museum tells the extraordinary story of ordinary people.

People's Palace and Winter Gardens The People's Palace is Glasgow's social history museum, set in historic Glasgow Green.

Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery Peterborough Museum houses a collection of some 227,000 objects covering the history of the Peterborough area, including archaeology, social history, art, geology, natural history, costume and militaria.

Pickford's House Museum Pickford's House, a Grade One listed building, was built in 1770 by architect Joseph Pickford as his family home and work premises.

Pines Garden The Museum has a wealth of local and maritime interest and an exhibition of Noel Coward who was once a celebrated resident of St. Margaret's in the early 1950's.

Pitt Rivers Museum One of Oxford’s most popular attractions, famous for its period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many cultures around the world, past and present.

Portland Basin Museum Portland Basin Museum is the centrepiece of the recently rebuilt Ashton Canal Warehouse, now looking much as it did in 1834 when it was first built.

Portsmouth City Museum & Records Stroll through a 17th century Stuart bedroom, a 19th century Dockworker's kitchen, an art deco dining room and a 1950's living room.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard No visit to Southern England is complete without a great day out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Powell-Cotton Museum The Park, gardens and woodlands provide an attractive and tranquil backdrop to Quex House, one of Kent's finest Regency houses, and the Powell-Cotton Museum a vast collection of treasures gathered on twenty-eight expeditions to Africa and Asia.

Powysland Museum The groundfloor displays illustrate the history and development of life in Montgomeryshire from the earliest prehistoric settlers to the 20th century population.

Prebendal Manor House The Prebendal Manor is a 1,200 year old medieval centre on the north eastern edge of Northamptonshire, near Oundle, Stamford and Peterborough.

Priest's House Museum The Priest's House is an historic town house dating from the 16th century. This Grade II* listed building retains many original architectural features.

Provand's Lordship Step back in time and discover a piece of Glasgow's history with a visit to the only medieval house in Glasgow.

Pumphouse Educational Museum The Pumphouse Educational Museum incorporates The Rotherhithe Heritage Museum and the Lavender Pond & Nature Park, and is a unique resource in the Surrey Commercial Docks area.

Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Built in 1543 for Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge is probably the last remaining royal hunting grandstand in the world.

Queensferry Museum Situated in the historic former royal burgh of Queensferry, eight miles west of the city centre, the museum commands magnificent views of the two great bridges spanning the Forth.

Ramsgate Maritime Museum Ramsgate Maritime Museum focuses strongly on Ramsgate and its immediate environs, with a brief introduction to the rest of the region's maritime past.

Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum has one of the finest collections of original horse drawn vehicles and equipment in Britain.

Ribchester Roman Museum Ribchester Roman Museum is located in the picturesque village of Ribchester which is set in the beautiful countryside of the Ribble Valley.

Richmondshire Museum Richmondshire Museum, which was opened in 1978, began in a former joiner's workshop and tells the story of Richmond and its people from early times until the present day.

RNLI Visitor Centre The Visitor Centre contains a pictorial history of Barmouth Lifeboat Station plus some artefacts pertaining to the lifeboats. There are also some pictures of Barmouth in Victorian times. The Visitor Centre also houses the RNLI souvenir and gift shop.

Rochdale Art Gallery Touchstones is an exciting arts and heritage centre that has something special for everyone. The site consists of Art Galleries, Museum, Local Studies Centre and Tourist Information Centre.

Rockbourne Roman Villa Why not visit the remains of the largest known Roman villa in the area?

Roman Baths & Pump Room Discover the site of Britain's only natural hot spring - bringing health and vitality to Bath for over 2000 years. Walk where Romans walked on ancient stone pavements around the steaming pool.

Rossendale Museum Rossendale Museum is housed in a 19th century mill owner's residence built in 1840 for the Hardman family, overlooking their woollen mill at New Hall Hey

Royal Air Force Holmpton - Bunker Tours Behind the Massive Blast Doors, the vast Nuclear Bunker extends almost 100ft below ground and covers nearly 35,000 square feet.

Royal Air Force Museum London The Royal Air Force Museum London, North West London is one of the best flight exhibitions in the world.

Royal Cornwall Museum Cornwall's oldest and most prestigious museum, famed for its internationally important collections.

Royal Mews The Royal Mews was built by Nash in the 1820's as the Mews for Buckingham Palace. The entrance off Buckingham Palace Road is through a Doric archway surmounted by a clock tower.

Royal Museum The Royal Museum covers life, the universe and beyond. With international collections of decorative arts, science and industry, archaeology and the natural world, there really is something for everyone.

Royal Pump Rooms Leamington Spa The Town's Art Gallery and Museum, Library and Tourist Information Centre are all in the restored Royal Pump Rooms building, alongside the existing Assembly Room and a Café.

Rozelle House Galleries and Maclaurin Art Galleries Rozelle House is now a major display venue, currently showing the significant collection, 'Tam O' Shanter' - a series of 54 paintings, by Alexander Goudie. The Maclaurin collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints.

Rugby School Museum The Museum has now re-opened at its new site in Barby Road.

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum Today the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum is open to the public, including a wide range of schools, adult education, disabled people and community groups offering many activities and workshops.

Rutland County Museum The Rutland County Museum is a warm ironstone building, erected in 1794-95 on the site of maltings by Sir Gerard Noel Edwards

Saddleworth Museum & Art Gallery Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery is full of intriguing objects from the past and tells the story of the people who have created Saddleworth's landscape and character

Salford Museum & Art Gallery Museum of Salford's local history and art.

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum Let Salisbury Museum take you on a journey through one of the most fascinating areas of Britain.

Savings Banks Museum In 1810 Dr Duncan opened the world's first commercial savings bank, paying interest of its investors' modest savings.

Scolton Museum & Visitor Centre Discover more about your environment, landscape, wildlife, history, culture, energy resources and much, much more .

Scotland Street School Museum Glasgow's most celebrated architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) designed Scotland Street School between 1903 and 1906 for the School Board of Glasgow.

Scottish Fisheries Museum The Museum researches and tells the story of the Scottish fishing industry and its people from the earliest times to the present.

Scottish Maritime Museum Irvine was once one of Glasgow's main trading ports. Now it is the home of the Scottish Maritime Museum. The Museum was set up in 1983 and continues to expand with new displays, exhibits and facilities.

Scottish Vintage Bus Museum The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum is now the acknowledged focal point of historic bus restoration and operation in Scotland.

Senhouse Roman Museum The Senhouse Roman Museum contains sculpture and inscriptions from the Roman Fort at Maryport, (Alauna), which lies next to the museum.

Sensation Science Centre A unique four star attraction devoted to the five senses. With over 60 hands-on exhibits depicting the senses, visitors of any age can experience the magic of science.

Severn Valley Railway 16 miles of glorious countryside. Trains operate every weekend throughout the year and daily in the summer season. More than just a train ride. A great day out for all the family!

Sewerby Hall and Gardens Situated in a dramatic cliff-top position, forming the gateway to the Flamborough Heritage Coast, Sewerby Hall and Gardens, set in 50 acres of early 19th century parkland, enjoys spectacular views over Bridlington Bay.

Shambellie House Museum of Costume Shambellie House is a beautiful Victorian country house, set in attractive wooded grounds. It contains costume from the 1850's to the 1950's displayed in period room settings.

Shaws Corner Visit the home of George Bernard Shaw from 1906 until his death in 1950.

Sherborne Museum Sherborne Museum, with over 15,000 items of local history, is in the heart of the town close to five of the most ancient buildings in its history: the Abbey, Sherborne School, the Almshouse, the Conduit and the Old Church House.

Shibden Hall Built in 1420, Shibden Hall with it's oak panelled interiors and atmospheric room settings is Halifax's Historic Home. The Folk Museum and Barn also offer you a world without electricity, where craftsmen worked in wood and iron.

Shirehall Museum Walsingham Shirehall was built in the early 16th century and was used as a hostel for important visitors to the adjacent Augustinian Priory. It now houses a hands-on museum about Walsingham.

Shrewsbury Castle and The Shropshire Regimental Museum Shropshire Regimental Museum houses the collections of the four Shropshire Regiments - King's Shropshire light Infantry, Shropshire Yeomanry, Shropshire Royal Horse Artillery and 4th Bn King's Shropshire Light Infantry TA.

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery (Rowley's House) Rocks, Romans, China and Costume, Mediaeval Shrewsbury and Shropshire Wildlife.

Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum Castle House and its Collection is a fitting memorial to Sir Alfred Munnings, KCVO, PRA, who lived at Castle House from 1919 until his death in 1959.

Smith Art Gallery & Museum Nestling beneath Stirling Castle, in the King's Park, the ancient hunting grounds of the Stuart monarchs, and now a suburb of opulent Victorian mansions, is the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.

Snibston Snibston is set on the site of a former colliery and consists of an award winning interactive museum, scheduled ancient colliery buildings, the Century Theatre, and a one hundred acre country park and nature reserve.

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery Welcome to a whole season of activities and exhibitions at South Shields Museum. There's something to suit everyone, so why not pop along and enjoy a fun-filled family day out?

South Tynedale Railway Buy your ticket in the restored Victorian station building for a leisurely ride through the beautiful scenery of the South Tyne valley. The trains are hauled by preserved steam and diesel engines from Britain and abroad.

Southampton Maritime Museum The Wool House was built as a warehouse for the medieval wool trade. Now it is a museum telling the story of the port of Southampton.

St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery The St Barbe Museum tells the story of the area between the New Forest and the Solent.

St Fagans National History Museum St. Fagans: National History Museum is one of Europe's biggest and most exciting open-air museums. Centuries of Wales' tradition, culture, industry and costume are gathered together in a hundred acres of beautiful countryside.

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art The award-winning St Mungo Museum explores the importance of religion in people's lives and art across the world and across time. It aims to promote understanding and respect between people of different faiths and of none.

St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum & Garden The Trust is a charitable organisation which aims to preserve the history and character of St Andrews

Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre This prominent vantage point and strategic site was quickly recognised by the Normans, who built a huge timber fortress here by 1100 AD. Extensively rebuilt in the Gothic Revival Style in 1813, the castle fell into ruin through this century.

Stapehill Abbey For nearly 200 years, Stapehill Abbey was a place of quiet retreat and meditation locked away from the outside world, Home to a Silent Order of Nuns. It is now a museum, farm, gardens and craft centre.

Steyning Museum The museum draws together a wealth of objects which recall days long gone and others which seem like only yesterday

Story of Rye 700 years of Rye history are brought to life in this fascinating and informative show, centred on the beautifully crafted model created to show Rye as it was in the early 19th century.

Strangers' Hall Visit one of Norwichs oldest and most fascinating buildings, dating back to 1320.

Strathnaver Museum Strathnaver Museum is a locally run museum which first opened to the public in 1976. It is housed in what was St Columba's Parish Church at the eastern end of Bettyhill on the north coast of Sutherland.

Strathspey Steam Railway The Strathspey Railway is Scotland's "Steam Railway in The Highlands." Join us for a nostalgic trip and savour the sights, and, yes even the smell of a bygone age. Travel 3rd class or 1st.

Stromness Museum Maritime and Natural history of Orkney.

Sudbury Hall The ideal family day out - an intriguing house, an entertaining museum and a restful garden.

Summerlee Industrial Museum The Heritage Park's 22 acres are based around the site of the 19th Century Summerlee Ironworks, a fore-runner in the use of what was at the time the ground-breaking hot blast iron smelting process that led Coatbridge to become known as the Iron Burgh.

Sutton Hoo At Sutton Hoo you can get close to one of the most important archaeological finds in this country's history - a fascinating story of Anglo-Saxon pagan kings, ship burials, treasure and warriors.

Swanage Railway The award-winning Swanage Railway currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle.

Sywell Aviation Museum Sywell Aviation Museum charts the history of the delightful Art Deco Sywell Aerodrome from 1928 to the present and aviation in Northamptonshire as a whole.

Tabley House Collection Grade I listed Palladian house containing The Leicester collection of paintings, furniture and memorabilia from the 17th to 20th century.

Tamworth Castle Tamworth Castle is the number one heritage attraction located in the town centre of Tamworth. A visit to Tamworth Castle any time day or night is packed full of fun, mystery and adventure.

Tangwick Museum The Haa of Tangwick was built in the late 17th century for the Cheyne family. Different aspects of life in Northmavine through the years are illustrated by using a mixture of photographs and artefacts.

Tank Museum The Tank Museum brings the history of tanks and tank crew to life, supported by the world's best collection of tanks & boasting action packed live displays during school holidays.

Techniquest Techniquest is a great day out for all the family, with over 150 interactive exhibits, a Planetarium, and Science Theatre, Techniquest will amaze adults and captivate children.

Temple Newsam House and Estate Temple Newsam is one of Yourkshire greatest country houses. This stunning Tudor-Jacobean mansion has a history full of mystry and intrigue.

Tenby Museum & Art Gallery Founded in 1878, Tenby Museum & Art Gallery is situated in part of the medieval castle, overlooking Castle Beach and Caldey Island

Thackray Medical Museum The Thackray Museum has been England's Small Visitor Attraction of the Year and is a fantastic day out, transporting you into a living experience of health and medicine, past, present and future.

The Ancient High House Stafford's Ancient High House has been one of the most important buildings of the town for over four hundred years. Its late Elizabethan architecture makes it particularly distinctive among its 20th century neighbours.

The Bowes Museum Where else in the world can you see a 230-year-old mechanical silver swan, still in working order, alongside a Turner or a Canaletto?

The Bridewell The Bridewell museum is closed for redevelopment until summer 2011. Discover how Norwich found fame and fortune producing mustard, shoes, textiles, chocolate and beer.

The Channel Islands Military Museum Come and see the most unique display to be seen in the Channel Islands. Both British and German Militaria on display

The China Clay Country Park Discover the fascinating story of china clay. In the 18th century prestigious porcelain companies competed to produce the finest china.

The Dome As the world marked the year 2000, Greenwich moved centre-stage. The Millennium Dome was an opportunity for us all to celebrate the year 2000. The Dome is now CLOSED to visitors.

The Donington Grand Prix Collection Take a lap around the World's largest collection of Grand Prix cars at the Donington Grand Prix Collection, and start an incredible journey through motor sport history.

The Elgar Birthplace Museum The Cottage in which Elgar was born on 2nd June 1857 is in the heart of the countryside he loved, near the Teme valley and facing the Malvern Hills.

The Household Cavalry Museum The Household Cavalry Museum is unlike any other military museum because it offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Household Cavalry.

The Island's Treasure House The Story of Mann is full of fascinating stories which bring our unique past alive for you with an Island-wide presentation. The chapters of our story will reveal themselves as you travel through some of the finest cultural landscapes in Europe.

The Isles of Scilly Museum Museum of Scillonian archaeology, history and shipwrecks.

The Keep Military Museum A modern military museum which uses touch screen computers and creative displays to tell the stories of courage, humour, tradition and sacrifice of those who served in the regiments of Devon and Dorset for over 300 years.

The Lighthouse The Lighthouse, Scotland's first, dedicated, national centre for architecture and design, was opened by HM Queen Elizabeth in 1999, a renamed, £13 million conversion of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 1895 Glasgow Herald newspaper office.

The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum The McManus is currently closed to the public to undergo an exciting and extensive redevelopment project, to transform the facility into a museum and art gallery for the 21st century.

The Museum of Piping Compiled over many years, the collection of piping photographs, instruments and other memorabilia is unrivalled.

The Old Mill Outwood Windmill, Britain's oldest working windmill, is Listed Grade 1 by English Heritage. It was built in 1665 by Thomas Budgen of Nutfield, and is what is known as a Post Mill.

The People's Story Situated in the Canongate Tolbooth this museum was opened in 1989. It tells of the life and work of Edinburgh's ordinary people from the late 18th century to the present day.

The Prison And Police Museum Sit in a prison cell, hear the door slam shut and imagine the harsh conditions of Vitorian prison regimes.

The Royal Pump Room Museum Housed in Harrogate's premiere Spa building and site of Europe's strongest Sulphur Well, The Royal Pump Room Museum tells the story of Harrogate as a Spa.

The Royal Yacht Britannia For over forty years The Royal Yacht Britannia served the Royal Family, travelling over one million miles to become the most famous ship in the world.

The Salt Museum Cheshire has been a centre of the salt industry for some 2,000 years and today is the only place in Britain where salt is produced on a large scale. The Salt Museum is housed in the old Northwich Workhouse.

The Sid Vale Heritage Centre Local Museum, Shop and Guided Strolls.

The South Wales Borderers Museum When you come to Brecon be sure to reserve at least one hour to see the treasures of the 'Old 24th', South Wales Borderers, the Monmouthshire Regiment and, more recently The Royal Regiment of Wales (24th/41st Foot).

The Stewartry Museum The Stewartry Museum was founded in 1879, and first occupied part of Kirkcudbright Town Hall. As the collections grew, the present purpose-built museum was opened in 1893.

The Tolhouse Visit one of the UK's oldest gaols, dating back to the 12th century. See the original cells and discover the fate of thieves, smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers.

The Traditional Heritage Museum This Sheffield museum comprises a fascinating collection of artefacts, housed in small reconstructed workshops representing typical local trades.

The Workhouse Museum Almost all the buildings of the 1854 Ripon Union Workhouse have survived.

The World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre When people hear the name Gretna Green their thoughts often step back in time to the history of runaway marriages. The Old Blacksmith's Shop is at the heart of this fascinating tradition.

The Writers' Museum The Writers' Museum is dedicated to the lives and work of scotland's great literary figures.

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Recently restored to its original Regency glory after a two-year re-development programme, the Theatre Royal offers a wide range of contemporary and period drama, as well as dance, music, comedy, family shows, guided tours and workshops.

Thursford Collection Thursford Collection is open as a working museum from Good Friday to end September, (closed Saturdays) when all our mechanical organs are played and shows are given on the Wurlitzer by Robert Wolfe.

Thwaite Mills Water Mill At Thwaite Mills you will find a fully-restored working watermill in an attractive riverside setting.

Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life Set in one of the UK's best preserved Victorian herring curing works, Time and Tide tells the story of Great Yarmouth from its Ice Age origins to the present day.

Tintagel Toy Museum Cornwalls only Toy Museum where you can view three generations of childhood toys.

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life Tiverton Museum is believed to contain the largest Social History collection in the South West. It was founded in 1960.

Tolbooth The Tolbooth is one of the oldest buildings in Aberdeen and one of the best preserved 17th century Scottish gaols. Now a museum, The Tolbooth focuses on the history of crime and punishment within the city.

Tom Browns School Museum The Museum is housed in the 380 year-old schoolroom which was featured in the novel "Tom Brown's School Days", first published in 1857. Its author, Thomas Hughes, was born in Uffington.

Topsham Museum Topsham Museum is housed in one of a group of late 17th Century Buildings overlooking the Exe Estuary.

Totnes Guildhall In 1206 King John granted a charter to Totnes making it a free town. It could then draw up its own laws. The merchants also obtained permission to set up their own Guild, which by the middle of the 13th century had 120 members.

Town House Museum of Lynn Life Find out about everday life in Lynn through the ages. This jewel of a museum is set in a 19th century town house.

Toy Museum, Glendale Amazing collection of toys, dolls, games, teddy bears and miniatures.

Transport Museum Wythall The Transport Museum, Wythall was founded in 1977 and its three large halls house a broad collection of around 100 buses, coaches, fire engines and battery-electric vehicles from all parts of the Midlands and beyond.

Treak Cliff Cavern Treak Cliff cavern is an underground Wonderland of Stalactites, Stalagmites, Rocks Minerals and Fossils. It is also home to Blue John Stone, a rare form of Fluorite with beautiful colours.

Tudor House Museum The Tudor House was built in 1495. Over the centuries it has been a family home and an artist's studio, and housed businesses including a dye-house and a bookbinder.

Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Our combination of permanent displays (many of them enjoyably interactive and 'hands on'), changing exhibitions and exciting events and workshops makes Tullie House a thriving centre of activity.

Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery shares the special story of the borough of Tunbridge Wells.

Usk Rural Life Museum The Museum portrays life in the Welsh Borders as it was at any time between 1850 and the end of World War II. The contents are housed in a picturesque ancient malt barn and adjoining buildings.

V&A Museum of Childhood London The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and programmes.

Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre The collections held at the Museum contain geological, natural history, archaeological, social history and contemporary objects that reflect the Vale of White Horse today.

Ventnor Heritage Museum The museum holds an annual exhibition every year. Apart from the exhibition hall, we also have an extensive archive section with many hundreds of items referring to Ventnor and the surrounding area.

Verdant Works The story of jute and the story of Dundee are inseperable. The industry employed 50,000 people in the city at its peak and supplied much of the worlds demand for jute goods. Verdant Works takes you on a tour of the trade.

Verulamium Museum Discover the life and times of a major Roman city at St Albans, Hertfordshire. This is the Museum of Everyday Life in Roman Britain.

Vikingar The award winning Vikingar! is situated in the beautiful coastal town of Largs, and has views over the Firth of Clyde, the Isles of Cumbrae and beyond.

Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood The Museum houses a large collection of dolls from the 18th century to the present day in a late 17th century Dower house and former rectory of considerable interest

Wakefield Art Gallery Significant early works by the highly acclaimed locally born sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, and important work by other major British modern artists, form the core of this collection.

Wakefield Museum Explore the sights and sounds of the rainforest as you enter the world of Wakefield explorer and early conservationist Charles Waterton

Wall Roman Site The foundations of an inn and bath house can be seen at Wall Roman Site. The inn provided overnight accommodation for travelling Roman officials and imperial messengers.

Watchet Museum The museum houses an exhibition of the history of this ancient seaport and the surrounding area from prehistoric times to the present day.

Wayside Folk Museum Cornwall's oldest private museum, the collection has over 5,000 items in 16 display areas and includes an extensive collection of photographs and information on people who have lived in the area.

Weald and Downland Open Air Museum At the heart of the Museum's collection are over 45 historic homes, farms and workplaces that have been rescued from destruction and restored as far as possible to their original form.

Wellington Museum & Local History Society The exhibits in the museum feature famous firms and individuals that are or were based in Wellington.

Wesley's Chapel and House John Wesley (1703-1791), one of the most influential personalities of the eighteenth century, is the founder of Methodism. He built Wesley's Chapel as his London base.

West Park Museum West Park Museum opened in 1898, a gift from Marianne Brocklehurst for the people of Macclesfield. The Museum is located in one of the earliest public parks which opened in 1854 and was funded by voluntary subscription.

West Somerset Railway The West Somerset Railway recaptures the era of the branch line country railway in the days of steam. Enjoy 20 miles of glorious Somerset scenery beside the Quantock Hills to the Bristol Channel coast.

West Somerset Rural Life Museum The Rural Life Museum is housed in the old Village School leased from the National Trust. It was a school from 1821 to 1981 and opened as the Rural Life Museum in 1983.

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village & Country Park What was it really like in early Anglo-Saxon times? Walk in the footsteps of our ancestors, explore their homes, see evidence for yourself - the make up your own mind.

West Wales Museum of Childhood The Museum of Childhood at Llangeler is more than a toy museum, it is an extensive collection of all things to do with childhood.

Westmorland Motor Museum At the Westmorland Motor Museum, the visitor can find restored and unrestored trucks and a collection of Automobilia.

White Mill Rural Heritage Centre The Windmill was built around 1760. It was used to grind wheat, barley and oats. In 1889 a steam engine was installed to drive the mill when there was no wind.

Whithorn Priory & Museum Whithorn Priory is the cradle of Christianity in Scotland, founded in the 5th century.

Whitstable Museum & Art Gallery Whitstable Museum has displays of Whitstable's seafaring traditions - the oyster industry, diving and fascinating aspects of the natural world. The Special Exhibitions are a popular feature.

Willesborough Windmill Willesborough is one of the largest smock mills in the south of England. The Mill, a Grade II listed building, was built in 1869 and had enough power to turn four mill stones.

William Morris Gallery William Morris, designer, craftsman, writer and socialist, was born at Walthamstow on 24th March 1834 at Hammersmith in 1896. The Gallery is situated in Water House, Morris's family home from 1848 to 1856.

Willis Museum Travel back in time, and experience some of the major changes that have created the Basingstoke that we know today.

Winchester City Mill & Shop Positioned over the River Itchen the mill was rebuilt in 1744 using materials dating back to the 15th century. There is a delightful island garden and an impressive millrace and restored waterwheel.

Windermere Steamboats and Museum The Windermere Steamboats and Museum is now closed as work begins to rescue and breathe new life into this unique collection of boats.

Wirksworth Heritage Centre The Story of Wirksworth encompasses the history of the town from prehistoric times to the modern day.

Witney & District Museum Opened in 1996, the Witney & District Museum is situated in the centre of the town, along the High Street. The large ground floor gallery houses a long term exhibition, showing the history of Witney and the surrounding area.

Woodhorn Museum Woodhorn, just 20 minutes north of Newcastle Upon Tyne, is an amazing day out for all ages at any time of year. Inspired by monster coal cutting machines once used deep underground, the stunning Cutt

Wookey Hole Caves Revamped, restored and totally remarkable, Britain's Oldest Tourist Attraction is bursting onto the holiday scene in an explosive mix of History, Mystery and Fun

Worcestershire County Museum Hartlebury Castle has been home to the Bishops of Worcester for over a thousand years.

World Museum Liverpool At World Museum Liverpool you can enjoy a fantastic family day out and enjoy four floors of historic treasures for free.

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery An elegant Edwardian building houses one of the most interesting museum and art galleries in the South! Collections are diverse and include local history, archaeology and geology as well as ceramics and glass.

Wroxeter Roman City Visiting the museum at Wroxeter gives a good insight into what life was like in a big Roman city. The museum tracks life from before the Romans arrived through to what happened after they left.

York Guildhall The Guildhall is an integral part of York's history. Building work on the present Guildhall began in 1445 and the accounts still survive.

Yorkshire Museum The Yorkshire Museum houses some of the finest collections of archaeological finds in Europe, spanning Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Medieval times.

Zetland Museum Zetland - The Oldest Lifeboat in the World.