Historic Sites

The Real Mary King’s Close

Tickets for The Real Mary King’s Close What’s Included General admission Multilingual audio guide (available on a first-come, first-served basis) Come and discover the Mary King’s Close, a fascinating secret den of streets that are hiding under Edinburgh that are piled high with history that most haven’t even heard of! With the streets remaining as …

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Walker Art Gallery

The Walker Art Gallery is an art gallery in Liverpool, which houses one of the largest art collections in England, outside London. The Walker Art Gallery’s collection dates from 1819 when the Liverpool Royal Institution acquired 37 paintings from the collection of William Roscoe, who had to sell his collection following the failure of his …

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World Museum

World Museum is a large museum in Liverpool, England which has extensive collections covering archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. Special attractions include the Natural History Centre and a planetarium. Entry to the museum is free. The museum is part of National Museums Liverpool. The museum was originally started as the Derby Museum …

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Buckingham Palace

Tickets for The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. An incredible opportunity to see priceless art at one of the world’s most famous royal residences. Visit the Queen’s Gallery which was opened in May 2002, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. The works include old master paintings, rare furniture, incredible tapestries, decorative arts and a range of …

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Chapter House and Pyx Chamber

Built by the royal masons in 1250, the Chapter House of Westminster Abbey was originally used in the 13th century by Benedictine monks for their daily meetings. It later became a meeting place of the King’s Great Council and the Commons, predecessors of today’s Parliament. A beautiful octagonal building with a vaulted ceiling and delicate …

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Temple Church

Temple Church, also known as Holy Cross Church, is a ruined church in Redcliffe, Bristol, England. It is on the site of a previous, round church of the Knights Templar, which they built on land granted to them in the second quarter of the 12th century by Robert of Gloucester. Robert, Earl of Gloucester, donated …

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Trafalgar Square

DescriptionTrafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar. The …

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Cradle Tower

Nestled along the River Thames, The Tower Hotel, London, brings you into the midst of some of London?s most iconic landmarks and famous locations, including the Tower of London, the Shard and more. As a 4 star hotel near Tower Bridge, The Tower Hotel London combines comfort and convenience with unparalleled views. With 801 rooms …

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Tower Bridge

Tickets for Tower Bridge London. What’s Included Admission to the Tower Bridge Tower Bridge was built between 1886 and 1894. Tower Bridge crosses the river Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London and one of its most popular attractions. Tower Bridge is sometimes confused with London Bridge, …

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The Old Watch House

Imagine for a moment that you are standing in a large, open planned living room – close your eyes and listen closely to the gentle lapping of the tides from beyond the large picture windows. Open your eyes and cast your view out over the picturesque estuary and harbourside properties in the distance. Watch with …

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The Round House, Stanton Drew

The Round House at Stanton Drew in the English county of Somerset was built in the 18th century. It has been designated as a Grade II listed building. The two-storey thatched building is hexagonal in plan. It is on the road between Chew Magna and Pensford and close to the bridge over the River Chew. …

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Stanton Drew Circles and Cove

The Stanton Drew stone circles are just outside the village of Stanton Drew in the English county of Somerset. The largest stone circle is the Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter and the second largest stone circle in Britain; it is considered to be one of the largest Neolithic monuments to have been built. The …

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The Oratory

The Oratory stands to the north of Liverpool Cathedral in Merseyside, England. It was originally the mortuary chapel to St James Cemetery, and houses a collection of 19th-century sculpture and important funeral monuments as part of the Walker Art Gallery. The Oratory was built in 1829, and used for funeral services before burials in the …

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Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral is the Church of England Cathedral of the Diocese of Liverpool, built on St James’s Mount in Liverpool and is the seat of the Bishop of Liverpool. It may be referred to as the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool (as recorded in the Document of Consecration) or the Cathedral Church of the …

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St George’s Hall Liverpool

St George’s Hall is on Lime Street in the centre of the English city of Liverpool, opposite Lime Street railway station. Opened in 1854, it is a building in Neoclassical style which contains concert halls and law courts, and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. …

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Kew Palace

Kew Palace is a British royal palace in Kew Gardens on the banks of the Thames up river from London. Originally a large complex, few elements of it survive. Dating to 1631 but built atop the undercroft of an earlier building, the main survivor is known as the Dutch House. Kew Palace?is a British royal …

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The London Dungeon

Tickets for The London Dungeon. What’s Included Entrance to The London Dungeon Access to over 10 interactive shows Entry to the tavern A thrilling drop ride The London Dungeon, one of the classic attractions in London. Learn about the dark history of London and even be part of the action in this amusing and scary …

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Marble Hill House

A day out at Marble Hill is a real treat as this beautiful Palladian villa is set in 66 acres of outstanding riverside parkland near Richmond in West London. Marble Hill was built for the remarkable Henrietta Howard, mistress of King George II when he was Prince of Wales, and friend and confidante of some …

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