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Apsley House Hyde Park Corner, 149 Piccadilly, London

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. Its sumptuous interiors house the Duke's outstanding collection of paintings, silver, porcelain, sculpture, furniture, orders, medals and memorabilia.

Tuesday to Sunday (Mondays closed) April to October: 10am - 5pm November to March: 10am - 4pm   Adult £5.10 Under 16s £2.60 Seniors & Students £3.80.

For more information, please visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk

BFI London Imax Cinema 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, London

Take your seat for an experience your senses will never forget. This is the U.K's largest cinema screen; as high as five double-decker buses, it completely fills your field of vision.

Monday to Sunday. First film showing at 11am. Last film showing at 9.30pm   Adult £7.90 Child £4.95 Concessions £6.50

For more information, please visit: www.bfi.org.uk/showing/imax

Bramah Tea and Coffee Museum 40 Southwark Street, London

The Bramah Museum, only two minutes from London Bridge Station, is the world's first museum devoted entirely to the history of tea and coffee. It tells the commercial and social 400 year old history of two of the world's most important commodities since their arrival in Europe from the Far East and Africa. Since the British played a major role both in the China trade and development of production in India, Ceylon and Africa, the museum naturally tells the story from a British perspective. The museum through its ceramics, metalware, prints and displays answers all those questions that people from around the world ask about British tea and coffee.

Monday to Sunday 10am - 6pm.   Adult £4.00 Child £3.00 Concessions £3.50

For more information, please visit: www.bramahmuseum.co.uk

Britain At War Experience 64-66 Tooley Street, London

Get the closest possible insight into what life was really like. The Britain at War Experience recreates the LONDON BLITZ in all its fury with special effects highlighting the sites and sounds, the artifacts, and even the dust and smoke of an air raid at its height.

Monday to Sunday. October - March: 10am - 4.30pm April - September: 10am - 5.30pm   Adult £9.50 Child £4.85 Concession £5.75

For more information, please visit: www.britainatwar.co.uk

Clink Prison Museum 1 Soho Wharf, Clink Street, London

The world's most notorious medieval prison. Situated on the site of the original Clink Prison, once housing inmates for debtors to murderers. The Prison was also believed to house Shakespeare's actors as well as crewmembers of the Mayflower. A hands-on experience awaits all that enter including many original torture devices.

October - June; Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm. Sat & Sun 10 - 7.30pm. July - October; Monday to Sunday 10am - 9pm.   Adult £5.00 Child £3.50 Concession £3.50

For more information, please visit: www.clink.co.uk

Cutty Sark King William Walk, Greenwich, London

The Cutty Sark is the world's last surviving tea clipper - a fast, tall sailing ship, which catered for the Victorian fashion for tea from China. This fully-rigged ship could sail between China and London in as few as 107 days.

Monday to Sunday: 10am - 4.30 pm   Adult £5.00, Child £3.70, Conc £3.90

For more information, please visit: www.cuttysark.org.uk

Dali Universe County Hall Gallery, Riverside Building, County Hall, London

Presented with Dali-inspired style and flair in a dreamlike labyrinth of galleries, the Dali Universe places viewers in the heart of a surreal fantasyland. The exhibition unravels the master's mind with precision and creativity.

Monday to Sunday: 10am to 5.30 pm.   Adult £9.75, Child (8-16) £6.25 (4-7) £4.00 (Under 4) free, Student and Senior £7.50.

For more information, please visit: www.countyhallgallery.com

Design Museum Shad Thames, London

The Design Museum is one of London's most inspiring attractions. Concerned as much with the future as the past, a programme of critically acclaimed exhibitions captures the excitement of design's evolution, ingenuity and inspiration through the twentieth and twenty-first centuries

Monday to Sunday: 10am-5.15pm (last admission)   Adult £7, Under 12's Free

For more information, please visit: www.designmuseum.org

Dulwich Picture Gallery Gallery Road, Dulwich Village, London

Dulwich Picture Gallery is Britain's oldest public gallery. The magnificent collection of old masters includes paintings by Rembrant, Rubens, Canaletto & many more.

Tuesday to Fridays: 10am-5pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays: 11am-5pm Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays.   Adult £4.00 Child Free Concessions £3.00

For more information, please visit: www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Florence Nightingale Museum St Thomas' Hospital, 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London

A collection of artefacts and other material connected with Florence Nightingale has been preserved from the early years of the twentieth century at St Thomas' Hospital and the Nightingale Training School. Since the formation of The Florence Nightingale Museum Trust in 1984 the collection has been transferred from the hospital and school to the care of the charity specially established for the preservation and wider display of the collection.

Monday to Friday: 10am-5pm. Saturday to Sunday: 10am-4.30pm   Adult £5.80, Child, Senior and Student £4.80. Last admission one hour before closing.

For more information, please visit: www.florence-nightingale.co.uk

HMS Belfast Morgans Lane, Tooley Street, London

She was launched in 1938 and served throughout the Second World War. Your tour of this huge and complex warship will take you from HMS Belfast's Quarterdeck up to the top of her bridge and all the way down through nine decks to her massive Boiler and Engine Rooms, well below the ship's waterline.

Monday to Sunday: March-October: 10am-6pm (last admission 5:15pm), November-February: 10am-5pm (last admission 4:15pm)   Adults £8.50, Child Under 16 free, Senior & Student £5.00

For more information, please visit: hmsbelfast.iwm.org.uk/

Jewel Tower Abingdon Street, Westminster, London

The Jewel Tower, or 'King's Privy Wardrobe', was built C. 1365 to house the treasures of Edward III. One of only two buildings of the original Palace of Westminster to survive the fire of 1834, the tower features an original 14th-century ribbed vault. Today, it is home to Parliament Past and Present, a fascinating exhibition about the history of Parliament. The remains of a moat and medieval quay are still visible outside.

Monday to Sunday; April-October: 10am-5pm, November-March: 10am-4pm.   Adults £2.70, Child £1.40, Senior & Student £2.00.

For more information, please visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk

London Aquarium County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, Southbank London

The £25 million London Aquarium is the first attraction of its kind in the capital, and is one of Europe's largest exhibitions of global aquatic life, displayed in over 2 million litres of water. The London Aquarium combines education, relaxation and entertainment through a multi-sensory voyage of discovery through the rivers, lakes and oceans of the world.

Monday to Sunday; 10am-6pm.   Adults £11.75, Child £8.25, Concession £9.50.

For more information, please visit: www.londonaquarium.co.uk

London Brass Rubbing Centre The Crypt, St. Martins-in-the-Fields Church, Trafalgar Square, London.

A unique opportunity for all the family to make pictures, with this simple technique, of Britain's royalty, medieval and Tudor characters and unusual Celtic designs. The crypt workshop supplies specialist materials, a choice of 90 plaques and friendly instruction. The display of studio rubbings is a free and interesting exhibition while costs of making a brass rubbing range from £2.90.

Monday to Wednesday; 10am - 7pm Thursday to Saturday; 10am - 10pm Sunday 12pm - 7pm   Free admission. Costs of making a brass rubbing range from £2.90 to £15.00.

For more information, please visit: N/A

London Dungeon 28-34 Tooley Street, London

Deep in the heart of London, buried beneath the paving stones of historic Southwark, lies the world's most chillingly famous horror attraction. The London Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to life....and death. As you delve into the darkest chapters of our grim and bloody past, recreated in all its dreadful detail, remember: everything you experience really happened.

Monday to Sunday: November-February: 10.30am-5pm, March-August: 9.30am-5.30pm, September-October: 10.30am-5.30pm (Jul-Aug: late night openings)   Adults £14.95, Child (5-15) £11.00, Child (under 5) free, Senior & Student £12.50.

For more information, please visit: www.thedungeons.com

London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes

The award winning London Wetland Centre is the first project of its kind in the world - more than 40 hectares of created wetlands in the heart of a capital city. In February of 2002 the centre was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), supporting nationally important numbers of Gadwall and Shoveler duck.

Winter: Open daily 9.30am - 5.30pm (last admission 4pm). Summer: 9.30am - 6.00pm (last admission 5pm). Late night opening on Thursday evenings until the 9th of September (only in summer).   Adult £6.75 Child £4.00 Concession £5.50

For more information, please visit: www.wwt.org.uk

ZSL London Zoo Regent's Park, London

Visit the cheeky, the deadly, the chirpy and the wild - all at ZSL London Zoo. Meet the world's largest apes at the new Gorilla Kingdom exhibit which opened at Easter 2007. Get closer to your favourite animals, learn about them at the keeper talks and watch them show off their skills at our special events.

Monday to Sunday; March-October: 10am-5.30pm. November-February: 10am-4pm (Last admission is one hour before closing). Adults £16.00, Child £12.50, Concessions £14.50.

For more information, please visit: www.zsl.org

Lords Cricket Tours Lord's Cricket Tour Ground, St. Johns Wood Road, London

The MCC Museum is the world's oldest sporting museum and, to this day, it remains both world-class and world-famous. While it contains a wide range of exhibits, it is best-known for being the home of The Ashes.

Daily Tours: October-March: 12noon and 2pm. April-September: 10am, 12noon and 2pm.   Adults £7.00 Child £4.50 Concessions £5.50

For more information, please visit: www.lords.org

Pollocks Toy Museum 1 Scala Street, London

Pollock's Toy Museum contains a fascinating collection of historical toys from around the world, including dollhouses, hand-painted model soldiers, and love-worn, vintage teddy bears.

Monday to Saturday: 10am-5pm. Sundays: closed   Adult £3.00 Student £1.50 Child £1.50

For more information, please visit: www.pollocksmuseum.co.uk

Science Museum Imax Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London

Visit the Science Museum IMAX. Cinema, where you can see 2-D and 3-D films come to life on a giant screen the size of four double-deckerbuses.

Monday to Sunday: 10am-6pm   Adult £7.50 Child £6.00 Concession £6.00

For more information, please visit: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/imax

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition New Globe Walk, Bankside, London

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre has been recreated on the south bank of the River Thames in London. The theatre is only a short distance from the site of the original Globe Theatre built in 1599, where many of Shakespeare's plays were first produced in the reign of Elizabeth I. The Globe was burnt down in 1613 during a performance of Henry VIII, when a cannon being used as a prop in the attic, fired an ember into the thatched roof of the theatre.

Monday to Sunday: 9am-5pm.   Adult £8.50 Child £6.00 Concession £7.00

For more information, please visit: www.shakespeares-globe.org

St Paul's Cathedral St. Paul's Churchyard, London

A Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked the City of London since 604AD, a constant reminder to this great commercial centre of the importance of the spiritual side of life. The current Cathedral the fourth to occupy this site was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London.

Monday to Saturday: 8.30am-4pm. Sunday: closed to sightseers.   Adults £9.00, Child £3.50, Senior & Student £8.00.

For more information, please visit: www.stpauls.co.uk

Tower Bridge Exhibition River Thames Tower Bridge London

Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the World. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level Walkways and learn about the history of the Bridge and how it was built.

Monday to Sunday: April-September: 10am-5.30pm (last admission) October-March: 9.30am-5pm (last admission)   Adult £5.50 Child £3.00 Concession £4.25

For more information, please visit: www.towerbridge.org.uk

Vinopolis City of Wine 1 Bank End, London

A 2.5 acre space devoted to the world of wine and its associated pleasures. Immerse yourself in the Vinopolis World of Wine tour, enjoying a region to region tour of tastes, cultures and history. Discover wine cultures from around the world and the origins of the art of winemaking. Five wine tastings are included in the admission price.

Open daily. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays: 12noon-9pm. Tuesdays, Thursday & Sundays: 12noon-6pm   Classic Tour £15.00, Explorer Tour £20.00, Connisseur Tour £25.00.

For more information, please visit: www.vinopolis.co.uk

Wellington Arch Hyde Park, Corner London

One of the most splendid landmarks in London, Wellington Arch is now open to the public. Originally designed in 1825 as a grand entrance to Buckingham Palace, the Arch has had a fascinating history of both attention and neglect, praise and ridicule, and was last home to London's smallest police station.

Mondays and Tuesdays: closed. Wednesday to Sunday: April-October: 10am-5pm, November-March: 10am-4pm.   Adults £3.10, Child £1.60, Senior & Student £2.30.

For more information, please visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum Church Road, Wimbledon

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum offers a glimpse of how the original medieval real tennis, has now become a multi-million dollar professional sport, played all over the world.

Monday to Sunday: 10.30am-5pm.   Adults £7.50, Child £4.75, Senior & Student £6.25.

For more information, please visit: www.wimbledon.org

Animal Farm Adventure Park Red Road, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

25 acres of animal fun! Feed the friendly animals and cuddle pets. Hands-on fun! Outside action includes trampolines, zip slide, assault course plus lots more! Monster play barn 3 levels of action with big slides. Top value family meals served all day and mega cream teas!

Open 7 days a week. Summer: 10am - 5.30pm Winter: 10am - 4.30pm   Adults and children £5.50 Seniors £4.50 Under 3s free Family (up to 4 people) £20

For more information, please visit: www.animal-farm.co.uk

Athelhampton House & Gardens Athelhampton, Dorchester, Dorset

Although the majority of the collection is cars, the museum also houses an impressive collection of lorries, motorcycles, mopeds and push bikes, as well as a large selection of vehicle manuals and other archive material, plus a large collection of motor memorabilia.

March - October: Sunday - Thursday 10.30 - 5.00 Winter: Sundays Only 10.30 -4.30   £8.00 Adult £7.25 OAP £5.75 Student/Disabled Children under 16 free

For more information, please visit: www.athelhampton.co.uk

Atwell Wilson Motor Museum Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire

Historically the country residence of the Prince Bishops and now the official home of the Bishop of Durham. The glory of Auckland Castle is the magnificent St. Peter's Chapel, reputedly one of the largest private chapels in Europe.

The Museum is open every Sunday through to Thursday, (except Christmas day), also opens on Good Friday. During the summer the opening hours are 11.00am to 5.00pm, changing to 11.00am to 4.00pm in the winter.   Adults £3.00 Pensioners £2.50 Students/children £1.00

For more information, please visit: www.atwellwilson.org.uk

Batsford Arboretum Admissions Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A rare and beautiful collection of trees shrubs and wildflowers set in 55 acres of spectacular Cotswold countryside. Wander along meandering paths with spring bulbs, Japanese flowering cherries and magnolias and beside streams edged with candelabra primulas. In autumn a riot of colour explodes with the reds and golds of the Japanese maples. Batsford is one of the largest collections of trees in Great Britain.

1st February to 11th November Daily 10am-5pm 12th November to 31st January weekends only 10am-dusk.   Adults £5.00 Concession £4.00 Child £1.00

For more information, please visit: www.batsarb.co.uk

Breamore House and Museum Breamore, Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Elizabethan Manor house with fine collections of pictures, furniture and needlework built up over 10 generations of the Hulse family. The museum takes the visitor back to when a village was self-sufficient with many shops. There is also a small playground, shop and tea bar.

House: 2pm - 5.30pm. Last guided tour starts 4.15pm Countryside Museum: 1pm - 5.30pm March: Easter weekend 25th - 28th April: Tuesday and Sunday May, June, July and September: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and all holidays August: Tuesday - Sunday inclusive and Bank Holiday Monday   Adults £6 Children (5 - 15 years) £4 Over 60s £5 Families (2 adults + 2 children) £15

For more information, please visit: www.breamorehouse.com

Brean Leisure Park Coast Road, Brean Sands, Somerset

If your kids love theme parks and fun fairs, they'll love Brean's rides and amusements. We have over 30 rides and attractions, including roundabouts, waltzers, dodgems, and roller coasters! New for 2005 is our 'XTreme' 130ft of terror plus 'Disco Fever' Big fun ride for all the family.

Open days to vary through out the season, call prior to visiting. March - October. 11am - 5pm. Saturdays and Summer open until 10 pm.   Adult Wristband £17.99 Tiny Tots Wristband £9.99

For more information, please visit: www.brean.com

Brickfields Horsecountry Newnham Road, Binstead Ryde, Isle of Wight

This well established centre has been entertaining visitors for the past twenty years. Home to the Island's Shire horses, with miniature ponies, various farm animals and pets, daily demonstration during the high season, pony rides, carriage museum and working Blacksmiths forge.

All year (with the exception of December 25th and 26th) 10:00am till 5:00pm.   Adults £5.50 - Senior Citizens £4.50 - Children £4.00 Family tickets £16.00 (2 adults 2 children) Under 4 years free of charge Concessional winter rates

For more information, please visit: www.brickfields.net

Chislehurst Caves Old Hill, Chislehurst, Kent

Miles of mystery and history beneath your feet. Grab a lantern and get ready for an amazing adventure! Your whole family can travel back in time as a guide takes you on a 45-minute lamp-lit tour and tells stories of Druids, Romans and Saxons. You?ll see the tunnels that were famous as a shelter during the Second World War, the Caves Church, Druid Altar, Haunted Pool and much more!

Open all year from Wednesday to Sunday. The 45 minute guided tours go in hourly - first tour 10am, last tour 4pm. During local school holidays (except Christmas) the Caves are open every day.   Adults £4 Children (5-15 years) £2 OAPs £2 Unaccompanied children not admitted Reduced rates for pre-booked groups

For more information, please visit: www.chislehurstcaves.co.uk

Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park Combe Martin, Near Ilfracombe, North Devon

Explore 26 acres of sub tropical paradise with hundreds of exotic birds & animals and the most realistic animatronic Dinosaurs on the planet! Daily sea lion shows, falconry displays, lemur encounters & handling sessions.

Daily from the 19th March to the 30th October 2005 from 10am. Last admission 3pm   Adults £12 Children £7 OAP'S £8 Family ticket (2A 2C) £34

For more information, please visit: www.dinosaur-park.com

Compton Acres 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset

Compton Acres is one of the finest privately owned gardens in the South with a unique series of stunning tranquil gardens offering spectacular views of Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills beyond. As well as its beautiful 10 acres of gardens there are exciting shopping opportunities, restaurants, a delicatessen, craft shop and model railway.

Open 7 days a week 9.00am to 6.00pm (last entry 5.00pm) - 1st April to 30th September 10.00am to 4.00pm (last entry 3.00pm) - 1st October to 31st March   Entry: 1st April to 30th September - Adult £5.95 / Concessions £5.45 / Child £3.95 1st October to 31st March - Adult £2.00 / Child £1.00 Under 4s free

For more information, please visit: www.comptonacres.co.uk

Dartington Crystal Visitor Centre Torrington, Devon, England

See first hand how our crystal is hand crafted with skill and care from the blowing of the molten glass through to the final finishing. There's lots more to see and do that will make your visit truly memorable.

Open all year. Visitor Centre and shop: Monday-Friday 9.30am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm. Factory Tour: Monday-Friday 9.30am-3.15pm (last tour 3.15pm) Pavillion cafe: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm Saturday and Sunday 10.30am-3.30pm (Opening times and demonstrations may be subject to change).   Adults £5 Seniors £4 Under 16s free

For more information, please visit: www.dartington.co.uk

Denbies Wine Estate London Road, Dorking, Surrey.

There's a whole lot more to Denbies than just fine wines. Set in the spectacular scenery of the Surrey Hills, Denbies is one of the largest privately owned vineyards in Europe. Wine Experience tours operate all year, there's a choice of restaurants, ever changing art exhibitions, a well stocked wine and gift shop plus plenty more.

January - March Wine & Gift Shop Monday - Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 5.30pm Sunday 11.30am - 5.30pm Refreshment areas generally close half an hour before the above closing times. April - December Wine & Gift Shop Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.30pm Sunday - 11.30am - 5.30pm Refreshment areas generally close half an hour before the above closing times. Servery times may vary at the discretion of the Management. Denbies Wine Estate is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Winery Tour and Tasting: January - March Monday - Friday on the hour from 11.00am - 3pm Saturday 11.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 12 noon - 4.00pm (No tours 1pm except Sunday) April - December Monday - Saturday on the hour from 11.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 12 noon - 4.00pm (No tour 1pm except Sunday) Vineyard Train Tour: March - October (exact dates may vary) Monday - Saturday on the hour from 11.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 12 noon - 4.00pm (No tours 1pm except Sunday) Times may vary at the discretion of the Management.   Adults: £7.25 Senior Citizens & Students: £6.50 Children (6-17) £3.00 (free grape juice) Family tickets (2 adults & 2 children) £15.00 Children 5 and under free

For more information, please visit: www.denbieswineestate.com

Didcot Railway Centre Didcot, Oxfordshire

See the steam trains from the golden age of the Great Western Railway. Based around the original engine shed, a typical country branch line has been created together with a demonstration of Brunel's original broad gauge railway of 1835 complete with a replica of the 'Fire Fly' locomotive of 1840.

Open weekends throughout the year, daily May to August and most school holidays. Programme of Steamdays and special events during the year.   Adult £4-£8 Child £3-£6.50 depending on event

For more information, please visit: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk

Escot Historic Gardens, Maze & Fantasy Woodland Escot Park Ottery, St Mary, Exeter, Devon

Escot is unique. Originally laid out in the 18th century as 220 acres of Capability Brown parkland and gardens, here you'll find an ark-full of animals with woodland paths and trails and everywhere beautiful flowers, shrubs and magnificent champion trees.

Open all year round (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (5 p.m. in winter months).   Adults £5.50 OAPs and Child (3-15) £4 Under 3s free Family ticket (2+2) £16.50 Dogs welcome on a lead 50p

For more information, please visit: www.escot-devon.co.uk

Fishbourne Roman Palace and Garden Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex

Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered by accident during the digging of a water main trench in 1960. The discovery led to nine seasons of excavations that showed the site had developed from a military base at the time of the Roman invasion in AD43 to a sumptuous Palace by the end of the first century.

January: open Saturdays and Sundays only, 10am-4pm February: open daily, 10am-4pm March-July & September-October: open daily, 10am-5pm August: open daily, 10am-6pm November-15 December & 17-18 December: open daily, 10am-4pm   Adult £5.40 Child (5-15) £2.80 Senior £4.60 Student £4.60 Family (2 adults and 2 children) £13.80

For more information, please visit: www.sussexpast.co.uk

Flambards Experience Clodgey Lane, Helston, Cornwall

Experience the Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz, both internationally acclaimed exhibitions, along with spectacular thrill rides, family shows, play areas, live entertainment and glorious gardens. Flambards the Best Day of the Week, whatever the weather.

10am - 5pm. Call for seasonal times. Off-Peak closed Mondays and Fridays.   Adults (15-54) £12.50, Child (5-14) £9.55, Under 4's & over 80 free, Senior (55+) £6.95.

For more information, please visit: www.flambards.co.uk

Haynes International Motor Museum Sparkford, Nr Yeovil, Somerset

The Haynes International Motor Museum is the UK's largest exhibition of the greatest cars from around the world. A living and working museum, with over 340 amazing cars and bikes from nostalgic classics of the 50's and 60's, glorious Bentleys and Rolls Royces to exciting super cars of today, like the Jaguar XJ220.

Open all Year, with the exception of Christmas Day and New Years Day.   Adult - £6.95 Child (4-15) - £3.75 Senior and Disabled - £5.50

For more information, please visit: www.haynesmotormuseum.co.uk

Leeds Castle Maidstone, Kent

There's only one way to discover why Lord Conway described Leeds Castle as 'The Loveliest Castle in the World' - and that's to visit it for yourself! But before you do, here are a few words to whet your appetite, to help you plan your visit and to tell you a little bit more about the history of a building that has stood on this spot for over a thousand years.

March-October: 10am-5pm (last admission) November-February: 10am-3pm (last admission)   Adults £14.00, Child (4-15) £8.50, Senior & Student £11.00.

For more information, please visit: www.leeds-castle.com

Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line The Railway Station, Alresford, Hampshire

Experience History in motion as you travel by Steam or Heritage Diesel train through 10 miles of beautiful Hampshire countryside. Travel from the picturesque Alresford or Alton stations. Stop and marvel at the other preserved stations of Medstead & Four Marks and Ropley. Your ticket allows you freedom to travel all day.

Weekends from January to end October plus Bank Holidays and Tuesday to Thursday from May to September (Every day in August). 10.00 am until 4 pm   Adult £10, Child (aged 3-16) £5, Senior (60+) £9, Family (2A + 2C) £25 Prices may differ for Special events

For more information, please visit: www.watercressline.co.uk

Mount Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Near Faversham, Kent

This wonderful garden is magically set to give fine views of sloping orchards and pasture to the Thames estuary. There is plenty of interest here a Japanese style rock garden, water garden, an arboretum and rose terraces leading to a small lake. An unusual topiary has a new rose garden with densely planted roses and a very fine herbaceous border.

Easter until the end of September. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 1pm - 6pm, last entry 5pm.   Adult £4 Child £1

For more information, please visit: www.mountephraimgardens.co.uk

Museum of Oxford St Aldates, Oxford

The Museum of Oxford is the only museum that is dedicated to the history of Oxford and its University. The museum is located in the historic Town Hall, and the entrance is off St Aldate's on the corner of Blue Boar Street.

Tue- Fri 10-4.30 Sat 10-5 Sun 12-4   Adult £2 Concessions £1.50 Child £0.50

For more information, please visit: www.oxford.gov.uk/museum

National Sea Life Centre Marine Parade, Brighton, Sussex

Visit Sea Life and come face to face with the marine world's incredible inhabitants as you embark on a voyage of discovery along the ocean's bed. Expect close encounters with amazing creatures, from humble shrimps and enchanting sea horses to mighty sharks and wrays.

Monday to Sunday; October-February 10am-4pm (last admission) March-September 10am-5pm (last admission)   Adult £9.50 Child (3-14) £5.50 Senior £6.95 Student £6.95

For more information, please visit: www.sealifeeurope.com/uk/brighton

National Sea Life Centre Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset

Visit Sea Life and come face to face with the marine world's incredible inhabitants as you embark on a voyage of discovery along the ocean's bed. Expect close encounters with amazing creatures, from humble shrimps and enchanting sea horses to mighty sharks and wrays.

Monday to Sunday; October-February 10am-4pm (last admission) March-September 10am-5pm (last admission)   Adult £8.95 Child (3-14) £6.25 Senior £7.50 Student £7.50

For more information, please visit: www.sealifeeurope.com/uk/weymouth

National Seal Sanctuary Gweek, Cornwall

Every year the National Seal Sanctuary in Cornwall is responsible for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of dozens of poorly seal pups found washed- up on the British coastline. In carefully re-created habitats, the sanctuary also provides a home-from-home for a number of other creatures, including seal pups and otters.

Monday to Sunday: 10am-4pm (last admissions).   Adult £8.50 Child £5.50 Concession £6.50

For more information, please visit: www.sealsanctuary.co.uk

Prinknash Bird and Deer Park Prinknash Park, Cranham, Gloucester

The park is undoubtedly the venue for small children and adults. In this beautiful small park inspired in the tradition of 18th Century Parkland, aviaries take the form of follies. Birds and animals are chosen to reflect the beauty of their environment. Apart from tame deer and birds of all descriptions, we have a two storey Wendy House, pygmy goats, fish and a lot more.

Winter 10am - 4pm Summer 10am - 5pm   Adults £4.50 Children £3.00 Senior Citizens £4.00

For more information, please visit: www.prinknash-bird-and-deerpark.com

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Kew, Richmond, Surrey

The world famous Kew Gardens offers visitors something of interest in all seasons: Displays of welcome spring flowers, colourful summer borders and the tints of autumn to be found in the arboretum. Even in winter you can marvel at exotic plants in the warmth of the many glass houses or enjoy a visit to the two art galleries in the gardens.

Monday to Sunday: Gardens Open 9.30am. Closes different times through the year - call for details.   Adults £11.75, Child free, Senior & Student £8.75.

For more information, please visit: www.rbgkew.org.uk

Royal Marines Museum Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, Hants

Entrench yourself in the colourful and exciting history of the Royal Marines, brought to life through dramatic and interactive displays. The Museum is in what was one of the most stately Officers' Messes in England, built in the 1860s with beautiful ceilings, huge paintings and a grand staircase.

10-4.30pm (September to May) 10-5pm (June - August)   Adults £4.75, Seniors £3.50, Students £2.25, Disabled £1.50 and Children (16 years old and under) are free.

For more information, please visit: www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk

Staunton Country Park Middle Park Way, Havant, Hampshire

An extraordinary place for all the family. Discover hidden follies amongst 1000 acres of landscaped parkland and ancient woodland. Encounter the giants of the plant world in the largest glasshouses on the south coast. Get close to the friendly animals on the ornamental farm. Enjoy great food in the renovated tea rooms and the opportunity to relax in the beautiful formal gardens.

Open all year with the exception of Christmas Day. We are open between 10:00 am and 5:00pm in the summer, but close at 4:00pm in the winter.   Adult: £4.60 Child (3-16) £3.50 Senior £4.00 Enjoy 20% off normal admissions with your smart save card.

For more information, please visit: www.hants.gov.uk/staunton

Tank Museum The Tank Museum, Bovington

The Tank Museum's five halls house the world's most comprehensive collection of tanks and armoured vehicles. There are over 150 vehicles from 26 countries ranging from a unique collection of First World War up to a Modern Day Gulf War Tanks. During school holidays the collection is brought to life with live demonstrations and vehicles rides.

Open all year except 19/12/05 to 27/12/05 Seven days a week 10am until 5pm   Adults £8.50 OAPs/Disabled £7.50 Children (5 - 16yrs) £6.00 Saver ticket 2 ad & 2 ch £23.00 Saver ticket 1ad & 3 ch £22.00 Schools, special needs and £3.00 groups under 16yoa (1 Teacher Free per 10 children, extra pay £3pp)

For more information, please visit: www.tankmuseum.org

The Canterbury Tales St. Margaret's Street, Canterbury, Kent

Step back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Middle Ages in this stunning reconstruction of 14th Century England. Join Chaucer and his merry band of pilgrims on their adventurous journey of discovery from The Tabard Inn in London to the shrine of St. Thomas Beckett in Canterbury Cathedral. Their tales of chivalry, romance and intrigue are brought vividly to life for you to enjoy along your journey.

Open every day except Christmas Day   Adult: £6.95 Child: £5.25 Concession: £5.95

For more information, please visit: www.canterburytales.org.uk

The Cattle Country Adventure Park Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley, Gloucestershire

Farm park with large indoor and outdoor play areas. Attractive walk past a herd of American bison and other animals. Free parking. Licensed restaurant and gift shop. Miniature railway.

Weekends and school holidays from February half term until Autumn half term. Sundays only from February half term until Easter and from summer holidays until Autumn half term. See web site for full details.   £5 - £6 for children and adults depending on season. Senior citizens less £1. Full details on the web site.

For more information, please visit: www.cattlecountry.co.uk

The Historic Dockyard Chatham Dock Road, Chatham, Kent

The Historic Dockyard Chatham is one of the world's most fascinating and significant maritime heritage locations. Eighty acres containing spectacular architecture and exciting naval and maritime exhibits.

Open from Saturday 12 February 2005 until Sunday 30 October 2005 every day 10 am to 6 pm or dusk if earlier. Galleries close from 5.15pm. Last entry is 2pm until Saturday 26 March and 4pm thereafter. We are open weekends only during November 2005 and closed during December 2005 and January 2006.   Adults £10.00 Concessions (Senior Citizens, Students, Ex-Services, HM Forces) £7.50 Children (Aged 5 to 15 years old) £6.50 Family (Two adults and two children) £26.50 Additional family child £3.25

For more information, please visit: www.thedockyard.co.uk

The Jane Austen Centre 40 Gay St, Bath

Celebrating Bath's most famous resident, The Jane Austen Centre offers a snapshot of life during Regency times and explores how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austen's life and writing. Live Guides, costume, film, superb giftshop and an authentic period atmosphere at this premier attraction which now boasts lovely tea rooms.

Everyday Summer Open every day 10am to 5.30pm Winter 30th of Oct. 2005 to 3rd Mar. 2006 11am to 4.30pm Except Feb 12th - 19th 2005 10am to 5.30pm   Adult £4.64 Child £2.50 Senior/Student £3.95

For more information, please visit: www.janeausten.co.uk

The Jenner Museum Church Lane, Berkeley, Gloucestershire

An elegant Queen Anne house, the former home of Edward Jenner, is now a museum celebrating his life and legacy: eighteenth century country doctor; naturalist; medical scientist and pioneer of vaccination. Displays include a video biography, a re-creation of his study and computer interactive displays on the science of immunology.

April-Sept, Tues - Sat 12.30 - 5.30 pm (and Bank Holiday Mondays), Sun 1.00 - 5.30 pm October, Sun only 1.00 -5.30 pm   Standard £3.50; Senior & Student £2.80; Child £2.00; Family (2+2) £9.00

For more information, please visit: www.jennermuseum.com

The Oxford Story 6 Broad Street, Oxford

The ideal first stop for visitors to Oxford, The Oxford Story offers the very best insight into the city's world famous University, its famous faces and its history. Climb aboard our indoor 'dark' ride to travel through 900 years of history, complete with the sounds and smells!

Open every day except Christmas Day   Adult: £6.95 Child: £5.25 Concession: £5.95

For more information, please visit: www.oxfordstory.co.uk

Tiverton Castle Tiverton Devon

Atmospheric, medieval Castle with 900 years of history. Fine collection of Civil War arms and armour try some on! Beautiful walled gardens, interesting pictures, furniture and ghost stories.

Easter Sunday to end of October: Sundays, Thursdays and Bank Holiday Mondays 2.30pm - 5.30pm. Last admission 5.00pm.   Adult £4.00 Children (7-16 years) £2.00 Under 7 free

For more information, please visit: www.tivertoncastle.com

Verulamium Museum St Michael's St Albans Herts

The Museum of Everyday Life in Roman Britain. Verulamium was one of the largest towns in Roman Britain and the Museum houses the vast collection of finds excavated from the site. These range from large mosaics to the small objects of everyday life. Significant local discoveries include the graves of wealthy individuals from Folly Lane, and recent finds from Turners Hall Farm.

Monday -Saturday 10:00 to 17:30 Sunday 14:00 to 17:30 Closed only at Christmas   Adult £3.30, children and concessions £2.00, family ticket £8.00 . Residents and Friends free.

For more information, please visit: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex

The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum is home to over 45 historic buildings which have been rescued from destruction and reconstructed in a beautiful 50 acre setting in the South Downs, bringing to life the homes, farms and workplaces of the southeast over the past 500 years. Exhibits include a medieval farmstead; a working 17th century watermill; a working Tudor kitchen, historic gardens and farm animals.

March - October daily 10.30am - 6pm. November - February Wednesdays and weekends only 10.30am - 4pm Daily February half term and December 26th - January 2nd 2006.   Adults £7.70; over 60s £6.70; children £4.10; family (2+3) £21; under 5s free. Please phone for details of access for disabled visitors 01243 811363.

For more information, please visit: www.wealddown.co.uk

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Explore 600 acres of stunning scenery and see thousands of rare and exotic animals in their natural habitats. Find out about our special events and keeper talks, and make sure you drop in at the new attraction, In with the Lemurs, which opened at Easter. Also, don’t miss out on Elephantastic, our new elephant demonstration.

Monday to Sunday; March-October: 10am-5.30pm. November-February: 10am-4pm (Last admission is one hour before closing). Adults £16.00, Child £12.50, Concessions £14.50.

For more information, please visit: www.zsl.org

Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre, Arundel Mill Road, Arundel, West Sussex

Have a fantastic day out seeing, feeding and learning about wetland birds. At the same time you will be helping WWT to conserve wetland habitats and their biodiversity.

Open daily 9.30 am - 5.30 pm (4.30 pm in Winter). Closed Christmas Day.   Adult £5.95 Senior £4.75 Child £3.75 Family £15.50

For more information, please visit: www.wwt.org.uk

Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre, Slimbridge Slimbridge, Gloucestershire

Have a fantastic day out seeing, feeding and learning about wetland birds. At the same time you will be helping WWT to conserve wetland habitats and their biodiversity. Get close to the wild at WWT Slimbridge. Tropical house, Discovery Centre, Art Gallery, restaurant, gift shop and cinema.

Open daily 9.30am - 5pm (4pm November - March). Closed Christmas Day.   Adult £6.75 Senior £5.50 Child £4.00 Family £17.50

For more information, please visit: www.wwt.org.uk

Woodchester Mansion The Woodchester Mansion Trust, Nympsfield, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.

Hidden in a secluded Cotswold valley near Stroud is one of the most intriguing houses in the country. Woodchester Mansion was started in 1856 but abandoned incomplete in 1870.This great house has been saved from dereliction, but will never be finished, so you can observe the amazing architectural detail, gain a unique insight into Victorian building techniques and learn the story of its abandonment.

11 am to 4pm.Bank Holidays and certain weekends March to end of October. Please visit the website or phone for up-to-date information.   Entrance fee: £5.00 Children under 14: FREE

For more information, please visit: www.woodchestermansion.org.uk

Wookey Hole Caves Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset

Britain's most spectacular caves and legendary home of the infamous Witch of Wookey. Wander through the prehistoric valley of the Dinosaurs , relax in our magical garden with fairies, dragons and elves. Enjoy all the fun of a pirate ship with our indoor Zap Zone .

Open from 10am Last admissions April-Oct 5pm/Nov to March 4pm Open every day except Christmas Day   Adult £9.90 Children /Concessions £7.50 Family ticket 2A+2C £29.50

For more information, please visit: www.wookey.co.uk

Asby De-La-Zouch Museum North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire

Established in 1981, Ashby Museum has provided a valuable educational and tourist centre for all age groups. Winner of the County Heritage Award in 1998, 2001, 2002 and 2003, its permanent exhibition area charts the history of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and its surrounding parishes.

Monday-Friday: 11-1; 2-4 Saturday: 10-4 Easter Saturday to end of September   50p Adults; Children 30p; Senior Citizens 30p

For more information, please visit: www.ashbymuseum.org.uk

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings Stoke Heath, Bromsgorove, Worcestershire

A rare and beautiful collection of trees shrubs and wildflowers set in 55 acres of spectacular Cotswold countryside. Wander along meandering paths with spring bulbs, Japanese flowering cherries and magnolias and beside streams edged with candelabra primulas.

Opening times vary throughout the year, please check our web site or call for more details.   Adult £6.00 Senior £5.00 Children £3.00 Under 5s free Students £3.00 Family £15.00 (2 adults 3 children)

For more information, please visit: www.avoncroft.org.uk

Bodenham Arboretum Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Bodenham is an award-winning Arboretum, gaining both National Heritage status and Centre of Excellence awards. Over 27000 species of trees and shrubs, beautifully landscaped within 156 acres of Worcestershire countryside. The arboretum is incorporated into a working farm. www.bodenham-arboretum.co.uk

Open all year. May, June and October everyday 11am - 5pm March, April, July, August, September, November and December - closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except Easter and August Bank Holidays and following Tuesdays). January and February - Weekends only. February Half-Term open Wednesday to Sunday.   Adult: £5 Child (5-16): £2 Wheelchair users: £2

For more information, please visit: www.bodenham-arboretum.co.uk

City of Caves Drury Walk, Upper Level, Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, Nottingham

Voted Tour of the Year and Family Attraction of the Year 2004 Welcome to a hidden past of ancient and mysterious sandstone caves. Enter and explore the dark depths of these original Anglo-Saxon tunnels meeting real cave dwellers from its dramatic past!

Open everyday from 10.30am - Last admission 4pm   Adults - £4.95 Child / Concessions - £7.50

For more information, please visit: www.cityofcaves.com

Donington Grand Prix Collection Donington Park, Grand Prix Circuit, Castle Donington, Derby

The world's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars has over 130 fantastic exhibits in 5 halls telling the fascinating story of motorsport from the turn of the 20th century to the present day. See cars driven by Nuvolari, Senna, Stewart, Moss, Clark and many more, plus an expanding heritage motorcycle display. Gift shop and Cafe.

Daily 10am - 5pm (last admission 4pm) Closed certain days over Christmas period.   Adults £7 Children (aged 6-16) £2.50 Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £14 Senior citizens and students £5

For more information, please visit: www.doningtoncollection.com

Eyam Hall Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Few houses offer such character and charm as Eyam Hall. Under the watchful gaze of the Wright ancestors' portraits you will visit the beautiful stone flagged hall, a unique tapestry room, the bedroom with a magnificent tester bed. Other rooms reveal costumes belonging to family members, precious artefacts and fascinating family mementos.

Easter Sunday 27th March - Sunday 3rd April Sunday, Bank Holiday Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 11.00am - 4.00pm Summer Wednesday 29th June - Thursday 1st September Sunday, Bank Holiday Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 11.00am - 4.00pm   House: Adult: £4.75 Concession £4.25 Child £3.50 Family £15.50 Garden: £2.00 Concession £1.50 Family £5.00 Combined tickets available.

For more information, please visit: www.eyamhall.com

Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden School Road, South Walsham, Norwich

Delightful natural woodland and water garden with private inner broad. Boat trips from Easter to end of September. 950 year old oak tree. 95 species of birds during the seasons. Wild and cultivated flowers. Flowering shrubs, lilies, hydrangeas, hostas etc. In summer, butterflies and dragonflies. Wonderful Autumn colours. Quietly beautiful in Winter. Organically managed.

Open daily 10 am to 5pm and 10am to 9pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays during May, June, July and August. Closed Christmas Day.   Adult £4 Senior citizen/concessions £3.50 Child £1.50 Under 5s free Wildlife sanctuary £1.50 Annual membership: Family £35 Single £15 Dog membership £2.50

For more information, please visit: www.norfolkbroads.com/fairhaven

Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough

The story of Flag Fen begins right back in 1982. The site was discovered when a mechanical digger working on one of the Fen drainage ditches pulled up some timber that appeared to have been split in a very distinctive manner. The team of archaeologists, led by Dr Francis Pryor, sent the timber for radiocarbon dating and it was returned having been dated to 1000 BC. And now, the saga continues!

10.00am to 5.00pm every day including weekends. (Last admissions are at 4.00pm). Closed during Christmas holidays.   Adults £4.25 Seniors £3.75 Children/Students £3.00

For more information, please visit: www.flagfen.com

Gladstone Pottery Museum Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent

Four attractions on site: Victorian Doctors Surgery, Tile Gallery Flushed with Pride (history of the Toilet). Gladstone Pottery Museum remains the only complete Victorian pottery factory from the days when coal-burning ovens made the world first bone china.

Daily 10-5 p.m. Visit lasts 2-3 hours. Last admission 4 p.m   Adults £4.95,Children £3.50, Concessions£3.95, Family (2+2) £14.00. Passport Scheme Pay only once, unlimited access for a year at all of our museums Family passport £16.50 (2+2) additional child £2, Adult £7.50, Concession £6.50,

For more information, please visit: www2002.stoke.gov.uk/museums/gpm_main.html

Great Central Railway Great Central Road, Lougborough, Leicestershire

Britain's only double track main line heritage railway. The line portrays a variety of ages of steam, with its stations each set in a different era. Rothley station, delightlfully gas lit depicts the Edwardian era.

Weekends throughout the year, plus Fridays from Easter, Daily June, July & to 29th August.   All day tickets £11.00 Adult £7.50 Child, £7.50 Senior, Family tickets £27.50 (2 Adults & 3 Children)

For more information, please visit: www.gcrailway.co.uk

Grimsthorpe Castle Grimsthorpe Estate Office, Bourne

The Castle is the centrepiece of the estate. It is a large quadrangular house with a central courtyard. Each section has a different appearance, reflecting the different architectural styles that have been employed here since building began in the 13th century. Once inside you can see the collection of paintings, furniture, tapestries and objects d'art that fill the staterooms.

Park & Gardens March 27th - May 30th - Sundays, Thursdays & Bank Holiday Mondays May 31st - August 31st - Sunday to Thursdays inclusive September - Sundays & Thursdays Open 12 noon - 6pm. Castle March 27th - September 29th - Sundays Thursdays and Bank Holiday Mondays Plus Sunday - Thursday inclusive During August Castle Open from 1pm - 4.30pm. Last admission: Castle 4.30pm Park 5.00pm   Combined ticket giving admission to Castle, Park & gardens. Adult £7.00 • Concession £6.00 • Child £3.50 Park only ticket Adult £3.00 • Concession £2.50 • Child £2.00

For more information, please visit: www.grimsthorpe.co.uk

Haddon Hall Bakewell, Derbyshire

Haddon Hall is conveniently situated on the A6 between Bakewell and Matlock, Derbyshire. This Medieval and Tudor manor house is an absolute gem. Inside, there is a fine example of a medieval kitchen; and an Elizabethan long gallery - the most modern room in the house!. The exterior walls are adorned with climbing roses whilst the garden brims with roses, delphiniums and clematis.

Easter: 20 Mar to 25 Mar daily, 29 Mar to 28 April: Saturdays, Sunday and Mondays only, 1 May to 30 September: Daily (closed 5 and 6 July), 4 – 27 Oct: Saturdays, Sundays and Monday only, 12 noon till 5pm (last admission 4pm), Christmas: 6 – 14 December daily 10.30am till 3.30pm (last admission 3pm) Adults: £8.50 Concessions: £7.50 Children: £4.50 Family: £22.00

For more information, please visit: www.haddonhall.co.uk

Harvington Hall Harvington, Kidderminster, Worcs

The Hall is an Elizabethan moated, manor house with rare wall paintings and the finest series of priests hiding places in the country. The Hall has free parking, charming gardens running down to the moat, a gift shop and tea room serving light lunches and afternoon teas (Not included in offer).

Apr to Sept ~ Wed to Sun Mar & Oct ~ Weekends 11.30 to 4.30   Adult £4.50 Snr Citizen £3.80 Child £3.00 Family £12.50

For more information, please visit: www.harvingtonhall.com