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Nemesis, Alton Towers Resort

Alton Towers

13 - 21 Feb 2010 (various dates)

More than a theme park, Alton Towers is a British institution and one of the biggest tourist attractions in the country, with three million visitors every year. Large scale white-knuckle rides…

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Nemesis, Alton Towers Resort

Alton Towers

Mar - Oct 2010 (various dates)

More than a theme park, Alton Towers is a British institution and one of the biggest tourist attractions in the country, with three million visitors every year. Large scale white-knuckle rides…

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London Eye, London. Courtesy of Visit London Images/Britain on View

London Eye

Daily

The giant London Eye wheel on the Thames riverbank is a magnet for visitors to the capital. A ride provides panoramic views over the river, Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral and even the distant…

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St Paul's Cathedral, London. Courtesy of Visit London

St Paul's Cathedral

Daily; not Sun

The famous dome of St Paul's Cathedral, in the City, is a London icon. Test the acoustics in The Whispering Gallery and visit the tombs of Nelson and Sir Christopher Wren, the cathedral's…

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The distinctive lettering on the front of the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. © Wales Millennium Centre

Wales Millennium Centre

Daily

Since opening in 2004, Cardiff's Wales Millennium Centre has become a local landmark with breathtaking design. It is home to seven diverse and exciting cultural organisations - including Welsh…

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Sunrise through Stonehenge. Courtesy of English Heritage

Summer Solstice

Daily

Numerous myths surround Stonehenge - that sacred circle of standing stones on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. They are always fascinating to visit - although the day of the Summer Solstice has…

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Tate Modern, London. Courtesy of www.britainonview.com

Tate Modern

Daily

The industrial Bankside Power Station on the south bank of the Thames houses the Tate Modern gallery's world-class 20th-century and contemporary art collection. Catch temporary exhibitions…

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Inside the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London. © National Gallery

National Gallery

Daily

The pedestrianisation of Trafalgar Square has created an even grander forecourt to one of the world's finest art collections. The National Gallery houses European paintings from the 13th to…

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Erddig

Erddig

7 Nov - 20 Dec 2009; Weekends only (various dates)

Erddig house and estate are set in a huge woodland country park just outside Wrexham. This fully furnished 18th-century house offers visitors a unique insight into servants' lives during the…

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The Atlas fountain at Castle Howard, York. Courtesy of Castle Howard Photo courtesy Castle Howard

Castle Howard

28 Nov - 20 Dec 2009 (various dates)

Located just 15 miles north-east of York, Castle Howard is one of Britain's finest and grandest stately homes. Built in 1699, it remains the private home of the Howard family, but now receives…

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Exterior of the Tate Liverpool at the Albert Dock, Liverpool. Photo by Roger Sinek, courtesy of Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool

1 Sep 2009 - 31 May 2010; not Mon (various dates)

Highly acclaimed Tate Liverpool is the northern outpost of the Tate Gallery. Bright white walls are lit by generous windows, looking out onto the water of the Albert Dock. Changing displays…

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Sandringham Estate

Apr - Jul 2010 (various dates)

Home to the British Royal Family since 1862, Sandringham House - set in 60 acres of gardens - is the Queen's traditional Christmas and New Year residence. The house, museum and grounds are…

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Balmoral Castle, Ballater, Scotland, summer residence of HM The Queen. © British Tourist Authority

Balmoral Castle

1 Apr - 31 Jul 2010 (annual)

Stately granite Balmoral Castle on Royal Deeside has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since 1856. The grounds, gardens and exhibitions are open to the public from March until August…

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Exterior of the Tate Liverpool at the Albert Dock, Liverpool. Photo by Roger Sinek, courtesy of Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool

Jun - Aug 2010 (various dates)

Highly acclaimed Tate Liverpool is the northern outpost of the Tate Gallery. Bright white walls are lit by generous windows, looking out onto the water of the Albert Dock. Changing displays…

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The Ballroom (looking towards the Thrones). Photo by Derry Moore, © The Royal Collection 2000 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

State Rooms at Buckingham Palace

Aug - Sep 2010 (annual)

During summer Buckingham Palace's doors are opened to the public, providing access to the State Rooms. Highlights include gifts the Queen has received on behalf of her subjects, like Salvador…

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The Grand Cascade in Alnwick Garden. Courtesy of Alnwick Garden

Alnwick Castle

Apr - Oct 2010 (annual)

The Windsor of the North, Alnwick Castle & Garden is the grand seat of the Duke of Northumberland built by the Norman Conquerors to keep the rowdy Scots in their place. Scenes from two Harry…

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Sandringham Estate

Aug - Nov 2010 (various dates)

Home to the British Royal Family since 1862, Sandringham House - set in 60 acres of gardens - is the Queen's traditional Christmas and New Year residence. The house, museum and grounds are…

54.120891
-0.906006
The Atlas fountain at Castle Howard, York. Courtesy of Castle Howard Photo courtesy Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Mar - Nov 2010 (various dates)

Located just 15 miles north-east of York, Castle Howard is one of Britain's finest and grandest stately homes. Built in 1699, it remains the private home of the Howard family, but now receives…

53.025011
-3.00636
Erddig

Erddig

Feb - Nov 2010; not Thu or Fri (various dates)

Erddig house and estate are set in a huge woodland country park just outside Wrexham. This fully furnished 18th-century house offers visitors a unique insight into servants' lives during the…

53.025011
-3.00636
Erddig

Erddig

Nov - Dec 2010; Weekends only (various dates)

Erddig house and estate are set in a huge woodland country park just outside Wrexham. This fully furnished 18th-century house offers visitors a unique insight into servants' lives during the…