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Isle of Wight Steam Railway. © Isle of Wight Steam Railway  © Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

19 Mar - 28 Dec 2009 (annual)

Travel back in time on Isle of Wight's quaint Steam Railway. After a wave of the guard's flag, whistling steam engines leave Smallbrook Junction, passing through Ashey and Havenstreet to…

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Surf's Up. © Bournemouth Borough Council

Bournemouth Surf School

1 Mar - 31 Dec 2009 (annual)

Bournemouth Surf School offers a selection of courses to suit all levels and requirements; from complete beginners to experts. Whatever your capability, you could be riding the waves within an…

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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 Inferno at Thorpe Park, Chertsey. © Thorpe Park Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park

Feb 2010 (various dates)

The wettest and wildest of England's theme parks, Thorpe Park is an essential destination for kids - and adults - of all ages. Adrenalin-junkies can choose gravity-defying rides like the…

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Discover life in the early 1800s at Pockerley Manor, Beamish. Courtesy of Beamish

Beamish

Jan - Apr 2010; not Mon or Fri (various dates)

History comes to life at the Beamish open-air museum, devoted to the re-enactment of Northern English life from 1800 to the 20th century. Visitors explore traditional houses, farms and shops…

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The Waverley, Glasgow. Courtesy of www.seeglasgow.com

The Waverley

1 Jun - 31 Aug 2010 (annual)

First launched in 1947, The Waverley sails from Glasgow Science Centre down the Clyde coast. One of the world's last sea-going paddle steamers, she continues to take passengers at a stately…

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Looking down to boats moored in the harbour at Stonehaven, Scotland Photo courtesy of VisitScotland/SCOTTISH VIEWPOINT

Open Air Swimming Pool

May - Sep 2010 (annual)

Stonehaven's massive open-air swimming pool is the only Art Deco, Olympic-sized, filtrated seawater swimming pool in the UK. On one of Scotland's rare beautiful summer days there are few…

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Courtesy of Brighton & Hove City Council Brighton & Hove City Council

Volk's Railway

Apr - Sep 2010 (annual)

The Volk's Railway can carry up to 40 passengers for about a mile along Brighton beach and is a lovely way to get to the Marina from the centre of town.

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Guildford Lido. Photo courtesy Guildford Spectrum

Guildford Lido

Apr - Sep 2010 (annual)

One of the few remaining 1930s lidos in the country, Guildford Lido in Surrey is a heated Olympic-size swimming pool that proves popular every time the sun makes an appearance. There is also…

MV Princess Pocahontas, Gravesend. Courtesy of www.princess-pocahontas.com

MV Princess Pocahontas

May - Sep 2010 (annual)

Climb aboard the MV Princess Pocahontas for a guided tour along the Thames. Cruise upstream as far as London or to Greenwich, where you can visit the Maritime Museum and Cutty Sark. Sail…

A fisherman stands proudly with his substantial catch by the River Tay at Kenmore Photo Paul Tomkins, courtesy VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint

Fishing on the River Tay

Jan - Oct 2010 (annual)

The River Tay is internationally renowned for its Atlantic salmon fishing, with visitors coming from all over the world to try to land that whopper.

Royal Troon Golf Course, Troon, Strathclyde. Courtesy of www.britainonview.com

Royal Troon Golf Course

Apr - Oct 2010; Mon, Tue, and Thu only (annual)

One of the world's most famous golf courses, Royal Troon has two 18-hole courses - the Old Course and the Portland Course (named after the club's first Honorary President) - and has hosted the…

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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…

Allington Belle River Boat, Maidstone. Courtesy of Allington Belle

Allington Belle River Boat

Apr - Oct 2010 (annual)

Jump aboard the Allington Belle, a Mississippi-style paddle boat which runs along the River Medway from Allington to Maidstone town centre. The boat travels through Maidstone Millennium River…

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The Bournemouth Chines © The Dorset Cruise Company

Dorset Cruises

Apr - Oct 2010 (annual)

View local landmarks aboard a Dorset Cruise, departing from Bournemouth Pier. Bay tours take in the famous Chines (deep narrow ravines cut into the cliffs) and the rugged Jurassic Coast. Other…

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Discover life in the early 1800s at Pockerley Manor, Beamish. Courtesy of Beamish

Beamish

Apr - Nov 2010 (various dates)

History comes to life at the Beamish open-air museum, devoted to the re-enactment of Northern English life from 1800 to the 20th century. Visitors explore traditional houses, farms and shops…

51.406882
-0.509019
Nemesis Inferno at Thorpe Park, Chertsey. © Thorpe Park Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park

Mar - Nov 2010 (various dates)

The wettest and wildest of England's theme parks, Thorpe Park is an essential destination for kids - and adults - of all ages. Adrenalin-junkies can choose gravity-defying rides like the…

50.705264
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway. © Isle of Wight Steam Railway  © Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Mar - Dec 2010 (annual)

Travel back in time on Isle of Wight's quaint Steam Railway. After a wave of the guard's flag, whistling steam engines leave Smallbrook Junction, passing through Ashey and Havenstreet to…

50.72059
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Surf's Up. © Bournemouth Borough Council

Bournemouth Surf School

Mar - Dec 2010 (annual)

Bournemouth Surf School offers a selection of courses to suit all levels and requirements; from complete beginners to experts. Whatever your capability, you could be riding the waves within an…

Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland. Courtesy of www.MourneMountains.com

Mourne Mountains

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An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the rugged Mourne Mountains comprise beautiful forests, sandy beaches and 12 mountains, including Slieve Donard. At 850 metres high this is Northern…