Tourist attractions, museums, parks, zoos, dance halls, and art galleries in the country of England are the focus of this category.
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In operation since 1985, Adventure Balloons offers hot air balloon rides over Berkshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Oxford, Surrey and London, England. Season dates, launch locations, and prices are stated on its site.
https://www.adventureballoons.co.uk
Aerosaurus offers champagne hot air balloon flights over several areas of the United Kingdom, launching from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire, England. An overview of the company is provided, with contact information and launch dates.
https://www.ballooning.co.uk
Blenheim Palace is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. You can find historical information about the Palace, its park and tranquil gardens, as well as visitor information. You can also find information on Blenheim mineral water and the Palace's educational programs.
https://www.blenheimpalace.com
This website provides information about Bletchley Park, the location of famous British code breaking during World War 2. You can find out how to arrange school visits to the location on this site. You can also find out how to help the organization's educational mission by volunteering.
https://www.bletchleypark.org.uk
Cotswolds Information Tour Guide
This online tourist guide to the Cotswolds and the surrounding area shares the history of the villages in the region as well as accommodations, places to eat, drink, and shop. It also expounds on which if the many gardens tourists may want to visit, where to ride horses, bicycle, fish, and play golf. Festivals and other events are also covered here.
https://www.cotswolds.info
The Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness is a maritime history institution based in England that educates people on ship building with a complete dry dock. The Museum website also has a photographic archive showing how ships were built in this area from the 1870s to the 1960s.
http://www.dockmuseum.org.uk
Ironbridge Gorge Museum is a British institution based in Telford that educates people about the heritage of this area of England. With ten museums, this set of institutions offers a great way to learn about the birth of British industry. You can also find out about the museums's hours here.
https://www.ironbridge.org.uk
Focuses on the annual music festival that takes place on a farm in Cambridge, England in late summer/early autumn. The festival takes place over two days with artists playing across two stages. The site displays the most current lineup, shares details about how and where to buy tickets, and has a section which offers related merchandise for sale.
https://lodestarfestival.com
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
A British museum that educates the public about the maritime history of Cornwall. Presents details of the museum's workshops including "Be a Pirate for the Day." Also provides details on the museum's series of lectures.
https://nmmc.co.uk
Educates the public about one of Britain's most famous heroes, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. You can access historical information about the admiral here. The website also has information about Nelson's Monument, where his actions at the Battle of Trafalgar are celebrated.
https://www.nelson-museum.co.uk
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Features visitor information about this Royal Borough in Berkshire, South East England, and which is home to Windsor Castle and Legoland. Features accommodations information, booking services, list of activities and an itinerary planner.
https://www.windsor.gov.uk
Tourist information and travel guide for the UK regions of Royal Forest of Dean, Wye Valley, Severn Vale and Leadon Vale including the English County of Herefordshire and Welsh County of Monmouthshire.
https://www.royalforestofdean.info
A British museum that educates the public about the maritime history of Cornwall. Presents details of the museum's workshops including "Be a Pirate for the Day." Also provides details on the museum's series of lectures.
https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
Swimming club located in Yate, South Glos. This website has details of the squads, swimming times, fees and competitive swimming events the club participates in throughout the year.
http://www.southwoldswimmingclub.com/
Sport England is an organization that encourages and supports the playing of sports in England. You can find out how to apply for sports funding, find sporting activities near you and find information about the benefits of staying active. The website is also available in a text only format.
http://www.sportengland.org/
The Sports Relief is a British organization that uses sport to improve society. You can also donate money to Sports Relief for a team to be sponsored. Sports Relief is also active in British schools; you can also find out how to plan Sports Relief oriented assemblies through this website.
https://www.sportrelief.com
Operating from Lymington in Hampshire on the edge of the New Forest at the western end of Solent, the Oceanique is available for charter. Its site includes a calendar of events, suggested itineraries, and other features.
https://www.theboatcompany.co.uk
The Bowes Museum shelters the greatest collection of European fine and decoratuve arts and offers a great experience for all members of the family. The website provides some of the museum's collections, exhibitions, events and has a detailed information on the conservation of the Silver Swan. The website also contains information about visiting the museum, renting the museum for an important event, groups and coaches, learning opportunities and fun things that you could do at Bowes Museum.
https://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
The Observatory Science Centre
Astronomy observatory and museum located in East Sussex, England. Directions, hours of operation, and prices available online. Centre has science exhibits, telescope tours, astronomy courses, events and festivals.
https://www.the-observatory.org
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London houses one of the most important and comprehensive art and design collections in the world and the museum's site shares details about its exhibitions, festivals, screenings, and live performances. There are sections of national as well as international work. Planning a visit to the museum is made easier by the website, which offers directions, hours of business, and disability access information. It is also possible to search the collections from here.
https://www.vam.ac.uk
This tourism website introduces you to the many delights of travel to Britain. It is accessible in many different languages including German, French, Japanese, French and more. You can find out about interesting events all over Britain, everything from London to Liverpool.
https://www.visitbritain.com/us/en
The Worcester Porcelain Museum is a British cultural institution dedicated to this fine type of ceramic. You can find directions to the museum and fact sheets on this special kind of porcelain here. You can also find out about the museum's private and corporate hire options.
https://www.museumofroyalworcester.org
