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How to get free entry to St Paul’s Cathedral, London

Worshippers, people praying in St Dunstan’s Chapel, disabled visitors and carers can enter St Paul’s Cathedral free of charge. Everyone else needs to pay for a ticket. St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most visited attractions in London. Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece has been…

England, London, UK

The cheeky way to get the cheapest London Eye tickets

Getting the cheapest London Eye tickets, in summary: Book at least a day in advance. Go for a late afternoon/ early evening slot. Book via a third party for other times of the day. What is the London Eye? The London Eye is one of…

big wheels, England, London, UK

The 6 best things to do in Loughborough

If visiting Loughborough in Leicestershire, the best things to do include the Great Central Railway, the bell museum and escape rooms. My old home town of Loughborough, bless it, is not exactly a tourist magnet. However, plenty of people do visit this Leicestershire town for…

East Midlands, England, Leicestershire, Loughborough, UK

View of Edinburgh's New Town from Edinburgh Castle.

The best things to do near Edinburgh Castle

If you can’t get into Edinburgh Castle, the best things to do nearby include the Scotch Whisky Experience and Real Mary King’s Close. Missing out on Edinburgh Castle tickets There’s a strong chance that you’re reading this because you tried to get into Edinburgh Castle,…

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Churchill War Rooms, London: Ticket prices, availability and tours

Tickets for the Churchill War Rooms in London cost £33, but you might get more out of booking a more expansive Churchill and World War II walking tour. What are the Churchill War Rooms? The Churchill War Rooms in London is an underground museum that…

England, London, museums, UK

Visit the Jewel House first at the Tower of London: Here’s why

To beat the queues at the Tower of London, there’s one section you should go to straight away. Why visit the Jewel House first at the Tower of London, summarised The Jewel House is the busiest part of the Tower of London Most visitors tackle…

London, UK

How to get into Edinburgh Castle when the tickets have sold out

Edinburgh Castle tours – which include admission tickets – often have availability when straight entry tickets have sold out. Want to skip the explanation and just book a tour that gets you into Edinburgh Castle? Check which tours have availability here. What to see at…

castles, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Avoid Long Queues at Alton Towers: Rainy Day Secrets

The secret to avoiding the crowds at Alton Towers during peak season is to look closely at the weather forecast. The worst time to visit Alton Towers Everyone knows the worst time to visit Alton Towers – or, indeed, any theme park. The school holidays,…

money saving, theme parks, UK, West Midlands