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A horse and cart head past the fairground at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

Parking Guide: Black Country Living Museum, Dudley

The Black Country Living Museum in the West Midlands has been voted as England's best tourist attraction. But it's not free to park there for most visitors. This Black Country Living Museum parking guide, updated in March 2026 to reflect increased parking charges, should tell…

London Dungeon: guide to ticket prices, hours & visitor tips

A practical guide to the London Dungeon. Find information on tickets, hours, and essential visitor tips for maximizing your experience at the scare attraction. A short history and overview of the London Dungeon The London Dungeon first opened in 1974 under railway arches in Tooley…

The best place to shop in Manchester

Affleck’s in the Northern Quarter is often regarded as the best place to shop in Manchester. But there’s a strong argument for the Manchester Craft and Design Centre, too. Shopping in Manchester’s Northern Quarter Manchester’s Northern Quarter is renowned for its bars and restaurants, but…

The best free attraction in Manchester: The Science and Industry Museum

Inside a historic rail terminal, the Science and Industry Museum is Manchester’s best free attraction. Go for the Textiles Gallery and Revolution Manchester sections first. Free things to do in Manchester There are several free attractions in Manchester, including the Manchester Museum, the People’s History…

Inside the John Rylands Library, Manchester.

How to get into Manchester’s Rylands Library if you’re not a student

There’s no entrance fee to go inside Manchester’s John Rylands Library, but opening hours are limited for this Victorian wonder. This guide was updated in March 2026 to confirm opening hours. Manchester’s most enjoyable heritage building? In Manchester, much of the history leans towards the…

The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London.

National Maritime Museum, Greenwich: Learning the naval roots of common phrases

Discovering the naval roots behind phrases like loose cannon and the bitter end and explore real Greenwich stories that bring every idiom to life. Pushing the boat out at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich One of the unexpected delights of the National Maritime Museum…

A perfect day in Edinburgh: 24 hour travel guide

An ideal 24 hours in Edinburgh includes climbing Arthur’s Seat, the Royal Mile without the crowds and a ghost tour at Real Mary King’s Close. Why Edinburgh is worth visiting Edinburgh’s a rare character - both instantly loveable and fascinatingly complex. Age has bestowed distinguished…

Why Sunday is the cheapest night to stay in London

Sunday is the cheapest night to stay in London. The cost of a four star hotel room can be less than half price when compared to a midweek stay. And here’s the proof… Bringing down the cost of visiting London A couple of days in…

Pubs and poems | Edinburgh literary pub tour review

The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour combines beers in historic Edinburgh pubs with stories about Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Poetry in the Beehive Inn, Grassmarket In the upstairs room of the Beehive Inn on Edinburgh’s Grassmarket, a gathered crowd sits utterly…

The best weather for visiting Thorpe Park

If you want to avoid crowds and long queues at Thorpe Park, take a close look at the weather forecast before booking tickets. Optimal Weather Strategy for Visiting Thorpe Park Rainy days lead to shorter queues and smaller crowds. Brief rain spells are ideal for…