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Inside the caves beneath Nottingham's city centre.

City of Caves, Nottingham: 2026 ticket prices, parking and visitor guide

The City of Caves in Nottingham is one of Britain’s most unusual underground attractions, revealing a hidden world carved into the soft sandstone beneath the city streets. This guide explains its history, what to expect on your visit, how to book tickets, and practical information…

Will the monkeys at Longleat damage your car?

The Monkey Jungle at Longleat Safari Park is tremendous fun – but many of the laughs come from watching other people’s cars being attacked. The first safari outside Africa Longleat Safari Park near Warminster in Wiltshire was a genuine pioneer when it opened in 1966.…

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

Review: Is the Black Country Living Museum really England’s best tourist attraction?

The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley is simultaneously massively ambitious and low key. NOTE: This review was updated in March 2026 to reflect recent admission and parking charge increases. Other guides may contain outdated information. In June 2025, Visit England’s annual awards crowned the…

Pontefract Castle ticket prices, opening hours & 2026 visitor guide

Pontefract Castle in West Yorkshire is a dramatic ruined fortress with deep history, from Norman lords to Civil War sieges. Here’s what first-time visitors should know: ticket prices, parking, opening times, access details, and tips so your visit is smooth. This Yorkshire castle guide was…

One O’Clock Gun, Edinburgh Castle: Hours, prices, access & visitor tips

First time planning to see (or hear) the One O’Clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle? This guide, fully updated in September 2026, covers castle opening hours, entry ticket prices, how to get there, what to expect — and nearby attractions. Overview of One O'Clock Gun at…

St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh: Entry fees, hours, parking & tips

The St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland is the principal place of worship for the Church of Scotland and a prominent landmark on the Royal Mile. This practical visitor guide covers suggested donations, opening hours, accessibility and what to see inside. It was checked and…

Why overseas tourists shouldn’t miss out on Yorkshire

Many of England’s most enjoyable tourist attractions are in Yorkshire. Visitors from overseas should make time to see them, rather than heading straight for Edinburgh. The train through Yorkshire As the camera-toting hordes pack into London, then take the train up to Edinburgh for the…

Is Edinburgh Castle open on Mondays?

Edinburgh Castle is usually open on Mondays – but there’s one important thing to check before you turn up at the gate. What makes Edinburgh Castle worth visiting? The city views from the terrace outside Edinburgh Castle are tremendous, but inside it’s a glorious mixture…

The Tower of London from the River Thames.

Is the £38 Tower of London ticket price worth the money?

The Tower of London entrance fee includes the Crown Jewels, Beefeater tours, the White Tower and the Bloody Tour. Nine centuries of history makes the ticket price worth it. This guide was updated in October 2026 to reflect increased ticket prices. How much is the…

The Mughal-style domes of the Brighton Royal Pavilion in Sussex, England.

Royal Pavilion, Brighton: 2026 visitor guide with prices, hours & what to see

This visitor guide to the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, includes ticket prices, opening hours, the best things to see and how to get discounted entry. It was updated in February 2026 - guides elsewhere may have incorrect pricing information. Why visit the Royal Pavilion in Brighton?…