Attractions

Nature & Wildlife

English Lakes
A comprehensive guide to the Lake District.

Landscape Views Photography
A collection of beautiful landscape photographs, available for sale or just to view.

Beautiful England
A collection of hundreds of photographs showing the beauty of England.

Wildlife Extra (www.wildlifeextra.com)
Wildlife Extra is for people who like wildlife, who like watching wildlife, who like conserving wildlife, who like photographing wildlife and who like hearing the latest wildlife news.

Zoo Directory (myweb.tiscali.co.uk/zoodirectory/)
Listings of UK Zoos, aquariums, sea life centres, aviaries and other animal and wildlife-focused attractions.

Country Life Shows and Events (www.countrylife.co.uk/home_pursuits_diary.php)
Details of country shows and fairs and other events in the countryside.

Great British Gardens (www.greatbritishgardens.co.uk/)
Gardens to visit arranged by region, with places to stay nearby, too.

Gardens Open for Charity (www.ngs.org.uk/)
Details of gardens that open to the public with proceeds going to charity.

National Trust (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/)
Find out about the trusts many estates and gardens throughout the UK. Days out, Holidays, events and a lot more online.

RSPB (www.rspb.org.uk/)
RSPB reserves to visit around the country, as well as general information about bird life in the UK.

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (www.wwt.org.uk/)
Specialist wetland conservation charity with a national network of wetland visitor centres.

Stately Homes (www.stately-homes.com/)
Plan a visit to a stately home or castle. Includes events information.

Outdoor Activities

Golf Links (www.golflinks.co.uk/)
Find a golf course. Also classifies, accommodation listings and website links.

Golf Holidays
Fairwaybreaks.com offers a wide selection of golf courses along with accommodation, within commutable distance, including golf villas, holiday homes, cottages and apartments.

Waterscape (www.waterscape.com/)
In-depth guide to boating holidays and cycling, walking, fishing and eating beside the waterways of the UK from British Waterways.

Fishing Venues (www.fishing-venues.co.uk/)
Fishing venues throughout the UK.

Where to Fish (www.homeandleisure.co.uk/_fishing/map/index.shtml)
Easy to use map showing fishing venues.

Canal Boatyards and Canal Marinas (www.canaljunction.com/boat/yard.htm)
Listings including locations and facilities, as well as details of holidays and hire facilities.

Royal Yachting Association (www.rya.org.uk/)
Details of the association and a facility finder.

Marina Info (www.marina-info.com/)
Marina information site, including a search facility.

Picnic Shop Picnic Spot Locator (www.picnicshop.co.uk/am/picnicLocator)
Find a picnic location. Arranged by county.

Entertainment & Culture

Art Guide (www.artguide.org/uk/)
Guide to the art collections of Great Britain including museums such as the Tate and National Gallery.

Exhibitions Net (www.exhibitionsnet.com/)
The UK performing arts web site with news, information, special offers and links to all major theatres, concert halls, orchestras, opera and dance companies - all you need for a great night out.

Museums around the UK (www.mda.org.uk/vlmp/geog.htm)
Website links for museums, arranged by location.

24 Hour Museum (www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/)
Listings of more than 3,000 museums, galleries and heritage centres, as well as news, exhibition information and city guides.

City Sight Seeing (www.citysightseeing.co.uk/)
Tour destinations include Blackpool, Brighton, Colchester, Liverpool, London, the New Forest and York by bus.

Big Bus Tours (www.bigbustours.com/)
Tours around London on open-top buses.

Easy Cinema (www.easycinema.com/splash/Index.html)
Lists all Uk cinemas regardless of chain.

Football Stadiums (stadiums.football.co.uk/)
Stadiums across the country for all the clubs in the professional leagues.

UK Clubs (www.ukclubs.tv/)
Find a night club in the UK.

View London (www.viewlondon.co.uk/)
Find a night club by location or type of music in London. Also offers a wider guide to London.

All in London
A guide to hotels, clubs and restaurants in London.

Bishops Castle
A visitor's guide to South West Shropshire.

Click Souvenirs
An online store offering a variety of high quality London souvenirs, gifts and collectables available for UK and worldwide delivery.

Treasure Hunts
Self contained treasure hunts include everything you need - maps, clues and answers.

Food & Drink

PubUtopia.com
View reviews and ratings of pubs in England.

Beer in the Evening (www.beerintheevening.com/)
Search for a pub by location or browse the listings, which include photos, user reviews and details of facilities.

The Good Pub Guide (www.goodguides.co.uk/pubs/search.asp)
Find a pub online or find about the printed guide.

Vineyards of England (www.english-wine.com/)
Vineyards, listed by county.

AA Restaurants and Pubs (www.theaa.com/getaway/restaurants/restaurant_home.jsp)
Search for a pub or place to eat with the AA. Accompanies the well-known guide book.

Top Table (www.toptable.co.uk/)
Find and book a restaurant, bra or club online.

National Trust Tearooms (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-shops_restaurants.htm)
Find a tea room by location.

All in London (www.allinlondon.co.uk/)
London guide featuring pubs, clubs, restaurants, hotels, articles and more. Regularly updated.

View London (www.viewlondon.co.uk/)
London guide with restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs, a what's on section and more.

Historic England

Stately Homes (www.stately-homes.com/)
Plan a visit to a stately home or castle. Includes events information.

Castles of Britain (www.castles-of-britain.com/)
Find castles to visit, as well as castle B and Bs, hotels, conference venues, mazes and details of tours.

Castle Explorer (www.castlexplorer.co.uk/)
Features an interactive map of castles, with descriptions, photographs, directions and a map.

Find a Church (www.findachurch.co.uk/home/home.php)
Search by postcode or location for a church. With photos, maps and facility information.

National Trust (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/)
Find out about the trusts many estates and gardens throughout the UK. Days out, Holidays, events and a lot more online.

English Heritage (www.english-heritage.org.uk/)
Find historic buildings to visit and learn about preservation efforts.

iRail.co.uk - UK Railways (www.irail.co.uk/)
Lists UK heritage railways, museums and model railways to visit.

Relaxing & Pampering

UK Markets (www.nmtf.co.uk/)
Find a local market using the National Market Traders website.

Street Sensation (www.streetsensation.co.uk/)
Lists markets, shops, bars, restaurants across London, with maps.

Up My Street (www.upmystreet.com/)
Find shops, businesses, markets, swimming pools, spas, health clubs, leisure centres and more by location in the UK. With maps.

Spa Seekers (www.spaseekers.com/)
Find and book a spa online. Gift vouchers also available.

Spa Break (www.spabreak.co.uk/default.ink)
Spa breaks, health farms and day spas throughout the UK, arranged by county.

Family Fun & Days Out

Tussauds (www.tussauds.com/)
Operators of Thorpe Park, Chessington, Alton Towers, The London Eye and Warwick Castle.

All Kids (www.allkids.co.uk/days_out.shtml)
Plan a day out with the children using this UK-focused site.

Days Out UK (www.daysoutuk.com/)
Plan a day out in the UK. Vouchers and money-off offers, too.

What's On When: England (www.whatsonwhen.com/scripts/query.asp?loc_id=131037&day1=25&month1=8&year1=2006&day2=25&month2=8&year2=2007&categories=5926)
Find an event for a fund day out. Features one-off events and ongoing attractions.

Days Out (www.daysout.co.uk/)
Tourist attractions listed by location and attraction. Includes vouchers for money off.

Last Minute: Days Out (www.lastminute.com/site/entertainment/attractions.html)
Ideas for days out and online ticket booking from LastMinute.com. Includes theme parks, zoos, aquariums, museums and more.

2 for 1 Days out in London (www.daysoutguide.co.uk/)
Travel by South West Trains to London and receive 2 for 1 entry into popular tourist attractions.

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