Things to Do

Things to Do in England

There are 839 attractions in England. Stonehenge, prehistoric stone circle and ritual monument, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Stonehenge
1
Stonehenge
Prehistoric stone circle and ritual monument
Amusement Park
British Museum
2
British Museum
Large museum of human history and global antiquities
Museum
Buckingham Palace
3
Buckingham Palace
Official London residence of the British monarch
Palace
Westminster Abbey
4
Westminster Abbey
Gothic church in London used for coronations
Church
Tower of London
5
Tower of London
Historic fortress and former royal prison in London
Castle
Big Ben
6
Big Ben
Nickname for London's Great Bell and clock tower
Monument
Windsor Castle
7
Windsor Castle
Royal residence and ancient fortress near London
Castle
London Eye
8
London Eye
Giant riverside observation wheel on the Thames
Amusement Park
Tower Bridge
9
Tower Bridge
Victorian bascule bridge spanning London's Thames
Building
Natural History Museum, London
10
Natural History Museum, London
Large museum of natural history specimens and exhibitions
Museum
St Paul's Cathedral
11
St Paul's Cathedral
Historic cathedral with prominent domed architecture
Church
York Minster
12
York Minster
Medieval Gothic cathedral dominating York city skyline
Church
Roman Baths (Bath)
13
Roman Baths (Bath)
Well-preserved Roman bathing complex and museum
Historical Site
Hadrian's Wall
14
Hadrian's Wall
Ancient Roman frontier wall stretching across northern England
Wall
Canterbury Cathedral
15
Canterbury Cathedral
Historic Anglican cathedral and pilgrimage site with medieval architecture
Church
Kew Gardens
16
Kew Gardens
Extensive botanical gardens with diverse plant collections
Park
Hampton Court Palace
17
Hampton Court Palace
Tudor and Baroque royal palace with formal gardens
Palace
Chatsworth House
18
Chatsworth House
Stately country house with extensive art and gardens
Museum
Warwick Castle
19
Warwick Castle
Medieval fortress offering exhibits and live historical displays
Castle
Tate Modern
20
Tate Modern
Modern art museum housed in a former power station
Museum
Shakespeare's Globe
21
Shakespeare's Globe
Reconstruction of Shakespeare's open‑air theatre on the Thames
Theater
Victoria and Albert Museum
22
Victoria and Albert Museum
Major London museum of decorative arts and design
Museum
23
Somerset House
Historic London neoclassical building hosting arts and events
Museum
Science Museum, London
24
Science Museum, London
Interactive science museum with historical technological collections
Historical Site
National Maritime Museum
25
National Maritime Museum
Greenwich museum documenting Britain's maritime history and artefacts
Museum
Alton Towers
26
Alton Towers
Large Staffordshire theme park known for roller coasters
Amusement Park
Thorpe Park
27
Thorpe Park
Thrill-focused theme park near London with intense coasters
Park
National Portrait Gallery, London
28
National Portrait Gallery, London
London gallery housing portraits of notable British figures
Museum
Legoland Windsor
29
Legoland Windsor
Family theme park with Lego-based attractions in Windsor
Amusement Park
Royal Academy of Arts
30
Royal Academy of Arts
Historic London art institution hosting exhibitions and education
Museum
British Library
31
British Library
United Kingdom's national library holding vast collections
Museum
Saatchi Gallery
32
Saatchi Gallery
Contemporary art gallery showcasing emerging international artists
Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
33
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Maritime museum documenting Liverpool's shipping and emigration history
Museum
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
34
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Birmingham museum with Victorian art and local history
Museum
Science and Industry Museum
35
Science and Industry Museum
Museum exploring science and industrial heritage exhibitions
Museum
National Railway Museum
36
National Railway Museum
Museum preserving historic trains and railway technology
Museum
Serpentine Galleries
37
Serpentine Galleries
Contemporary galleries in London's Kensington Gardens exhibiting commissions
Museum
National Gallery
38
National Gallery
Major London gallery housing Western European paintings
Museum
Great North Museum: Hancock
39
Great North Museum: Hancock
Natural history and regional archaeology museum in Newcastle
Museum
World Museum
40
World Museum
Liverpool museum housing natural history, archaeology, and ethnography
Museum
Tate Liverpool
41
Tate Liverpool
Liverpool branch of Tate, contemporary art exhibitions
Museum
Tate Britain
42
Tate Britain
London museum focusing on historic and British art
Museum
National Science and Media Museum
43
National Science and Media Museum
Museum about photography, film, television, and media history
Museum
Whitechapel Gallery
44
Whitechapel Gallery
Contemporary art gallery in East London promoting emerging artists
Museum
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
45
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
City museum and art gallery with local history exhibits
Museum
Young V&A
46
Young V&A
Children's museum in London focused on design and making
Museum
Imperial War Museum Duxford
47
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Historic air museum at Duxford with preserved wartime aircraft
Museum
Kensington Palace
48
Kensington Palace
Historic royal residence and museum in London
Palace
Churchill War Rooms
49
Churchill War Rooms
Underground museum in London preserving Churchill's WWII command center
Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum
50
Fitzwilliam Museum
Cambridge museum of art and antiquities with global collections
Museum
Beamish Museum
51
Beamish Museum
Living museum recreating industrial and rural life in England
Museum
Osterley House
52
Osterley House
Georgian country house with period interiors and parkland
Museum
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
53
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Local museum of natural history and regional art
Museum
Walker Art Gallery
54
Walker Art Gallery
Major Liverpool art gallery with Victorian and European collections
Museum
Imperial War Museum
55
Imperial War Museum
Museum documenting Britain's military history and conflicts
Museum
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
56
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Outdoor park displaying contemporary sculpture across landscapes
Park
HMS Belfast
57
HMS Belfast
Preserved WWII cruiser serving as a floating museum
Museum
National Army Museum
58
National Army Museum
Museum documenting British Army history and artifacts
Museum
Tate St Ives
59
Tate St Ives
Contemporary art gallery overlooking Cornish coastline
Museum
Corfe Castle
60
Corfe Castle
Ruined medieval castle overlooking Dorset village and landscape
Archaeological Site
Kenwood House
61
Kenwood House
Georgian villa with Rembrandt and landscape collections
Castle
Yorkshire Museum
62
Yorkshire Museum
Regional museum with archaeology and natural history collections
Museum
Natural History Museum at Tring
63
Natural History Museum at Tring
Natural history museum with zoological collections and dioramas
Museum
Montacute House
64
Montacute House
Elizabethan country house with formal gardens and interiors
Museum
Sir John Soane's Museum
65
Sir John Soane's Museum
Historic house museum preserving architect Sir John Soane's collection
Museum
Museum of the Home
66
Museum of the Home
Historic house museum about English domestic interiors
Museum
Orford Castle
67
Orford Castle
Norman castle ruin with imposing cliffside keep
Castle
Imperial War Museum North
68
Imperial War Museum North
Modern museum exploring Britain's wartime history
Museum
Great Britain
69
Great Britain
Largest British island comprising England, Scotland, Wales
Area
Isle of Wight
70
Isle of Wight
English island off Hampshire with coastal cliffs
Island
Greater London
71
Greater London
Metropolitan region centered on the UK's capital city
Area
Old Trafford
72
Old Trafford
Historic Manchester football stadium, home of Manchester United
Stadium
Anfield
73
Anfield
Liverpool's historic football stadium, home of Liverpool F.C.
Stadium
Wembley Stadium
74
Wembley Stadium
England's national stadium hosting football and major events
Stadium
Emirates Stadium
75
Emirates Stadium
Arsenal's north London football stadium, modern design
Stadium
Stamford Bridge
76
Stamford Bridge
Football stadium in London, home of Chelsea FC
Stadium
Trafalgar Square
77
Trafalgar Square
Central London public square with Nelson's Column
Square
London Stadium
78
London Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in London, formerly Olympic venue
Stadium
Madame Tussauds
79
Madame Tussauds
Wax museum exhibiting lifelike celebrity figures
Museum
City of Manchester Stadium
80
City of Manchester Stadium
Football stadium in Manchester, home to City
Stadium
Hyde Park, London
81
Hyde Park, London
Large central London park with Speakers' Corner
Park
Villa Park
82
Villa Park
Historic Birmingham stadium, home to Aston Villa
Stadium
Goodison Park
83
Goodison Park
Historic English football stadium, Everton's home
Stadium
St James' Park
84
St James' Park
Newcastle United's central football stadium
Stadium
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
85
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Regional museum and art collection in Derby
Museum
Pennines
86
Pennines
Upland range forming England's backbone with moorland scenery
Mountains
Royal Observatory, Greenwich
87
Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Historic observatory marking the Prime Meridian and astronomy exhibits
Archaeological Site
The Shard
88
The Shard
Tall London skyscraper with observation decks and offices
Building
White Hart Lane
89
White Hart Lane
Former Tottenham Hotspur football stadium in London
Stadium
Covent Garden
90
Covent Garden
Historic London district with market and theaters
Area
King Power Stadium
91
King Power Stadium
Football stadium, home of Leicester City
Stadium
Royal Opera House
92
Royal Opera House
Historic Covent Garden opera house hosting opera and ballet
Theater
Piccadilly Circus
93
Piccadilly Circus
Busy London road junction and entertainment hub
Amusement Park
Selhurst Park
94
Selhurst Park
South London football stadium, home to Crystal Palace
Stadium
Lindisfarne
95
Lindisfarne
Tidal island with medieval priory and Celtic heritage
Island
Salisbury Cathedral
96
Salisbury Cathedral
English cathedral famed for 13th-century spire and Magna Carta
Church
St Mary's Stadium
97
St Mary's Stadium
Southampton's football stadium and club home ground
Stadium
Stadium of Light
98
Stadium of Light
Sunderland football stadium overlooking the River Wear
Stadium
The Crystal Palace
99
The Crystal Palace
Victorian glass exhibition hall originally erected in Hyde Park
Palace
Downing Street
100
Downing Street
Street housing the UK Prime Minister's official residence
Stream