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This Penzance art gallery is set within gorgeous sub-tropical gardens for the perfect combination of art and nature. The gallery celebrates art from the west Cornish coast, from painting and fashion to ceramics and archaeology, with a particular focus on late 19th and early 20th-century painting. Some highlights on display include paintings by artists Elizabeth Forbes and Norman Garstin – both members of the Newlyn School of plein air (open air) artists.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace comprises five properties in and around Stratford-upon-Avon which map the playwright’s journey through life. Every house has its own distinctive character, from Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, where Shakespeare and his wife Anne’s romance blossomed, to Shakespeare’s Birthplace itself, where a young William grew up. Each location charts the incredible legacy of a writer whose work will live on for generations to come.

Escape the city for a few hours at this beautiful mansion. It boasts the Sarum Missal – the only surviving book of its kind that documents the changing religious views of England over five centuries. There are also hundreds of acres of parkland and gardens to roam about in. And, make sure to look out for a herd of majestic red deer who call the park home.

Near Brighton? We'd recommend hopping on a train for 10 minutes to Hassocks and footing, biking or cabbing it to Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. The village of Ditchling became a hub for some of the most groundbreaking craftspeople of the 20th century, and the museum continues to foster this creative spirit while displaying stunning works in the place they were made. There is a rolling programme of contemporary exhibitions exploring everything from illustration to iconic craftspeople.

Nestled in the hillside of the Lake District lies Blackwell, a rare architectural gem and Grade I listed building in the Arts and Crafts style, built in 1898-1900. Step inside this historic house to encounter its original decorative features and furniture, almost all of which are still intact, from stained glass windows to intricate carved plasterwork.

Immerse yourself in art and history at Dyrham Park near Bath, a magnificent 17th-century Baroque country house nestled in 270 acres of ancient parkland where a herd of fallow deer roam free. Step inside the stunning building and you'll encounter one of the finest surviving example of Baroque interiors in the country, with characteristic walnut panelling, a significant painting collection, and iconic blue and white Dutch Delftware ceramics.

Original medieval features combine with striking 1930s design in this fascinating Art Deco mansion in Greenwich. There are 19 acres of gardens to explore, furniture and an intriguing mix of historical features on display.

Imagine living like a king or queen at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, a seaside pleasure palace built for King George IV. Drawing inspiration from India and China, the striking architecture and opulent interiors reveal a monarch obsessed with luxury. Marvel at glittering chandeliers and gilded ceilings before taking a stroll in the Regency Garden.

The former home of Britain’s greatest literary family is a perfectly preserved time capsule of the lives of the famous sisters who called it home. Displaying original furnishings, manuscripts and personal relics, this is the place where the Brontë sisters wrote their most celebrated novels. Get some literary inspiration at this gorgeous Georgian home.

Dive into sporting history at the National Football Museum in Manchester, where football crazy fans and inquisitive visitors alike can learn all about the beautiful game and its cultural impact. And even if you haven't a scooby about the sport, an outing here promises fun for everyone with its interactive activities and games, including Penalty Shootout and Shot Stopper.

Thinktank in Birmingham is a family-friendly, interactive museum with four floors to explore. Displays include science, natural history and technology. Got kids to entertain? They can explore MiniBrum, a child-sized city for them to play in and learn. And don't miss the immersive Planetarium, where you can go on an out-of-this-world adventure to space.

Unearth 250 million years of history at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, which holds over four million artefacts in its collection. From fossils discovered along the Jurassic Coast to important works of art created by artists connected to the area, including Thomas Gainsborough and Elisabeth Frink, a trip to this museum promises an inspiring and enriching visit, where you can learn more about Dorset's history and cultural heritage.

Climb aboard a piece of history at HMS Caroline, a First World War battleship that was decommissioned in 2011. Now sitting in Belfast's Titanic Quarter, the ship has been transformed into a floating museum of maritime heritage, offering an immersive experience telling the stories of the people who served on its decks.

Explore a treasure trove of art, history and design at the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle in County Durham. The museum building is a distinctive French-style chateau and holds significant collections of Old Master paintings and silverware. A highlight of the collection is the Silver Swan, an 18th-century automaton.

Let your curiosity overcome queasiness at one of Scotland's oldest museums. Originally a medical teaching museum stuffed full of weird and wonderful artefacts, it contains the largest and most historic collection of surgical pathology in the world, from works of art to bone and tissue specimens.