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See. Byron’s Pool↗ A nature reserve where Lord Byron swam and Charles Darwin surveyed beetles. Cambridge University Botanic Garden↗ A peaceful garden near the central station.

Eat. Michaelhouse Cafe Cafe inside St. Michael's Church, serving sandwiches, salads, hot dishes, and desserts. Fitzbillies A Cambridge institution known for refined food, tea, pastries, and the famous Chelsea Bun.

Stay. Cambridge Youth Hostel Basic but functional hostel in a Victorian townhouse, a short walk from the railway station. Travelodge Cambridge Central Budget hotel near Cambridge railway station and the Botanical Gardens.

Lonely PlanetJul 31, 2026

The 18 best places to visit in England

Plan your travels around England with these top cities, regions and sites to visit.

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  • River CamSightPunt along the river for views of college architecture.
  • King's College ChapelPlace of worshipMarvel at its intricate vaulting.
  • The BacksParkLeafy lawns behind colleges, best views of architecture.
  • Elsewhere
  • St Paul’s CathedralPlace of worshipLondon, United KingdomSt Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London, is an Anglican cathedral in London, England,…
  • Tate ModernArts centreLondon, United KingdomIt forms part of the Tate group together with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.
  • Tower of LondonAttractionLondon, United KingdomIt lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile…
  • Westminster AbbeyPlace of worshipLondon, United KingdomSince 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 40 English and British monarchs and a burial site for 18…
  • Big BenSightLondon, United KingdomOriginally named the Clock Tower, the structure was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the…
  • British MuseumMuseumLondon, United KingdomIts permanent collection of eight million works is the largest in the world.
  • Natural History MuseumMuseumLondon, United KingdomBook tickets.
  • Science MuseumMuseumLondon, United KingdomThe home of human ingenuity, come and visit award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible…
  • Tate BritainGalleryLondon, United KingdomIt is part of the Tate network of galleries in England, with Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St…
  • National Portrait GalleryGalleryLondon, United KingdomNational Portrait Gallery, London.
  • West EndNeighborhoodLondon, United KingdomLondon's equivalent of Broadway for big name shows.
  • Old VicTheatreLondon, United KingdomIt was established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, and renamed in 1833 the Royal Victoria Theatre.
  • Windsor CastleSightWindsor, United KingdomWorld's largest, oldest continuously occupied fortress.
  • St. George's ChapelPlace of worshipWindsor, United KingdomSt George's Chapel, formally titled The King's Free Chapel of the College of St George, Windsor Castle, at Windsor…
  • Great Windsor ParkSightWindsor, United KingdomGrand parkland and gardens next to Windsor Castle.
  • Palace PierSightBrighton, United KingdomIconic pier stretching into the English Channel.
  • Snooper's ParadiseMarketBrighton, United KingdomLocal institution for bric-a-brac shopping.
  • The National GalleryCaféLondon, United Kingdom
  • National TheatreArts centreLondon, United Kingdom
  • AlmeidaTheatreLondon, United Kingdom
  • Lyric HammersmithTheatreLondon, United Kingdom
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The GuardianJul 18

20 brilliant UK family days out for summer

From 100,000 sunflowers in Gower and cosmic art in Galloway to a bat safari and messing about in boats, there’s enough here to keep you and the kids busy till September At the westernmost tip of the Gower peninsula, Rhossili Bay is a gloriously wide sweep of sand, backed by dunes and licked with waves perfect for bodyboarding and surfing. Wild ponies graze on the southern headland, while walker…

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  • Bat Safari Punting tourPlacePunting tour along the River Cam to spot bats.
  • Elsewhere
  • Kynren: the Storied LandsFestivalBishop Auckland, United KingdomDaytime counterpart to Kynren, journey through time and legend.
  • Kew GardensGardenLondon, United KingdomDisplays 30 Henry Moore sculptures until January 2027.
  • Rhossili BayViewpointGower, United KingdomWide sweep of sand, perfect for bodyboarding and surfing.
  • Worm's HeadSightGower, United KingdomSerpent-like promontory, time tide to avoid getting cut off.
  • Moors Valley country parkParkDorset, United KingdomGiant ant nests, snake pits, hawks, spiders, play trail.
  • North Downs WayTrailSurrey Hills, United KingdomLinks vineyards for wine hikes and scenic walks.
  • Albury VineyardSightGuildford, United KingdomOffers a self-guided wildlife walk through the vines.
  • Denbies Wine EstateSightDorking, United KingdomBoard the vineyard train or explore walking loops.
  • Moray FirthSightInverness, United KingdomHome to about 200 bottlenose dolphins.
  • Scottish Dolphin CentreCaféSpey Bay, United KingdomFormer fishing station with dolphin exhibition and ice house tours.
  • Salts MillMuseumSaltaire, United KingdomFormer textile mill, now a cultural hub with Hockney art.
  • Quentin Blake Centre for IllustrationMuseumClerkenwell, United KingdomPermanent home for illustration art in an 18th-century waterworks.
  • Magdalen Hill Down nature reserveNature reserveWinchester, United KingdomChalk grassland, wildflower meadows, woodland for butterfly counting.
  • Caldey IslandSightPembrokeshire, United KingdomMonastic island with chocolate, perfume, lighthouse, and beaches.
  • Kynren – An Epic Tale of EnglandFestivalBishop Auckland, United KingdomOutdoor show with 1,000 cast members, history and legend.
  • Sea Lanes Canary WharfSightLondon, United Kingdom50-metre six-lane pool designed for swimming lengths.
  • Royal Docks Summer SplashSightLondon, United KingdomFree paddling pool, deckchairs, and sandpits for younger children.
  • Henry Moore Studio & GardensMuseumHertfordshire, United KingdomSculptor's former home and studios, with works displayed outdoors.
  • Dyfi Osprey ProjectSightMachynlleth, United KingdomObservatory tower near nest to watch osprey chicks.
  • Sherwood PinesTrailNottinghamshire, United KingdomWoods with mountain biking trails and a family loop.
  • St Monans tidal poolSightSt Monans, United KingdomTidal pool on the Fife coast, revamped by community projects.
  • Pittenweem tidal poolSightPittenweem, United KingdomTidal pool on the Fife coast, funds upkeep with mini golf.
  • Peace MuseumMuseumSaltaire, United Kingdom
  • Cliff LakesSightStaffordshire, United Kingdom
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The GuardianJun 25

Art trails, swimming spots and punt safaris, all easily accessible from Cambridge’s new train station

With Cambridge South about to welcome its first passengers, it’s an ideal time to explore some of the university city’s lesser-known treasures on foot or by public transport Flat fields of poppies and ox-eye daisies stretch out to a wide horizon. There are butterflies, vetches, salad burnet. Skylarks sing overhead and a cuckoo calls from the trees near the river. Legend has it that the poet Lor…

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