Sometimes the holidays can be a very expensive undertaking and cash can be a bit strapped. But the good news is that this doesn’t mean you are stuck in the house because there are hundreds of fantastic free attractions and entertainment for families and children around the country. Here we look at the top free visitor attractions.
British Museum
The British Museum is located in the Bloomsbury area of London and has over 8 million works from all around the world and from the earliest periods of history. It first opened in 1759 and covers human history, art and culture.
National Gallery
The National Gallery is in Trafalgar Square in London and has over 2,300 paintings from as early as the 13th century within its collection. Some of the most important pieces on show include the Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers.
Tate Modern
The Tate Modern is Britain’s national modern art gallery, based in Bankside in London. It is a former power station that holds art dating from 1900 to modern times. As well as permanent exhibits, the gallery also has changing temporary exhibitions.
Natural History Museum
The National History Museum, London, is concerned with the history of life on earth and has over 80 million items from botany, mineralogy and zoology. It is also a centre specialising in identification and conversation and even has items collected by Charles Darwin.
Brighton Pier
Brighton Pier opened in 1899 and has recently undergone major refurbishment to make it once more a top free attraction. There are rides and attractions as well as eating places and even its own radio station so something for all ages.
Victoria & Albert Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum is the largest museum of decorative arts and design in the world with a permanent collection of over 4 million items. It was founded in 1852 and named for Queen Victoria and her consort, Albert and is based in the Brompton district of London.
Science Museum
The Science Museum is found on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London and has a collection of over 300,000 items ranging from the oldest steam locomotive to the first jet engine and the first typewriter. It also has a special medical exhibit on the fourth floor.
