Top England Museums

No tour of Liverpool is complete without taking in some Beatles history. The hometown of this legendary band, Liverpool houses the award-winning Beatles Story exhibition. Visit the rock-themed attraction – spread over two sites – to learn about the band and its lasting impact on the history of music. Full of fun memorabilia, rare photographs and interactive exhibits, the Beatles Story is full for all ages! Ticket includes shuttle service between sites. 

If you’ve ever wanted to step inside a painting, here’s your chance. And it won’t just be one painting or one painter—you’ll experience the sensation of being surrounded by 42 masterpieces by 29 different artists, from Cézanne to Monet, Dali, and more. Traveling through multiple artistic movements and genres, deep soundscapes add to the experience, equal parts trippy, transcendent, and beautiful.

The British Museum in London houses around eight million artifacts, making it difficult to sift out the must-sees on a first-time or short visit. This small-group tour does the work for you, with a guide to show you around some carefully curated highlights. View important pieces such as the Mummy of Katebet, Lewis Chessmen, and more, as you uncover their significance and history. Entrance to the British Museum is free.

Witness the enchantment of London at night on an evening cruise along the historic Thames River. Aboard the glass-encased boat, enjoy the city’s main attractions at dusk, including the Shard, Big Ben, and the HMS Belfast. Savor a glass of sparkling wine (or soft drink) and canapés as you cruise the river and delight in the magic of London’s urban shoreline as night falls.

Immerse yourself in the magic and mystery of Harry Potter™ with a full-day, behind-the-scenes experience at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Enjoy round-trip transportation by superior coach from London Victoria or Russell Square, and spend half a day exploring the spellbinding film sets independently. See the Gothic grandeur of the Ministry of Magic, walk Diagon Alley, snap photos at iconic locations such as Platform 9 ¾, and more.

Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Harry Potter™ on this trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Travel to the fabled Harry Potter studios by air-conditioned coach from central London, and on arrival, trace the footsteps of Hogwarts’ student wizards at leisure when you visit original sets and uncover behind-the-scenes secrets. This Harry Potter studio London tour includes round-trip coach transport and entrance tickets.

Experience the world of wizardry on a tour of London's Harry Potter filming locations. Cruise through the city by coach to visit cinematic landmarks such as Number 12, Grimmauld Place, Diagon Alley and Platform 9¾. Along the way, enjoy insider stories about the making of the Harry Potter films and visit famous locations that inspired the epic series.

Enjoy a memorable evening of food, wine, and entertainment on this Thames dinner cruise. Feast on a 4-course dinner aboard your sightseeing boat as you sail past London attractions such as the Tower of London, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge, all illuminated at night. While you eat and admire the sights, listen to the on-board music and, if you wish, take to the dance floor.

Explore all of London's major sights, both by river and land. First, choose a 1-, 2- or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus itinerary, and explore three different circuits at your own pace. You can look forward to spotting iconic sights from Tower Bridge and Westminster Abbey to Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Then, finish your tour of London with a hop-on hop-off Thames River cruise, for another perspective on the city and its highlights.

Get up close to one of London's top sights—and UNESCO World Heritage sites—with a visit to Greenwich's Royal Observatory. Stand astride the Prime Meridian: The line that divides the eastern and western hemispheres and defines Greenwich Mean Time. With the help of an audio guide, you’ll then learn about the work of British honorary astronomers and hear fun facts about space, time, and the stars.

Discover London’s top sights for one low price with The London Pass® by Go City. Choose from a 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7- or 10-day sightseeing credits package, and enjoy access to 90+ attractions, visiting as many as you like each day. Your London Pass also lets you redeem credits on a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus tour, a Thames River Cruise, London Bike rental, and more. • Access over 90 Things To Do in London • Choose between a 1-,2-,3-,4-, 5-, 6-, 7- or 10-day credits package • Save your London Pass® on your mobile device and browse the included Go City app to help plan your itinerary ahead • Visit London’s best attractions including Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, or Madame Tussauds And best of all, your London Pass® is valid for 2 years from purchase date and only activates when you exchange credits at any included attraction or tour. After that, your pass is valid for the remaining number of days purchased. So you can rest assured should your travel plans need to change!

Attention Beatles fans — this tour is the one you’ve been looking for. Skip the queue at the Liverpool Beatles Museum and access a vast collection of Beatles memorabilia and authentic costumes, instruments and countless treasures. Read letters written by band members, and see exclusive footage of the band performing and practicing. A true insiders look at the most famous rock and roll band in the world.

Whether you’re a rail enthusiast, traveling with kids, or a lover of underground London, don’t miss the extraordinary narrow-gauge underground railway at the Postal Museum: the Mail Rail. Save time and beat the lines by prebooking Postal Museum tickets with a dedicated time slot for your Mail Rail ride. Then discover the colorful past of Britain’s postal service, featuring everything from an escaped lioness to a 5-wheeler cycle.

Come learn about the Beatles and other ground-breaking British musicians with this admission ticket to the British Music Experience at the National Museum of Popular Music in Liverpool. Spend as little or as much time as you'd like exploring the eight zones of the experience. Learn about the last 70 years of British music with video interviews, displays of memorabilia, and interactive areas where you can dance or try to play popular songs yourself.

Immerse yourself in the country’s rich automotive history—and come face to face with one of the world’s largest collections of historic British cars—when you visit the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire. Book tickets before you travel, arrive at a time that suits you best, and explore the galleries at your own pace. As you discover the vintage vehicles, you’ll also learn more about the local motor industry and manufacturing history.

Learn about the history of gin on this behind-the-scenes of the Bombay Sapphire Distillery. Walk through the twin greenhouses that grow examples of the 10 botanical ingredients found in the world-famous gin and taste samples during a guided tour of the Dakin Still House. Complete your tour with an included cocktail at the Mill Bar.

Enjoy an immersive, fun-filled, and family-friendly way to learn all about medical history when you book tickets to Chester’s Sick to Death exhibition. Held in a historical venue, the exhibition focuses on the gory history of medicine, complete with interactive areas that kids will appreciate. Play with scientific equipment, pretend to operate on a body, and learn what doctors used to do to treat patients—and thankfully do no longer.

Often called 'London's Sistine Chapel,' the Painted Hall in the Old Royal Naval College—part of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site—is a must-see London highlight for history buffs and art lovers. With this seamless option, choose from several daily tour times, book tickets before you travel, and enjoy skip-the-line access upon arrival. Once inside, marvel at the Christopher Wren-designed complex, and explore at your own pace.

Step aboard the 'Cutty Sark' in Greenwich, and discover what life was like on board a 19th-century tea clipper boat. The world’s sole surviving clipper, the 'Cutty Sark' today is an award-winning boat-museum, which allows you to learn about the China tea trade voyages and life at sea. Your entrance ticket lets you stay as long as you want aboard the boat, but most visits last around an hour or two.

Discover the history, stories, and architecture of the country’s oldest prison—and explore at your own pace—when you pre-book tickets to Shepton Mallet Prison. Constructed in 1625, the landmark has witnessed many centuries of British history. Choose a start time that works best for you, make your own way to the landmark, and step back in time when you visit its cells, gruesome execution areas, and more.

Discover one of England’s most distinctive museums—and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace—when you book advance tickets to the National Museum of Computing. Located at Bletchley Park, where Alan Turing and others participated in boundary-breaking computing and code-breaking work during World War II, the museum includes the world’s largest collection of working historic computers. Browse the wide-ranging exhibits, and learn more from on-site volunteers.

Learn all about Winston Churchill’s life on this private, history-themed tour. Pick from several convenient tour times, and set off with just your guide for company. You’ll see where Churchill lived as a child and as a young man, will discover where he purchased his suits, and will even visit his preferred cigar shop. Next, see the church where he married, admire 10 Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament, and explore the Churchill War Rooms; skip-the-line tickets are included to help you beat the crowds and save time.

Experience culture and art through the ages at London’s exceptional British Museum. In a small-group, accompany an expert on a 2.5-hour tour through some of the museum’s 70 galleries, then enjoy time on your own to explore exhibitions and genuine artifacts like mummies from Ancient Egypt, unique Anglo-Saxon coins and sections of the Athens Acropolis. With millions of items to see, the British Museum offers something for everyone!