Free Things to Do On Vacation in England

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London

The National Gallery of London
The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free. The National Gallery is located at Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN. You can also call them on +44 (0)20 7747 2885.


The National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery was established with the criteria that the Gallery was to be about history, not about art. It is home to thousands of famous portraits of people of significance. There may be some special exhibitions that will require a small admission fee. The Partrait Gallery is located at St Martin’s Place London WC2H 0HE or you can call them for recorded information on +44 (0)20 7312 2463

Tate Britain
Tate Britain is a display of British art ranging from the 16th century to today. Well worth a visit for people interested in the history of Britain. The gallery is located at Millbank London SW1P 4RG you can also phone them on +44 20 7887 8888

Tate Modern
A National art gallery in london housing some magnificant pieces of art. Admission to the gallery is free, but donations from visitors are needed to support the gallery’s work. They are located at Bankside London SE1 9TG You can phone them too on +44 20 7887 8888

The Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum seeks to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and how it affects our lives. It is located at Lambeth Road London SE1 6HZ and you can telephone them on +44 (0)207 416 5320 / 5321.

Royal Airforce Museum
Royal Airforce Museum London is situated on the historic site of the London Aerodrome and houses over 100 aircraft from around the world. Ot is located at Grahame Park Way London, NW9 5LL and you can telephone them on +44 (0)20 8205 2266.

Museum of London
The Museum of London is a Museum of Londons history, archaeology and contemporary cultures to a wider world. It is located at 150 London Wall London EC2Y 5HN tel: +44 (0)870 444 3852

National Maritime Museum - London
The National Maritime Museum was formally opened to the public by King George VI . It includes the 17th-century Queens House and, from the 1950s, the Royal Observatory. It is located at Greenwich, LONDON SE10 9NF. You can call the Museum on +44 (0)20 8858 4422 or listen to recorded information on +44 (0)20 8312 6565.

Museum of London - London Burning Exhibition
Hear the real stories of how Londoners lived through this tragedy. What was it like to live through the terror of having your home and livelihood destroyed? How did people cope? And why did a fire which claimed less than a dozen lives end up changing London’s cityscape forever?

Be transported back to September 1666, with interactive displays and a wide range of objects, including archaeological finds and 17th century fire-fighting equipment and see the Great Fire through the eyes of those who survived it.

You can visit the London Burning Website. Explore the Great Fire, the most famous disaster in London’s history, and find out how it shaped the city we know today. Based on the Museum of London’s special exhibition, London’s Burning, this micro-site features the objects, themes and people from the displays and tells the story of the Fire in depth.

Changing of the Guards
A truly spectacular Free Tourist Attraction outside Londons Buckingham Palace. The official residence of Her Majesty the Queen of England. It generally takes place every secnd day. You can check for a complete schedule or read more about the history at www.changing-the-guard.com.


Manchester

The Whitworth Art Gallery
The Whitworth Art Gallery which is part of the University of Manchester in northwest England, is home to an impressive range of watercolours, prints, drawings, modern art and sculpture, as well as the largest collections of textiles and wallpapers outside London.

It is located on Oxford Road to the south of Manchester City Centre and to the south of the University of Manchester campus, the Gallery can be reached easily by public transport. There is a frequent bus service along Oxford Road to and from the city centre. The Oxford Road Link runs from Piccadilly Station to Grafton Street, stopping at Nelson Street (Monday to Friday only). You can also call on +44 (0161) 275 7450

The Imperial War Museum North
Imperial War Museum North is about people and their stories, about how lives have been and still are shaped by war and conflict.The award-winning building by international architect Daniel Libeskind is a symbol of our world torn apart by conflict and is situated at The Quays, a waterfront destination 2 miles from Manchester city centre.

It is located at The Quays, Trafford Wharf, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1TZ you can call them on +44 (0)161 836 4000.

Manchester Art Gallery
There are over 25,000 objects spanning six centuries in this collection. Enjoy the Clore Interactive Gallery, take a funny tour or join in the free family events. The Manchester Art Gallery is located on Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3JL Tel: +44 (0)161 235 8888

The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester
The Museum’s galleries and collections embody the industrial and scientific achievements that made Manchester a world leader. You can explore these achievements through MoSI’s six themes. Science and Technology, Industry and Inovation, Energy, Transport, People and Communications. The museum is located only minutes from the Manchester city centre on Liverpool Road in Castlefield. You can also phone the museum on +44 (0)161 832 2244.

Birmingham

Spirit of Enterprise
The ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ by Tom Lomax, is a water sculpture outside the extension to the Repertory Theatre in Centenary Square.

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
It is located at Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3DH and you can phone them on +44 [0]121 303 283

St Thomas’s Church - Birmingham
Built in 1829 this church once housed 2,000 worshippers. Since it was bombed in the World War II The imposing tower is all that remains. It now stands as a memorial to the people of Birmingham who were lost in the war. The Church is located at Granville Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom and the operators can be contacted on Tel: +44 121 693 6300

TV Shows

TV Recordings.com
TV Recordings.com - Offers free tickets to programs such as Not Going out. This company will let you book and print your tickets online. But get in early because you will miss out.

BBC TV
Get free tickets to shows, tours and live events. Like all the other studios it is imperitive that you book your tickets to avoid dissapointment.

SRO Standing Room Only
Standing Room Only - is a TV audience company. All Tickets are free but bookings are essential so make sure you get in early to see your favorite shows. Bookings are available via the website.

Hat Trick TV Productions
Hat Trick Productions is one of the UK’s most successful
independent production companies, the output being immediately
identified with quality popular programming.

Hat Trick’s reputation has flourished not only in the UK but also
throughout Europe and also in America. Award-winning shows include:

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU
FATHER TED DROP
THE DEAD DONKEY
ROOM 101
THE KUMARS AT NO. 42
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?

Bookings for free shows are essential.

Leeds

The Leeds Waterfront
The Leeds Waterfront used to be one of the most run down neighborhoods of Leeds.It now has a new lease on life due to a major redevelopment. Great Shopping & Dining the waterfront is located between Chester and York Roads Leeds LS1 1UR United Kingdom.

Breary Marsh - Leeds
Breary Marsh has been designated as a site of special scientific interest. It is one of the last remaining waterlogged woodlands and great for a stroll over the paths and boardwalks. Located opposite Golden Acre Park, Leeds LS16 8BQ United Kingdom You can call +44 113 278 2951 for further information.

Millenium Square in Leeds
Millenium Square is Leeds own version of Londons Trafalgar Square. Opened by the famous Nelson mandella. The Square can host up to 20,000 patrons at any one time.

Canal Gardens
Canal Gardens are close to Roundhay Park in Leeds. For more information use the following contact details: Leeds LS8 2PR United Kingdom Telephone +44 113 266 1850

Liverpool


Albert Dock
The Albert Dock houses many award winning visitor attractions including Tate Liverpool, the famous Beatles Story, Merseyside Maritime Museum and the new International Slavery Museum.

The offices of the Albert Dock can be reached on +44 (0)151 708 7334

Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
The largest Anglican Cathedral in Britain and one of the great buildings of the twentieth century. The Cathedral is located at Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool L1 7AZ, UK and you can call them on +44 (0)151 709 6271

Birmingham

Lickey Hills Park
A popular spot for travelers and the local people of Birmingham. The park covers 524 acres and is a mixture of coniferous and deciduous trees, bluebells, marshes and heaths. there is a also vast amounts of wildlife to be seen. Lickey Hills Country Park is situated to the south-west of the city, in the Bromsgrove area at Warren Lane Birmingham B45 8ER United Kingdom and is open in the Summer from 10am till 7pm and in the winter from 10am till 5pm

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