Britain’s classic theme park attractions, from a 1920s big dipper to Alton Towers’ iconic Corkscrew

Hold on tight for a roller coaster ride around some of Britain’s classic theme park attractions.  We take you back to pre-WWI Blackpool Pleasure Beach, where Sir Hiram Maxim’s Captive Flying Machines wowed straw-boater-wearing thrillseekers, and then through the decades via one-of-a-kind log flumes, a charming carousel and game-changing roller coasters at Chessington World of … Read more

From Amy Winehouse to Elton John and Elvis Costello & The Attractions: Box sets of the year 

From the Amy Winehouse collection to Elton John’s favourite album tracks and Elvis Costello & The Attractions, the best box sets of the year By Tim De Lisle for Event Magazine Published: 22:01 GMT, 14 November 2020 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 14 November 2020 Christmas is coming: the discs are getting fat. A musical box … Read more

Coronavirus China: Social distancing ignored at tourist attractions

Swarms of Chinese tourists have ditched social distancing rules and flocked to scenic spots in China to enjoy their first major holiday after the country claimed to have contained its COVID-19 outbreak. Shocking footage from Sunday shows Huangshan Mountain, a famous hiking site in Anhui, jam-packed with people standing shoulder to shoulder, some even without … Read more

Tourists slam ‘boring’ UK attractions in hilarious TripAdvisor reviews

Tourists slam ‘boring’ UK attractions in hilarious TripAdvisor reviews – from complaining Stone Henge is just a ‘pile of rocks’ to slamming Warwick Castle as a ‘Disneyland wannabe’ Hilarious one-star reviews on TripAdvisor have slated British tourist attractions  One called Big Ben ‘just a clock,’ another branded Stonehenge ‘a pile of rocks’  Elsewhere, a further … Read more

Which? ranks the UK’s 50 most-visited historical attractions and Royal Yacht Britannia is top

The Royal Yacht Britannia has been rated the UK’s favourite historical attraction, according to a new Which? survey. The Queen’s former yacht, permanently moored on the waters of Leith in Edinburgh, came out on top when members of the consumer organisation were asked to rate the UK’s 50 most visited historical attractions on criteria including … Read more

Britain’s best attractions for a rainy day, from inland surfing to gin tasting

Making a splash when it’s raining: Britain’s best attractions for when the beach is not an option, from inland surfing to gin tasting The Wave, Bristol’s inland surfing lake, is suitable for beginners and experts alike Explore Kents Cavern, Torquay, a labyrinth of caves formed 2.5 million years ago  The Bombay Sapphire Distillery Tour in Hampshire … Read more

Scottish barber reopens at midnight as pubs, cinemas and attractions welcome customers

Lockdown measures are being eased to get Scotland back into business today, with pubs, restaurants, hair salons and tourist attractions all set to reopen. Strict social distancing and hygiene measures are in place from today as Scots enter the third phase of Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown.   Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged … Read more

Brits face getaway misery with attractions shut and a ban on foreign travel

Millions left in limbo over summer holidays: Brits face getaway misery with attractions shut and a ban on foreign travel – while others don’t know if trips they’ve booked will go ahead Britain faces a £45billion black hole in tourism spending due to coronavirus Hotels, campsites and holiday parks are shut, along with a foreign … Read more

The UK tourist attractions you can visit virtually, from the Lake District to Buckingham Palace

A nationwide lockdown doesn’t have to mean missing out on the UK’s top tourist attractions. That’s because many have incredible webcams and virtual tours on their websites, which means you can explore them from the comfort of your living room. Here MailOnline Travel reveals 22 amazing online tours and webcams for royal residences, museums and … Read more

From Peppa Pig World to Chester Zoo: England’s top tourist attractions revealed by VisitEngland

The Historic Dockyard Chatham  – Gold Hook Norton Brewery, Banbury – Quality Food & Drink MINI Plant Oxford – Best Told Story Paultons Park, Romsey – Gold Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Great Missenden – Best Told Story Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre, Faversham – Welcome Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury – Gold South West Bristol Zoo … Read more