History Museums

Steeped in history the United Kingdom has some excellent museums where you can explore and learn about various times in British history. Some of the most popular include the Natural History Museum, Buckingham Palace and the British Museum in London. The Beamish museum in Durham. The national Railway museum in York and the Mary Rose Museum at the Historic Portsmouth Dockyard.

Visit Birdoswald Roman Fort
Birdoswald Roman Fort

A Window into Roman Britain Birdoswald Roman Fort, situated on the banks of the River Irthing in Cumbria,…

Brampton
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Blists Hill Victorian Town
Blists Hill Victorian Town

Blists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge is a unique and fascinating destination for visitors who are interested in…

Ironbridge
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Butser Ancient Farm
Butser Ancient Farm

Butser Ancient Farm is a unique, historical site located in Hampshire, UK. It is a reconstructed Iron Age…

Chalton
the South East
Admission fee
Visit Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths

Discovering a Slice of Rome in Wales: A Visit to Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths Caerleon, a small…

Newport
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum

The Gladstone Pottery Museum is located in Longton near the city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England. The museum…

Stoke-on-Trent
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit International Bomber Command Centre
International Bomber Command Centre

The International Bomber Command Centre in Lincolnshire, England is a powerful and emotional destination for those interested in…

Lincoln
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Senhouse Roman Museum
Senhouse Roman Museum

A Portal to Britain's Ancient Past Perched atop the dramatic cliffs of Maryport, overlooking the Solway Firth, the…

Maryport
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

Located on the stunning west coast of the Scottish island of Orkney, Skara Brae Prehistoric Village is a…

Orkney Isles
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit Stonehenge
Stonehenge

The sensational Stonehenge is really worth visiting. For admirers of the Neolithic and Bronze Age people this sensational…

Salisbury
the South West
Admission fee
Visit Temple Newsam Country Estate
Temple Newsam Country Estate

With plenty to see and discover, your visit to Temple Newsam country estate in Leeds, Yorkshire is a…

Leeds
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee
Visit World of Wedgwood
World of Wedgwood

The World of Wedgwood is a museum located near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. It is dedicated to preserving the…

Stoke-on-Trent
the Midlands
Admission fee

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