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 Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle

With a great deal to discover and explore your visit to the Bamburgh Castle in Bamburgh is a…

Bamburgh
the North East
Admission fee
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 Chelmsford City Museum
Chelmsford City Museum

Chelmsford Museum is a local history museum located in Chelmsford, Essex, England. The museum is dedicated to showcasing…

Chelmsford
the East of England
Free admission
Visit Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre
Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre

The Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Northern Ireland. The centre is located…

Bushmills
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
Visit Gower Heritage Centre
Gower Heritage Centre

The Gower Heritage Centre is a museum located in Gower, Wales. It is located in an ancient farmstead…

Gower
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Highland Folk Museum
Highland Folk Museum

The Highland Folk Museum, located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, is a unique and fascinating attraction…

Newtonmore
Scotland
Free admission
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 Inveraray Jail
Inveraray Jail

Inveraray Jail dates way back to the early 1800's opening in 1820. There are 2 prison blocks on…

Inveraray
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is located  on Argyle street in Glasgow and sits on the banks…

Glasgow
Scotland
Free admission
Visit Museum of Orange Heritage
Museum of Orange Heritage

The Museum of Orange Heritage, also known as Schomberg House, is a museum located in Belfast, Northern Ireland…

Belfast
Northern Ireland
Free admission
Visit National Roman Legion Museum
National Roman Legion Museum

Delving into Antiquity: A Visit to the National Roman Legion Museum The National Roman Legion Museum, nestled in…

Newport
Wales
Free admission
Visit Natural History Museum at Tring
Natural History Museum at Tring

The Natural History Museum at Tring is a museum located in Hertfordshire, England. It is a museum dedicated…

Tring
the East of England
Free admission
Visit Peterhead Prison Museum
Peterhead Prison Museum

Peterhead Prison was known as 'Scotland's Toughest jail', a title earned from its violent past and maybe also…

Peterhead
Scotland
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 St Fagans National Museum Of History
St Fagans National Museum Of History

With plenty to see and discover, your visit to St Fagan's National Museum of History in Cardiff, South…

Cardiff
Wales
Free admission
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

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