Packed with over 300 inspiring attractions, this book shows you how to get the most out of your free time - without spending a penny. The authors have trailed the length and breadth of Britain (with children in tow) to track down andtest the best attractions, and undiscovered experiences. Britain for Free is an inspiring, funny and honest account of the best of Britains museums, parks,galleries, wildlife, eccentricities and downright oddness. Also features detailed, practical information with tips and advice and rainy day options. Each entry will include additional features such as Well I Never (fascinating facts), Heads Up (for local tips), and some for children such as Horrible History icons throughout the book specifying who each attraction would suit best (young children, teenagers, grandparents, active travellers etc). Covers all regions of Great Britain and each entry has all the information you need including websites, local amenities, opening times and travel advice Entries include: The Winter Garden, Sheffield; Wild Camping, Scotland; Dolphin Spotting at Chanonry Point, Moray Firth; Mudchute Park and Farm in the shadow of Canary Wharf; Egyptian mummies at the British Museum Includes unusual museums, inspiring galleries and fantastic outdoor spaces to enjoy for free, plus: amenities listings and food ‘>Regions London, The South East and Eastern England, The South West, The Midlands (Birmingham, Staffs, Leics,, Northants, Warwickshire, Staffs and Shropshire), Northern England, The rest of Britain (Scotland and Wales) Sample Entries The Iron Age Hill fort at Maiden Castle, Dorset Climb Big Ben at the Houses of Parliament The Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon The Winter Garden, Sheffield Antony Gormleys Another Place, See 100 cast-iron art installation figures stretching more than half a mile out to sea at Crosby Beach in Sefton Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth Play on pirate ships and in tepees in the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground
- ISBN: 978-0-470-68841-0
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 264
- Fecha Publicación: 18/06/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés