{"id":186589,"date":"2023-09-03T22:40:30","date_gmt":"2023-09-03T22:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=186589"},"modified":"2023-09-03T22:40:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-03T22:40:30","slug":"need-entertainment-on-a-budget-these-are-the-best-free-tourist-uk-attractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/lifestyle\/need-entertainment-on-a-budget-these-are-the-best-free-tourist-uk-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Need entertainment on a budget? These are the best free tourist UK attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SEC_169967313-131f.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The summer holidays might be over, but if you\u2019ve got kids, the need to entertain them doesn\u2019t stop in September.<\/p>\n<p>Equally, if you\u2019ve overspent a little this summer (who hasn\u2019t?) but don\u2019t want to completely kill off your urge to explore, a free tourist attraction will go a long way.<\/p>\n<p>You heard correctly: the UK might be expensive and we might be in the midst of a cost of living crisis, but there are ways of seeking entertainment that\u2019ll help you conserve those precious pennies.<\/p>\n<p>Starting off with an all-time classic, we\u2019ve got the Natural History Museum in London. <\/p>\n<p>Since opening its doors in 1881, its housed an infinitely growing collection of natural history specimens \u2013 that were originally displayed in the British Museum.<\/p>\n<p>The museum doesn\u2019t just offer ticketed exhibitions \u2013 there are plenty of free things to see and do, including the dinosaur exhibition, the Volcanoes and Earthquakes gallery and an array of skeletal friends, including the famous whale, stegosaurus and the blue whale, AKA the largest mammal on earth.<\/p>\n<h2><i class=\"icon icon-exclaim\"><\/i>Latest London news<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>How will I know if my child\u2019s school is shutting because of dangerous concrete?<\/li>\n<li>Shaken mum issues warning to parents after little girl was almost snatched on UK high street<\/li>\n<li>One in four new ULEZ cameras damaged after scheme expands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>To get the latest news from the capital visit Metro.co.uk&#8217;s <\/strong>visit\u00a0Metro&#8217;s London news hub.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Based at the Tregellast Barton Farm on the Lizard Peninsula, Roskilly\u2019s is a working Cornish Dairy farm. <\/p>\n<p>Naturally, admission is completely free \u2013 and four-legged furry friends are welcome.<\/p>\n<p>The family-run business milks an impressive 125 Jersey cows, used to make Roskilly\u2019s ice cream and fudges without the use of pesticides and artificial fertilisers. Get stuck in!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>The National Football Museum, Manchester<\/h2>\n<p>The Women\u2019s World Cup might be over (*cry*), but that doesn\u2019t mean the football fever needs to end. <\/p>\n<p>The Women\u2019s Super League is just around the corner and the Men\u2019s Premier League is in full swing: if you\u2019d like to add to the excitement, a visit to the National Football Museum in Manchester is imperative for any sports fan.<\/p>\n<p>The world\u2019s biggest football museum, it\u2019s open from Wednesday to Sunday. <\/p>\n<p>Admission is free for residents of the City of Manchester, under 5s and National Art Pass and Museum Association Members, so get your bookings in now.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool<\/h2>\n<p>The most-visited free tourist destination in North West England, Liverpool\u2019s beloved Royal Albert Dock offers museums, galleries, restaurants and more, including Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story, Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum.<\/p>\n<p>Opened in 1846, it was the first structure in the UK to be built solely from cast iron, brick and stone, with no wood in sight. <\/p>\n<p>In 2013, it was regenerated, and now more than six million visitors travel to stroll along its paths each year.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Parliament Buildings, Belfast<\/h2>\n<p>Eager to see where the Northern Ireland Assembly sits? A visit to the Parliament Buildings on Belfast\u2019s Stormont Estate will cost you nothing, nada, zilch.<\/p>\n<p>The buildings are open to the public from 9am until 4pm, Monday to Friday (except on public holidays). <\/p>\n<p>Public tours are also available, but you\u2019ll need to book your space.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Shambles, York<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most famous landmarks in York, Shambles is one of Europe\u2019s best-preserved medieval shopping streets. <\/p>\n<p>Think cobbled streets, wooden beams and tiny doorways, as some of these buildings date back as far as the 13<sup>th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n<p>Shambles is believed to have inspired the famous Diagon Alley from the film adaptation of the Harry Potter franchise and, as such, it\u2019s home to an array of Hogwarts-inspired shops.<\/p>\n<p>The streets were originally comprised solely of butchers, with each shop specialising in a different form of meat. Fear not, vegetarians: these days it\u2019s filled with a vibrant mix of independent retailers, ranging from sweet shops to woollen mills.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Devil\u2019s Dyke, Sussex<\/h2>\n<p>Wanting to soak up some crisp, autumn fresh air? Pumpkin spiced lattes at the ready, for a trip to Devil\u2019s Dyke in Sussex is completely free.<\/p>\n<p>A V-shaped valley with a depth of 100 metres, it\u2019s managed by the National Trust. Housing some incredible panoramic views, this remarkable piece of landscape offers the opportunity for walking, cycling, and even hang-gliding.<\/p>\n<p>But be warned: bring a hair bobble, because it\u2019s incredibly windy at the top.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>The Helix Park, Falkirk<\/h2>\n<p>Spanning over 350 hectares of greenery between Falkirk and Grangemouth in Scotland, The Helix is home to the Kelpies \u2013 also known as the largest equine sculptures in the world.<\/p>\n<p>An impressive engineering achievement, the Kelpies are 100ft tall and weigh over 300 tonnes each, a tribute to the horses that historically propped up the Scottish economy by pulling wagons and coal ships.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford<\/h2>\n<p>And finally, housed inside Oxford\u2019s Museum of Natural History, the Pitt Rivers Museum is inundated with fascinating things.<\/p>\n<p>With over 500,000 items, including an Ethiopian Priest\u2019s crown, Siberian reindeer knickers and a Roman shoe, it\u2019s entirely possible to spend hours in here. 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