One way to explore Britain’s heritage is by visiting one of the many museums and art galleries that can be found all over the country.
Museums can be based around a general theme, such as London’s Science Museum or the Natural History Museum, while others focus on something more specific, like the National Football Museum in Manchester or the Lords Museum which is located at the cricket ground.
Similarly, the UK’s art galleries can also be general with a bit of everything, while others are very specific with certain art styles or mediums on display. Many museums and heritage homes have their own art galleries contained within them, particularly if the family that owns the estate has their own art collection.
Celebrate the region’s history
Though the UK is small in comparison to other countries in the world, the various regions and nations are incredibly diverse. During the Industrial age, different regions of the UK specialised in different areas of industry, such as mining or lace making. The West Midlands were known for their waterways and foundries, so you’ll find museums dedicated to this subject, while as the North West featured several textile businesses, there will be numerous museums where you can explore this further.
Working museums
If you want a more immersive experience, make sure to visit a working museum. These attractions are often found in former factories or heritage buildings and allow you to really get an idea of what life was like during that time.
In Devon, you’ll find Coldharbour Mill, one of the oldest woollen mills in the country that has been in continuous production since 1797, while in Cardiff, the St Fagan’s National History museum features more than 40 original buildings creating an entire village set across 100 acres so you can truly step back in time.
Fans of the show Peaky Blinders will want to add the Black Country Museum to their itineraries, particularly as it is also the setting for Charlie’s Yard, while those who have an interest in Britain’s mining history should visit the Big Pit National Coal Museum in south Wales, where you can descent 300 feet into a mineshaft as part of the tour!
Explore your artistic side
Art is as unique and diverse as the UK itself, so it’s no wonder that there are so many art galleries to enjoy. Of course, there is the National Gallery in London and the Tate Galleries, who have sites all over the UK, all of which are popular tourist attractions along with the Victoria and Albert Museum, another popular spot for travelling exhibitions.
For sculptures, there is the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and for those of you who like to get involved and get your hands dirty, there are plenty of interactive galleries and galleries hosting workshops.
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