Find Your Day Out
There are so many things to do around Great Britain!
Looking for some inspiration for your day out? Whether you’re after family fun, a romantic break, a taste of culture, action-packed adventure or something new and exciting, check out all the things to do below and enjoy great offers on your next day out by train with National Rail’s Days Out Guide!
What’s on in December
See our favourite picks of the latest and best activities and attractions for this month and beyond.
1/3 OFF: London Christmas Lights Night Tour – Big Bus Tours
Discover the sparkling lights of Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree, Christmas lights on Regent Street, Oxford Street, Strand and Piccadilly and see London lit up at night over Westminster and Waterloo bridges
1/3 OFF: All I Want for Christmas is Cabaret
Head to London’s glittering West End and enjoy a variety night that’s like opening all the doors on an advent calendar at once! Find drag, burlesque, musical theatre, comedy and more
2FOR1: London Bicycle Tour Company Christmas Lights Tour
Forget the sleigh – this Christmas, the best way to see London shine is on 2 wheels! Embark on a pedal-powered adventure through the twinkling heart of the city
Things to Do: New Attractions
Get the very latest offers on our newly added events and attractions.
Enjoy an immersive family adventure at Jurassic World: The Experience
Get on your bike for the Highlights of Royal London Bike Tour
Tickle your tastebuds with traditional British food on the London Food Walking Tour of Soho & Covent Garden
Discover Dr Johnson’s House, a 1690’s townhouse nestled amongst the ancient courts and alleys in the City of London
Things to Do: Exhibitions
Immerse yourself in art, design, fashion and more at the latest gallery and museum shows.
Tate Britain - Lee Miller is the most extensive retrospective of the photographer ever staged in the UK
Tate Modern – Theatre Picasso showcases an extensive selection of the legend’s work
Paintings by Seurat, Van Gogh, Pissarro and more are on display at The National Gallery – Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller’s Neo-Impressionists
See the very best in contemporary portrait photography at the National Portrait Gallery – Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025
Celebrate the achievements of Nigerian artists working before and after independence at Tate Modern – Nigerian Modernism
V&A South Kensington – Design and Disability showcases the radical contributions of disabled people to design history
Explore 3 different shows at The Photographers Gallery – Zofia Rydet: Sociological Record | Boris Mikhailov: Ukrainian Diary | Strike a Pose! 100 Years of the Photobooth
Things to Do: for Couples
For a romantic day out, why not try
sharing quality time together 135 metres high, at the London Eye
taking a walk in Kew Gardens
marvelling at the stunning panoramic views of London from The View from The Shard
enjoying the breathtaking views at the Royal Liver Building 360 Tour
visiting the centre of the world at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Things to Do: Culture
Looking for a cultural fix? You could
learn about British pageantry at its best at The Household Cavalry Museum
marvel at the stunning Baroque architecture at the Old Royal Naval College, home to the Painted Hall
visit the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral
Things to Do: Sports and Activities
Whether you want to learn about sporting history, watch an event, or take part in something yourself, you can
step onto hallowed ground with a stadium tour
Go Ape at loads of locations around Great Britain
get into the swing of things with crazy golf at Putt Putt Social and Swingers West End
play on the retro-futuristic courses at Crazy Boules
challenge yourself at an Immersive Gamebox or an escape room
Things to Do: for Families
You can keep the whole gang happy for less with savings including 2FOR1 entry, 1/3 off and many more discounts.
See the sights from the top deck on an open-top Big Bus Tour
Go wild at London Zoo
Explore over 200 hands-on science and technology displays at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
Dive into aquatic fun at one of the SEA LIFE centres around Great Britain
Things to Do: for Thrill-seekers
Get these great offers and strap in for an action-packed day out at
Alton Towers Resort, where you can brave rides like Nemesis, Oblivion and The Smiler
Chessington World of Adventures Resort, home to over 40 adrenaline-pumping rides and attractions
Thorpe Park, the place for water rides and record-breaking roller coasters
Things to Do: Behind the Scenes
Get an inside look at attractions connected to your favourite books, TV shows and films.
Follow in Paddington’s pawsteps through London with the Paddington Walking Tour
Visit locations from all 3 romcoms with the Bridget Jones Walking Tour
Enjoy one of many walking tours, including James Bond, Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders
More Great Offers and Attractions
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