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 November
See our favourite picks of the latest and best activities and attractions for this month and beyond.
1/3 OFF: The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station
From the Power Station’s magnificent Art Deco Turbine Hall A, travel 109 metres up to the top of one of the iconic chimneys for a panoramic view like no other
2FOR1: The Courtauld Gallery – The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Wayne Thiebaud. American Still Life
The first ever museum show of the artist’s work in the UK presents his remarkable, vibrant and lushly painted still-lifes of quintessentially post-war American subjects, from diner food and deli counters to gumball dispensers and pinball machines
2FOR 1 or 25% OFF: Big Bus Tours
With 2FOR1 on amazing hop-on hop-off tours in London day and night, and 25% OFF in Edinburgh, you can see the sights and discover the city like never before
Things to Do: New Attractions
Get the very latest offers on our newly added events and attractions.
Step into a dinosaur’s world like never before at Lightroom – Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs
Get your tastebuds ready for 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
Enjoy an immersive family adventure at Jurassic World: The Experience
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
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
The artist explores the power of oil in Institute of Contemporary Arts – Tanoa Sasraku: Morale Patch
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
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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