VisitBritain - Bienvenido
From the Shambellie House Museum of Costume (www.nms.ac.uk/costume/home/index.asp) in Dumfries, Scotland, to the Tate (www.tate.org.uk/stives/) in St Ives in South West England, you can make a meaningful link with local communities as well as taking in fascinating examples of art, artefacts and architecture through hundreds of fascinating local and regional museums throughout Britain.
For the intrepid explorer, there’s so much to discover beyond London’s greatest hits. Use this guide to uncover the riches of Britain’s lesser-known gems.
You can find out more about the fascinating museums and galleries of Britain by visiting 24 Hour Museum (www.24hourmuseum.org.uk), or Museums and Galleries Month (www.mgm.org.uk/).
Want a closer look at some of the regions you’re visiting? There’s no better way to do that than to delve into the carefully considered private collections of various outlying cities, towns and villages.
When you visit Scotland you know you’re visiting a country that offers abounding cultural riches. Just look at the number of artists, sculptors, painters and writers it has produced over the years.
After a visit to Europe’s youngest capital city, Cardiff, head to the Valleys of South Wales to learn about the industrial revolution.
Northern Ireland has an abundance of museums and galleries along with heritage centres and historical tours for everyone to enjoy.