Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in England (Updated 2026)

England, United Kingdom
Cambridge University Colleges Guided Punting Tour

A punt along the River Cam is one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy the atmosphere of Cambridge. This 45-minute guided tour begins at …More

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A punt along the River Cam is one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy the atmosphere of Cambridge. This 45-minute guided tour begins at...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
Coasteering Geopark Adventure In Torquay

Our Coasteering Adventure can be tailored to your ability! As long as you can swim and boulder you will Love a Rock Solid Adventure! We …More

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Our Coasteering Adventure can be tailored to your ability! As long as you can swim and boulder you will Love a Rock Solid Adventure! We...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$61
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise

Windermere Lake Cruise will be included in your tour price. The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses. The soaring mountains refresh …More

Windermere Lake Cruise will be included in your tour price. The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses. The soaring mountains refresh...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$102
Stonehenge Inner Circle Private Tour from London with Bath Visit

Take an early or late-access tour of Stonehenge, and walk inside the UNESCO-listed stone circle without any of its daytime crowds. Choose from a morning …More

Take an early or late-access tour of Stonehenge, and walk inside the UNESCO-listed stone circle without any of its daytime crowds. Choose from a morning...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$223
London 30 Top Sights with Fun Local Guide

See over 30 London sights in 1 day ! Your fun local guide will make sure you don't miss anything! We will guide you on an …More

See over 30 London sights in 1 day ! Your fun local guide will make sure you don't miss anything! We will guide you on an...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Cell

The Cell Escape Room is a fully immersive, state-of-the-art escape room experience, where you get to do the time without committing the crime! Experience the …More

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The Cell Escape Room is a fully immersive, state-of-the-art escape room experience, where you get to do the time without committing the crime! Experience the...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
Ipswich Tudor Escape Game: Self-Guided Historical Quest

The year is 1560 and you have just arrived in Ipswich with a cart of wool to sell. Queen Elizabeth's reign has barely begun, and …More

The year is 1560 and you have just arrived in Ipswich with a cart of wool to sell. Queen Elizabeth's reign has barely begun, and...

1 hour 40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$7
Entry ticket to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford

Visit Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford where you can see over 100 species of animals including Wolves, Lynx, Meerkats and Capybara. During your …More

Visit Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford where you can see over 100 species of animals including Wolves, Lynx, Meerkats and Capybara. During your...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

Experience the wonder and excitement of London at Christmas time with an open-top bus tour of the best festive light displays. Highlights: A tour of …More

Experience the wonder and excitement of London at Christmas time with an open-top bus tour of the best festive light displays. Highlights: A tour of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
London Eye River Cruise

Cruise down the River Thames and learn about London's top landmarks with the London Eye River Cruise expert guides. Discover London’s main riverside attractions by …More

Cruise down the River Thames and learn about London's top landmarks with the London Eye River Cruise expert guides. Discover London’s main riverside attractions by...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$21
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace with Funny Historian

This is the highest-rated Changing of the Guard walking tour on City Sky Diving and City Sky Diving. Led by a historian and designed with …More

This is the highest-rated Changing of the Guard walking tour on City Sky Diving and City Sky Diving. Led by a historian and designed with...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (816)
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$39
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour

Walk in the footsteps of prisoners who have been residents of the wings during the last 400 years. Discover what happens behind the high walls …More

Walk in the footsteps of prisoners who have been residents of the wings during the last 400 years. Discover what happens behind the high walls...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Stratford Town Walking Tour 365 Days a Year

Multi award-winning Guided Walking Tour, established 2002. Operates 365 days a year - even Christmas Day! All welcome. The Tour Guide tells the Shakespeare story …More

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Multi award-winning Guided Walking Tour, established 2002. Operates 365 days a year - even Christmas Day! All welcome. The Tour Guide tells the Shakespeare story...

105 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$16
Little John's Big Tour of Nottingham

Join me, Little John, on a journey through the heart of Nottingham! Hear the real tales of Robin Hood, the wicked Sheriff, and the fight …More

Join me, Little John, on a journey through the heart of Nottingham! Hear the real tales of Robin Hood, the wicked Sheriff, and the fight...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$28
Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London

Sit back and relax as you travel by air-conditioned coach from London to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Bath. On your way, discover the …More

Sit back and relax as you travel by air-conditioned coach from London to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Bath. On your way, discover the...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
London Sightseeing Tour: Guard Change with Tower of London Option

See the best that England’s capital has to offer on a full-day city tour of London! Explore St Paul’s Cathedral with a guide, then make …More

See the best that England’s capital has to offer on a full-day city tour of London! Explore St Paul’s Cathedral with a guide, then make...

4 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$93
London in a Day: Tower of London, Westminster & River Cruise

See London’s biggest landmarks in one unforgettable day, with pre-reserved entry to Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, a Thames River cruise, and an …More

See London’s biggest landmarks in one unforgettable day, with pre-reserved entry to Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, a Thames River cruise, and an...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$128
Oxford and Cotswolds Villages Small-Group Day Tour from London

Trade the noise of London for the cobblestone streets and rolling green hills of England’s most enchanting countryside. This top-rated small-group day tour balances rich …More

Trade the noise of London for the cobblestone streets and rolling green hills of England’s most enchanting countryside. This top-rated small-group day tour balances rich...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$113
Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

Take a journey back to the early twentieth century on this fully guided small group tour from London that includes a tour of Downton Village …More

Take a journey back to the early twentieth century on this fully guided small group tour from London that includes a tour of Downton Village...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$351
Stonehenge Morning Half-Day Tour from London Including Admission

We leave London at 7.30 am to arrive at Stonehenge before the crowds. This morning tour allows visitors to visit Stonehenge and return to Central …More

We leave London at 7.30 am to arrive at Stonehenge before the crowds. This morning tour allows visitors to visit Stonehenge and return to Central...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (768)
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$89
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford

We’re proud to offer the smallest small-group tour of the Cotswolds, giving you rare access to villages and back roads that other tour companies simply …More

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We’re proud to offer the smallest small-group tour of the Cotswolds, giving you rare access to villages and back roads that other tour companies simply...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (390)
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$115
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