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

England, United Kingdom
London: City of London Walking Tour

Explore the City of London and discover over 2000 years of British history and culture on this Historic London City Tour. On the tour you’ll …More

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Explore the City of London and discover over 2000 years of British history and culture on this Historic London City Tour. On the tour you’ll...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$19
Private Coastal Boat Tour in Torquay

Join us for a fantastic coastal tour and explore of the bay. You will arrive at our vibrant hub and we will get kitted up …More

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Join us for a fantastic coastal tour and explore of the bay. You will arrive at our vibrant hub and we will get kitted up...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$472
Liverpool City Centre Highlights Tour

A truly unique way to explore MORE of Liverpool in this 90 minute highlights tour! Please make sure you can ride a bicycle! …More

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A truly unique way to explore MORE of Liverpool in this 90 minute highlights tour! Please make sure you can ride a bicycle!...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience

Nights are made for chilling and chatting, and Thames Rockets renowned guides love nothing more than showing you the river when all the other boats …More

Nights are made for chilling and chatting, and Thames Rockets renowned guides love nothing more than showing you the river when all the other boats...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$88
London Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour

Have a unique afternoon tea with a twist on our delightful bus! As its name indicates, this traditional double decker offers beautiful views of London …More

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Have a unique afternoon tea with a twist on our delightful bus! As its name indicates, this traditional double decker offers beautiful views of London...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
Liverpool with a Local: Daily Walking Tour

Get your bearings and discover Liverpool through a Scouser’s eyes on our daily tour with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and …More

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Get your bearings and discover Liverpool through a Scouser’s eyes on our daily tour with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$19
Interactive Jack the Ripper Night Walk: London's Murder Mystery

Go back in time to the foggy streets of Victorian London to solve the greatest mystery of all time: Who was Jack the Ripper? We …More

Go back in time to the foggy streets of Victorian London to solve the greatest mystery of all time: Who was Jack the Ripper? We...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$21
Buckingham, St James Palace & Afternoon Tea at Kensington Palace

See Three Palaces & experience the magnificence of London’s royal quarter with a walk around its most stunning monuments followed by an authentic afternoon tea …More

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See Three Palaces & experience the magnificence of London’s royal quarter with a walk around its most stunning monuments followed by an authentic afternoon tea...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$179
Tower of London Guided Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise

The Tower of London has guarded the Thames for almost 1,000 years, and its stones still hold the darkest stories in British history. With timed-entry …More

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The Tower of London has guarded the Thames for almost 1,000 years, and its stones still hold the darkest stories in British history. With timed-entry...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
Tower of London & Crown Jewels Tour with Beefeater Meet & Greet

For over 900 years, the Tower of London has been the site of intrigues, imprisonments, and executions. On this exclusive tour, your small group will …More

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For over 900 years, the Tower of London has been the site of intrigues, imprisonments, and executions. On this exclusive tour, your small group will...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
London: London Food Tour of Soho & Covent Garden

Experience the best food in London and the top places to eat in Covent Garden and Soho on this tasty London food tour. Filled with …More

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Experience the best food in London and the top places to eat in Covent Garden and Soho on this tasty London food tour. Filled with...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$19
London E-Bike tour & Borough market

We are real people! and you won't be just a number! We love London​ and we wanna share what we know in a totally different …More

We are real people! and you won't be just a number! We love London​ and we wanna share what we know in a totally different...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$80
Inner Farne National Trust Bird Sanctuary - 3 hr trip to the Farne Islands

One of the very few accessible bird colonies in the UK. Expert commentary on board by current Trinity House Lighthouse Attendant. Small, family-run company that …More

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One of the very few accessible bird colonies in the UK. Expert commentary on board by current Trinity House Lighthouse Attendant. Small, family-run company that...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
The Cotswold Tour

Johnnie your local driver and tour guide, has lived and worked in The Cotswolds for three decades. As we navigate the picturesque countryside, Johnnie, with his …More

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Johnnie your local driver and tour guide, has lived and worked in The Cotswolds for three decades. As we navigate the picturesque countryside, Johnnie, with his...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$674
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

Join your character guide and get an up-close walking tour experience of the city and its delightful hidden gems. Get ready; culture, history, heritage, and …More

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Join your character guide and get an up-close walking tour experience of the city and its delightful hidden gems. Get ready; culture, history, heritage, and...

70 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation
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$23
Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 11am Ticket

Shakespeare Distillery is the only working distillery in Stratford upon Avon. We look to the Tudor period to influence the spirits we produce. Our award-winning …More

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Shakespeare Distillery is the only working distillery in Stratford upon Avon. We look to the Tudor period to influence the spirits we produce. Our award-winning...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Beatles Tour of London by Private Black Taxi

Enjoy a 3-hour black cab tour of Beatles locations in central London including Abbey Road and Trident Studios. This guided, small-group tour will show you their …More

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Enjoy a 3-hour black cab tour of Beatles locations in central London including Abbey Road and Trident Studios. This guided, small-group tour will show you their...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$566
Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & Sightseeing

Discover Chester's finest food & drink on a wonderful walking food tour exploring the city voted Most beautiful in the World! We put a spotlight …More

Discover Chester's finest food & drink on a wonderful walking food tour exploring the city voted Most beautiful in the World! We put a spotlight...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$121
London Christmas Lights Private Walking Tour

Many of us have childhood memories of being taken to London and shown the Christmas lights. For many seeing the Christmas lights in London was …More

Many of us have childhood memories of being taken to London and shown the Christmas lights. For many seeing the Christmas lights in London was...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$206
London: British Museum Guided Tour and Priority Entry

Start by meeting your guide in Russell Square. From there, you'll enter the British Museum and discover the most famous exhibits, including the Rosetta Stone …More

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Start by meeting your guide in Russell Square. From there, you'll enter the British Museum and discover the most famous exhibits, including the Rosetta Stone...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$13
Slave Trade Money Trail Tour in the City of London

The organisation's drive is in changing the narrative of the common story of British history. Through studying Sociology, History and Black Studies, our organisation have …More

The organisation's drive is in changing the narrative of the common story of British history. Through studying Sociology, History and Black Studies, our organisation have...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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