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

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Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare, History & Town Highlights Tour

Get your bearings in Stratford-upon-Avon on this 1.5-hour walking tour with a friendly local guide. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour introduces the town’s Shakespeare …More

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Get your bearings in Stratford-upon-Avon on this 1.5-hour walking tour with a friendly local guide. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour introduces the town’s Shakespeare...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (150)
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$16
Windsor Daily Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

A town steeped in royal heritage and set along the picturesque River Thames, Windsor is as charming as it is captivating. From its deep ties …More

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A town steeped in royal heritage and set along the picturesque River Thames, Windsor is as charming as it is captivating. From its deep ties...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (148)
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$19
Loch Ness 50-minute Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Discover the mystery surrounding Loch Ness on a 1-hour cruise from Clansman Harbour. Situated only a twenty minutes’ drive from central Inverness, Loch Ness is …More

Discover the mystery surrounding Loch Ness on a 1-hour cruise from Clansman Harbour. Situated only a twenty minutes’ drive from central Inverness, Loch Ness is...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,209)
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$33
Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

As darkness falls, and the witching hour creeps ever closer, join us for a spine tingling, late night, 80 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old …More

As darkness falls, and the witching hour creeps ever closer, join us for a spine tingling, late night, 80 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,825)
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$28
Cambridge University With Alumni: Optional Kings College Entrance

Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling …More

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Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,402)
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$34
Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

Explore the iconic filming locations of the award-winning Downton Abbey television series on this full-day tour from London. Following the release of Downton Abbey 3: …More

Explore the iconic filming locations of the award-winning Downton Abbey television series on this full-day tour from London. Following the release of Downton Abbey 3:...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (909)
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$209
Oxford Castle and Prison Guided Tour

Explore the 1,000-year history of Oxford Castle and Prison. Step back in time with our costumed guided tours and see fascinating stories come to life. …More

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Explore the 1,000-year history of Oxford Castle and Prison. Step back in time with our costumed guided tours and see fascinating stories come to life....

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,609)
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$28
London Fast Track Ticket

Fast Track for a perfect experience! With fast track entry for your flight in a shared capsule, you get to skip the majority of the …More

Fast Track for a perfect experience! With fast track entry for your flight in a shared capsule, you get to skip the majority of the...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (2,896)
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$59
London: Natural History Museum Guided Tour + Entry with Audio

Experience an express tour, with reserved entry and audio guide of the Museum! Meet your tour guide under the large white arch for ‘Victoria & …More

Experience an express tour, with reserved entry and audio guide of the Museum! Meet your tour guide under the large white arch for ‘Victoria &...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.7 (167)
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$14
Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry

This experience offers the only direct tour from Bath to Stonehenge. The ride to Stonehenge takes just under one hour each way. We use luxury …More

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This experience offers the only direct tour from Bath to Stonehenge. The ride to Stonehenge takes just under one hour each way. We use luxury...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (623)
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$101
The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience in Edinburgh

Step into a world where tradition meets innovation and embark on The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience - A Journey of Flavour at The Johnnie Walker …More

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Step into a world where tradition meets innovation and embark on The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience - A Journey of Flavour at The Johnnie Walker...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,613)
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$34
London: The Original Classic Rock & Beatles Tour

This is the ORIGINAL London Rock Tour — and there's nothing else like it. Hop aboard a sightseeing coach for an afternoon through the rock …More

This is the ORIGINAL London Rock Tour — and there's nothing else like it. Hop aboard a sightseeing coach for an afternoon through the rock...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (927)
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$87
The British Museum London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

On this 2.5 hour exclusive guided museum tour, visit one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts at the British Museum. Our engaging tour guides …More

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On this 2.5 hour exclusive guided museum tour, visit one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts at the British Museum. Our engaging tour guides...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (588)
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$80
Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ & Punting + Optional King's College

Looking to visit King’s College Chapel? Please ensure you book the specific tour option that includes entry, as it is not part of our standard …More

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Looking to visit King’s College Chapel? Please ensure you book the specific tour option that includes entry, as it is not part of our standard...

165 to 225 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (765)
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$74
Mad Day Out Beatles Taxi Tours in Liverpool, England

A bespoke Beatles Tour across Liverpool, in a top of the range electric cab which features free wifi and a fully air conditioned passenger compartment. …More

A bespoke Beatles Tour across Liverpool, in a top of the range electric cab which features free wifi and a fully air conditioned passenger compartment....

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,109)
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$202
Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 1pm 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

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
5.0 (669)
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$30
Guided Tour of London Westminster Abbey Big Ben and Buckingham

Dive deep into London’s royal history, iconic landmarks and local insights on a Guided Walking Tour with 2 flexible options to visit Westminster Abbey. Choose …More

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Dive deep into London’s royal history, iconic landmarks and local insights on a Guided Walking Tour with 2 flexible options to visit Westminster Abbey. Choose...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,478)
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$44
Stonehenge & the Cotswolds Including Admission from Bath

Be ready for an adventure that will transport you through centuries of history and into the heart of picturesque England. Wander through Castle Combe, one …More

Be ready for an adventure that will transport you through centuries of history and into the heart of picturesque England. Wander through Castle Combe, one...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (257)
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$123
London Witches and History Walking Tour

Experience London’s wicked history and see famous sights on this spellbindingly unique walking tour, led by a bewitching guide! Join your characterful witch guide to …More

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Experience London’s wicked history and see famous sights on this spellbindingly unique walking tour, led by a bewitching guide! Join your characterful witch guide to...

70 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (135)
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$24
The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour

Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour. We visit exceptional restaurants and other stops serving superior-quality food. Our guides are some …More

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Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour. We visit exceptional restaurants and other stops serving superior-quality food. Our guides are some...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (193)
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$128
Alton Towers Resort 1 Day Admission Ticket

The UK's Number 1 Theme Park based in Staffordshire England. The theme park appeals to all age groups with attractions that appeal to the younger …More

The UK's Number 1 Theme Park based in Staffordshire England. The theme park appeals to all age groups with attractions that appeal to the younger...

1 day Free Cancellation
4.2 (4,480)
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$22
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