ESSENTIAL TRAVEL’S TOP TEN MUST SEE SIGHTS UNDER A TENNER With half terms, Easter breaks and Bank Holidays taking place in the coming months, concerns about the cost of family days out and the subsequent impact on the bank balance are constantly on the rise.
BigTravelNews.info - Mar 28,2011 - 1. Public Parks, UK wide
Admission charge: free
The concept of the 'public park' was introduced by the Victorians. Centuries ago they sought out the finest landscapers to create open areas where all people could convene and enjoy the outdoors. Today there are public parks in every town throughout the UK, as well as 15 protected national parks for all to use and enjoy, for free.
On 24 April, Brockhole in the Lake District is holding a free Easter event. There will be fun for the whole family, including treasure hunts and the Brockhole Bunny. The day starts at 10am. More information at: www.nationalparks.gov.uk
2.The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London
Admission charge: free
Whether a whole day or just an hour to spare, the National Gallery is a great place to while away the time and get lost in beautiful art work – all for free. There is enough to keep visitors coming back for years, making it the perfect venue to visit when there is merely change left in the pocket. More information at: www.nationalgallery.org.uk
3.Llandaff Ghost Walk, Cardiff, Wales
Admission charge: £4 (pre-booked), £5 (on the night)
This spooky ghost tour will keep hair raised from start to finish. The well-versed guides know long forgotten tales and dark secrets from Cardiff’s past and can tie actual events and people to all the sites that are visited. While the tour might be a bit too much for children under ten, teenagers and adults will have a ball getting scared out of their wits. More information at: www.cardiffhistory.co.uk
4.Stirling Castle, Stirling, Scotland
Admission charge: Adults - £7, Children - £4, Concessions - £5.50
Stirling Castle stands as a lasting monument to many great battles over its ownership. A tour of this amazing venue takes visitors back in time, through several significant periods in history. Located on top of Castle Hill, this towering structure (built around the 12th century) imposes itself on the lush Scottish countryside for miles in every direction. More information at: www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk
5.Stonehenge, Wiltshire
Admission charge: Adults - £6.90, OAPs - £5.50, Children (5-15) - £3.50, Children under five - free
England's most famous prehistoric monument and man-made structure is open to the general public for less than £10. Visitors can ponder the mystery of Stonehenge’s origins and work try to work out the strange but awe inspiring arrangement of the rocks. More information at: www.stonehenge.co.uk
6.Quiz Night At The Prince Albert Pub And Restaurant, Camden, London
Entry Fee: £2 per person
Quiz Night takes place every Sunday at the Prince Albert Pub in edgy Camden Town. The well-kept Victorian building with its stained glass windows and hard-wood floors looks like something straight out of a Charles Dickens novel. A mixed but hearty crowd come together every week to enjoy the competition and socialise. There are big prizes up for grabs, including gig tickets, drinks and money. More information at: www.princealbertcamden.com
7.Thames River Cruises, Reading
Admission charge: Adults - £4.50, OAPs - £4, Children - £3 (30 Minute
