There are a wide range of leisure activities available. Many British enjoy participating in or watching sporting activities. Many people enjoy visiting stately homes that are open to the public.

MuseumsMuseum Net has an alphabetical listing of the museums in the UK. The most famous include:

• The Tate
• British Museum
• The National Gallery
• The Tate Modern
• National History
• Victoria and Albert Museum
• Science Museum

Cultural ActivitiesMuseums and galleries are a major source of cultural activities. Most cities have at least one, and often several museums. There is a wide array of theatre, opera and ballet companies, regional, national and international. London has over 150 theatres putting on everything from experimental to old favourite productions. Classical concerts are put on by local and international orchestras. There are also live music productions ranging from jazz to rock and roll.

Major Sporting Events

• Badminton Horse Trails – May
• The Boat Race – Easter weekend
• British Grand Prix
• Cheltenham Festival – March
• Cowes Week – July
• Epsom Derby – June
• FA Cup Festival
• Glorious Goodwood – July/August
• Grand National – April
• Henley Royal Regatta – July
• The Open – July
• Royal Ascot – June
• Wimbledon – July

Nightlife
There is something for everyone. Evening activities range from cultural to disco and everything in between.

Things to See

• Edinburgh Castle
• Westminster Abbey
• Big Ben
• Tower Bridge
• The London Eye
• The Tower of London
• Roman Baths and Pump Room
• Windsor Castle
• Stonehenge
• Giant's Causeway
• The Lake District
• Buckingham Palace
• The Changing of the Guard
• Brighton Pier
• Covent Garden Life
• London Zoo
• Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
• Houses of Parliament
• St Paul's Cathedral
• Piccadilly Circus )
• Harrod's
• Hampton Court Palace