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

England, United Kingdom
The London Eye Entry Ticket

Be part of London’s skyline! The London Eye offers spectacular views of the capital of England from high above the River Thames. The famous landmarks …More

Be part of London’s skyline! The London Eye offers spectacular views of the capital of England from high above the River Thames. The famous landmarks...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
London Ghost Walking Tour: Discover Haunted Secrets at Night

London is a city with over 2000 years of history, but when night falls, the streets reveal a darker side, full of horrible histories and …More

London is a city with over 2000 years of history, but when night falls, the streets reveal a darker side, full of horrible histories and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
Ticket to Quirky Quarter Liverpool

Quirky Quarter is great for all ages. Visitors can enjoy the experience at their own pace, staying for as long as they like. Staff are …More

Quirky Quarter is great for all ages. Visitors can enjoy the experience at their own pace, staying for as long as they like. Staff are...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$22
Incense Making Workshop

Our professional mentors will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you quickly grasp the basics of incense making. You'll leave the workshop with …More

Our professional mentors will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you quickly grasp the basics of incense making. You'll leave the workshop with...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

Begin your VIP tour with early, skip-the-line access, and see the tower’s storied opening ceremony. With just a small group for company, you’ll explore the …More

Begin your VIP tour with early, skip-the-line access, and see the tower’s storied opening ceremony. With just a small group for company, you’ll explore the...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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$130
North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester

From the time that you meet your driver/guide in Manchester, you will be whisked away to the mystical world of North Wales. On route, you …More

From the time that you meet your driver/guide in Manchester, you will be whisked away to the mystical world of North Wales. On route, you...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$80
Oxford Harry Potter Insights entry to Divinity School PUBLIC Tour

How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater …More

How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg (filming location …More

This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg (filming location...

8 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$106
Speedboat 'Ultimate Tower Blast' from Tower Millennium Pier - 40 minutes

Get the ultimate adrenaline rush on a sightseeing speedboat ride in London. Twist and turn at high speed as you listen to a chart-topped playlist …More

Get the ultimate adrenaline rush on a sightseeing speedboat ride in London. Twist and turn at high speed as you listen to a chart-topped playlist...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$79
Moors, Whitby & The Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip from York

This small-group Guided Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park, enjoy more than two …More

This small-group Guided Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park, enjoy more than two...

8 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$107
Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

Calling all curd nerds and turophiles - yep there's a word for your love of cheese - London's finest cheeses are being wrapped up into …More

Calling all curd nerds and turophiles - yep there's a word for your love of cheese - London's finest cheeses are being wrapped up into...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
Oxford City and University Walking Small Group PUBLIC Tour

This is a small group tour with typically under 5 persons and limited to max 14 persons. Minimum numbers to book may apply to book- …More

This is a small group tour with typically under 5 persons and limited to max 14 persons. Minimum numbers to book may apply to book-...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$41
Beatrix Potter Morning Tour | Peter Rabbit's Lake District

Your morning takes you to Wray Castle, where a teenage Beatrix Potter spent a life-changing holiday in 1882 and first fell in love with the …More

Your morning takes you to Wray Castle, where a teenage Beatrix Potter spent a life-changing holiday in 1882 and first fell in love with the...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
Herriot and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park with an introduction to Herriot Country, including the picturesque town …More

This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park with an introduction to Herriot Country, including the picturesque town...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$107
8 Lakes and Magnificent Scenery - Afternoon Half Day Tour

Best half-day tour for scenery. Your afternoon will be spent touring around some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the Lake District. …More

Best half-day tour for scenery. Your afternoon will be spent touring around some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the Lake District....

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$121
Birmingham Walking Tour: Canals, Victorians & Today (1:30pm)

Discover Birmingham’s past, present, and future on this two-hour walking tour starting at the Library of Birmingham. Explore canals, the city’s Georgian industrial pioneers, Victorian-era …More

Discover Birmingham’s past, present, and future on this two-hour walking tour starting at the Library of Birmingham. Explore canals, the city’s Georgian industrial pioneers, Victorian-era...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$20
James Bond Film Location Walking Tour in London

See James Bond film locations and hear insider gossip galore on this 2.5-hour London walking tour! With a Bond expert as a guide, learn all …More

See James Bond film locations and hear insider gossip galore on this 2.5-hour London walking tour! With a Bond expert as a guide, learn all...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of London Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of London from a unique perspective! Get to know London on a city tour …More

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of London from a unique perspective! Get to know London on a city tour...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$44
Speedboat 'Tower RIB Blast' from Tower Millennium Pier - 20 minutes

Blast along the River Thames on this 20 minute TOWER RIB BLAST round-trip speedboat cruise from Tower Millennium Pier. Once suited up, sit back and take …More

Blast along the River Thames on this 20 minute TOWER RIB BLAST round-trip speedboat cruise from Tower Millennium Pier. Once suited up, sit back and take...

20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$51
Jersey Beats Oh What A Nite! - Show Tickets

Originally conceived and produced by the Viva Blackpool team, ‘Oh What A Nite!’ is celebrating an amazing 9th season in Blackpool and this show is …More

Originally conceived and produced by the Viva Blackpool team, ‘Oh What A Nite!’ is celebrating an amazing 9th season in Blackpool and this show is...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$37
Jack the Ripper Tour with 'Ripper-Vision' in London- Afternoon

RIPPER-VISION™ is a new approach to Jack the Ripper tours. Top of the range hand held projectors which emblazon five-foot images upon the dark streets …More

RIPPER-VISION™ is a new approach to Jack the Ripper tours. Top of the range hand held projectors which emblazon five-foot images upon the dark streets...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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