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

England, United Kingdom
Oasis Wonderwalk Tour – The Ultimate Oasis Experience!

Join Joe, an Oasis insider who went to school with the Gallagher brothers, on an exclusive Oasis-themed walking tour of Manchester! Whether you're a die-hard …More

Join Joe, an Oasis insider who went to school with the Gallagher brothers, on an exclusive Oasis-themed walking tour of Manchester! Whether you're a die-hard...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
Cotswolds Day Tour from Oxford

Step into the heart of the Cotswolds in style with our luxury small-group tour, departing conveniently from Oxford. Travel in comfort aboard our premium minibus …More

Step into the heart of the Cotswolds in style with our luxury small-group tour, departing conveniently from Oxford. Travel in comfort aboard our premium minibus...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (47)
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$201
Tolkien Lewis Walking Tour, with Magdalen College visit, + Alice!

Explore the fascinating world of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis on this guided walking tour through Oxford. See iconic locations such as Exeter College, the …More

Explore the fascinating world of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis on this guided walking tour through Oxford. See iconic locations such as Exeter College, the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (18)
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$75
Axe Throwing Experience in North Devon

Experience the thrill of axe throwing in North Devon. Learn the basics from professional instructors and enjoy a fun and unique activity with friends, family, …More

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Experience the thrill of axe throwing in North Devon. Learn the basics from professional instructors and enjoy a fun and unique activity with friends, family,...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$20
Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip from London

See some of England's famous towns and castles on this full-day trip from London. Visiting Oxford, you'll enjoy a city walking tour and see the …More

See some of England's famous towns and castles on this full-day trip from London. Visiting Oxford, you'll enjoy a city walking tour and see the...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$81
Windsor Castle Tour from London with Optional Lunch or London Eye

Follow the footsteps of British royalty with a tour of Windsor Castle, just over an hour’s drive from London. Your half-day trip gives you an …More

Follow the footsteps of British royalty with a tour of Windsor Castle, just over an hour’s drive from London. Your half-day trip gives you an...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.3 (185)
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$131
Summer Special: Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle Tour

Visit two of England's most royal attractions on this day trip combining Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace. You'll be one of the first to enter …More

Visit two of England's most royal attractions on this day trip combining Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace. You'll be one of the first to enter...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.2 (210)
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$180
Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Cruise from London

Spend a day touring the highlights of Kent on this day trip from London. Visit the beautiful Leeds Castle, see UNESCO World Heritage-listed Canterbury Cathedral, …More

Spend a day touring the highlights of Kent on this day trip from London. Visit the beautiful Leeds Castle, see UNESCO World Heritage-listed Canterbury Cathedral,...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$114
Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted City Escape Game

You arrive at New Street Station and feel an icy chill. A Victorian ghost tells you the souls of Birmingham's workers are trapped beneath the …More

You arrive at New Street Station and feel an icy chill. A Victorian ghost tells you the souls of Birmingham's workers are trapped beneath the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (37)
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$6
London Uber Boat Return Trip to Naval College and Painted Hall

Experience London by river and history! Enjoy a return journey on Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and explore the iconic Painted Hall at The Old …More

Experience London by river and history! Enjoy a return journey on Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and explore the iconic Painted Hall at The Old...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$57
Liverpool Ultimate Beatles Ticket To Ride Half-Day PRIVATE Tour

A must for all Beatles fans, this Ultimate Ticket-To-Ride tour is packed full of iconic locations. On this half-day tour you will have time to …More

A must for all Beatles fans, this Ultimate Ticket-To-Ride tour is packed full of iconic locations. On this half-day tour you will have time to...

4 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,288
London Eye To London Bridge (River Walk)

This Tour is a great way to experience a tale of two city's from the Majesty of Westminster to the History of London along the …More

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This Tour is a great way to experience a tale of two city's from the Majesty of Westminster to the History of London along the...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$75
London: Black Cab Downton Abbey Day In The Cotswolds Tour

This charming Cotswolds tour of Downton Abbey locations is the perfect way to see both filming locations from the hit TV series and some of …More

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This charming Cotswolds tour of Downton Abbey locations is the perfect way to see both filming locations from the hit TV series and some of...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (14)
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$244
Oxford Bike Tour with Student Guide

Explore the city of dreaming spires on two wheels on this 2-hour Oxford bike tour. Follow a guide through Oxford and take in top sites …More

Explore the city of dreaming spires on two wheels on this 2-hour Oxford bike tour. Follow a guide through Oxford and take in top sites...

2 hours
4.9 (35)
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$54
Oxford Bike and Walking Tour

This 3-hour complete Oxford experience gives you a chance to cover over 1000 years of Oxford history and see the best parts of the city …More

This 3-hour complete Oxford experience gives you a chance to cover over 1000 years of Oxford history and see the best parts of the city...

3 hours
4.8 (32)
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$68
Visit Stonehenge and Salisbury from Southampton

Our service provides all relevant information and assistance for international visitors to have a great experience visiting the famous sites of Britain. More than six …More

Our service provides all relevant information and assistance for international visitors to have a great experience visiting the famous sites of Britain. More than six...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (36)
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$107
40 minute Helicopter Explorer Trial Lesson

A trial lesson can make an incredible and exciting gift for loved ones and friends or just to treat yourself! The Explorer Lesson is a …More

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A trial lesson can make an incredible and exciting gift for loved ones and friends or just to treat yourself! The Explorer Lesson is a...

45 minutes
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$1,039
60 minute Thames & Medway Estuary Helicopter Tour

Starting from Redhill Aerodrome you'll depart in one of EC120 helicopters or Robinson R44 Helicopters for a unique and exclusive sightseeing tour. Spend a blissful …More

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Starting from Redhill Aerodrome you'll depart in one of EC120 helicopters or Robinson R44 Helicopters for a unique and exclusive sightseeing tour. Spend a blissful...

1 hour
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$1,999
Climb in the Mine

For those looking for a challenge, and being inside the mine means it's a perfect option when the weather is not so great! It is …More

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For those looking for a challenge, and being inside the mine means it's a perfect option when the weather is not so great! It is...

3 hours
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$122
Rock Climbing in Keswick

We use the highest qualified rock climbing instructors in the UK scheme (MIA, now called MCI award holders), so they are not limited as to …More

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We use the highest qualified rock climbing instructors in the UK scheme (MIA, now called MCI award holders), so they are not limited as to...

3 hours
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$88
Canoe River Trip

As well as being a test of skill and concentration as you learn to master the canoes, we will also see some of the Lake …More

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As well as being a test of skill and concentration as you learn to master the canoes, we will also see some of the Lake...

7 hours
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$121
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