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

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Blackpool Illuminations Open-top bus tour

Blackpool Illuminations is the No. 1 free light show in the world stretching along 6 miles of the resort's coastline. Let us take you through …More

Blackpool Illuminations is the No. 1 free light show in the world stretching along 6 miles of the resort's coastline. Let us take you through...

1 hour Free Cancellation
3.9 (25)
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$16
St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

Contrast elegant architecture with sweeping coastal views. Compare the ruins of a wind-swept castle with the curves of an ancient golf course. And visit Scottish …More

Contrast elegant architecture with sweeping coastal views. Compare the ruins of a wind-swept castle with the curves of an ancient golf course. And visit Scottish...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (2,180)
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$71
Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

Nowhere in Scotland is more riddled with mystery than Rosslyn Chapel. There’s the connection to the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail. Some even believe …More

Nowhere in Scotland is more riddled with mystery than Rosslyn Chapel. There’s the connection to the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail. Some even believe...

6 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (684)
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$89
Exclusive Blair Street Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond …More

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,488)
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$38
Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip

Travel to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and White Cliffs of Dover. Our custom day trip guarantees unbeatable low prices, deluxe coaches, experienced guides and the …More

Travel to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and White Cliffs of Dover. Our custom day trip guarantees unbeatable low prices, deluxe coaches, experienced guides and the...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (510)
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$143
Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Imagine walking in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from the hit series Outlander on this small-group tour, with a local guide regaling all the …More

Imagine walking in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from the hit series Outlander on this small-group tour, with a local guide regaling all the...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,878)
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$83
Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

Explore the enchanting landscapes of Scotland’s Highlands with Cool Destinations Scotland’s 5-Star Loch Ness and Highlands Day Tour. Our 12-hour adventure, covering over 500 km, …More

Explore the enchanting landscapes of Scotland’s Highlands with Cool Destinations Scotland’s 5-Star Loch Ness and Highlands Day Tour. Our 12-hour adventure, covering over 500 km,...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,770)
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$61
Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

Dare you take a trip into the past and uncover some of York’s turbulent and tragic history? A past that manifests itself in the unexplained …More

Dare you take a trip into the past and uncover some of York’s turbulent and tragic history? A past that manifests itself in the unexplained...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,514)
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$18
London West End Musical Silent Disco Walking Tour Top 1% Rated

This is not a traditional walking tour. It is an interactive silent disco experience led by a professional performer who turns the streets of London’s …More

This is not a traditional walking tour. It is an interactive silent disco experience led by a professional performer who turns the streets of London’s...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,077)
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$52
The Ultimate 6-Hour Private London Sightseeing Tour by Black Cab

Experience all that London has to offer in a day on this whistle-stop driving and walking tour of the most famous landmarks and sites that …More

Experience all that London has to offer in a day on this whistle-stop driving and walking tour of the most famous landmarks and sites that...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (585)
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$564
Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™

Get a local’s insight into the Troubles that divided Belfast and how they shaped the city and its Murals on this intimate street art tour. …More

Get a local’s insight into the Troubles that divided Belfast and how they shaped the city and its Murals on this intimate street art tour....

90 to 120 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (656)
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$90
Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

Explore the facinating Isle of Skye on a full-day trip from Inverness Taking in spectacular Highland scenery, your tour passes Loch Ness and the picturesque …More

Explore the facinating Isle of Skye on a full-day trip from Inverness Taking in spectacular Highland scenery, your tour passes Loch Ness and the picturesque...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (639)
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$107
The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour

Walk in the footsteps of rock and roll royalty and visit the locations and venues where rock and roll legends played, recorded, performed, drank, caused …More

Walk in the footsteps of rock and roll royalty and visit the locations and venues where rock and roll legends played, recorded, performed, drank, caused...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,101)
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$44
Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group

With our Edinburgh E-Bike Tour, you’ll be able to see more than any other tour of the city, in less time! The tour is designed …More

With our Edinburgh E-Bike Tour, you’ll be able to see more than any other tour of the city, in less time! The tour is designed...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (66)
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$82
Belfast Political Taxi Tour Murals and Peace Wall

Experience the history of Belfast from a primary source. Learn from someone who has lived through the troubled past and worked the streets of the …More

Experience the history of Belfast from a primary source. Learn from someone who has lived through the troubled past and worked the streets of the...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (608)
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$46
Glasgow: Hampden Park Stadium and Museum Tour

Experience Hampden Park as the players do on match day and see historic treasures on this 2-hour stadium and museum tour. Visit the underground roadway, …More

Experience Hampden Park as the players do on match day and see historic treasures on this 2-hour stadium and museum tour. Visit the underground roadway,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (541)
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$25
London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour with Local Guide

Brand NEW FLEET belt drive bicycles. Get up close to some of the most powerful and historic buildings in the world on this 3.5 hour …More

Brand NEW FLEET belt drive bicycles. Get up close to some of the most powerful and historic buildings in the world on this 3.5 hour...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,052)
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$62
Gander Walking Tours in Glasgow

Go for a gander on a tour which reflects the energy and welcoming nature of Glasgow itself. All tours are conducted by myself, Johnny -- …More

Go for a gander on a tour which reflects the energy and welcoming nature of Glasgow itself. All tours are conducted by myself, Johnny --...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (609)
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$20
Visita Guiada a Pie por Edimburgo en español

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide …More

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (578)
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$20
Afternoon Tea and Visit to Cutty Sark Ship in London

Indulge yourself in an afternoon tea experience underneath the ship built in 1869 to bring tea to Britain. Taste a selection of Cutty Sark teas …More

Indulge yourself in an afternoon tea experience underneath the ship built in 1869 to bring tea to Britain. Taste a selection of Cutty Sark teas...

3 hours
4.3 (30)
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$64
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