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

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Small-Group Cotswolds Tour (From London)

Join this small-group day tour to the Cotswolds from London, and explore the highlights of the beautiful English countryside. Travel in a minibus in small, …More

Join this small-group day tour to the Cotswolds from London, and explore the highlights of the beautiful English countryside. Travel in a minibus in small,...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$108
The Original Jack the Ripper : Guided Tour

In 1888, tragedy struck: Five lives were taken, countless more changed forever. While the killer has become a household name, his victims have been largely …More

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In 1888, tragedy struck: Five lives were taken, countless more changed forever. While the killer has become a household name, his victims have been largely...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,292)
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$30
London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

The London Landmarks Bike Tour is an award-winning, bucket-list experience that showcases the best of Royal London and Westminster. This small-group adventure follows a safe, …More

The London Landmarks Bike Tour is an award-winning, bucket-list experience that showcases the best of Royal London and Westminster. This small-group adventure follows a safe,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (954)
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$89
Guided Tour of London Westminster Abbey Big Ben and Buckingham

Dive deep into London’s royal history, iconic landmarks and local insights on a Guided Walking Tour with 2 flexible options to visit Westminster Abbey. Choose …More

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Dive deep into London’s royal history, iconic landmarks and local insights on a Guided Walking Tour with 2 flexible options to visit Westminster Abbey. Choose...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)

Nottingham has a stranger story than you might expect. Beneath the streets are ancient caves. Above them are medieval churches, a legendary outlaw, a notorious …More

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Nottingham has a stranger story than you might expect. Beneath the streets are ancient caves. Above them are medieval churches, a legendary outlaw, a notorious...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (153)
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$19
90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford

THA Walking Tour Company of the Year in the South East 2025. Escape to Oxord has an enviable reputation for providing small, personable tours. Tours …More

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THA Walking Tour Company of the Year in the South East 2025. Escape to Oxord has an enviable reputation for providing small, personable tours. Tours...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (301)
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$38
Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare, History & Town Highlights Tour

Get your bearings in Stratford-upon-Avon on this 1.5-hour walking tour with a friendly local guide. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour introduces the town’s Shakespeare …More

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Get your bearings in Stratford-upon-Avon on this 1.5-hour walking tour with a friendly local guide. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour introduces the town’s Shakespeare...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (150)
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$16
Fort William Seal Island Cruise

Embark on a captivating 2 Hour Seal Island Cruise on Loch Linnhe departing from Fort William Town Pier. As you cruise towards Black Rock locally …More

Embark on a captivating 2 Hour Seal Island Cruise on Loch Linnhe departing from Fort William Town Pier. As you cruise towards Black Rock locally...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (475)
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$52
Cambridge - Shared Punting Tour

Shared Cambridge Punting Tour Come Punting in Cambridge in style with Rutherford's, only the best will do! Raised seating, beautifully clean blankets and tables on …More

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Shared Cambridge Punting Tour Come Punting in Cambridge in style with Rutherford's, only the best will do! Raised seating, beautifully clean blankets and tables on...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (469)
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$27
Windsor Daily Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

A town steeped in royal heritage and set along the picturesque River Thames, Windsor is as charming as it is captivating. From its deep ties …More

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A town steeped in royal heritage and set along the picturesque River Thames, Windsor is as charming as it is captivating. From its deep ties...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (148)
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$19
Loch Ness 50-minute Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Discover the mystery surrounding Loch Ness on a 1-hour cruise from Clansman Harbour. Situated only a twenty minutes’ drive from central Inverness, Loch Ness is …More

Discover the mystery surrounding Loch Ness on a 1-hour cruise from Clansman Harbour. Situated only a twenty minutes’ drive from central Inverness, Loch Ness is...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,208)
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$33
Cambridge University With Alumni: Optional Kings College Entrance

Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling …More

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Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,396)
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$34
Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford

This wonderful river cruise in Oxford includes a sumptuous traditional afternoon tea served aboard the boat. The 1.5-hour cruise takes in the highlights of the …More

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This wonderful river cruise in Oxford includes a sumptuous traditional afternoon tea served aboard the boat. The 1.5-hour cruise takes in the highlights of the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (654)
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$79
Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

Explore the iconic filming locations of the award-winning Downton Abbey television series on this full-day tour from London. Following the release of Downton Abbey 3: …More

Explore the iconic filming locations of the award-winning Downton Abbey television series on this full-day tour from London. Following the release of Downton Abbey 3:...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (909)
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$211
The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour

Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour. We visit exceptional restaurants and other stops serving superior-quality food. Our guides are some …More

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Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour. We visit exceptional restaurants and other stops serving superior-quality food. Our guides are some...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (193)
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$143
London Fast Track Ticket

Fast Track for a perfect experience! With fast track entry for your flight in a shared capsule, you get to skip the majority of the …More

Fast Track for a perfect experience! With fast track entry for your flight in a shared capsule, you get to skip the majority of the...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (2,896)
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$60
The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience in Edinburgh

Step into a world where tradition meets innovation and embark on The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience - A Journey of Flavour at The Johnnie Walker …More

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Step into a world where tradition meets innovation and embark on The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience - A Journey of Flavour at The Johnnie Walker...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,609)
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$34
London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option

See London on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city, led by a guide. Hear the history of top London attractions like Westminster Abbey and …More

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See London on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city, led by a guide. Hear the history of top London attractions like Westminster Abbey and...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (1,793)
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$184
London: The Original Classic Rock & Beatles Tour

This is the ORIGINAL London Rock Tour — and there's nothing else like it. Hop aboard a sightseeing coach for an afternoon through the rock …More

This is the ORIGINAL London Rock Tour — and there's nothing else like it. Hop aboard a sightseeing coach for an afternoon through the rock...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (927)
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$89
The British Museum London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

On this 2.5 hour exclusive guided museum tour, visit one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts at the British Museum. Our engaging tour guides …More

On this 2.5 hour exclusive guided museum tour, visit one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts at the British Museum. Our engaging tour guides...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (588)
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$82
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