Looking for fun cheap days out? Here at MagicFreebiesUK we've decided to put together a selection cheap days out for you to take a look at. Since all entrance fees to all national galleries and museums have been scrapped, there are plenty of exciting days out to be had by all across the country. If you can, you should give a donation to help these cheap or free attractions, especially the smaller local history museums if you can.
EAST MIDLANDS
Alfred East Gallery, Northhants
Free Entry
The Gallery is one of the County's two major public art galleries, housing collections by Thomas Cooper Gotch and Sir Alfred East. Enjoy looking at ceramics, sculpture, photography, embroidery and paintings.
Redwings Caldecott Visitor Centre, Norfolk
Free Entry
The Redwings Horse Sanctuary makes for a great day out for horse lovers. You can even adopt a horse and also donate money to Redwings and entry is completely free as they wish to tell as many people as possible about their work. Thanks to Bea who told us about Redwings on the MagicFreebiesUK Fan Page.
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Free Entry
This museum houses world-class collections of works of art and antiques spanning centuries and civilisations. You can look at paintings from the fourteenth century, sculpture, medals and antiques from Egypt, Greece, Rome and more. Take a look at the website for more information.
Kettle's Yard, Cambridge
Free Entry
Kettle's Yard Gallery is a major centre for 20th century and contemporary art. Designed by architects Sir Leslie Martin and David Owers and built in 1970 it houses a changing programme of exhibitions.
Ferry Meadows Country Park, Peterborough
Free Entry
Enjoy 500 acres of meadows, lakes and woods that run alongside the River Nene. You can go cycling, walking, pony riding, nature spotting and fishing. There are also substantial water sports facilities available such as rowing, water-skiing, rowing and more.
Milton Country Park, Cambridgeshire
Free Entry
Milton Country Park offers a haven of peace and quiet not far from the city of Cambridge. Explore the network of paths that are suitable for bicycles, wheelchairs and feet.
Museum of Industry and History, Derby
Free Entry
Discover the industrial heritage and achievement of Derby and its people with a special emphasis on the development of Rolls-Royce aero engines and the railway industry.
John Jarrold Printing Museum, Norwich
Free Entry
Take a trip down to printing machines past and learn about all sorts of techniques, from composing, to letterpress, to lithography and binding.
Norfolk Lavender Ltd
Free Entry
Visit England's oldest lavender farm with nearly 100 acres of lavender, fragant, herb and riverside gardens and an essential oil distillery.
Norwich Cathedral
Free Entry
Become one of the thousands of people that visit Norwich Cathedral from all over the world. If you visit from the 11th-13th December you will even get to peruse a range of stalls and entertainment at their Historic Christmas Fayre which will cost you just £3.
Firehouse Museum, Stalham
Free Entry
Visit the Firehouse museum and see old fire fighting equipment, a wartime pump and two greatcoats. You can also look at books and photos of past fires.
Thetford Priory
Free Entry
Visit the extensive remains of one of the most important East Anglian monasteries, the Cluniac Priory of Our Lady of Thetford. Survivals include the lower walls of the church and cloister along with the shell of the prior's lodging. There is also an almost complete 14th Century gatehouse.
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford
Free Entry
You can attend free lunchtime talks and free family events such as telescope demonstrations and more. The Bedford Gallery is showing Edward Bawden from the 3rd October to the 31st January 2010.
Peak District Mining Museum, Derbyshire
Cheap Entry
You can experience and wonder at the forgotton world of a Derbyshire lead miner. Admission prices range from £5 for an adult visiting the Museum and Mine and £3 for a child.
Pickford's House Museum, Derby
Free Entry
Why not head to Pickford's House and see a museum of Georgian Life and Costume. The visitor can see the ground floor rooms furnished as they might have been in Pickford's time. Visit the website for further details.
Charnwood Museum, Loughborough
Free Entry
Check out a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charmwood and the surrounding area.
Harbrough Museum
Free Entry
The musum celebrated Market Harborough's long history as a centre of trade and industry. Regular displays include the Falkner's Boot and Shoe Making Workshop and 17th century toys found in a local church.
Southend Planetarium
Cheap Entry
The Southend Planetarium is the only public Planetarium facility in the south-east, outside of London and presents a range of talks about astronomy and the night sky. An adult ticket is just £3.50 and a for children and OAPs the price is £2.50.
Museum of Power, Langford
Cheap Entry
For adult tickets it costs £3.50 and for children aged 6-16 it's £2.00. The Museum of Power demonstrates working examples of power sources of all types and chronicles the major roles that they have played in history.
Newark Millgate Museum
Free Entry
Enjoy looking at a collection of over 70,000 objects including archaeology, costume, photographs, art, natural history and Civil War and military items. There are also fantastic displays such as a recreated Victorian parlour, kitchen, wash house and street scene.
Fry Art Gallery, Saffron Walden
Free Entry
This Public Art Gallery houses an impressive number of prints, paintings, illustrations, wallpapers and decorative designs by artists of the 20th century and present day.
Wollaton Hall, Gardens & Deer Park, Nottingham
Free Entry
Enjoy wandering around a spectacular Elizabethan mansion in the heart of Nottingham set in a five hundred acre plot of spectacular gardens and parkland.
Theatre Trip (For The 25 year olds and under)
Free Tickets
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