UK most unique and unusual things to do

Lisa Rivera at Following the Rivera

A little different

If you prefer your UK travel filled with unique and unusual things to do, this post has your name on it.

Harry Potter steam train

You've seen it in the movies, now try out the incredible steam train for yourself. 

Watch cheese roll

Watch competitors go head to head in the annual Cooper's Hill Cheese Roll race in Gloucester, England.

Tunnel slide down

Travel down the world's tallest and longest tunnel slide at the Arcelormittal Orbit in London, England.

Fly a spitfire

Experience a real piece of UK history by getting behind the wheel of a Spitfire.

Victorian prison life

Experience what life was like at the Victorian-era prison at Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

TV show royalty

Plan a trip to visit Highclere Castle in England. The home was featured in the popular TV show Downton Abbey.

Try a deep-fried treat

Head to Aberdeen, Scotland to try a deep-fried Mars bar. The treats were first served at Carron's Fish Bar.

TV village set

Visit the real life village that features in the popular English TV show, Emmerdale.

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