Cardiff: St Fagans National Museum of History among UK's best free days out

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The open-air museum features 40 reconstructed buildings Credit: National Museum Wales

St Fagans National Museum of History has been rated the top free attraction in the UK, according to a new survey.

Almost 7,000 customers scored the popular attraction 94% in the survey by consumer group Which?

The open-air museum features 40 reconstructed buildings including a working forge, a school, chapel and Workmen’s Institute, while practical exhibits involve demonstrations of blacksmithing, pottery and weaving.

Which? Travel editor Rory Boland said: “As the cost of living crisis continues to be a strain on household budgets, finding cheap or free days out has never been more important. Fortunately the UK has a number of fantastic museums, galleries and other attractions which offer free entry and hours of fun."

“From the world’s largest railway museum, to the Houses of Parliament, Which?’s rankings of the UK’s best free days out has plenty to inspire you as the summer holidays approach.”

Customers also scored St Davids Cathedral highly at 80%.

The Houses of Parliament followed on 76%, with any UK resident able to avoid paying around £25 a head by contacting their MP, or a member of the House of Lords, to request a free 75-minute guided tour.