Britain is dotted with sites where major scientific work still takes place or once shaped the world. Rank these landmarks by how keen you are to step inside.
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Jodrell Bank Observatory
Home to the iconic Lovell Telescope, this UNESCO site has been tracking the universe since the 1950s. A pilgrimage spot for anyone curious about radio astronomy.
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Stand astride the Prime Meridian and explore centuries of astronomy and navigation. The home of GMT remains one of London's most quietly profound spots.
The Francis Crick Institute
One of Europe's largest biomedical research facilities, opened in 2016 next to King's Cross. Public exhibitions offer a rare glimpse into cutting-edge life science.
Diamond Light Source
This vast ring-shaped particle accelerator at Harwell produces intense light to probe matter at the atomic scale. Open days draw serious science enthusiasts from across the country.
Down House
The country house where Charles Darwin wrote On the Origin of Species, with its garden and famous Sandwalk preserved. A thoughtful day out for anyone drawn to evolutionary thinking.
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