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As lockdown measures in the UK are extended, staying in may be starting to become something of a pain. Thankfully, we\u2019re experiencing these necessary restrictions in a time where many of us have access to incredible technology in our homes.<\/p>\n
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If you have a PC, laptop, tablet, smart phone, smart TV or games console then you’ll able to keep yourself entertained. In addition, there\u2019s been an upsurge of virtual experiences that can help you learn something new or simply pass the time. Here\u2019s a few for your consideration\u2026<\/p>\n
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Many museums are offering virtual tours right now. These are a great way to keep you entertained while learning something new.<\/p>\n
The British Museum has a range of ways to visit virtually<\/a>. The interactive timeline lets you search by category and displays connections between different artefacts, antiques and curiosities, stretching right back to 2 million BC. Each item has a description, audio guide, map and related objects.<\/p>\n The Natural History museum has nine virtual experiences<\/a>, including a virtual tour AND an audio tour by Sir David Attenborough. There\u2019s plenty to keep you clicking to enjoy finding out about nature (that some of us are sorely missing firsthand right now!)<\/p>\n London\u2019s Science Museum provides a free virtual tour<\/a> plus free resources and science ideas. The museum categorises activities by age though many are quick, fun projects that anyone could find interesting!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”stage and musicals” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”||60px||false|false” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/going-virtual-_0002_stage.jpg” alt=”Virtual stage shows” title_text=”Virtual stage shows” _builder_version=”4.4.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n There\u2019s a number of free streaming theatre productions available to keep your entertainment needs met beyond the standard film and TV streaming services.<\/p>\n Andrew Lloyd Webber\u2019s musicals are being streamed for free on YouTube, each for a limited time. You\u2019ll find them on the\u00a0Shows Must Go On YouTube channel<\/a>\u00a0with a different show made available each Friday.<\/p>\n The National Theatre<\/a> is streaming shows for free on YouTube that were previously available to see in cinemas across the globe. A new show is available each Thursday.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”landmark tours” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”||60px||false|false” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/going-virtual-_0000_macchu-pichu.jpg” alt=”Macchu Pichu” title_text=”Macchu Pichu” _builder_version=”4.4.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n Google\u2019s Arts and Culture site<\/a> offers a vast range of resources for a wide range of interests and plenty to explore. At Gray Dawes we’re advocates for how travel offers real cultural insight and expand the mind, but while travel is restricted, this might be the next best thing.<\/p>\n The landmark tours allow you to visit landmarks all over the globe from the comfort of your home, and see some of the wonders of the world, including the Taj Mahal and Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n This is a great way to get at least an understanding of the scale and beauty of these incredible sites across the globe and perhaps give you inspiration for new destinations once travel restrictions are lifted.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”get cooking” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/going-virtual-_0003_cooking.jpg” alt=”Cooking lessons” title_text=”Cooking lessons” _builder_version=”4.4.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n Plenty of celebrity chefs offer online cookery tips and restaurants are now getting in on the act.<\/p>\n McDonalds\u00a0shared a recipe<\/a> for their sausage and egg McMuffin, Costa Coffee has taken to YouTube<\/a> to give tips on making the perfect cup and Wagamama\u2019s has launched a new free video series, Wok From Home<\/a>, to teach you how to make some of their dishes.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.6″ collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.0.6″][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”summary and button” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text admin_label=”summary 1″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″]<\/p>\n These are just a few of the vast array of virtual experiences and content available to us all right now. 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