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Family days out in the UK


Enjoy time with the whole family - affordably


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Getting out of the house and doing something new with the kids doesn't have to be hard. Try some of these great ideas for things that are quick, easy and nearby (so there aren't too many 'Are we there yet?' moments). We've been careful to choose places that are child-friendly, offer good facilities and most importantly, are FUN. (We've also included contact details for every venue on our list, just in case you want to make doubly sure that things are going to go ahead as planned.)

Got any more questions or ideas about places to go with kids? Post a message on the message on the Traveling on a Budget message board. Have a nice day (out)!



Central England - including Birmingham
Visit the UK's most popular theme park Alton Towers, plus a chocolate lover's dream destination, Robin Hood's hometown and more

Northwest England - including Blackpool
Hit the Pleasure Beach, Camelot Theme Park, Pleasureland for family thrills and more

Northeast England - including Yorkshire
Take little pirates to learn about the Vikings and Captain Cook, see live sharks, investigate life science or splash about in a heated water park

Southeast England - including London
Explore a fairytale castle, discover the history of video games or visit the hands-on world of the human body at the aptly named Grossology

Southwest England - including Bristol and Cornwall
Discover the award-winning Eden Project, visit a witch's cave, tour an underground mine and much more

Scotland
You'll find scary stories, tall ships and a park with a children's zoo, plus much more

Wales
Take a trip on a steam train, see reenactments of medieval combat, get a tour of Alice's Wonderland, visit a planetarium and more

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