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Great days out in the UK

Taking the family on a day trip doesn't have to break the bank. We've teamed up with the National Lottery's Good Causes Love UK campaign to bring you a round-up of great days out from all around the UK. So, wherever you are, you can enjoy your holidays and keep the kids entertained

Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
North East
North West
Yorkshire
East & West Midlands
East of England
London
South East
South West

Scotland

Factory Skate Park, Dundee
www.factoryskatepark.com
Housing 16,500 square feet of skating area, the skate park also has a shop, restaurant, IT suite and internet cafe and even a video editing suite to encourage skaters to film themselves. A must for skateboarders and anyone who wants to give it a try! Ticket prices apply.

Waverley Paddle Steamer, Glasgow
www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
Step aboard Waverley - the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world. See and hear the mighty engines - they'll provide a whiff of nostalgia for some older visitors but are sure to impress people of all ages. Ticket prices apply.

The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk
www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk
The world's first rotating boat lift is an impressive piece of modern design which connects both the Union and Forth and Clyde Canals. Visit the interactive exhibition and viewing gallery or go on a boat trip and experience the wheel for real! Ticket prices apply.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is the ideal place to experience live storytelling, discover more about Scotland's rich story heritage and develop your own storytelling skills. Free admission, although specific events may charge an entry fee.

Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, Edinburgh
www.edinburghleisure.co.uk
The world's largest indoor climbing arena is built against the stunning backdrop of a sheer quarry rock face. With walls from 12m to 35m high, and routes from the simple to the technically complex, they've got something for all levels and abilities. Ticket prices apply.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow
www.glasgowmuseums.com
Kelvingrove now has over 8,000 fascinating objects on display, ranging from masterpieces by Rembrandt and Titian, to a four-metre long Ceratosaur. It also has a range of objects from Ancient Egypt, including a real mummy. Free admission.

Isle of Gigha, Argyle & Bute
www.gigha.org.uk
Seven miles long and a mile and a half wide, Gigha is viewed by it's inhabitants as the 'Jewel in the Crown'. With sandy beaches, clear green seas, a host of wildlife and world-renowned gardens, there's a huge range of things to explore. Free admission.

Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
www.lochlomond-trossachs.org
Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is a beautiful location, with stunning vistas incorporating lochs, rivers and high mountains. With around 720 square miles of land and almost 70 per cent of Scotland's population living within an hour's drive, the park is a stunning place to visit. Free admission.

Eden Court Cinema and Theatre, Inverness
www.eden-court.co.uk
This 850 seat auditorium has packed in audiences since it reopened in 2007, with performances ranging from the Scottish Symphony Orchestra to Jimmy Carr. There are two new cinemas within the complex, with films for all ages. Ticket prices apply.

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