Great days out in the UK

South East

Weald and Downland Museum, West Sussex
www.wealddown.co.uk
Set in 50 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside, the museum is home to over 45 original historic buildings, which have been rescued from destruction and carefully reconstructed. The collection is complete with period gardens, farm animals, woodland walks and a picturesque lake. Ticket prices apply.

Millennium Centre, Eastbrookend Country Park
www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk
This beautiful 197-acre park provides local people with the chance to experience the pleasures of the countryside on their doorstep. On its borders is also the Chase Local Nature Reserve. Free admission.

Painshill Park, Surrey
www.painshill.co.uk
Created in the 1700s, Painshill is a beautiful park for the whole family. You can join one of the monthly craft workshops or take a stroll on the Family Discovery Walk and learn more about birds, trees and animals. Ticket prices apply.

Brighton Dome, Brighton
www.brightondome.org
With Brighton's concert hall, corn exchange and Pavilion theatre all under one roof, the Brighton Dome is one of the most versatile and stylish venues in the south. It's the hub of cultural activity in one of the UK's liveliest coastal cities. Ticket prices apply.

The Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex
www.the-observatory.org
With its copper clad domes and historic telescopes, this is a star gazers paradise. At the discovery centre, visitors can experience and enjoy science through hands-on exhibits, activities and shows. Ticket prices apply.

Living Rainforest, Berkshire
www.livingrainforest.org
Thousands of miles from Brazil but only one hour away from Bristol, is a rainforest full of lizards, birds and butterflies. See some of the world's most popular foods growing, from bananas to coffee, cocoa and ginger. But watch out for the crocodile! Ticket prices apply.

Bedgebury National Pinetum, Kent
www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury
With the finest collection of conifers in the world, visitors come to the Pinetum to appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of the setting. Here families can walk, cycle or ride through the forest, and there are plenty of adventure play areas for children to enjoy. Ticket prices apply.

Dinosaur Isle, Isle of Wight
www.dinosaurisle.com
Dinosaur Isle is the first purpose built dinosaur museum in the UK. Featuring exhibitions of fossils and life-size reconstructions, Dinosaur Isle is a fantastic way to learn about the creatures that walked our earth 120 million years ago. Ticket prices apply.

Amberley Working Museum, West Sussex
www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
Amberley Working Museum is a 36-acre open-air museum dedicated to the industrial heritage of the South East. Staffed largely by volunteers, the Museum contains a wide range of exhibits, ranging from transport collections to industrial exhibits and is also home to a number of resident craftspeople that still use traditional methods. Ticket prices apply.