Keep the children entertained and have lots of fun yourself with our top picks of the family days out available where you live in the UK.
Scotland
Highlands – The Cairngorm Reindeer herd – Take the kids to see a huge herd of Reindeers roaming in the beautiful Scottish Highlands where they will be able to pet, feed and photograph the splendid creatures under the supervision of trained staff.
Tayside – Discovery Point – Set the kids’ imaginations alight on this award-winning tour of the Discovery, the ship used by Captain Scott on his voyage to explore the Antarctic.
England
Northwest – Ski Rossendale – Let the children lose on the Northwest’s biggest outdoor ski slope, lessons and planned activities are available.
Northeast – Bamburgh Castle – Bring history to life for children of all ages at this imposing and fascinating castle set in breathtaking natural surroundings.
East Midlands – Tattershall Farm Park – With outdoor play areas, three-storey indoor play barn and animal petting area, there really is something to keep kids of all ages entertained for the whole day.
West Midlands – Museum of Mazes – Don’t despair, this isn’t the sort of museum that the kids dread, this is all about mazes and solving puzzles and having fun. Find your way through the maze and in the middle is a wall of puzzles plus some interactive computer displays to help you create some mazes of your own.
Southwest – Greenbank heated outdoor pool – Huge pool complete with water slide, fountains, jets and splash pool to keep your water babies happy for hours, even in the winter!
Southeast – Chessington World of Adventures – This theme park is jam packed full of fun things to do, from rollercoasters and zoo days to a sea life centre and an array of delicious food, drinks and snacks.
Wales
North Wales – Portmeirion – Great food, lots to do and stunning surroundings to let the kids loose in and with beautiful pottery to look at and fascinating history to delve into, you’ll be kept just as busy.
Mid Wales – The Animalarium – This small zoo will have a big impact thanks to its collection of weird and wonderful creatures, some of which can be petted and held under careful supervision.
South Wales – Techniquest – This place brings science to life with a bang! Educate yourself and the children with this array of fun and interactive science displays and experiments.
Northern Ireland
Ulster - Brunswick Superbowl – From ten-pin bowling to Banana’s adventure castle, a trip to this entertainment complex will keep the kids happy for hours and there’ll be plenty of stuff for you to join in with too.