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Holidays & days out with the kids

Family holidays and things to do with kids in family-friendly Britain

Plan days out with the kids with our inspirational ideas for things to do and places to go with kids in the UK. Family holidays in Britain are full of surprise and adventure, and with so many great family deals available your days out with the kids will be special and memorable.


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Giraffe at Chester Zoo Source:Nigel's Europe 2 Credit: Nigel's Europe 2

Zoos in Britain

Zoos have been popular in Britain since the 19th century, in fact the world's first reptile house,...

Zoos in Britain

Britain for kids

Barafundle Beach Source:Shifteye Credit: Shifteye

Picnics spots in the UK

There's no better way to spend a quiet day than having a picnic with your family. Britain is home...

Picnics spots in the UK

Britain for kids

Blackpool Sands beach Source:stephen jones Credit: stephen jones

Family beaches

Britain's coastline stretches for over 9,000 miles and is covered by beautiful beaches and bays...

Family beaches

Britain for kids

Union Jack umbrella Source:Tom Page Credit: Tom Page

Rainy days out

No, it doesn't rain all the time in Britain! But when it does, it's good to know there's loads to...

Rainy days out

Wildlife

Rissos Dolphin © Ieuan Jenkins (Ramsey Island) Source:Ieuan Jenkins [Ramseyisland1@aol.com]

Wildlife spotting

If your family are animal lovers, take them on a wildlife trip. There's plenty to do - from whale and dolphin spotting to swimming with seals and badger watching. Wildlife trips are a great experience, and one they definitely won't forget.

Wildlife spotting
Elephant at Knowsley Safari Park Source:Anne Credit: Anne

Safari parks

Spend a day with your family at one of Britain's fabulous safari parks. More recently safari parks have enjoyed a surge of popularity and offer a fantastic chance to see wild and exotic animals roaming free.

Safari parks

Theme parks

Legoland in Windsor Source:Rob Young Credit: Rob Young

Legoland

For a unique family outing, there's nowhere better than Legoland.

Legoland
Alton Towers, Staffordshire Source:Tiger 2000 Credit: Tiger 2000

Theme parks in the UK

If you want an adrenaline-packed day, take your family to one of Britain's fantastic theme parks. There's so much to do that none of you will want to leave!

Theme parks in the UK

Culture 24: Family days out

Things to do
  • Culture
    • Shakespeare in the RSC Source:© marpete, Flickr
      Writers and poets

      Britain has produced some of the world's greatest writers and the British landscape has inspired some of the world’s most famous stories,...

    • Glasgow Riverside Museum Copyright:Karen V Bryan
      Free museums

      History, design, science, nature, football, giant stuffed walruses – whatever your passion, you’ll find a museum to match it in...

    • Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
      Britain on film

      Setjetters rejoice - Britain is one glorious, gorgeous movie set. Don't just take our word for it: filmmakers, cast and crew have filmed some...

    • Yorkshire Sculpture Park Source:socialBedia
      Free art galleries

      World-famous masterpieces by the legends of the art world and controversial installations and creations by modern-day geniuses. See them all at...

    • Oda Mae Brown, Ghost the Musical Source:Sean Ebsworth Barnes
      British theatre, opera and dance

      Britain is a nation of drama lovers and in the land that brought you Shakespeare, you'll never be far from some of the best and most varied...

  • Heritage
    • Stonehenge Source:matt crawford
      World Heritage Sites

      Did you know that Britain has 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites? These range from sites of natural beauty like the Dorset and East Devon Coast to...

    • Eilean Donan Castle at night Source:Allan Gourlay
      Britain's castles

      Want to know a secret about British castles? They really are the stuff of your wildest dreams. Dramatically situated, packed with history and...

    • View towards Steel Rigg from Hadrian's Wall in Northumbria, Hadrian's Wall, near Haltwhistle, Northumberland, England © Britainonview.com / Rod Edwards
      Stately homes

      Once upon a time, stately homes were the exclusive privilege of royalty and landed gentry. Today, these spectacular country pads make for a...

    • The Pineapple, Dunmore Source:Taffy van Doorn
      Historic houses

      Why stay in a nondescript hotel when you can play Lord of the Manor at some of the oldest and most interesting buildings in Britain? Discover...

    • Buckingham Palace
      Top 10 royal attractions

      Get closer to the scandal, glamour and history of the British royal family with a look around our top 10 royal attractions.

  • Outdoors
    • The Deep Aquarium, Hull Source:© VisitBritain / Pawel Libera
      Britain’s wildlife

      Britain has a startling variety of natural habitats crawling with animals of every kind. You can also visit world-class zoos, gardens and parks...

    • Lily pads at the National Botanic Garden of Wales Source:Steve James
      Great British Gardens

      Britain is a nation of green-fingered garden lovers and we have some of the most famous green spaces in the world. From a whole rainforest...

    • Walking in the mountains
      Walking and hiking

      Experience the best of the great British outdoors on foot with thousands of miles of walking and hiking routes all over Britain. Wherever you...

    • Autumnal Punting in Cambridge Source:tad2106
      The 10 best ways to enjoy Britain's...

      From lakes, lochs and the sun-baked South Coast to wild Welsh waterfalls, we’ve toured Britain to bring you the best watery activities.