Who said history was boring! ?
Britain merupakan rumah kepada beribu tarikan bersejarah yang mesti dilihat, tapi untuk kebanyakan kanak-kanak, sejarah bukankah suatu yang menyeronokkan. Jadi, berikut ialah sebahagian tarikan bersejarah Britain menyeronokkan terbaik dengan sesuatu untuk setipa orang – kami pasti mereka...
Where: Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
For adults: Set in the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace is considered to be one of the finest baroque houses in the country. Sir Winston Churchill dilahirkan di sini pada 1874 dan satu pameran kekal tentang beliau diletak bersebelahan bilik tempat lahir beliau.
For kids: Blenheim offers a range of kids' activities, including jousting tournaments and themed family tours during school holidays. Terdapat juga ‘maze’ dan kelengkapan khusus untuk anak-anak yang lebih muda.
Where: Chatsworth House, Bakewell
For adults: Chatsworth is one of the great Treasure Houses of England, set in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Taman seluas 105 ekar dengan sistem bekalan air formal abad ke-17 ialah suatu yang mesti dilihat.
For kids: Families enjoy the farmyard offering milking demonstrations and animal-handling sessions, and the woodland adventure playground thrills and delights children of all ages.
Where: Hampton Court Palace, Surrey
For adults: The oldest Tudor palace in England with many attractions including the Tudor kitchens, tennis courts, maze and State Apartments and King's Apartments.
For kids: Family trails guide children around the venue, and the world-famous maze is always a reliable distraction - look out for actors in full Tudor costume wandering about the place.
Where: Crathes Castle, Aberdeen
For adults: King Robert the Bruce granted the lands of Leys to the Burnett family in 1323. Istananya, dibina pada setengah kedua abad ke-16, sungguh hebat.
For kids: The castle provides quizzes for younger visitors, and there's an adventure playground and regular children's events, too.
Where: Castle Howard, York
For adults: A magnificent 18th century house with world-class gardens proudly displaying seasonal collections of snowdrops, daffodils, rhododendrons, azaleas, roses and delphiniums.
For kids: There are daily programmes of adventure trails and weekend activity workshops during the school holidays. Ahli keluarga boleh menaiki bot di tasik besar atau menerokai banyak laluan berbelit di estet.
Where: The Royal Observatory, Greenwich
For adults: Museum of time and space, built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1675, and site of the Greenwich Meridian. Ia merupakan titik mula masa dunia dan tempat Longitud 0 di mana anda boleh melihat bolamasa jatuh pada 13:00 setiap hari.
For kids: In association with the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory offers regular themed family events, from "Little Stars" to "My First Planetarium".
Where: The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
For adults: Kew Gardens is a world heritage site located in 121 hectares of stunning vistas and 6 magnificent glasshouses set in a beautiful landscape beside the river Thames.
For kids: Kew has developed a sleepover experience for groups of children aged 8-11. Kanak-kanak ini berpeluang membuat penjelajahan tengahmalam di kawasannya sebelum berkumpul sekitar unggun api untuk ‘marshmallow’ dan mendengar cerita.
Where: Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
For adults: Alnwick Castle is one of the most stunning castles in Europe. Ia merupakan istana kedua terbesar pernah diduduki di England dan menjadi rumah keluarga Percy, iaitu Earl dan Duke Northumberland sejak 1309.
For kids: Kids will love the Knights' School. Kanak-kanak dipakaikan kostum zaman pertengahan untuk belajar bagaimana rasanya menjadi seorang ksatria atau ‘lady’, dan boleh mencuba seni berpedang dan ‘jousting’. Istana ini juga rumah kepada sekolah Harry Potter, iaitu Hogwarts.
Where: Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire
For adults: Once part of a royal hunting forest, Sherwood Forest covers 450 acres and incorporates some truly ancient areas of native woodland.
For kids: The forest is the home of Robin Hood, and has a wide range of activities targeted at families and children, from nature trails to bat-watching evenings and medieval-themed events.
Where: Windsor Castle, Berkshire
For adults: Windsor is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Sejarahnya berusia hampir 1000 tahun.
For kids: Windsor offers family activity trails to guide you through the venue. Semasa cuti sekolah, terdapat acara istimewa dianjurkan khusus untuk kanak-kanak.