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The best things to do in Sussex with kids: 29 great family days out in Sussex, from beach to castles, animal attractions to the 100 acre wood

Things to do and family days out in Oxfordshire including places to visit, things to do and where to eat

A modern English garden of eccentric beasts, follies, and oddities.

Butser Ancient Farm is a fantastic day out in Hampshire where you can learn so much about history whilst learning ancient skills!

Suffolk is a beautiful part of the UK and there are so many fun things to do in Suffolk with kids. Make sure to put a visit to Suffolk on your UK itinerary.

Here's our recommendations of the best attractions and things to do in Worcestershire from a local. Enjoy the history and beauty of the Royal Faithful City.

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It's a little bit shameful, how little of North East England I've seen since moving here, so I'm on a mission to fix that. I've got a list of places around the North East to visit that's as long as my arm, and most of it has been inspired by two of my favourite NE

The best things to do in Norwich with kids - from street art to historic quarters, plus family attractions during one day in Norwich with kids

Five-year-old Alfie has a rare form of epilepsy that can cause hundreds of seizures a day and family will move to Netherlands to help him

The Best Welsh Genealogy Resources looks at the top websites for Welsh genealogy research including a free newspaper site

Lake District family adventures you will love

Top tips for the best things to do in Bognor Regis, from a local expert. There is plenty for all the family in this sunny seaside town....

Are you looking for things to do in Tintagel, Cornwall? Discover why this is one of the best Cornish villages to visit with the whole family.

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The castles, the old pubs, the wild beaches - I could go on and on. If you're looking for ideas for your day out in Wales, this post covers the best things to do during your trip.

We were surprised by how much we enjoyed our time in Coventry. Here are 7 of our favourite things to do in Coventry for your next visit!

Complete Guide to The Lost Gardens of Heligan - details of our visit including all the different areas we enjoyed, food & drink options

Some of the best historic castles where you can stay with children, including luxury hotels, a whole bookable property and a hostel.

There's a lot to do and see in a day out in Durham, from the famous cathedral to the hilltop castle. And let's not forget the city's little surprises.

Plan your next family adventure with inspiration from my list of National Trust days out in Somerset & Wiltshire.

ShareThe Peak District is pretty much in the middle of England, and just off the M1. Close enough to be convenient but not too close that it doesn’t feel rural. It’s a wonderful place to visit with a family and here are 10 Things to do in the Peak District with Kids. If you are ... Read more

ShareOver the Summer Holidays we had a mid week break at Ribby Hall Village near Blackpool. So what did we think? We had visited Ribby Hall in 2014 when the children were 4 and 3 and were keen to find out what had changed and what had improved. NB: We were hosted at Ribby Hall ... Read more

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ShareNottinghamshire is a great county to visit for family friendly days out. It borders Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire making it accessible for many people. Although we live in Lincolnshire we often find ourselves in Nottinghamshire. There is plenty to do in the area and with a lot of great places to stay it’s ... Read more

Last updated September 2020 I know ‘cool’ is subjective, but shh. I’ve lived in Norwich for years and years and years now, and it still amuses me that when people come here for the first time, they often expect it to be a bit rubbish. Norwich isn’t a place you pass through on the way … Continue reading Cool things to do in Norwich

Tips and info for your visit to the Roald Dahl Museum. Situated in Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire - a great day out from London with the kids.

A day out to The Light Banbury, the cinema complex including bowling, mini golf, restaurants, making it a good place for tweens and teens

What to do in Alnwick, Northumberland | 5 Reasons to Visit with Kids

Discover the best things to do and top attractions in Somerset, England. Plus ideas on how to spend some great family days out in Somerset.

If conspiracy theories are your thing or you’ve read Dan Brown’s The DaVinci Code, then chances are you’ve heard of Rosslyn Chapel. Construction on this small church located on th…

Bodnant Garden in North Wales is a beautiful National Trust property featuring 80 acres of the most spectacular gardens in the United Kingdom

Looking For Days Out in Sussex? When we decided to visit Wakehurst Botanical Gardens, there was an element of confusion as we arrived. Being National Trust members, we expected to see the ubiquitous oak leaf symbol but were somewhat surprised to find instead, signs for Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. Yes, interestingly Wakehurst is owned by The National Trust, yet funded and managed by Kew. So rather fabulously you get the best of both. We knew we made the right choice for fun days out in Sussex. Wakehurst Gardens West Sussex Wakehurst can be best described as Royal Botanical Garden Kew's

Pistyll Rhaeadr is a waterfall in the Berwyn Mountains, just inside Wales, west of Oswestry and Shrewsbury. Great for a family day out.

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The best things to do in and around Windsor with kids

Chartwell in Kent, England, was Winston Churchill's home. It's run by the National Trust and is a great for families to visit, especially the grounds.

TRAVEL: 3 Must Visit Child-Friendly Things to Do in Mid-Wales

A daytime clubbing event, started by Vicky McClure and husband Jonny Owen, is coming to Newcastle after selling out in other cities

What to do in York with Kids, a list of all the best fun familiy friendly atractions for a day or short break in York.

Policing in Nottingham's old Narrow Marsh was a tough beat, recorded in a series of 1930s articles by a top cop they called GD. Andy Smart selects some of his stories