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Day out in Saffron Walden

This adventure is in All Regions, East of England, Things to do

After the eccentric delights of the Audley End Miniature Railway, Audley End House is equally fabulous but slightly more educational. Just across the road from the trains, this magnificent Jacobean mansion with gardens by Capability Brown and Robert Adam is well worth a visit. Saffron Walden itself also has much to offer. The award-winning Saffron [...]

Day out in St Ives

This adventure is in All Regions, South West, Things to do

For gorgeous sandy beaches, picturesque fishing boats, inspiring art and some interesting shops and cafes, St Ives is hard to beat. There is plenty to entertain all members of the family and all the attractions lie within a few minutes walk of the old harbour – the focal point of the town. The most relaxing [...]

Day Out in St Mawes

This adventure is in All Regions, South West, Things to do

Nestling by the entrance to the Fal on the beautiful Roseland Peninsula, St Mawes is one of Cornwall’s most picturesque destinations. The town has become well-known in recent years, since the exclusive Hotel Tresanton opened for business in the late 1990′s, but St Mawes has retained its traditional charm and there is much here to [...]

Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum – Nr Cambridge

This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, East of England, Things to do

This popular historic site located just outside Cambridge is a unique museum now housed within a beautiful historic abbey buildings site. The fascinating Farmland Museum started out with only bits of broken pottery kept in a shoebox by four-year-old Craig Delanoy in 1969 and it has has now grown to offer a day great day [...]

Design Museum-SE1

This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, London, Things to do

Once a banana warehouse now the building focuses on contemporary and modern design. A great shop and Blueprint cafe. On some weekends the museum holds children’s workshops on subjects ranging from designing houses to designing boats to designing furniture. No permanent displays so your child can never utter those immortal words ‘this is so boring [...]

Diana Princess of Wales’ Memorial Playground – W2

This adventure is in All Regions, London, Things to do

Situated in the north western corner of Kensington Gardens close to Bayswater Tube and Kensington Palace, this memorial playground is a fitting tribute to a Princess who loved children. The playground is dominated by an enormous wooden pirate ship with furled sails, rigging and crow’s nest all surrounded by soft golden sand and palm trees [...]

Dinosaur Adventure Park – Norwich

This adventure is in All Regions, East of England, Things to do

Dinosaur-mad youngsters will be in their element as they come face to face with life-sized dinosaurs lurking within this 100 acre adventure park. Head off on the Dinosaur Trail to help the Park Ranger on his quest to count the many terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex roaming the woodlands. Use the lookout towers and field glasses, and [...]

Dockland Light Railway

This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, London, Things to do

The Dockland light railway system has driver-less carriages. Much of the track is up in the air with great views over London. Our younger child loves sitting at the front and pretending he is driving. The DLR is now 19 miles (31 km) long,[38] with 40 stations along the route. Travelling on the DLR is [...]

Dunham Massey – Altrincham

This adventure is in All Regions, North West, Things to do

The 250 acres of impressive grounds and deer park surrounding this sumptuous Georgian mansion near Altrincham are alive with wildlife and provide plenty of opportunity for fun and exploration. Begin on the lawns close to the house before meandering down shady paths. Signed walks lasting a couple of hours take you along nature trails and [...]

Duxford Imperial War Museum

This adventure is in All Regions, East of England, Things to do

Plane-mad boys of all ages will be in heaven here, in the midst of some of the world’s finest and most famous aircraft. But even if you’re not much of a plane spotter, Duxford is still a great family excursion, and with so much to see, it really is a full day out. Head first [...]

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