Wicksteed Park
This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, Central, Things to do
For nearly 100 years, Wicksteed Park has been a favourite family destination, since Charles Wicksteed created one of the UK’s first leisure parks here in 1913. Today the Wicksteed brand is found on slides and swings in playgrounds across Europe, and Wicksteed Park is now an English Heritage Grade II listed site, cleverly combining …
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Stanwick Lakes
This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, Central, Things to do
The Eden Project set the standard for creating a family friendly attraction which is devoted to nature and the environment on the site of a former industrial quarry, and although Stanwick Lakes is a much more modest affair it also offers a highly rewarding visitor experience. It has all the essentials to keep the little …
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River Cruise - London
This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, London, Things to do
Over the ages London has grown up alongside the Thames and a river cruise is a fantastic way to discover its beautiful historic buildings and modern architecture. If you are visiting London with children there is no better way to escape the underground, traffic and crowds and see the city from a different perspective. During …
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London Transport Museum
This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, London, Things to do
A museum where children can drive a tube train or a bus is guaranteed to be a winner! This museum in the heart of Covent Garden is really geared towards children and is a fantastic place to while away a few hours. The historic building seamlessly manages to blend its beautiful cast iron structure with …
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Lundy
This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, Places to Eat, Places to Stay, South West, Things to do
To borrow an old joke, “If you’re going to Lundy, I wouldn’t start from
here.” In this case, ‘here’ means anywhere outside Devon, but persevere:
Lundy is well worth it and a real adventure destination on England’s
doorstep! The problem is that the ferry leaves Ilfracombe quite early in
the morning, so you have to stay in the area …
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Explore @ Bristol
This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, South West, Things to do
Bristol is one of the top 10 visitor destinations in England, and Explore at Bristol is one of its leading family attractions. This interactive science centre has a remit to make science fun, and it certainly does just that. With over 300 hands-on exhibits there is plenty to inspire and fascinate children of all ages, …
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Pensthorpe Nature Reserve
This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, East of England, Things to do
Host of BBC’s Springwatch, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve near the North Norfolk coast is a superb location for a family day out. Pensthorpe is home to a huge variety of wild birds, but the reserve is not just aimed at twitchers. There is much to keep all members of the family happy.
Pond dipping is a …
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Regent’s Canal
This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, London, Things to do
Arriving at King’s Cross or St Pancras it is so easy to get a taxi, tube or bus across London, but just a few minutes walk from the stations down the Caledonian Road, the footpath along Regent’s Canal offers a rare chance to see the city from a different perspective. Joggers, cyclists, families and …
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Alderley Edge - Macclesfield
This adventure is in All Regions, North West, Things to do
IIn recent times, Alderley Edge may have become known as the stamping ground of the chic Cheshire set, but venture away from the upmarket shops and restaurants in the centre of the village to find an area of mature oak and beech woodland, breathtaking in its beauty.
The escarpment affords a dramatic panoramic view across the …
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British Airways London Eye - SE1
This adventure is in All Regions, London, Things to do
Situated on the South Bank of the River Thames the British Airways London Eye is the world’s tallest observation wheel at some 300 feet high. It was voted the world’s favourite tourist attraction in 2005.
If this is your first visit to London, go to the Eye before you do anything else. It gives a real …
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