Your Favourite Adventures
Watergate Bay Hotel & Extreme Academy
Watergate Bay Hotel manages a rare thing – to put families and children at the heart of the experince whilst maintaining a feel of luxury, relaxation and charm. Inspired by its spectacular beachside location, Watergate Bay Hotel strikes just the right atmosphere of laid-back indulgence. Two miles of glorious golden sand, friendly staff and an [...]
Natural History Museum – SW7
Excitement mounts as a menacing growl rumbles through the darkness. Suddenly you’re face to face with the terrifying T-rex, his beady eyes tracking your every move. For little boys and girls with a passion for dinosaurs, this life-sized animatronic is the real deal – all scaly skin, gnashing teeth and thrashing tail. Dinosaurs may be [...]
Hotel Kandinsky – Cheltenham
HOTEL CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT. OPENING AGAIN LATER IN 2009. It would be difficult to find a more child-centric hotel than the Kandinsky. Nestled in the heart of regency Cheltenham, this gorgeous boutique hotel is a real find for families looking for a great welcome and a dash of glamour. Formerly the Savoy Hotel, the Kandinsky [...]
Wilf’s Cafe – Staveley
Wilf’s Café is a little gem and a welcoming one at that. Its location at the back of a car park may not be entirely promising but the large glass entrance soon beckons you through to an array of spacious seating areas set out in different rooms, on different levels and even outside on the [...]
Trevarno Country Estate Garden – Nr Helston
Your children might not be too excited about visiting a(nother) garden. But mention the Toy Museum and you might get their attention. Full of extraordinary toys that will take you back to your childhood and have children marvelling at life before electronics, you may think this is the best bit Trevarno Estate Gardens has to [...]
Mrs Bumbles Deli – Burford
Foodies both large and small will relish a visit to Mrs Bumbles of Burford. Offering ‘high quality imported and traditional food’ this small deli is a great place to stock up on supplies for a picnic or choose some tasty treats to take home. If visiting the Cotswolds or passing through the area, the mellow [...]
Royal Cornwall Museum – Truro
With regular family events and activities, as well as exhibits to interest pre-schoolers to teenagers, the Royal Cornwall Museum is a great choice for rainy day family fun. Younger children will love the Wild and Wonderful gallery on the ground floor, packed with sea creatures, birds and woodland animals. Peep, or dip a hand into [...]
Bluebell Line Railway
From the moment you step inside the Victorian, red brick station at Sheffield Park, it’s as though the last 80 years never happened. Everything about the Bluebell Railway exudes authenticity, from the neatly decorated ladies’ waiting room to the platforms decked in turn-of-the-century paraphernalia and the friendliest of station staff in period costume. Beautifully restored [...]
Glendurgan Garden – Mawnan Smith
The tropical and tranquil gardens of Glendurgan are as good as any you will find in Cornwall. They sit where three valleys converge and tumble down the hill before stretching away to the Helford river below and the small beach at Durgan. The spectacular gardens are packed with exotic plants and flowers from all over [...]
Pitsford Water & Brixworth Park – Holcot
Brixworth Country Park is Northamptonshire’s newest country park but the beautiful Pitsford Reservoir, which it encompasses, has been around since 1956 and has now blossomed into an ideal outdoor adventure. Sitting alongside this 750 acres of water is a recreational haven just waiting to be explored. Fishing and sailing (with the resident Northampton Sailing Club) [...]
Stanwick Lakes
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 [...]
Cartmel Village Shop – Cartmel
In the heart of one of South Lakeland’s oldest and most picturesque villages, lies Cartmel Village Shop, a foodie paradise, and the birthplace of the infamous Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding. A mecca for sweet-toothed gourmets from far and wide, the Village Shop is acclaimed as one of the best regional food providers in the country, [...]
Westleton Crown – Nr Southwold
Situated on the main street in Westleton, this AA two-rosette restaurant is in a traditional coaching inn with origins dating back to the 12th century. Recently refurbished, it combines a rustic feel with a warm welcome and is decorated in rich reds, deep greens and complimentary neutral tones with dark wooden floors. Despite the refurbishment, [...]
Blenheim Palace – Woodstock
You could look at Blenheim, an exquisite baroque palace set in 2100 acres of beautiful parkland and see Winston Churchill’s birthplace and a World Heritage Site, or you could see the most fantastic family playground. Assuming the house is a no-go area for in-tow toddlers, the vast grounds are there for the taking. Have a [...]
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HMS Belfast
I visited HMS Belfast as a child and I am sure I’m not alone its a London rite of passage for any child and any parent and for a very good reason. During the Summer I had the delight of visiting with three generations, my Dad who was in the Royal Navy during his national [...]
Colne Valley Railway – Castle Hedingham
Arrive at this rural site for a day out with full-sized versions of Thomas and Friends. From Thomas’s first whistle to a ride on the engine itself, Days Out With Thomas work brilliantly. Beautifully painted engines, including the likes of Mavis, Daisy and Terence, turn stories into reality and the attention to detail is fantastic. [...]
Westonbirt Arboretum – Nr Tetbury
Keeping cool under dappled summer skies or sheltering from an autumn storm doesn’t come much more majestic than this. The scale, diversity and extraordinary beauty of the Arboretum’s trees are utterly intoxicating and sauntering around the myriad of criss-cross paths takes you a world away from the hubbub of everyday life. Wide walkways and tall [...]
Trebah Garden – Mawnan Smith
Trebah is a spectacular 26-acre Cornish ravine garden and is rated among the 80 finest gardens in the world. What makes it really stand out is its friendly atmosphere. Trebah genuinely puts children right at the heart of what it’s doing. Several trails and activity sheets are available, designed for various ages and all with [...]
Llanberis Lake Railway
The Llanberis Lake Railway is one of the Great Little Train Journeys of Wales located in a beautiful setting in the heart of Snowdonia. Much of the 5 mile route follows an old slate mine railway line along the shores of Lake Padarn and the narrow gauge steam trains are certainly a big hit with [...]
Porthminster Cafe – St Ives
Overlooking the golden sands of Porthminster Beach, with stunning views across the bay to Godrevy Lighthouse, this is a great place to head for lunch or coffee in St Ives. Definitely one to appeal to the grown-ups, this is a proper restaurant rather than a seaside café, but children are very welcome. The main attraction [...]
Camp Bestival 28th-31st July 2011 Lulworth Dorset
With a strapline that states “we’re all going on a festi-holiday,” Camp Bestival blurs the lines between the Great British summer holiday and a fun-filled festival frolic. Taking place from July 28 -31 2011 at Lulworth Castle in Dorset, it is jam-packed with entertainment, from stellar musical morsels and cultural delights to mind-melting sideshow attractions [...]
Giraffe – Trafford Centre
Recent winner of the Trafford Centre award for Best Newcomer, Giraffe, situated on the first floor of a busy eating area designed in the shape and style of a boat, offers something a bit different. From the outside, it’s a mixture of slightly distressed bodega and funky family restaurant. Venture indoors and you’ll find an [...]
Hammertons ferry
No matter how many different ferry’s there are in London your children will spot another one and beg to go on it. You can do alot worse than travelling on Hammertons its the oldest on the Thames and very cheap. Open all week from 1st March through to the 31st October. Open at weekends through [...]
The Priory Inn – Tetbury
Hotel, gastropub, coffee bar, even a deli/pizza takeaway, the Priory Inn bills itself as all things to all people but if you’re a parent, all you need to know is that it will welcome your little brood with open arms. Don’t let the more motel than majestic architecture or the Inn’s busy location put you [...]
London Kayak Tours
Water adventure for all the family. Hampton court and Regents Canal tours. Huge variety of options including birthday parties for children 9 years and over and a family Kayak tour. © Stephen Craven License
Lapstone – Chipping Campden
A contemporary conversion of an 18th century barn, Lapstone is a shop and café deep in the North Cotswolds’ countryside. The endless and unspoiled views makes coming here a sublime experience on a hot summer’s day and a comforting one on a cold morning. Lapstone sells the most extraordinary range of products: Japanese nokogiri super [...]
Parkland Walk-London
The Parkland Walk runs from Alexandra Park to Highgate Wood in the north and from Highgate Station to Finsbury Park in the south. Originally part of the Great Northern Railway suburban branch line system out of Kings Cross and left the main line at Finsbury Park for Alexandra Palace. in 1984 the railways removal opened [...]
Borough Market – SE1
London’s oldest food market, Borough Market brings the finest produce from around the world under one roof. Constantly abuzz, and awash with vibrant colours, the market is alive with smells, tastes and textures. At 4 ½ acres, this is the largest outdoor restaurant in the country, and the array of produce on offer is almost [...]
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Thames Mudlarking
For a unique fun filled family day out walk by the shoreline of the Thames at St Pauls, Bankside or Canary Wharf,. Because the Thames is tidal each day new historical artefacts and things are churned up. The Thames covers a remarkable history – Budding archaeologists will love it and children can easily find iron [...]
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway
The steam train on this, the longest 10 ¼ inch narrow gauge railway in the world, rattles through cuttings and under bridges. Together with beautifully painted miniature coaches and the tiny memorabilia shop at Wells, there’s enough here to soften the hardest-hearted train buff. Steam and whistles feature heavily on the 20-minute trip, much to [...]
Wagamama – Cambridge
For a taste of the Orient in family-friendly surroundings, head for the Cambridge outpost of the hugely successful Wagamama chain of Japanese noodle bars. Occupying a light and airy first floor space, with long wooden tables and benches for informal communal dining, Wagamama is clearly popular with families, particularly at lunchtimes, when numerous buggies line [...]
The Big Feastival – London July 1st/2nd/3rd 2011
Our GLA Review The Big Feastival combined great music and tasty food. With entertainment for all ages, it felt like a big village fete in the heart of London – what more could a family want? We decided to go for the Sunday tickets because like so children our three year old was desperate to [...]
Fowey Hall Hotel – Fowey
Sitting atop the historic port of Fowey on the South Cornish Coast, with superb views of the estuary and out to sea, Fowey Hall Hotel is a truly delightful setting for a family break by the sea. Reputedly the inspiration behind Toad Hall in Wind in the Willows, this beautiful listed mansion combines luxurious surroundings [...]
Greenwood Forest Park
Greenwood Forest Park is a delight. An eco-friendly theme park, and one of Wales’ top tourist attractions, Greenwood is packed with fun activities hidden amongst the trees in the Snowdonia national park. All attractions have little or no power needs, as the visitors provide the energy. Follow the path through the trees to the world’s [...]
Alton Water – Nr Ipswich
One of Anglian Water’s many reservoirs, Alton Water, between Ipswich and Colchester, is a great place for a wet or dry day out. Park your car in the pay-and-display and cycle the eight miles around the reservoir’s edge. There’s a hire shop offering everything from bicycles to tandems and buggies. The route is mostly off [...]
London Cartoon Museum-WC1A
Opened February 23, 2006 by the Duke of Edinburgh. The cartoon museum houses a massive collections of cartoons, 5000 plus books, 4000 plus animations.. If you have an aspiring artist be sure to check the calender of events the Cartoon museum regularly runs half term and holiday workshops. Houses a considerable politics collection with caricatures [...]
Roskilly’s – St Keverne
If you or your children are ice-cream fans, the chances are you’ve indulged in a pot of Roskilly’s (sold nationwide). Where better to savour this to-die-for ice-cream than on the farm where it’s made? Tregellast Barton Farm, close to the popular seaside village of Coverack, is found after a winding journey through narrow country lanes [...]
The Priory Inn – Tetbury
Nestling in the charming market town of Tetbury, in the heart of the Cotswolds, the family-owned and managed Priory Inn offers a warm welcome for guests both large and small. Much is made of the family-orientated approach on the inn’s website, and the reality does not disappoint. Incredibly friendly atmosphere, simple and stylish rooms, great [...]
Byfords of Holt
Run by Ian and Clair Wilson who buy almost all their ingredients from Holt and the surrounding area, Byford’s is a food-lover’s delight. Step inside and one door takes you into a higgledy-piggledy deli selling everything from hams, breads and cheeses to crisps and juices, whilst another guides you gently into a restaurant cum coffee [...]
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