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Helping Children Connect with History on Family Days Out

History comes alive for children when they can touch, see, and experience it firsthand. They offer real-life learning that children may not find in classrooms or from books.

For parents across the UK, planning educational yet enjoyable outings can be challenging. The good news is that Britain's rich heritage offers countless options for families to visit together, from ancient abbeys to royal...

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Salford's Brand New, Free Festival We Invented The Weekend announces Family-Friendly Events, Activities and Workshops including CBeebies Bedtime Stories, Hey Duggee, and more!

We Invented the Weekend The Festival of Free Time - Family Highlights

Feat. CBeebies Bedtime Stories, Hey Duggee Reading Trail, Baby Rock Sampler, RHS Family Workshops, Playhouse Project, Skateboarding Workshops, The Music Shed, Crafty Family Activities, VR Gaming Experience, Dance Like a Mother and more!

10th and 11th September, 2022

Taking over places and spaces across...

STEP BACK IN TIME ON PLYMOUTH’S NEW ‘GEO TRAIL’

Free family-friendly activity launches for the summer holidays

Visitors to Royal William Yard are being invited to travel back through time to learn what Plymouth was like 380 million years ago. The University of Plymouth and Royal William Yard have joined forces to create a new interactive Geo Trail , enabling families to embark on an exciting exploration of the city’s past.

They...

Middlesbrough FC Foundation's 'Boro Bus' at Teesside Park

The Middlesbrough Football Club (MFC) Foundation will be bringing its ‘Boro Bus’ to Teesside Park this August, giving visitors the opportunity to hop on and enjoy some fun free activities.

On Friday 12th August, from 10am-3pm, the bus will be parked near Superdrug (located between USC and New Look) and shoppers will be invited onboard to play Xbox games and meet Middlesbrough FC...

2022 UK’s Best Value Theme Parks Revealed In Time For Summer

Looking to entertain your kids during summer holidays to beat the boredom? Here are the UK’s (and world’s) best value theme parks.

New research by The Family Vacation Guide has looked at 36 of the biggest theme parks worldwide to reveal the world’s most and least expensive theme parks in 2022 .

The UK’s 2022 best value theme parks ranked Rank Theme Park Number of Rides Cost Per...

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS AT Imperial War Museums

IWM London and IWM North | Story Seekers: Camouflage & Disguise | Daily until 29 August

Free

Brand new for summer 2022, uncover the secrets of camouflage with a fascinating trail focusing on illusion and disguise. Dig deeper into the museum’s collections and uncover the inspiring stories they tell, from the First World War to today.

IWM London and IWM North |...

10 Tripadvisor Experiences for £10 (or less) to Try this Summer

With the cost of living on everyone’s minds right now, Tripadvisor has collated some of its best experiences on offer for £10 and under to try this summer.

There is something to suit kids and adults from a magical wizard walk in York to a gin distillery tour and tasting session in Stirling.

Wizard Walk of York - Magical Fun for all the Family! - York - from £9.00

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Free Events and Budgets Days Out this Summer

Experience England for less this summer - Free Events and Budgets Days Out across the country -

Spending time exploring with friends and loved ones can often add up, but with the milder weather and a range of festivals, city celebrations and low-cost experiences there’s plenty of opportunities to enjoy days out on the cheap.

From a Black British culture walking tour in London’s...

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Rediscover The Donkey Sanctuary this summer

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has something to keep the whole family entertained this summer, including a summer trail and a new natural play area.

The new play area, located in the heart of the sanctuary, brings children of all ages, social groups and abilities together to use their imaginations, explore and have fun.

Set among a landscaped area, surrounded by native...

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Leap into Monkey Valley this summer at London Zoo

Historic former Snowdon Aviary will reopen as part of Zoo’s new Monkey Valley attraction in school holidays

ZSL London Zoo will open a landmark new exhibit this summer, as its iconic former Snowdon Aviary becomes a soaring new walk-through home for the Zoo’s troop of black and white colobus monkeys - and the centre-piece of its new Monkey Valley attraction.

From Monday 15 August,...

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DISCOVER STORIES TO INSPIRE WITH IWM’S NEW SUMMER FAMILY ACTIVITIES

This summer, Imperial War Museums (IWM) invites visitors to enjoy a range of free family activities full of stories to inspire. Visitors can uncover the secrets of camouflage with Camouflage, Dazzle and Disguise, a brand-new season of activity at IWM London and IWM North packed with trails, crafts and performances. Families are also invited to speak to eyewitnesses to conflict and travel back...