We’re half way through week already, so if you’re looking for ideas for days out to keep the kids occupied during half term here are some suggestions.
If you know where to look you’ll probably find that there are lots of activities, relatively close by, where you can spend some great days out. Keeping the travel to a minimum reduces the cost of journey, never mind the expense of booking accommodation and the hassle of packing overnight bags with travel size toiletries for the family.
So once you’ve saved a few pennies by reducing the amount of travelling you are going to do, the next step is to save money on admission fees to attractions. Two of the best money saving offers for the discerning traveller or tourist are the “Kids go Free” or “2 for 1” offers. With some of these deals you can probably save the cost of the travel fare to the attraction itself!
“Kids go Free” Offers
There are a whole host of attractions that offer a “Kids go Free” deals ranging from Botanical and Zoological Gardens, Museums, Stately Homes, Science Centres and Boat Trips to good old fashioned swimming and playing. There is a fairly good list with a comprehensive search facility at www.enjoyengland.com where there is a section devoted specifically to “Kids go Free” offers.
“2 for 1” Offers
Click on the links below to go straight to the pages where you can print off your very own “2 for 1” coupons.
- Wookey Hole Caves – Britain’s most spectacular showcaves and home of the infamous Witch of Wookey.
- East Somerset Railway – Steam through the rolling Mendip countryside on a day out at the East Somerset Railway. Why not take a ride on one of our steam trains on the five mile round trip and travel back in time to the halcyon days of steam.
- INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium – An All-weather family attraction with 90 interactive science exhibits. Holiday activities, monthly science shows, education service, birthday parties, venue hire.
- City Cruises – Sightseeing cruises and evening dinner & dance cruises on London’s River Thames all year round.
- Colchester Castle – A visit to Colchester Castle Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history.
- WWT Washington Wetland Centre – Conservation site with 45 hectares of wetland, woodland and wildlife reserve, home to wildfowl, insects and flora.
- Diggerland – An adventure park based on JCBs, where children of all ages can ride and drive diggers and small dumpers. A huge variety of equipment is available for a day of family fun.
- Shakespeare’s Birthplace – Step into the house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and re-enter the Tudor world. Newly refurbished, the house now offers visitors a fascinating insight into life as it was when Shakespeare was a child.
- Tatton Park - Tatton Park is often quoted as England’s most complete historic estate, with its fine Neo-Classical mansion full of art treasures and original furnishings.
- Belvoir Castle – Home to the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, Belvoir Castle offers stunning views of the Vale of Belvoir.
As with any family trip, make sure you go prepared with all the travel size packs that will make life that little easier and stress free, like travel packs of wipes to keep the “sticky little fingers” clean when needed. Also a good once a day sun block such as Riemann P20 is a must if you are going to be outside all day.
