Family breaks in the UK

See your children’s faces light up at the Natural History Museum as they come face-to-face with full-sized dinosaurs to the tiniest insects.

Boys and girls of all ages will have fun climbing onto full-sized and miniature trains at the National Railway Museum in York.

A great Nottingham attraction, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Elizabethan mansion, brimming with centuries of history and adventure.

With over 400 interactive exhibits for kids aged 0-11, this museum in Halifax is the perfect spot for a fun family day out. Explore the museum’s six themed zones – from the Spark Gallery to the Soundspace.

Chester Zoo is a fantastic family day out, with over 20,000 varieties of animal to see. There are also lots of talks and exhibitions to inspire the next generation of budding David Attenboroughs.

This famous day out will have you all jumping up and down in muddy puddles with excitement. Don’t miss the Windy Castles ride, where you sit in a cloud and gently float up above the park.

Get up close and personal with the birds and learn about their amazing abilities from friendly and knowledgeable instructors, as you enjoy this hands-on experience.

A working museum inhabited by costumed demonstrators from Victorian and Edwardian times. Head to the Pit Village, have a go at driving a Beamish tram.

Alton Towers is the ultimate short break for families with teenagers. Scream your way through the adrenaline rushes of famous rides like Oblivion and Nemesis. 

Wands at the ready, all aboard the Hogwarts Express at the Harry Potter Studio Tour in Leavesden. Experience the magic of the mindblowing film sets, iconic costumes and even sample Butterbeer!

Mingle with a dazzling variety of stars at one of Madame Tussauds’ famous waxwork museums. Get to pose with royalty and mingle with some of your favourite celebrities.

Home to the longest underwater tunnel in the UK, Deep Sea World is home to one of the largest collection of sharks in Europe in conditions that are as close as possible to their natural habitat. 

Biomes housing the largest rainforest in captivity, stunning plants, exhibitions and stories serve as a backdrop to striking contemporary gardens, summer concerts and exciting year-round family events. 

Often named the best place in the world to see sculpture, every year 400,000 visitors come to Yorkshire’s 500 acre Sculpture Park. Come and combine culture, exercise and fresh air.

The centrepiece to any visit to the wonderful City of Bath, the Roman Baths are a fascinating insight into Roman life. There are even actors in costume, ready to bring Roman culture to life.