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PartyTank
(0844) 811 2368
PartyTank is a new adventure park open all year for adults and children in beautiful countryside just south of Dorking in Surrey.
Children from 5-14 years can do archery, pedal carts, games, 4x4 rides, truck rides, tank rides and much more. Tickets for parties start at £9.00 each with free participation for adults. Day passes are available for families from May to September. Adults can drive the vehicle on an individual or corporate arrangement plus other activities, see our website for more info.
Exbury Gardens, the home of the de Rothschild family, is one of the most famous woodland gardens in the world. Rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas abound in this lovely English garden.
From Falconry to Sheepdog Shows, Adventureland and Shearing Shows ... you are never bored at Henblas!
Situated in the heart of Anglesey commanding superb views of Snowdonia, this family run establishment provides entertainment for the whole family - whatever the weather! Birthday parties organised, please ask for full details.
Walk along the Thames taking in the historical views of the Houses of Parliament and many famous bridges and monuments. Take a trip on one of the many boats which offer lots of different destinations.
St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, London SE1 9DE
(020) 7403 0123
This is a full sized reconstruction of the 16th Century warship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world between 1577-1580, Drake was a sea captain who became history's most successful privateer. Crew members are in period dress, there are five decks of exhibits and artefacts. Give your child a birthday party or special occasion they will never forget!
London Bridge 17,21,22A,25,40,43,44,47,48,95,133,149,214,501,505,510,513,D1,P3 and P11
Edinburgh International Science Festival
Roxburgh's Court, off 323 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PW
(0131) 530 2001
Where else in the world can you . . .
... walk on red hot coals? ... dig to uncover a life-size dinosaur skeleton? ... take part in a scientific ghost-hunting experiment? ... have a conversation with science fiction writer Arthur C Clarke? ... get your hands on (and sit in the cabs of) a stunning assortment of big machines? ... make a 3D photo-realistic virtual image of yourself then use it in a computer game?
“Beautiful, relaxing, fabulous”. Make the most of the Sussex countryside in this unique award-winning woodland, excellent fun for children and eye-opening for adults. 60 acres of varied and fascinating woods to explore; woodland trails with “discovery” leaflets and spotter sheets, easy-access path and secret path for little ones. Children love the adventure playground, exploring, building camps. Very popular party/group activities include camp-building/campfires, survival skills, woodland games, teddy bears picnics, fairy gardens.
Picnic places, BBQs, tearoom/garden with local produce, gift shop and exhibition in timber barn. Dogs allowed.
Open daily all year 10am – 5.30pm/dusk. On A272 in Hadlow Down, 5 miles NE of Uckfield.
From Saturday 24 May until Sunday 1 June, the Hay Festival has an amazing feast of entertainment for children, including free workshops and a new chill-out zone for parents with babies.
Writers such as Jacqueline Wilson, Allan Ahlberg and Judith Kerr are backed up by heaps of fun stuff for children to get involved in like working with mud and clay to create and decorate a storytelling chair, making and baking bread in an on-site clay oven and learning to dig the earth, sow seeds and plant flowers.
Anyone unfamiliar with this flagship literary literary event is in for a treat as the festival enters its 21st year; what may surprise is how family orientated the whole thing is.
OPENED in 1996, this working reconstruction of the Globe Theatre was founded by Sam Wannamaker. Situated on the South Bank of the River Thames adjacent to Bankside Powerstation. The open air theatre runs from spring to autumn. The museum is open daily 10:00-17:00. Admission £5.
Bletchley Park
The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB
(01908) 640404
Travelling under the guise of 'Captain Ridley's Shooting Party', a small team of scholars-turned-codebreakers arrived at Bletchley Park in the summer of 1939.
Their mission: to crack the Nazi Enigma cypher. The odds against them were a staggering 150,000,000,000,000,000,000 to 1. Their success in breaking this seemingly 'unbreakable' code was one of the greatest intellectual achievements of the twentieth century.
By March 1946 they were all gone, removing every scrap of evidence of their codebreaking exploits as they left. Their efforts in breaking those 'unbreakable' codes in the utmost secrecy caused Winston Churchill to coin the phrase "the geese that laid the golden eggs and never cackled". It would be decades before Bletchley Park would start to reveal its secrets.
By 1991, the Park was deserted, its buildings facing demolition. The Bletchley Park Trust was formed with the aim of preserving the site for posterity. So began a long and arduous campaign. The Trust fought off hostile bids from property speculators and waded through a mountain of Government red tape to clinch a deal that saved Bletchley Park for the nation.
Experience steam trains from a bygone age through spectacular countryside where you have a chance to see deer, birds of prey, heron, kingfishers and even otters. Edwardian style tearoom and well-stocked shops complete a great day out for the whole family.
Bodnant Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, spanning some 80 acres of land situated above the River Conwy on ground sloping towards the west and looking across the valley towards the Snowdonia range.
Experience the friendly company of llamas whilst walking in the superb countryside of the North York Moors National Park; take a stool and enjoy delicious home made lunches carried by your new animal friends. Countryside lovers have been exploring with our pack llamas since 1994. Families with children of ten years and over are welcome. All treks must be booked in advance.
Take an exciting journey through a tropical rainforest, experience the life and learn about the creatures. See exotic butterflies and tropical birds flying free, handle snakes and spiders, see poisonous frogs and scorpions, leaf cutter ants and much much more.
The Otter Trust is the largest and oldest otter conservation organisation in the world. Its headquarters is at Earsham in a beautiful setting on the banks of the River Waveney. There are also sanctuaries in Cornwall and County Durham. While British Otters tend to be shy and retiring the Trust's Asian Short-clawed otters are playful, extrovert and always delighted to welcome visitors.
In addition to a childrens play area there is an Information Centre which records the work of the Trust and tells our younger visitors all about otters. The Trust is open daily from 1 April (or Good Friday if earlier) to 30 September from 10.30am to 6pm.
This is a unique wonderland of Otters, Waterfowl, Muntjac and Fallow deer and provides an ideal day out for the whole family.
For a great day out for the whole family visit the Windermere Steamboats & Museum situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Windermere.
Windermere Steamboats & Museum offers:
A unique and historic collection of Steam and Motor Boats
Steam Launch Trips
Shop and Refreshments
"Swallows and Amazons" Exhibition
"Model Boats: You Too Can Do It!" Exhibition
There are many events held throughout the year including Steamboat, Model Boat, and Classic Motor Boat Rallies all held annually. Up to date information on other special events can be found on our website or from the Museum's Office.
The Dunluce Centre is a large family entertainment complex situated in the heart of Portrush. The centre features unique attractions designed to provide thrills and enjoyment for all the family.
Great Orme Mines
Great Orme , Llandudno , North Wales LL30 2XG
(01492) 870447
Explore tunnels dug out 4,000 years ago leading to the amazing Bronze Age cavern. Great Orme Mines are situated within the picturesque surroundings of the Great Orme Country Park. The mines are only one mile from the centre of Llandudno, Wales' premier seaside resort.
The Tupgill Park Estate, Coverdale, Middleham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4TJ
(01969) 640638
The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four acre garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
This is a great place for a family visit. It is of interest to children and all age groups. Recently voted the best childrens' attraction in Yorkshire.
48 St John’s Close, 2 Langanbank Road, Belfast BT1 3LX
+44 (0)28 9033 0844
Official agents for Harland & Wolff Titanic memorabilia and the World's ONLY provider of authentic Titanic Boat Tours around the shipyards of Harland & Wolff in Belfast.
Dr Johnson’s House
17 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE
(020) 7353 3745
Built in 1700, it was a home and workplace for Samuel Johnson from 1748-1759, and it was here that he compiled the first comprehensive English Dictionary.
Restored to its original condition it features a collection of period furniture, prints and portraits.
The ideal first stop for visitors to Oxford, The Oxford Story offers the very best insight into the city's world famous University.
Take your seat on our amazing 'dark' ride and travel through 900 years of history complete with sights, sounds and smells and discover the connection between Alice in Wonderland and the University!
There are special events held throughout the year. Please log onto our website for full details.
With nearly 6,000 square metres of galleries and large collections of art, history and natural sciences, it's all here to be discovered. The variety and richness of the collections is outstanding, with a constantly changing programme of temporary exhibitions, lectures and talks, films, workshops and family activities, backed up by a supporting cast of publications, educational resources and a superb team of professionals.
Castle Ward
Strangford, Downpatrick, BT30 7LS
+44 (0)28 4488 1204
Castle Ward is situated in 700 acres approx three miles from the village of Strangford.
Built in 1760, the house has facades in both Classical and Gothic styles. The house and estate are open to the public and include many period rooms, landscaped gardens, a fortified tower house, Victorian laundry, a theatre, restaurant, shop, saw mill and a working cornmill.
Want to feel 40 feet tall? Live life more adventurously, take to the trees and experience an exhilarating course of rope bridges, Tarzan Swings and zip slides up to 40 feet above the forest floor. Ideal for friends, families and corporate groups, you’ll share approximately three hours of fun and adventure, which you’ll be talking about for days.
Prices: Gorillas (18yrs+) £25 Baboons (10-17yrs) £20 Min age 10 yrs. Min height 1.4m. Under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Open daily: half-term 9-11 Feb & 14-17 Feb; 14 Mar – 31 Nov; plus weekends throughout Nov
Book online and watch people Go Ape! or call 0845 643 9215
Camperdown Country Park is the largest public park in Dundee. The park which is home to no fewer than 190 species of trees, was opened to the public in 1949.
Camperdown also incorporates within its boundaries:
Camperdown Wildlife Centre - The wildlife centre is one of Dundee’s most popular attractions and is home to around 50 species of animals, birds and reptiles. Templeton Woods - a haven for wildlife and a great location for woodland activities. Clatto Reservoir - Dundee’s centre for outdoor watersports.
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Want to feel 40 feet tall? Live life more adventurously, take to the trees and experience an exhilarating course of rope bridges, Tarzan Swings and zip slides up to 40 feet above the forest floor. Ideal for friends, families and corporate groups, you’ll share approximately three hours of fun and adventure, which you’ll be talking about for days.
Prices: Gorillas (18yrs+) £25 Baboons (10-17yrs) £20 Min age 10 yrs. Min height 1.4m. Under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Open daily: half-term 16-17 Feb & 23-24 Feb; 14 Mar – 31 Nov; plus weekends throughout Nov
Book online and watch people Go Ape! or call 0845 643 9215
Visit this unique attraction that will amaze and delight every member of the family. Discover the story of the world's oceans at The Deep. Take a ride in the world's only underwater lift and dare to walk beneath Europe's deepest tank for a glimpse of our global past, present and future.
Open to the public from 10am daily, the Submarium is already loved and enjoyed by visitors of all ages and from all corners of the world!
One of Britain's most dramatic ruins, this 1000 year old castle dominates the skyline of the Isle of Purbeck. Visit the family interactive visitor centre, superb gift shop and beautifully situated tea rooms. Exciting living history events, children's activities and guided walks organised regularly.
Chartwell
(01732) 866368
Churchill's family home:
Monkey World
Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH
(01929) 462537
Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 150 primates. Monkey World works in conjunction with foreign governments from all over the world to stop the illegal smuggling of apes out of Africa and Asia. At the park visitors can see more than 15 different species.
Burghley House is the grandest house of the first Elizabethan age. It was completed by William Cecil, Lord Burghley in 1587. Today you can see eighteen State Rooms filled with wonderful paintings, furniture and fine art. During the week there are guided tours and at weekends there are guides in most rooms.
The extensive grounds include the Sculpture Garden, the South Garden and the Deer Park. The house is also the setting for the Burghley Horse Trials.
Explore Europe's only surviving big gun armoured war ship from WWII. Seven days a week. Treat your child to a wonderful birthday party aboard ship. Call for futher details. 10am-6pm summer. 10am-5pm November until the end of Feb.
Facilities: cafe/restaurant, baby/disabled
London Bridge.
Windsor Castle
Windsor
(01753) 869898
Built over 900 years ago for William the Conqueror, the castle contains a wealth of history and beautiful treasures. Admission includes the State Apartments, Queen Mary's Dolls House, St George's Chapel, The Albert Memorial Chapel, The Precincts and The Gallery.:
The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum hold the greatest collection of hardy trees and shrubs in the world. The Gardens cover 180 acres. Within this unique collection of more than 42,000 plants (12,500 different types), visitors will find much of interest throughout the year.
A destination like no other - A journey that never ends.
An unforgettable experience in an epic location, Eden will be a gateway into the fascinating world of plants and people and a vibrant reminder of how we need each other for our mutual survival.
This great castle, ancestral homeof the Dukes of Norfolk, dates from the Norman Conquest. Containing a very fine collection of furniture dating from the 16thC and paintings by Van Dyck, Reynolds, Gainsborough etc. Arundle Castle is still a family home reflecting the changes of nearly a 1000 years.
Mallards Pike Lake, Park End, Lydney. Glos, GL15 4HD
Want to feel 40 feet tall? Live life more adventurously, take to the trees and experience an exhilarating course of rope bridges, Tarzan Swings and zip slides up to 40 feet above the forest floor. Ideal for friends, families and corporate groups, you’ll share approximately three hours of fun and adventure, which you’ll be talking about for days.
Prices: Gorillas (18yrs+) £25 Baboons (10-17yrs) £20 Min age 10 yrs. Min height 1.4m. Under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Open daily: half-term 16-18 Feb & 21-24 Feb; 14 Mar – 31 Nov; plus weekends throughout Nov
Book online and watch people Go Ape! or call 0845 643 9215
The Tank Museum houses the world's largest and finest collection of Armoured Fighting vehicles from unique WW1 tanks to the latest main battle tank of the British Army - Challenger.
The palace was home to the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Acquired by William III and Mary in 1689 as a country retreat, today it reveals the splendour of 300 year of court life. The Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection includes clothes worn by six generations of Royal children.
Queensway, High Street Kensington
T & W Museums
T & W Museums is a federation of 11 museums and galleries on Tyneside and Wearside.
The museums and art galleries which comprise TWM are:
Gateshead Shipley Art Gallery Newcastle Discovery Museum Hancock Museum Laing Art Gallery North Tyneside Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum Stephenson Railway Museum South Tyneside Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum South Shields Museum & Art Gallery Sunderland Monkwearmouth Station Museum Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Washington F Pit
Belvoir Castle occupies a commanding position with breathtaking views across the Vale of Belvoir. The present Castle is the fourth to have stood on the site since Norman times. From the elegance of the Elizabeth Saloon and the majesty of the State Dining Room to the delights of the Regents Gallery and the military splendour of the Guard Room, Belvoir possesses one of the most stunning interiors of the period.
The magical woodland gardens, set in a natural amphitheatre with fresh water springs, are carefully planned to ensure plants bloom all year round.
(0844) 811 2368
PartyTank is a new adventure park open all year for adults and children in beautiful countryside just south of Dorking in Surrey.
rides and much more. Tickets for parties start at £9.00 each with free participation for adults. Day passes are available for families from May to September. Adults can drive the vehicle on an individual or corporate arrangement plus other activities, see our website for more info.
London Bridge 
17,21,22A,25,40,43,44,47,48,95,133,149,214,501,505,510,513,D1,P3 and P11
From Saturday 24 May until Sunday 1 June, the Hay Festival has an amazing feast of entertainment for children, including free workshops and a new chill-out zone for parents with babies.
Travelling under the guise of 'Captain Ridley's Shooting Party', a small team of scholars-turned-codebreakers arrived at Bletchley Park in the summer of 1939.
Experience the friendly company of llamas whilst walking in the superb countryside of the North York Moors National Park; take a stool and enjoy delicious home made lunches carried by your new animal friends. Countryside lovers have been exploring with our pack llamas since 1994. Families with children of ten years and over are welcome. All treks must be booked in advance.
The Otter Trust is the largest and oldest otter conservation organisation in the world. Its headquarters is at Earsham in a beautiful setting on the banks of the River Waveney. There are also sanctuaries in Cornwall and County Durham. While British Otters tend to be shy and retiring the Trust's Asian Short-clawed otters are playful, extrovert and always delighted to welcome visitors.
For a great day out for the whole family visit the Windermere Steamboats & Museum situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Windermere.
Want to feel 40 feet tall? Live life more adventurously, take to the trees and experience an exhilarating course of rope bridges, Tarzan Swings and zip slides up to 40 feet above the forest floor. Ideal for friends, families and corporate groups, you’ll share approximately three hours of fun and adventure, which you’ll be talking about for days.
Selling print-your-own tickets since 1999, 365tickets.com is your one-stop-shop to the UK’s best attractions. Pay gate price or less for 300+ attractions including theme parks, heritage sites, sightseeing tours and river cruises in the UK and abroad. 365tickets.com also offers up to an additional 10% off tickets when you book online for more than one attraction.
Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 150 primates. Monkey World works in conjunction with foreign governments from all over the world to stop the illegal smuggling of apes out of Africa and Asia. At the park visitors can see more than 15 different species.
Burghley House is the grandest house of the first Elizabethan age. It was completed by William Cecil, Lord Burghley in 1587. Today you can see eighteen State Rooms filled with wonderful paintings, furniture and fine art. During the week there are guided tours and at weekends there are guides in most rooms.
London Bridge. 
Queensway, High Street Kensington
Belvoir Castle occupies a commanding position with breathtaking views across the Vale of Belvoir. The present Castle is the fourth to have stood on the site since Norman times. From the elegance of the Elizabeth Saloon and the majesty of the State Dining Room to the delights of the Regents Gallery and the military splendour of the Guard Room, Belvoir possesses one of the most stunning interiors of the period.
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