Great days out

Punch and Judy show at Brighton Museum

If you’re looking to fill those half-term holidays and lazy Sunday afternoons, take a look at our suggestions for some great days out for the whole family. From the educational and thought-provoking to the physically demanding and just plain fun, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Half term events

Half term ideas

Great suggestions for days out across the country wherever you happen to be!

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Animal magic

Tiger at the Zoo

You don’t have to go on safari or sailing across oceans to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the animal kingdom.

Discover England's animal magic

Priceless England

Priceless England

The spectre of admission charges can often loom large when organising a day out - especially for the family. But don't despair; there are alternatives.

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Theme parks

Theme parks

Every once in a while you need to bring a touch of magic into your life and nothing brings the family more fun and excitement than a day out at one of England’s ever popular theme parks.

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Attraction tickets

Chessington World of Adventures

Wherever you are and whatever your preference, we have tickets you can purchase online for a whole host of visitor attractions throughout England.

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Chessington World of Adventures

Chessington World of Adventures

Chessington is THE theme park for families looking to share an adventure. With over 90% of rides and attractions for under 12s, plus a host of exciting rides for the more thrill seeking Adventurers such as the spin-sational Dragon’s Fury and the fang-tastic Vampire coasters, Chessington promises a hassle free, action packed family day out everyone will want to share.

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Alton Towers

Alton Towers

Enter the Extraordinary World of Alton Towers! 2006 sees the opening of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory(TM): The ride - a fantastical, multi-sensory £4.5 million indoor ride which takes families on an unforgettable adventure into the heart of the wondrous world of Willy Wonka and his great Chocolate Factory.

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Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds

Welcome to the land of the double take. If you’ve never attended the Oscars, Grammys or Brits, you’ll feel like a privileged Hollywood guest after leaving Madame Tussauds’ boudoir.

Book tickets now (www.enjoyenglanddirect.com/detail.aspx?ID=70)

Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park

With over 25 rides and attractions, including new for 2006 Europe’s fastest and tallest launch rollercoaster; plus experience Colossus, the world’s first ten looping roller-coaster and Nemesis Inferno, Thorpe Park is guaranteed to leave you glowing with energy and reliving your fun-filled visit for weeks after.

Book tickets now (www.enjoyenglanddirect.com/detail.aspx?ID=132)

Tower of London

Tower of London

Prebook your tickets now and get fast track entry to the Tower of London PLUS pay less than you would on the day. The Tower of London is one of the world's major tourist attractions; today, over 2.5 million visitors a year come to discover its long and eventful history, its buildings, ceremonies and traditions, and to get a glimpse of the world famous Crown Jewels.

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