Family fun

Family Fun


When it comes to having fun, England is full of exciting adventures for the entire family. Feel the rush from a roller coaster at Alton Towers or travel back in time to watch knights in shining armour joust at Warwick Castle. Whatever you choose, the best thing of all is that they’re all on your very own doorstep!

Great days out

Great days out

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.

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Popular attractions

Popular attractions

Whatever the weather, there are literally hundreds of places to visit in England and they are all practically on your doorstep! England’s wealth and variety of attractions mean you’ll never be stuck for somewhere to take the family.

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Seaside

Seaside

The best memories of family holidays invariably conjure the sand, sea and sunshine of the seaside, so where better to experience the perfect family day out?

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Places to stay

Family acccommodation

Even with the wide choice of accommodation available, you may feel finding the right place for the family to stay isn’t as easy as you would expect.

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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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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.

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Legoland

Legoland

Welcome to LEGOLAND®, where creativity meets fun! Discover kid-powered rides, cool building challenges, a unique mix of interactive attractions, exhilarating coasters, shows that pull the audience into the action and so much more.

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London Zoo

London Zoo

Come face to face with some of the hairiest, scariest, tallest and smallest animals on the planet - right in the heart of the capital. Set in leafy Regent’s Park amongst heritage-listed buildings and beautiful gardens, London Zoo is a great excuse for a big day out.

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