Theme park
Blackpool
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Theme parkBooking requiredoutdoor5-7 hours
A Day at Pleasure Beach Resort
Pleasure Beach Resort
Plan a classic Blackpool theme-park day and check live ride restrictions.
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Adventure
Whitchurch
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AdventureBooking requiredoutdoor4-6 hours
Adventure at BeWILDerwood Cheshire
BeWILDerwood Cheshire
Enjoy an outdoor woodland adventure designed for families.
Family
Macclesfield
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FamilyBooking requiredmixed3-5 hours
Discover Jodrell Bank
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement
Explore space, science and the landmark Lovell Telescope.
Museum and gallery
Liverpool
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Museum and galleryFree entryindoor2-4 hours
Discover the Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
Explore the stories, people and culture that shaped Liverpool.
Nature
Birmingham · Edgbaston
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NatureBooking requiredmixed2-4 hours
Explore Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Visit glasshouses and landscaped gardens in Edgbaston.
Nature
Windermere
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NatureFree entrymixed4-6 hours
Explore Brockhole on Windermere
Brockhole on Windermere
Enjoy lakeside grounds, play spaces and separately operated activities.
History and heritage
Chester
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History and heritageFree entryindoor1-3 hours
Explore Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral
Visit Chester Cathedral for architecture, heritage and current events.
History and heritage
Liverpool
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History and heritageFree entrymixed1-3 hours
Explore Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral
Experience Liverpool Cathedral and its landmark architecture.
Nature
Worsley
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NatureBooking requiredoutdoor3-5 hours
Explore RHS Garden Bridgewater
RHS Garden Bridgewater
Spend time across seasonal gardens and outdoor family spaces.
Museum and gallery
Cardiff · St Fagans
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Museum and galleryFree entrymixed4-6 hours
Explore St Fagans
St Fagans National Museum of History
Discover Welsh history across historic buildings and open-air museum grounds.
History and heritage
Richmond upon Thames
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History and heritageFree entryindoor2-3 hours
Explore The National Archives at Kew
Richmond upon Thames
Discover more than a thousand years of British records in free exhibitions and reading-room displays.
Sport
Manchester
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SportBooking requiredindoor1-3 hours
Explore the National Football Museum
National Football Museum
Discover football stories, objects and interactive displays.
Museum and gallery
Edinburgh · Old Town
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Museum and galleryFree entryindoor2-4 hours
Explore the National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
Discover Scottish history, science, nature and world cultures.
Museum and gallery
London · South Kensington
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Museum and galleryFree entrymixed2-4 hours
Explore the Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
Discover natural history galleries and current exhibitions in South Kensington.
Museum and gallery
Manchester
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Museum and galleryFree entryindoor2-4 hours
Explore the Science and Industry Museum
Science and Industry Museum
Discover Manchester's science and industrial stories through family-friendly exhibits.
Museum and gallery
Liverpool
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Museum and galleryFree entryindoor2-4 hours
Explore World Museum
World Museum
Discover natural history, world cultures and family-friendly museum displays in central Liverpool.
Adventure
Delamere
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AdventureBooking requiredoutdoor2-4 hours
Go Ape at Delamere Forest
Go Ape Delamere Forest
Choose an outdoor treetop activity and check the official age, height and supervision rules.
City attraction
London · South Bank
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City attractionBooking requiredmixed1-2 hours
Ride the London Eye
The London Eye
See London from a landmark observation wheel on the South Bank.
Animals
Blackpool
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AnimalsBooking requiredmixed4-6 hours
Spend a Day at Blackpool Zoo
Blackpool Zoo
Explore animal habitats during a family day in Blackpool.
Animals
Chester
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AnimalsBooking requiredmixed5-7 hours
Spend a Day at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo
Explore wildlife habitats and conservation stories across Chester Zoo.
Animals
Prescot
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AnimalsBooking requiredmixed4-6 hours
Spend a Day at Knowsley Safari
Knowsley Safari
Combine the safari drive with walking areas and wildlife experiences.
On the water
Windermere
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On the waterBooking requiredmixed2-4 hours
Take a Windermere Lake Cruise
Windermere Lake Cruises
See Windermere from the water on an official lake cruise.
Sport
Liverpool
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SportBooking requiredmixed1-3 hours
Take an Anfield Stadium Tour
Anfield Stadium
See behind the scenes at Liverpool Football Club's home ground.
Family
Birmingham · Bournville
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FamilyBooking requiredindoor3-5 hours
Visit Cadbury World
Cadbury World
Discover chocolate heritage and family attractions in Bournville.
Family
Edinburgh · Old Town
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FamilyBooking requiredindoor1-3 hours
Visit Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Explore interactive optical illusions and rooftop city views.
History and heritage
Cardiff · Cardiff city centre
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History and heritageBooking requiredmixed2-4 hours
Visit Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle
Explore Cardiff Castle and check the official route for current admission options.
History and heritage
Edinburgh · Old Town
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History and heritageBooking requiredmixed2-4 hours
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh's landmark castle and its historic collections.
Family
TraffordCity
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FamilyBooking requiredindoor2-4 hours
Visit LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester
Enjoy indoor LEGO-themed play and family attractions.
Museum and gallery
Manchester
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Museum and galleryFree entryindoor2-4 hours
Visit Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum
Explore natural history and world-culture collections in Manchester.
Animals
TraffordCity
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AnimalsBooking requiredindoor1-3 hours
Visit SEA LIFE Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester
Discover marine life at an indoor family attraction.
Museum and gallery
Cardiff
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Museum and galleryFree entrymixed2-5 hours
Visit St Fagans National Museum of History
Cardiff
Explore historic buildings, gardens and stories of everyday life across Wales.
Family
Cardiff · Cardiff Bay
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FamilyBooking requiredindoor2-4 hours
Visit Techniquest
Techniquest
Enjoy hands-on science exhibits in Cardiff Bay.
Culture
Liverpool · Royal Albert Dock
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CultureBooking requiredindoor1-3 hours
Visit The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story
Follow the story of The Beatles at Liverpool waterfront.
Museum and gallery
Edinburgh
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Museum and galleryFree entryindoor2-4 hours
Visit the National Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh
Explore Scottish history, science, nature, world cultures and design across extensive free galleries.
History and heritage
London · Tower Hamlets
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History and heritageBooking requiredmixed2-4 hours
Visit the Tower of London
Tower of London
Explore the historic fortress and check the official route for current admission.
Museum and gallery
Birmingham
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Museum and galleryBooking requiredmixed2-4 hours
Visit Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
Explore science displays, a planetarium and family learning spaces.
City attraction
Liverpool · Liverpool Waterfront
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City attractionFree entryoutdoor1-3 hours
Walk Royal Albert Dock
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Explore Liverpool's historic waterfront public realm and nearby attractions.
Walk
Belfast
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WalkFree entryoutdoor2-3 hours
Walk the Cave Hill Trail
Belfast
Follow a waymarked circular hill route for wide Belfast views and the historic McArt’s Fort.
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