Day trips
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The Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen-designed Christmas ‘wonderland’ may have been a turkey (it closed after one day) but there are plenty of fantastic festive attractions and events to enjoy this December
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KidZania, the global chain of theme parks where children take on adult work roles, is coming to London next year. Michael Booth visited the Tokyo version with his two sons
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Memories of partying in fields may be fading, but there are plenty of winter music festivals in Britain to ward off the chill. Olivia Palamountain rounds up the best, from riotous disco to folk and baroque
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Crunching through the autumn leaves is only fun for so long. Keep the kids busy over half-term with Emily Payne’s selection of indoor and outdoor activities across the country
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Autumn’s here and there’s no better time to go for a walk with your camera. Mick Ryan, publisher of a new photo-location guidebook series, shares his tips on the best times and places to capture the season in the UK
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The three branch lines that form a triangle linking the Cumbrian coast and the Yorkshire Dales are among the most picturesque in the country – and together make a perfect day trip
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A farm in Wales is offering visitors the chance to hike across the Brecon Beacons with specially trained Jacobs sheep
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Trevor Mitchell: The August bank holiday is uniquely boring and stressful, so let’s stop pretending it’s even vaguely enjoyable and ditch the day trip
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From seaside fun for kids to food and music festivals for grown ups, here are loads of ideas for making the most of the last bank holiday weekend of the year
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The new Top Gear Track Experience will offer fans the chance to hurtle round the famous course with the Stig. How did nervous driver Tim Dowling get on in his reasonably priced car?
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Architects who designed the London Eye have begun work on a 138-metre-high glass viewing pod offering stupendous views over Brighton and 30 miles of Sussex coast, writes Will Coldwell
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To mark National Parks Week, we’ve rounded up the best ways to enjoy some of the country’s most celebrated landscapes, with expert’s tips, favourite campsites, activity guides – and our national parks picture quiz
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If you want a break from the busy M1 there are castles, parks, gardens and family fun within minutes of the junctions
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The school summer holidays are here – which means you've got at least 40 days to keep the kids entertained. For inspiration we’ve rounded up the best of our family days out and children’s attractions across the UK. Happy holidays!
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The new T Rex lurking in the Eden Project jungle this summer joins a pack of other dinosaur attractions at UK theme parks and museums
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Heading to or from south Wales or the West Country this summer? We pick 10 places to refuel, stretch your legs and exercise fractious kids just off the M3 and M4
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In the first of a series on family attractions near UK motorways, we pick spots just off the M5 for those 'are we nearly there yet?' moments
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Fancy an alfresco swim? Readers share their tips including lidos, a private lake and a restored art-deco masterpiece
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From Sutton Hoo's Saxon ship and Southwold's churches to Woodbridge's mills and deli treats, Suffolk is ideal for family fun, says Jonathan Bastable
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The UK has some of the world's greatest museums. Looking beyond the well-known national collections, we select 10 regional gems from around England for a truly stimulating day out
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Brilliant family days out for the bank holiday weekend, from seaside fun and wildlife encounters to the best theme parks and free museums
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As the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare's birth approaches – on 23 April – we take a look at some of the events and celebrations going on in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and beyond
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After an 18-month makeover the park is open for the first time since the Olympics. Whether you want to swim in the aquatics centre, cycle the world's fastest velodrome track or check out the view from the Orbit, our guide will help you plan your visit
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Every city likes to brag about its green credentials, but thanks to the forethought of its forefathers, Liverpool is ringed by lovely green spaces, says David Lloyd
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From the ferry across the Mersey and dockside attractions to museums and a new drive-in cinema, Liverpool has a good mix of activities for families, says Emma Hill
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How could the birthplace of Banksy and Wallace & Gromit not be a great place for family days out? A walking tour celebrating the street artist and an exhibition about the plasticine duo opening later this year are just two of Bristol's many attractions for kids
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Leafy and cycle-friendly by city standards, Bristol has a huge range of outdoor activities to explore, from river walks and kayaking on its harbour to a fun natural waterslide, says Rhiannon Batten
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Nashville's wealth of parks and outdoor amenities allow visitors plenty of room to roam, as well as the opportunity enjoy concerts, open-air theatre, arts events and picnic spots, says Kristin Luna
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Atlanta can be very hot, but it's outdoor attractions are pretty cool. Here are Debbie Michaud's picks of the city's best parks, scenic walks and architectural high point
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For kids, a day on the beach is the perfect break from traipsing around a city. Readers suggest sandcastle competitions in Brussels, splashing around in the Danube and sunbathing in, er, Nottingham
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With news of a Shrek attraction opening on London's South Bank, we look at five UK attractions themed on popular children's TV and cartoon characters, including the Hello Kitty and Cbeebies lands due to open this spring
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Whether your kids are into trains, football, art or history, here's our pick of 20 great free museums, many with interactive exhibits and activities aimed at younger visitors
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Don't despair if you're wondering what on earth to do with the kids at half-term. Readers offer activities – from museums to art centres – to keep them entertained
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If you're looking for a festival or event to visit in 2014, Guardian readers have some great tips to share
First thoughts Bank holidays: end these annual festivals of misery