There’s plenty of fun to be had when its cold,
The joy of these winter attractions is untold!
Pay them a visit when they’d least expect it,
There’s so many benefits it might be a hit!
Family fun isn’t just for the summer time! Discover why a visit to one of these attractions during the winter makes the perfect day out.
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Wookey Hole
📍Somerset
A cave expedition may seem like a summer activity, but did you know the Wookey Hole caves are surprisingly warm!
You’ll go on a guided tour through eight chambers, and visiting outside of school holidays means you’ll get as much time as you like to explore. After the cave tour, Wookey Hole is the perfect mixture of indoor & outdoor activities, meaning there’s plenty of fun to be had in all kinds of weather.
During the winter, you can easily spend an afternoon exploring the museum, playing in the vintage arcade, getting lost in the mirror maze, and going crazy in the soft play area. Visit on a weekend day to catch the fantastic Wookey Hole Circus show, or how about a 4D cinema experience? Head outside when the weather is looking up for a round of Adventure Golf and a walk through the Enchanted Valley!
Port Lympne Reserve
📍Kent
Port Lympne’s incredible safari bus is an un-missable experience, so if you want to avoid the crowds we’d recommencement visiting during the winter time!
You can really take your time doing around the animal habitats, and spend time getting right up close to your favourite animals. This experience can last a couple of hours if you go at your own pace, plus plenty of the animals will still be out and about!
The same goes for the walking safari, where you’ll see red pandas, rhinos, apes, and so many more with the added benefit of no crowds, as well as the roar-some dinosaur forest walk-through experience!
Kew Gardens
📍London
Most would assume the best time to see an array of beautiful flowers would be during the spring, but not at Kew Gardens! Their annual orchid festival runs from 1st February – 2nd March, and it’s one of our favourite times to visit.
Explore the vibrant biodiversity of Peru with a mesmerizing floral display of plants and animals. The Prince of Wales Conservatory will celebrate the beauty of Peru in this iconic event that transforms the glasshouse into a rich display of orchids that awakens the senses.
*Please note – Orchids is included with admission, however you must book a free timeslot via the Kew Gardens website once your Kew Gardens Day Admission tickets are confirmed. Book here.
Chessington World of Adventures
📍London
Unlike many other theme parks here in the UK, Chessington World of Adventures does not close over the winter season. Instead, they close the rides that are open and throw a Zootastic event!
This is the perfect time to visit with pre-schoolers as many of Chessington’s rides are suited to older kids (although there are a few great rides for little ones!), plus the park will be much quieter so you can beat the queues.
Chessington Zoo and SEA LIFE are home to 100’s of animals from giraffes to tigers, and you can meet them all on a wintery visit during their Zootastic event which runs on selected dates from 1st January – 9th March.
Leeds Castle
📍Kent
The reason we love Leeds Castle in the winter time is because it’s not just a castle! There are three beautiful gardens to explore which all look enchanting on a frosty winters day and make for a wonderful family walk.
You get so much included with your ticket that it’s worth a visit any time of year. Step into the castle and explore its fascinating history, get lost in the hedge maze before heading to the underground grotto, become a mighty knight in the outdoor playground, have a go on the obstacle course around the grounds, visit the birds of prey centre for a fascinating show, and so much more!
The best part? You pay for a day and you can visit again for free for a whole year! So why not come back in the summer and experience what this enchanting castle has to offer in every season.
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