Days Out Ideas

Fantastic and FREE days out with kids for Half Term!

Written by Helen

Looking through the over 3000 attractions that we have on our website I realised how many fantastic FREE activities that we have listed. If your are looking for things to do this half term I have picked out a few favourites…

London

Ragged School Museum

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This fantastic museum takes you back in time to see what Victorian life was like; experience a Victorian classroom or join in with one of their half term activities!

Where: Mile End, London
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Royal Airforce Museum London


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If your little ones are budding pilots then a visit to this fantastic museum is a must! Lots to learn about the history of the RAF through brilliant interactive activities including a 3D cinema, light and sound show, the ‘Bomb Bay’ television underneath the giant Vulcan Bomber and so much more.

Where: Grahame Park, London
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Cornwall

Roskilly’s

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Worth the trip down the windy road, this friendly and fun organic farm has delicious treats to try, beautiful walks, cheeky goats and other animals to meet and the chance to see the cows being milked from the viewing gallery.

Where: St Keverne, Cornwall
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Wales

The Cardiff Story

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This superb museum through interactive galleries shows the history of Cardiff, and how it has changed over the years from a small market town to the present day! A great indoor place to visit no matter the weather and has activities that are suitable for all ages planned throughout the year.

Where: Cardiff
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Leicestershire

Manor Farm Shop

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This traditional family run farm welcome visitors to meet some of their animals, buy some of the fabulous homegrown and homemade produce and enjoy activities organised for the children throughout the year.

Where: Catthorpe, Leicestershire
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Manchester

National Football Museum

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For the footy fans in your family this museum will be their heaven, dedicated to showing the history of the beautiful game; with famous trophies, kits and photographs from the past. The kids will especially enjoy the many interactive games and features throughout- there is even a section for the under 5s!

Where: Manchester
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Scotland

Summerlee- The Museum of Scottish Life

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No matter your shoe size this museum has something to entertain or amuse you, set on the site of an important ironworks, you can hop on to the heritage tram, explore the recreated mine and let off some steam on the play park.

Where: Coatbridge, Scotland
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Northern Ireland

Tannaghmore Gardens & Animal Farm

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This little farm attraction has a great selection of animals for you to make friends including many rare breeds and there are a selection of walks and activities that all of the family can enjoy.

Where: Craigavon, Northern Ireland
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Staffordshire

RSPB Coombes Valley Park

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For a great day outdoors then bring the family to this woodland, where you can pick up a Wildlife Explorer backpack and head on out to spot lots of birds and wildlife. In half term there are Wild Art Activity Days for a fun filled day (small charge for parking).

Where: Leek, Staffordshire
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