Spending quality time with your family is one of the most important things that you can do, and a great way to do this is an outing to an event or destination that suits all. Different families enjoy doing different things collectively, and one of the greatest things about the UK is the depth of different options that you have available to you.
Here at National Holidays, we understand how important it is to have adventures together, but also how difficult it can be to decide where to go. Here is our guide to some of the best family outings that the UK has to offer. In addition to a great day out, why not also look at our coach breaks and enjoy a few days away together?
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Depending on who you are as a family, you will probably be after different things for a family outing. One family might want the adrenaline rush of a theme park whilst another might prefer to watch the animals at the zoo. There is a plethora of family outing destinations in the UK, and here are just some of them to help you to make up your mind.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour – also known as the Harry Potter Studio Tour is a real treat for all those budding wizards out there. Here, you can step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter, see some of the actual props and scenes from the films, and get a glimpse behind the scenes of the magical world of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
Just as with the best-selling books and films, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour has fun for all the family from young wizards to old muggles.
Our Warner Bros. Studio Tour breaks include admission to the studios, coach transfers to and from the site, and hotel stays to ensure that you get the most out of your visit and start making some memories together. And return coach travel from your local pickup point!
Alton Towers
For the thrill-seeking family, there is nowhere better than Alton Towers – as corroborated by its award of “Best for UK Thrills, 2019”. Set in 500 acres of stunning Staffordshire landscape, Alton Towers is your quintessential theme park, offering adrenaline-boosting rollercoasters for the fearless, to smaller rides and attractions for younger children or people with a more nervous disposition.
With over 40 rides to offer, Alton Towers is packed with fun for all the family, and also provides CBeebies Land for the little ones including Postman Pat Parcel Post, Peter Rabbit Hippity-Hop, and the Go Jetters Vroomster Zoom Ride.
LEGOLAND
LEGOLAND is a theme park aimed at children 3 years old and above, looking for fun, action, and a bit of adventure. From a magical enchanted LEGO forest with mythical creatures to LEGO dragon riding or car driving, LEGOLAND is the perfect place for the family to spend quality time together and remember for the rest of their lives.
With over 55 interactive rides and attractions, and bricks galore, LEGOLAND is a paradise for lovers of those little plastic bricks – but also an exciting treat for the rest of the family.
Cadbury World
There are not many better things in life to bring people together than chocolate, and Cadbury World is the perfect place to eat chocolate, learn about chocolate, and have fun with chocolate. Here, you can delve into the science behind making chocolate, learn a bit about the history of the world-famous Cadbury brand, play in the virtual chocolate rain, or step into the ‘bean-mobile’ on the ‘Cadabra’ ride through the chocolate wonderland.
Whether you are looking for rides and attractions, an educational visit, a trip to the extensive Cadbury shop, or are just looking to eat as much chocolate as possible, Cadbury World has it all.
Chester Zoo
With over 20,000 happy animals kept in optimum conditions, Chester Zoo is the perfect day out for families with an interest in animals. The animals here have experts in the field develop their environments so they can thrive and prosper, whilst giving families the ability to learn about them and enjoy a fun day out!
Chester Zoo is not just somewhere that you go to observe the animals, however. Here you can walk through fruit bat forests, take a boat trip on the Lazy River Boat Trip from Sumba, or swing through the treetop challenge for a truly interactive family experience.
Family Fun with National Holidays
When it comes to spending quality time with your family, these days out are a great place to start. Why not make it more special with one of our family trip packages, these include admission to the attraction along with an overnight stay and return coach travel.