Best family days out with babies and children in the UK

1- ZSL London Zoo


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Opened since 1828 ZSL London Zoo is a perfect day out for families. Is actually the oldest scientific zoo with hundreds of animals from all around the world.
Located in the heart of London tickets can be purchase in their website or entrance gate. Find out more information on

  http://www.zsl.org/about-us/.


2- Aquarium


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London Aquarium
There is no better place to go if you are interesting in see sea life. Over 500 species influding sharks, penguins, turtles etc. You will get closer than you ever imagine to the creatures of the deep too.
Daily open from 10-18 and tickets from 12.66.
County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB
0871 663 1678
Check on the website for more information;

http://www.visitsealife.com/


3- The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Raiway


       

Like hiding on Thomas, a trip on this charming miniature steam railway where track follows the kent coast from historic Hythe to the lighthouse at Dungeness. Alight at New Romney and visit the toy and model museum.
Prices from £9, children -15 half-fare.
More information in the website:

http://www.rhdr.org.uk/


4- The observatory Science Centre, Eastbourne



Christmas and New YearHome to exibitions and other activities including a outdoor Discovery Park and Water Planet, (are that children can learn more about the earth and the universe through play, you can get a closer look at the planets at this observatory.
If you plan to visit it durind the week you'll find a host of drop-in activities, includins the Zany Zone where you cantake part in experiments.
From £7.40 per adults and £5.50 per child over four.
Call 01323 832731
More information on the site;

http://www.the-observatory.org/


5- Woburn Abbey


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Full of atractions as safari park, quiz trails around the gardens, circus tricks, storytelling sessions, lessons in growing sunflowers and Teddy Bear's picnic with party games.
Prices start at £4 and £1.50 for children
For full events list check on:

http://www.woburn.co.uk




6- Baby loves disco



Indroduce your toddler to the groovy sounds of 70s and 80s.
DJs take over venues for the afternoon and play disco classics for parents and their children. Buble machines, a chill-out room with books and puzzles, baskets of instruments and even a nappy-changing station.
Tickes from £8 per person and non-walking babies for free
Find out more in:

http://www.babylovesdisco.co.uk/locations/london/


7- Legoland

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Legoland in Windsor is a lovely place to take your children. Amazing lego displays and a myriad of famous theme parkAdults price from £38 and children from £28. Cheaper if book online.

 http://www.legoland.co.uk/


8- Hot air Ballon Parades




Everybody will be captivated by the colours of ballons and the myriad of stalls and attractions on the grounds.
check on the site for full listing of ballon's event in the UK and Worldwilde

http://www.balloonevents.org/


9- Trevarno Estate Gardens, Cornwall


Near Helston boasts extensive ancient gardens and woodland. It's home to the National Museum of Gardening, vintage Soap Museum, Honey bee informatiom Centre and Toy Museum.
From £6.50 per adult, £2.40 per child or £18 family ticket.
Check on:

http://www.trevarno.co.uk/

10- Centre Park




With a program for all the family you will find amazing tropicals swimming pool, woodland florets, be close to animals, sports house etc.

http://www.centerparcs.co.uk/

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11- Knebworth House, Gardens and Park


   

Famous for Gardens, history and park is a program for all the family. Enjoy a whole day picnic, children attractions as a mini train and big sliding. Also the Dinosaurs exhibition.

http://www.knebworthhouse.com/


12- Hatfield House


      

A lovely small place full of attraction and weekly events is also a lovely place for the whole family enjoy a long day together.

http://www.hatfield-house.co.uk/

13) Space2play - Hitchin

A whole relaxing day for families enjoy a proper indoor-playground. This is a very big space that provide a nice experience for the whole family. Check what is on before you go it is a good idea because they have children/toddlers activities all over the week and I'm sure they will love it.

Normally they have:

Monday - Physical activity day
Tuesday - Music and dance
Wednesday - Food and cookery
Thursday - Creative play
Friday - Play dough

Prices depending on child ages but it is normally Adults free, under 1 £1, under 2 £3, under 4 £5 and over 5 £6
PS. Prices already including activities going on.


38 Knowl Piece
Wilbury Way
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG4 0TY
 http://www.space2play.biz/index.asp  01462 422354

14) Gambado

Rules of PlayA play party centre with great facilities like a huge playframe, pirate ship, interactive toddler area and playzone.
Amazing toddlers classes for free with the entrance.
Price for kids starts from £1.
Find out a Gambado close of you on;

http://www.gambado.com/


15) Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground


Centred around a magnificent wooden pirate ship in Kensington Gardens up to age 12 is a children's wonderland where you will definitely.

http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/
tel: 020 7298 2141

16) Natural History Museum in South Kensington



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Follow the footstepes of Jonathan Ross and Prince Andrew and, if your child is over eight, let tham stay overnight at the Natural History or Science. It will be a stunning journey, learning the history of life on earth, particularly famous for its dinosaur skeletons.

http://www.nhm.ac.uk/
Tel: 020 7942 5000


17) Science Museum









If you get to the History Museum you can't let go the opportunity to know the Science Museum which is just down the road, brimming with ideas in the interactive launchpad, space and transport section, plus an area for younger children.

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
Tel: 020 7942 4000

18) V&A Museum of childhood
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It offers a fascinating history of childhood, as well as a plenty to do.


http://www.vam.ac.uk/

Tel: 020 8983 5200



19) The Look Out Discovery Centre

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Sets in the woodland with walks and cycle trails, it features an adventure playground and hands-on science exhibition.


http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/lookout
Tel: 01344 354400