Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of Bristol’s most recognisable structures. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it marks a turning point in the history of engineering and has come to symbolise a city of original thinkers and independent spirit. The Bridge is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year more »
At the Natural History Museum of Portsmouth you can take a walk through the A-Z of Natural History, get up close with a huge dinosaur, and visit their wonderful Butterfly House. Click here to find out more.
If you'd like to meet an array of farm animals including alpacas, chinchillas and turkeys go to Vauxhall City Farm in London where they have all of these and more to see for free. To find out more click here.
Fancy a go at a marble run or see how they are made? Then head to House Of Marbles in Devon where you can also see all the marbles they have ever made. Click here for more details.
Walton Hall and Gardens in Warrington has award winning green flag gardens, a historical home and free children's zoo with feeding times daily. To find out more, click here!
The National Space Centre in Leicester is the UK's largest planetarium where you can get hands on with science whilst having fun and discovering the past, present and future of space. Click here for more info!
National Railway Museum in York has over 100 locomotives and exhibits on the history of the railways. You can immerse yourself in all things to do with train engineering and how travel went from horses to trains. There’s even a BRAND NEW virtual reality experience! Find out more here
The RAF Museum Midlands in Shropshire has teamed up with award-winning physical theatre company Highly Sprung Performance to create a thrilling 45-minute-long family show ’Bravo, Bravo’ telling the story of the RAF’s most famous helicopter – Bravo November. Watch as performers soar through the air in their own flying machine, glide with precision across the more »
Whitlingham Country Park, just outside Norwich, Norfolk, has so much to see and do with year round activities, from walking and cycling to outdoor cinema. Find out what's on now at whitlinghamcountrypark.com.
The Ghurka Museum, Winchester, is marking its 50th anniversary with a summer exhibition that showcases the past five decades of collecting and curating for the Brigade of Gurkhas, and the global and national events that have affected the Gurkha story. The Summer Exhibition runs from 1 to 29 August 2024. Admission is free for children, more »
Radipole Lake in the centre of Weymouth, is an urban home to some stunning wildlife, including Bearded Tits, Kingfishers, Otters and Water Voles. There's lots of activities taking place over the Summer so go to to rspb.org.uk to find out more.
Discover free immersive experiences at Outernet, Central London. Shows on the wrap around screens are free - go to outernet.com to find out what's on when.
The Butterfly Farm in Stratford Upon Avon is home to the UK's largest tropical butterfly paradise and this Summer you can also discover the fascinating world of beetles. There's talks about their life cycle with live specimens to look at. Go to www.butterflyfarm.co.uk to find out more.
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum holds a collection of aircrafts, satellites, stimulators and other unique materials celebrating their world famous Royal Aircraft Establishment. Head to www.airsciences.org.uk for more info.
Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary in Leicestershire has a variety of animals that you can meet for a small donation towards their care. www.redgatefarmanimalsanctuary.co.uk has more information.
Go along the free Leeds Owl Trail to spot unique owls and find out more about the city of Leeds itself. www.leedsowltrail.com has more details and a downloadable guide.
Find out how Bognor Regis went from being a small fishing village to a famous seaside resort at the Bognor Regis Museum. Exhibits include vintage cameras, fossils and old radios. Go to http://www.bognormuseum.org/ for more info.
Explore new worlds and stories at Art Plays Games at FACT Liverpool. Discover a free interactive exhibition dedicated to games created by digital artists and video game developers. www.fact.co.uk has more info.
The wonderfully scenic Yeadon Tarn is a 17-hectare park, centred around an expansive boating lake. Situated just seven miles north-west of Leeds city centre, there are plenty of free things to do, including a sprawling playground and a huge BMX track.
Warburg Nature Reserve in the Chiltern Hills runs various projects to conserve our wildlife, including a badger vaccination and water vole recovery programme. See their work for yourself! Visit www.bbowt.org.uk for further details.
There are lots of horse chestnut trees in Beaumont Park, Huddersfield which makes it a great place to go conker hunting. This can be combined with a walk along the nature trail or a hunt for some interesting statues.
Well-known for its avenue of horse chestnut trees, Hamilton Gault Park in Taunton is a great place to start looking for champion conkers. There are also play areas, skate parks and football pitches to keep you entertained this autumn. Click here for more details.
Scenes in the Square, in Leicester Square London, is a free audio walking tour where you can discover more about your favourite movie and tv characters from DC Super Heroes to Disney with many more in between. To find out more go to www.leicestersquare.london/whats-on/scenes-in-the-square.
Take a walk on the wild side at The British Ironwork Centre and Sculpture Park and see dinosaurs and dragons on their extinction trail. Over 128,000 species are thought to be endangered, and over 16,000 animal and plant species are on the brink of extinction and this trail highlights some of these. Go to https://www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk more »
Haugh Woods, Herefordshire is famed for its butterflies and moths, with over 600 species living there! The very rare Pearl-bordered Fritillary butterfly thrives in the recently coppiced areas, as do the rare Wood White butterfly and Drab Looper moth. Try and spot them for yourself. Visit www.visitherefordshire.co.uk for more details.
Coram’s Fields, Central London is a children’s only park and playground open all year round for children under 16. The park is steeped in history and for 80 years Coram’s Fields has existed solely for children and young people like you as noted by their well-known policy that ‘no adult can enter without a child‘. more »
There is so much to see and do at Young V&A! A free museum in Bethnal Green, Young V&A is your space to imagine, play and design. Draw and create in the Open Studio, put on a show and perform on the Stage and get hands-on with interactives. What will you discover? Young V&A, The more »
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The Black Swan Art Museum in Frome celebrates art by 5-19 year olds with an annual competition and entries can be viewed there now. There's also the opportunity to see other artists at work. www.blackswanarts.org.uk has more information.
Ferry Meadows, Peterborough has fun for all ages with their varied landscapes that include meadows, woodland and lakes, offering everything from fishing to walks to watersports. www.nenepark.org.uk/ferry-meadows has more details.
Check out the Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill, London, for a whole host of global artefacts that celebrate human creativity, imagination and adaptability with everything from aromatic herbs to reindeer skin and a walrus! There's also special events throughout the year so go to www.horniman.ac.uk to find out more.
Want to go to a real windmill and look around... for free? Green’s Mill is a restored and working 19th century tower windmill in Nottingham, UK. In the early 1800s it was owned and operated by the mathematical physicist George Green, who the windmill is named after. Entrance is free and there’s a science centre more »
Located on the historic waterfront of the city, the V&A Dundee is Scotland's first museum dedicated solely to design. The museum building itself is an incredible feat of innovation and design to marvel at, before you even set foot inside. Delve into a world of creativity through permanent displays and ever-changing exhibitions which showcase the more »
This festive season, let Blue Diamond Garden Centres help you make your home sparkle with holiday magic. From exclusive collections like Mr Christmas to the inspiring Flick Book Christmas Brochure, Blue Diamond Garden Centres have everything you need to create unforgettable moments with your loved ones. Whether you’re searching for stunning decorations, unique gifts, or more »
A colony of penguins has arrived in London for the next 8 weeks to highlight climate change in the Antarctic. Twelve adorable penguins can be found in the Fleet Street Quarter in London, all with QR codes that once scanned tell you their tale. Go to fleetstreetquarter.co.uk to find out more.
The People's History Museum in Manchester is the National Museum of Democracy. Here you can explore the past to help make changes for the future and meet those that have done this already. phm.org has more details.
Leeds is about to sparkle with Christmas fun, as the streets come alive with festive cheer. The Leeds Christmas Market brings the city centre to life with cosy wooden stalls selling unique gifts, handmade crafts, and delicious treats from all over the world. Families can enjoy twinkling lights, traditional fairground rides and even some ice-skating! more »
World Museum in Liverpool is packed with a planetarium, an aquarium, and exhibits showcasing ancient civilisations, the World Museum is ideal for curious kids. Special family-friendly events and hands-on science activities make it a standout destination. Find out more at liverpoolmuseums.org.uk.
Create your own Christmas lights walk or bus tour in London by searching for the best Christmas lights in London to find out where they are and how to plan your route.
This is your last chance to catch the Bath Christmas Market in Bath Somerset. Wander through the cobbled streets for free to get in the festive spirit with their sea of twinkling lights and winter chalets. www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk has more info.
Winchester Cathedral hosts some lively Christmas celebrations including concerts and a lantern parade, alongside its Christmas Market. For more info go to winchester-cathedral.org.uk.
Visit the Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland and walk through Christmas trees from across the world, with stunning illuminations and installations to see too. It's all for free! Go to christmaswonderland.co.uk for more information.
The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is the biggest German-style Christmas Market outside Germany! There's a live music programme and much more. www.thebfcm.co.uk has more details.
Calling Santa’s little helpers! My Christmas Orchestral Adventure returns this December at the Royal Albert Hall for more family festivities! Oh no! Father Christmas is due at the biggest Christmas concert in the whole world but conductor Tim has lost his Christmas spirit. Join his brother Tom, Albert’s Orchestra, National Youth Choir of Great Britain more »