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Clifton Suspension Bridge
2024-01-01 - 2026-01-01 | Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, BS3 2JX, United Kingdom
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 and there is a free learning centre.
Click here for more info.

Natural History Museum of Portsmouth
2024-01-01 - 2026-01-01 | Natural History Museum of Portsmouth, Cumberland House, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 9RF, United Kingdom
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.

Vauxhall City Farm
2024-01-01 - 2026-01-01 | Vauxhall City Farm, St Oswald's Place, London, SE11 5JE, United Kingdom
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.

National Railway Museum
2024-07-23 - 2026-01-01 | National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ, United Kingdom
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 Royal Air Force Museum
2024-07-25 - 2026-01-01 | The Royal Air Force Museum, Lysander Avenue, Cosford, TF11 8UP, United Kingdom
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 stage, and collide in a stunning display of skill and artistry, all in the Museum’s Hangar 1.
For more info go to www.rafmuseum.org.uk.

Whitlingham Country Park
2024-07-26 - 2026-01-01 | Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Lane, Norwich, NR14 8TR, United Kingdom
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
2024-08-01 - 2026-01-01 | The Ghurka Museum, Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8TS, United Kingdom
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, members of the Brigade of Gurkhas (serving and retired) and Friends of The Gurkha Museum.
Find out more at www.thegurkhamuseum.co.uk.

Radipole Lake
2024-08-01 - 2026-01-01 | Radipole Lake, Radipole Lake Visitor Centre, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TZ, United Kingdom
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.

Outernet
2024-08-01 - 2026-01-01 | Outernet, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 8LH, United Kingdom
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.

Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum
2024-08-26 - 2025-12-28 | Farnborough Air Sciences Trust, Trenchard House, 85 Farnborough Road, Hampshire, GU14 6TF, United Kingdom
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
2024-08-30 - 2026-01-01 | Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary, 233 Shaw Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9PW, United Kingdom
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.

Leeds Owl Trail
2024-09-02 - 2026-01-01 | Leeds Owl Trail, Leeds, LS1 1UR
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.

Bognor Regis Museum
2024-09-02 - 2026-01-01 | Bognor Museum, 25-27 West Street, Bognor Regis, ​West Sussex, PO21 1XA, United Kingdom
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.

Yeadon Tarn
2024-09-06 - 2026-01-01 | Yeadon Tarn, Yeadon, Leads, LS19 7UR, United Kingdom
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
2024-10-04 - 2026-01-01 | Warburg Nature Reserve, Bix Bottom, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 6BJ, United Kingdom
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.

Beaumont Park
2024-10-07 - 2026-01-01 | Beaumont Park, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY, United Kingdom
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.

Hamilton Gault Park
2024-10-07 - 2026-01-01 | Hamilton Gault Park, Hamilton Road, Taunton, TA1 2PL, United Kingdom
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.

The British Ironwork Centre and Sculpture Park
2024-10-11 - 2027-01-01 | British Ironwork Centre, British Ironwork Centre, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4JH, United Kingdom
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 for more details.

Haugh Woods
2024-10-11 - 2027-01-01 | Haugh Woods, Haugh Woods, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4QX, United Kingdom
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
2024-10-18 - 2027-01-01 | Coram’s Fields, 93 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DN, United Kingdom
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‘.
So you must bring an adult with you to enter.
To find out what’s in when go to https://coramsfields.org

LittleBird
2024-10-29 - 2027-01-01 | Sussex
LittleBird.co.uk is your one-stop shop for family fun, offering amazing deals on handpicked experiences that make weekends and holidays unforgettable! With offers on theme parks, theatre, exhibitions, events, products, gifts, educational activities, and books, LittleBird offers something special for every family member—all at unbeatable prices.
Check out their blog for insider tips, seasonal ideas, and exciting activities, with options to suit every family and budget. Plus, don’t miss out on competitions for a chance to win fantastic prizes like theme park tickets and weekend getaways!
Explore LittleBird.co.uk and sign up for their FREE weekly newsletter, packed with inspiration for your ultimate family adventure guide.

The Black Swan Art Museum
2024-11-01 - 2027-01-01 | The Black Swan Art Museum, 2 Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BB, United Kingdom
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
2024-11-01 - 2027-01-01 | Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
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.

Horniman Museum and Gardens
2024-11-01 - 2027-01-01 | Horniman Museum, Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3PQ, United Kingdom
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.

Green’s Mill
2024-11-08 - 2027-01-01 | Green’s Mill, Windmill Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham, NG2 4QB, United Kingdom
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 next door with more info on the windmill and the scientific achievements of George Green.
More info at greensmill.org.uk.

V&A Dundee
2024-11-08 - 2027-01-01 | V&A Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, Scotland, DD1 4EZ, United Kingdom
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 very best of design from across Scotland and around the world.
It’s free to explore.
More info at https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee.

The People's History Museum
2024-11-14 - 2027-01-01 | People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER, United Kingdom
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.

World Museum
2024-11-21 - 2027-01-01 | World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN, United Kingdom
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.

Monster Supplies
2024-12-20 - 2027-01-01 | Monster Supplies, 159 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6PJ
Monster Supplies in Hoxton, London has the weirdest and most wonderful gifts ranging from Fairy Dust to Werewolf Letter Writing Packs.
Recently voted No 1 Kids Shop, all profits go to Ministry of Stories, a creative writing and mentoring charity for young children.
Find out more at monstersupplies.org

Brandon Country Park
2025-01-07 - 2027-01-01 | Brandon Country Park, Bury Road, Brandon, IP27 0SU
Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, is a great park to explore.
There’s an arboretum with its copper beech and intriguing monkey puzzle trees.
There are a variety of walks within the park, many on hard surfaces or on firm paths so suitable for all the family.
These lead around the forest taking you to a walled garden, lake, and mausoleum.
There’s a fun children’s playground too.
Go to www.discoversuffolk.org.uk to find out more.
