Family days out

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    Theme parks UK

    Whether you're after low-key rides that teenies will enjoy or high-adrenaline experiences that will thrill tweens and teens, find out which parks offer the best offers for your family.

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    Museums and art galleries

    See which museums and galleries are less about items in dusty glass cases and more about engaging children with family workshops, funpacks and interactive displays.

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    Historic buildings

    Unsurprisingly, castles do well on Mumsnetters' list of top-rated historic attractions; must be something to with all those battlements and dungeons.

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    Safari parks and zoos

    From pandas in Scotland and penguins at London Zoo to watching monkeys wrench off your car aerial, here's where to see wildlife in action around the UK.

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    Aquariums

    Always a great back-up plan for a rainy day, aquariums are now all about interaction and glass tunnels through shark tanks. Find out where there's plenty of fishy business.

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    Gardens and parks

    Britain's open gardens and parks are a great way to get the kids outdoors in a beautiful space and often have special events aimed at children.

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    Other family days out

    Forest parks, steam railways, airshows, mazes and adventure playgrounds - here are the days out which don't fit neatly into any of the categories above.

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    Musicals and theatre

    For a special treat, there's something quite magical about taking the kids to a theatre performance - whether it's panto, drama or a musical.

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