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Stuck for ideas about where to take your kids? Check out these top places for a day out to remember:
Get your kids explore the origins on modern life by hunting for these ancient hidden secrets at locations all around Great Britain.
An AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)
There are 40 AONBs in England and Wales and also nine in Northern Ireland. With landscapes including rugged coastlines, water meadows, gentle downland and upland moors, every trip is a new adventure.
Get your kids to discover the sights, sounds and experiences of the forest. From the quiet of the woods to the call of the wild, there’s something for everyone – and definitely more than just trees!
Is there anywhere better to take kids than a local park? How about a really good local park? The Green Flag Award scheme recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country.
National Trails pass through some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in Britain. As you are never more than 50 miles from a National Trail, what’s your excuse not to get walking?
There are 12 Community Forests in England, each located in and around a major urban area. Half of England's population lives in or within easy reach of a Community Forest.
There's always plenty going on around Britain's canals, rivers and lakes. Visiting your nearest canal or river is a great way to spend time in the great outdoors with young people - whatever you do when you get there.
A national park
If you want a family day out full of Britain’s most breathtaking scenery, rare wildlife and cultural heritage, head to a National Park.
A beach
Covering around 1,200 beaches in the UK and Ireland, The Marine Conservation Society’s Good Beach Guide is the biggest and best beach guide available – with a description, photo and map for each.
From the Thames Path through the centre of London to the remote wilderness of the Scottish highlands, Britain’s scenery makes it a great place to get the kids walking. With hills and mountains all over the country, there is something for everyone and every level of ability.
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