Low Cost Family Fun In The UK
After recently publishing an article about family days out it was brought to our attention that our suggestions were all a little bit on the pricey side for the average family with 2.4 and a dog…
So, this got our juices flowing and we decided to dig out the best venues for Low Cost Family Fun In The UK. Here are the top 5 we could find.
5: Wilderness Wood, East Sussex
A unique family-run working woodland park in the beautiful hills of the Sussex High Weald. Explore a network of trails around their 62 acres of award-winning continuous cover ancient woodland. Follow a 1.25km self-guided trail to see some of the woods most interesting features, or a shorter easy-access trail more suitable for buggies and pushchairs. Or simply follow your nose and ramble wherever the mood takes you! There is a lot to see and do here and all for around £15 for a family ticket.
4: Spitalfields City Farm, London
A great destination for a family day out. A registered charity, the farm provides something for all the family. In the farmyard, you can meet a whole range of animals, children can learn where eggs and milk come from, and you can participate in workshops on dairying, healthy eating and sustainability. The farm is free to visit although they do rely on donations to stay open, so if you do decide to visit and you have a great time then why not make a donation.
3: Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
The park is an ideal venue for families, with children’s play areas and boats for hire on the lake in the summer. There are plenty of picnic areas and refreshments are available at the Garden Tea Rooms. For the active family there are tennis courts, mini golf and a Tree Walk which starts at Information Point in the The Garden Tea Room. The park is free but some activities do come at a small cost.
2: Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire
An amazing collection of weird and wonderful rock formations which makes a great day out for families, climbers and those wanting to enjoy the simple pleasures of fresh air and magnificent views over Nidderdale. Let your imagaination run wild as you explore the labyrinth of paths through this unique landscape.
1: Sandy Lane Aqua Park, Cheshire
The Aqua Park includes around 10 pieces of water equipment operated by sensory, touch pads. These are in place in the summer months and are replaced by play equipment in the winter period. In the summer there is a small shop selling ice creams and drinks. Tie this in with a walk along the river Dee, a boat trip and a picnic and you have a great day out with the family. The bonus is the cost the water fun and activity park is free, the boat trips are £1pp return and if you take a picnic, there is no additional costs for refreshments.
There are many more attractions offering Low Cost Family Fun In The UK, some of which im sure we will write about soon. The costs mentioned above are for access to the attraction only and other costs that should be considered are travel costs, parking charges and refreshments. With all of these included we think the above attractions offer great value for a fun family day out.