Kids’ menus with plenty of choice, helpful staff and, in some cases, play areas, make these reader favourites perfect for family meals out
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Eureka! National Children’s Museum, Halifax: ‘Fun facts … about how stuff works’ – review
A freshen-up would help, but this fun museum with interactive exhibits and themed sections still has the wow factor for young kids
Buckler’s Hard, New Forest: ‘A calm backwater but in a good way’.
This riverside attraction, where maritime history can be explored at a gentle pace, offers a relaxed family day out.
Take the kids to … Blackgang Chine, Isle of Wight
The UK’s oldest theme park gears up for its 175th birthday celebrations…
The best family days out in the UK for spring 2018
Looking for inspiration for Easter – and beyond? Here’s 25 places to visit, from new attractions to springtime gardens, adventure trails and, of course, egg hunts
Take the kids to … the Ragged School Museum, east London
Once a school that provided a free education for destitute children, a row of 19th century warehouses is now a free museum giving visitors a chance to step back in time – and into the classroom – for a strict Victorian lesson
Take the kids to … the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Somerset
Chocks Away! This huge, family-friendly museum is packed with jets and helicopters that children can climb into – and an exhibition on women aviators
Wildest dreams: a family camping trip in Oman
Wild camping in the Omani deserts with a seven-year-old sounds daunting but, with a tour guide in tow, it’s the best and most affordable way to enjoy the country’s staggering scenery
Take the kids to … the Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth
The Tudor warship that sank in the Solent in 1545 – and was raised 35 years ago today – is beautifully presented within its revamped setting and comes with fantastic artefacts and hands-on activities
10 of the UK’s best castles for a family day out
With half-term upon us and summer round the corner, the UK’s castles are rolling out all kinds of entertainment, including medieval-themed activities, theatre, glamping – and a dash of Harry Potter
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