Enjoy the last of the summer holidays and the August bank holiday with a special family day out to a favourite attraction. There are amazing animals to encounter, ice creams to be tasted and diggers to drive to name but a few destination ideas! Scroll down to be inspired.

Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

Visit Hertfordshire’s No.1 outdoor attraction Paradise Wildlife Park. Explore the NEW Land of the Tigers habitat as well as 800 incredible animals, and ‘World of Dinosaurs’, one of the leading animatronic dinosaur attractions in the UK. Go wild in the Paradise Lagoon, Safari Crazy Golf and four adventure play areas!

Kent Life in Maidstone, Kent

Visit the Ice Cream Festival at Kent Life on Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August. There will be over 40 fabulous varieties of ice cream to try and buy, plus sample tasters from ice cream vendors or visit the new waffles and sundae stall. All the usual Kent Life activities will also be available from tractor rides to animal encounters and big top shows!

Woburn Safari Park in Woburn, Bedfordshire

There are big adventures for little explorers at Woburn Safari Park this summer. See the wonder on their faces, as your little monkeys meet the amazing wildlife at Woburn Safari Park!  See lions and tigers and bears as you go on safari in the UK, with elephants, giraffes and monkeys! Plan a day out filled with fun and learning and experience the wonders of nature.

Sea Life Aquariums, locations nationwide

With an exciting array of amazing creatures at each attraction, you are sure to discover a new fascinating favourite as you get up close to the most weird and the most wonderful the ocean has to offer. From seals and penguins to starfish and creepy crawlies, there is something for the whole family!

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Whistlestop Valley near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

In time for summer, the Kirklees Light Railway has rebranded as Whistlestop Valley! At Whistlestop Valley there is plenty to do including steam train rides, a ride-on miniature train, adventure playgrounds, a jumping pillow and a pop-up summer beach. Tickets must be booked online in advance.

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Before you go, check out what’s going on in your region:

Marwell Zoo near Winchester, Hampshire

Make the most of summer at Marwell Zoo! Enjoy a safe adventure to remember and discover hundreds of exotic and endangered animals. Explore 140 acres of green, open parkland and let little monkeys go wild in the adventure playgrounds! By visiting, you will be supporting Marwell’s incredible charity and conservation work.

Diggerland in Durham, Kent & Yorkshire

Diggerland is the ultimate adventure theme park experience where children and adults alike can ride, drive and operate REAL diggers, dumpers and other full-size construction machinery.
If you’re digging it, visit Diggerland for a super awesome, earth-moving day out!

Choose from three UK park locations: Durham, Kent & Yorkshire.

The Blue Paradox Exhibition in London

The Blue Paradox is an immersive experience on the ocean plastic crisis running 15th-27th September 2021 in London. With 360-degree digital projections, walk beneath the ocean’s surface to better understand the ocean plastics crisis and learn how you can make a difference. Exhibition open from 11am-7pm at Exhibition London, Ariel Way, W12 7SL. Tickets are free but booking is required.

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway in Exbury, Hampshire

Discover Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway with all the family this summer. Experience beautiful scenes in the summer gardens, enjoy picnics by tranquil ponds and let off steam in the play area. Take part in ‘wild’ summer events including bushcraft, donkey and falconry days, live theatre and nature-themed craft activities.

London Transport Museum in Covent Garden and Acton, London

London Transport Museum is going green and kicking off its new Climate Crossroads programme of events by imagining a greener future. At the Museum in Covent Garden, navigate a new urban trail and join in interactive storytelling.

While at the Museum’s Depot in Acton, see historic buses and trains and learn about green travel choices including cycling and scooting.

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