As you know we love family days out. From spending the day at one of the country’s biggest attractions to finding a quirky museum in our home town, there are so many things to do and see in the UK. Getting out the house and spending time as a family is always memorable.
We want to find out what the nations favourite days out are. We are asking the UK’s top family bloggers what their favourite days are. We’ll be collating a top favourites list, hopefully providing lots of ideas and tips to help you plan more days out in the future.
To share your contribution please send a tweet to @DayTripFinder. Please share your favourite day out and why. It’s not compulsory but we would love to see your photos too! We will share our favourites on this page including your blog link and Twitter handle.
To get the ball rolling (and to give you an idea of what we are looking for) here is one of my recent favourite days out!
“A recent favourite day was the free farm trail at Sharnfold Farm near Eastbourne meeting the animals before stopping for cake and games in the play area.”
Now over to the bloggers:
@daytripfinder so many to choose from. Fab walk at @ickworthNT last week http://t.co/CNWooRCqlv
— Jax Blunt (@liveotherwise) September 17, 2013
@daytripfinder it’s a no brainer… Last weekend at @THORPEPARK pic.twitter.com/yq4gpWmjZy
— The Crazy Kitchen (@Jessies_Kitchen) September 19, 2013
@daytripfinder a trip to the library! Often they have toys, comfy spaces, events, all free!
— Zoe Toft (@playbythebook) September 20, 2013
@daytripfinder Lots of great #kidlit destinations in the UK eg @7Stories @roalddahlmuseum @Discover_Story
— Zoe Toft (@playbythebook) September 20, 2013
@daytripfinder Cadburys chocolate factory last year was great next weekend im taking kids to Chester Zoo & Blackpool Tower
— Emma White (@TheRealSupermum) September 20, 2013
@daytripfinder we went to Chester zoo yesterday and had a fab time! Also sea zoo is another fab place to visit 🙂
— Kerry (@Ohsoamelia_blog) September 23, 2013
@daytripfinder Has to be @gsc1 It’s a great place to be for both kids and adults alike. So much to do and see and everything is hands on.
— Susan Mann (@susankmann) September 23, 2013
@daytripfinder we love @YSPsculpture for a family day out. Perfect all year round for walks amongst serene sculptures. Art & nature: bliss
— HonestMum (@HonestMummy) September 23, 2013
@daytripfinder We loved @paultonspark , my kids range from 2 to 17 and everyone had a great day out!
— sonya (@SonyaCisco) September 24, 2013
@daytripfinder we love to forage! Nothing quite like a day outdoors, looking at nature and “free stuff” http://t.co/YbqMMMgz6o
— Maggy Woodley (@RedTedArt) September 24, 2013
@DayTripFinder we have had the best day out in ages @AshridgeNT today -walk in the woods & a pub lunch @alfordarmsHP1 pic.twitter.com/HOjDjYtD3t
— zooarchaeologist (@zooarchaeologis) September 24, 2013
@daytripfinder we love going to Alexandra Palace @yourallypally http://t.co/ohJqB3QsKK #London
— Mirka Moore (@Kahanka) September 25, 2013
@daytripfinder Whitstable in Kent – favourite family day out
— Sarah Trivuncic (@MaisonCupcake) September 28, 2013
@daytripfinder We are huge fans of @LEGOLANDWindsor it is such a magical place with very friendly staff! x
— Missing Sleep (@missingsleep) September 28, 2013
@daytripfinder too many to choose from! @Hobbledown farm was fab as was @livrainforest http://t.co/pSMP72j1C9
— DiaryofaFirstChild (@LvanO) September 29, 2013
@daytripfinder you can find mine here: http://t.co/zR5uVkBKbN
— Transatlantic Blonde (@Melaina25) September 30, 2013
@daytripfinder a quiet family lunch is always a winner! pic.twitter.com/MJlicGLxbz
— Que Sera Sera (@sera_mcdaid) October 1, 2013
@daytripfinder a day spent outdoors at nature. Kids, dog, climbing trees, skimming stones. Can’t be a free day out pic.twitter.com/yA0wqoZifC
— clare nicholas (@emmys_mummy) October 2, 2013
@daytripfinder ooh would have to say @WarwickCastle we love it there, so much to see and do. Went twice this summer different both times 🙂
— Sabina (@MummyMatters) October 2, 2013
@daytripfinder @LilinhaWorld We have recently visited @Pleasure_Beach and had a great time! http://t.co/fJrPdJy78Q 🙂 x
— Lilinha Espindula (@LilinhaAngel) October 3, 2013
@daytripfinder my favourite family day out in Northern Ireland Tollymore Forest Park pic.twitter.com/MNxOVBhix9
— Rudedoodle WOKitsch (@rudedoodle) October 3, 2013
@daytripfinder We love @walkergallery in Liverpool. Gorgeous & interesting art, fab kids activity centre, and great monthly Family Art Club.
— Cathy James (@nurturestore) October 4, 2013
@daytripfinder We love @Draytonmanor @LEGOLANDWindsor and @Pleasure_Beach for family fun!
— Emma (@TheMiniMesAndMe) October 5, 2013
@daytripfinder Got to be @paultonspark for PPW I think! http://t.co/uV4UcCvogz Although @bekonscot is pretty fab too! http://t.co/97yZRJFBFE
— Attachment Mummy (@AttachmentMumma) October 7, 2013
@daytripfinder Oh definitely Martin Mere WWT centre in Burscough – something for all ages. We’ve got six from 6-13 and they love it there!
— Rachael Lucas (@karamina) October 9, 2013
@daytripfinder The Welshpool and Llanfair light railway, which I wrote about here: http://t.co/bBNKXMRVQU
— Looking for Blue Sky (@Lookng4BlueSky) October 9, 2013
@daytripfinder we love free days. The Riverside Museum in Glasgow is brilliant. http://t.co/ZoSpJDJwKo
— Elaine Livingstone (@pooohbear2811) October 13, 2013
@daytripfinder nearer to home is the Ayr Gorge Woodlands that are great http://t.co/m8uO3Kyj4N
— Elaine Livingstone (@pooohbear2811) October 13, 2013
@daytripfinder Hi! Thanks for asking 🙂 Here is ours: http://t.co/KOC23gNrN9
— Victoria Welton (@VicWelton) October 13, 2013
@daytripfinder loved this one recently http://t.co/TvlZC0DF4G #HarryPotter
— Actually Mummy (@ActuallyMummy) October 13, 2013
@daytripfinder then again geocaching is always great fun and even better it’s free! http://t.co/JVTu9BtJHS
— Actually Mummy (@ActuallyMummy) October 13, 2013
@daytripfinder we loved our trip on the London Eye – great views and the kids enjoyed it! pic.twitter.com/vNZJKOFgqU
— White Lily Green (@Mummiafelice) October 11, 2013
@daytripfinder Going to a city farm is always a winner here. Free too but nice to contribute to our community and make a donation.
— Adele Jarrett-Kerr (@AdeleJK) October 14, 2013