Looking for fun attractions for a family day out?
We've picked some of the best attractions from around the UK for a great famliy day out. Kids of all ages will enjoy.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
See historic ships like Nelson's HMS Victory. Also workshops, from 25 July to 3 September, on themes such as Ghostly Galleons and Scary Sea Monsters. Places are on a first-come basis; free to attraction ticket holders.
023 9283 9766; www.historicdockyard.co.uk
Alton Towers, Staffordshire
Scream your way to oblivion, splash yourself silly or take a walk in the woodlands all in the name of fun. But whatever you do this summer, don't miss the new Charlie And The Chocolate Factory ride.
0870 444 4455; www.altontowers.com
Natural History Museum, London
What did dinosaurs eat-and how do we know? Dino Jaws, featuring the scariest, most life like dinosaurs ever created, explores the sometimes gruesome, often disgusting, subject of dinosaurs and their tucker. Unmissable.
020 7942 5000; www.nhm.ac.uk
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Buckinghamshire
Workshops for children from five years up including chocolate-bar decorating, storytelling, craft sessions and writing and illustration workshops. Check the website for dates and details.
01494 892192; www.roalddahlmuseum.org
London Television Centre tours, London
The BBC Television Centre Tour, for children aged nine and over, offers the chance to try presenting the news or weather in the interactive studio and, if you're lucky, observe some filming. The CBBC Tour is aimed at children aged seven to 12.
0870 603 0304; www.bbc.co.uk/tours
National Space Centre, Leicester
Explore the universe, make your own alien, journey through a wormhole and more at this award-winning centre. Check the website for speacial events dates and details.
0116 261 0261; www.spacecentre.co.uk
Tamworth Snowdome, Staffordshire
If you didn't get to the ski slopes this winter, wrap up warm and enjoy a day of tobogganing, snow tubing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and snowmobiling - all on real snow.
0870 500 0011; www.snowdome.co.uk
Thorpe Park Chertsey, Surrey
Challenging kids of all ages with the mission to be thrilled. From fun-time rides for older children to a farm for the younger ones, there's lots to do. Don't miss Stealth, the park's newest attraction and Europe's fastest ride.
0870 444 4466; www.thorpepark.co.uk
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, Scotland
Experience the forces that created the Earth through visuals combined with sound effects, music, amazing physical sensations, even smells.
0131 550 7800; www.dynamicearth.co.uk
Montrose Beach, Angus, Scotland
Frolic on three miles of golden sand at this Blue Flag Beach. There's also the Seafront Splash, a play area for children of all ages that includes paddling pool, picnic tables and pitch and putt.
01786 471333; www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org
Diggerland, Langley Park, Durham
If your kids are into construction machinery then this place is just the job. JCBs, dumper trucks, quad bikes, robots and mini tractors. For all ages. There's also a Diggerland in Devon and one in Kent.
0870 034 4437; diggerland.com
Warwick Castle, Warwickshire
Watch brave knights challenge each other to a contest of skill, agility and bravery and be dazzled by displays of equestrian prowess and pageantry during a summer of jousting, archery and falconry from 22 July
to 3 September.
0870 442 2371; www.warwick-castle.co.uk
Cadbury World, Birmingham
A world full of fun with interactive zones and the chance to get touchy feely with liquid chocolate. Cadbury World Essence and Purple Planet let you make your own unique Cadbury creation and wonder in amazement as it rains chocolate.
0845 450 3599; www.cadburyworld.co.uk
Fire Fighter Experience, Milnthorpe, Lake District
Put on the kit, ride the fire engine and extinguish real fires under the safe supervision of experienced firefighters. Suitable for children aged from five years. Pre-booking is required.
015395 64242; www.firefighterexperience.com