Across the UK, there are several attractions that can make the perfect day out - whether you decide to go solo, make friends, a partner or the family.
As the school holidays are now upon us, there are a lot of options create some happy memories with your family as the weather becomes warmer and attacrtions stay open longer.
We have compiled a list of attractions across the UK, for you to enjoy over the next six weeks - and beyond.
We have compiled a list of attractions across the UK, for you to enjoy over the next six weeks - and beyond.
5. The Roman Baths
Bath’s (the city) Roman Baths (the attraction) will be open until 10 pm every day from 23 July - 31 August with the last entry being at 9 pm. The long hours make it a relaxing day out, especially during the summer holidays with 2,000 years of history to explore. The attraction sits in the heart of Bath so be sure to be mindful of the clean air zone. Family tickets cost £77.00 on a weekend to £70.00 on a weekday (for 2 adults and 2-4 children). For 2 adults and one child, tickets are £69/£63 respectively. Individually, adult tickets cost £27.50 on the weekend and £25.50 on a weekday, and children’s tickets are £20/£18. There are also reduced ticket prices for students and seniors. The Roman Baths hold a collection of thousands of finds from pre-Roman and Roman Britain, with the availability to see the Sacred Spring, a Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House and the Museum.
6. Kew Gardens
The world-famous Kew Gardens is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, holding over 50,000 living plants. The Gardens feature The Temperate House where plants need to live in above 10C to survive. Also featured are a Japanese Landscape, a Mediterranean Garden, and cafes and restaurants, making it an ideal place to spend a day with family. Until 31 October, tickets begin from £15 for adults and £11 for children. There are student tickets available too, with options for family tickets also provided.
7. Giant’s Causeway
Located in Northern Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986 and is considered to be a natural wonder in the UK. The area is of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, resulting from an ancient volcanic fissure eruption and sits around 5km from the town of Bushmills on the north coast of Northern Ireland. Access to the Giant’s Causeway is free, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Ireland. For anyone thinking of taking a trip to Northern Ireland over the summer, this would make a perfect feature on the holiday.
8. The National Gallery
The heart of London holds The National Gallery, an art museum located in Trafalgar Square. Founded in 1824, it has a collection of over 2,300 paintings - and the entrance is free of charge. This gallery houses some iconic pieces of art such as Bacchus and Ariadne by Titan, Bathers at La Grenouillere by Claude Monet, Self Portrait at the Age of 34 by Rembrandt and one version of Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh. Over the summer, The National Gallery is also hosting Summer on the Square, a free art festival commencing from 11 August - 29 August outside the museum. This makes for an ideal day out for the summer months.