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With the summer holidays fast approaching, every parent or carer is looking around for kid’s activities that they can enjoy too. Doing something for your children is a great thing, but doing something with your children is priceless family bonding time, so today we’re looking at a few cheap, fun days out for all the family.
A Walk in the Countryside
Taking a walk as a family can offer something for everyone – as long as you take the time to plan it properly. Different generations have different needs – your kids may seem to have boundless energy when you’re trying to get them to bed, but on a hike, matched with your long legs, they’ll find it tough going!
Limit the total length you plan to go, and make sure you plan in rest stops and plenty of snacks so your kids can replenish their fast burning, quick metabolisms. It’s also a good idea to provide some focus to the journey – a walk to somewhere for the kids to get excited about or something to do along the way to keep their interest engaged, like a scavenger hunt.
Museums and Stately Homes
This might initially feel like one for the adults, but if you pick carefully, you’ll have loads of fun with your kids and introduce them to a new world of history.
Museums and bodies like the National Trust are extremely keen to engage with children – they’re the next generation of subscribers and donors after all! Particularly in the summer holidays you’ll find interactive exhibits, tours and experiences all geared towards getting children involved so look at what’s on near you and find something that might start your children’s lifelong love of history!
Many National Trust properties come with lots of outdoor space to enjoy, whether your children want to run and play, watch animals or simply smell flowers – it makes good balance after asking them to tour a Victorian vicarage!
A Day at the Beach
When the weather’s really good, everyone in the family enjoys a day at the beach. Again, it just takes planning to make sure you’re accommodating everyone’s needs. Take some time to research different beaches – if you can find one that’s close enough to get to but a bit off the beaten track then you’ll spare yourself some of the crowds that descend on Britain’s seafronts when the weather is fine.
Bring bottled water, as dehydration is a real risk, but above anything else, bring waterproof sunscreen and remember to reapply it regularly to your children so they don’t burn!