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Best Options to Enjoy Cheap Summer Activity Holidays with Family

As the schools remain closed in most of the European countries during the summer break, many parents choose this time for a family break to the UK and book their ferries to England well in advance to avoid rush. Though there are few major attractions for children in some of the UK family parks like Thorpe Park and Alton Towers but there are still better affordable options or even free activities available in the UK to keep your young kids amused and away from their tantrums.

1)    Thurleigh farm and Adventure Play ground in Bedford

Perfect for spending a whole day in farms to enjoy fun and adventure. It has an indoor and outdoor playground, sandpits, pedal cart tractors, trampolines and much more.

2)    Heaton park, close to Manchester

This can be a spot to take a relaxing walk, and yes it also popular for the fun fairs held between April to October, in addition to a miniature train ride.

3)    Wookey Hole Caves, Somerset

Do take a stroll over the Wookey Hole Caverns, the place to find the notorious Witch of Wookey. Visitors can savour the magnificent ancient valleys, once inhabited by the Dinosaurs, the Wizard's Play castle, the Fairy Backyard and a lot more.

4)    Kentish Town city Farmville, London

Just a short drive away from the central London, you'll be able to spend an entire day with your family feeding cows, ducks, goats, chickens and many more which will be a unique experience. Everybody in the family can enjoy and actively participate in all kinds of animal care.

5)    Beatrix Potter Museum, Gloucester

Know about the past history and life of great children's author at the Tailor of Gloucester's Beatrix Potter memorial, that too without an entry free.

6)    Kidspace, Essex, south London:

To enjoy a fast pace and interesting kids outing, Kidspace is a great site to visit. The best indoor activity and adventure park for kids with wall climbing, sky trails and more and kids can be dropped at the Holiday Club for an entire day. What's more, it also hosts parties and celebrations and holds pre or after-school classes.

7)    The Bank of Great Britain Museum, London.

One more totally free museum that features banknote jigsaws, a roller ball game, interactive games and many of history on the Bank. In addition, anyone who believes they are able to try a good can give it a go.

Ashley Court Estate in Bristol

An incredible area to experience mountain biking on the edge of the spectacular Bristol countryside, with trails according to your cycling potential. Apart from the mountain biking, you'll find a deer recreation park, miniature railway and golfing amenities. Entry cost is free, however, they charge for some events and activities.

9) Bath Aqua Glass:

If you aspire for something unique, Bathtub Aqua Glass will be the place for you. An entry fee for a family of four is only £10 and here you can enjoy an interactive session showing how glass items and figurines are manufactured.

10)    Scarborough's Event of Archaeology

If you like the odd and scary, head to Scarborough's Festival of Archaeology. It'll definitely attract everyone in the family belonging to all ages by sporting interactive fun, archaeological trials and creating your own reconstructed face as the main attractions of this place.

After spending a wonderful family break visiting any of the great UK sites for activity holidays, you can again take ferries from Dover and travel back to your own country to resume your normal daily routine.

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