Best ideas for family days out

A top family day out: Battersea Zoo

Fancy a Zoo Trip in the heart of London? Battersea Park Children's Zoo has a marvellous collection of animals that includes mammals, birds, reptilians, amphibians and invertebrates. Don't miss the keeper experiences, armadillo experience and more!

• Location: Battersea Park Zoo, Battersea Park, Battersea, SW11 4NJ
• Phone: 020 7924 5826
• Open: 10am - 5.30pm

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Take your pride along for a wild adventure!

Home to over 165 rare and exotic animals, West Midlands Safari & Theme Park is a must-visit attraction for anyone who is passionate about wildlife. Not only can you drive past animals like lions, zebras, cheetahs, meerkats and giraffes, there is also an animal-focused theme park designed for little ones, along with a play area, dinosaur exhibition and African village to explore. Just be careful of those nosey camels who will want to say hello!

• Location: West Midland Safari Park Ltd, Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcester, DY12 1LF

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Home of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and over 2,500 incredible animals from around the world

Home to The UK's only Giant Panda's in the UK, Edinburgh Zoo is the second most visited attraction in Scotland! Don't miss the infamous tiger track viewing tunnel, Budongo Tral Chimpanzee enclosure, and cheeky penguins that'll leave a mighty impression - trust us! If you're looking for cheaper Edinburgh Zoo admission, Kids Pass offers discounted adult & child tickets with up to 30% off.

• Location: Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Rd, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS
• Phone: 0131 334 9171

Based across three locations in Warrington, Milton Keynes, and Matlock Bath

Gulliver's Theme Parks are specially designed with families in mind. Offering a huge selection of rides and attractions, they're aimed at children from toddlers through to teens, meaning they're the ideal way to keep both big and little kids entertained. With around 30 rides per park, plus lots of play areas and themed zones, they're home to everything from log flumes to ghost houses and cowboy towns. We guarantee that a great day out will be had by all!

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Enjoy a thrilling day out with the whole family at Flamingo Land

Flamingo Land is an award-winning family day out in Yorkshire that offers something for the whole family to enjoy. The theme park resort is located just 25 miles northwest of York and makes the perfect family outing, with a unique mix of exhilarating rides and cuddly animals. Our expert thrill-seekers advise to check out Mumbo Jumbo, an extreme roller coaster with a 122-degree vertical drop that saw it break records for the "world's steepest roller coaster made from steel!" But if you're more into fun of the furry kind, Flamingo Land's 64 species of animal(including two species of endangered Flamingo!) are sure to keep you entertained for the whole day.

• Location: Kirby Misperton, Malton, YO17 6UX
• Phone: 0800 40 888 40
• Open: 10:00 am until 6:00 pm

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Home to Europe’s only Thomas Land, kids all ages get to enjoy all the thrills of the park.

The resort is located in Staffordshire is packed with over 100 rides and attractions as well as being home to the one any only Thomas Land! Thomas Land is a world full of Thomas the tank engine themed rides and entertainment, perfect for pre-schoolers. The resort has over 100 attractions in total and is the perfect day out for the whole family. If the rides weren't enough you can also have a stroll around the zoo which is home to over 100 animals from around the globe. Drayton manor park also hosts several events that take place throughout the year which are not to be missed including the fireworks show and the Christmas events which take a different theme each year.

• Location: Drayton Manor Park, Drayton Manor Drive, Tamworth, B78 3TW
• Phone: 01827 287979

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Pleasure Beach Resort the perfect day out for a family looking for an adrenaline-fuelled adventure.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of the most iconic theme parks in the UK, and in terms of family day outs, it really is the cream of the crop. Offering a ride-intensive experience for the adventurous and the daring, it caters to all ages, from teenage thrill seekers to toddlers. Its Nickelodeon Land attraction is particularly popular among children, giving your kiddies the chance to explore the world with a host of beloved characters, from Dora the Explorer through to Spongebob. Be sure to take a peek at the sitemap before you go, to help you plan your perfect day out at the Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

• Location: 525 Ocean Blvd, Blackpool, FY4 1EZ
• Phone: 0871 222 1234