At over 18 acres, York Maze lays claim to the tremendous title of largest maize maze in Europe. Of course, setting foot in such a labyrinth could leave you as lost as the proverbial needle. But thankfully there are talking sculptures and clues

rotating tourist attraction which towers above it means Eyeskate could be the perfect winter day out. You don’t have to go on the London Eye to skate here, but it helps.Skate At Somerset HouseNovember 22–January 22The grand dame of London’s icy attractions

of the big and small screen alike. Highlights of the museum’s extensive collection include the Animation Gallery featuring popular characters telling the story of animation from its earliest days and Experience TV, an interactive gallery charting television

hosts special A Day Out With Thomas events when children can board the Thomas The Tank Engine train.Star attractions The pedal car models by Bugatti, Jaguar, Maserati and Lotus will excite speed demons large and small, although in reality their top speed

history…The UK is home to the greatest number of ‘ancient’ trees in northern Europe – an estimated 500,000, including around 50 oak trees that are over 1,000 years old, while some yew trees on these shores are even thought to pre-date Christianity. We have

parks have rides aimed at different age groups, so if your children are different ages, you might decide to split up for some of the day, and meet up for the rides that everyone wants to do.Study the maps before you go and work out a route which takes

Now an annual event, Pirate Day in Hastings, East Sussex sees people from across the UK, Europe and America take to the streets and enjoy the pirate themed activities and events that take place throughout the day.Family Fun Days August 5-26Every Friday

this party offers a delicious three course meal (a children’s menu will be available) followed by a distinctly parent friendly disco-themed boogie wonderland dancing session with a live band.New Year’s Day ParadeKick off 2012 with an all-singing, all