As the summer holidays approach and the kids break up from school, it’s time to start planning your next action-packed family fun day. We’ve teamed up with ‘Day Out With The Kids’ to compile some of our top UK picks for your next big day out. Explore outdoor expeditions, educational playtimes, and exhilarating theme parks as you make the most of the precious time with your loved ones. Plus, with Halfords Motoring Club and a 30-day trial of the ‘Day Out With The Kids’ VIP pass, you can unlock all these attractions with extra special discounts, so you can enjoy your family days out to the fullest.
BeWILDerwood, Norfolk & Cheshire
An outdoor wonderland for kids, BeWILDerwood offers a magical family day out in two UK locations – Norfolk and Cheshire. Inspired by Tom Blofeld’s tales for children, both locations are tucked away within enchanting woodlands, offering great experiences for the entire family.
From the Towering Treetop look-out spots to the unique labyrinth of the Sky Maze, adventurous kids will have fun all day long. If you’re looking to unwind surrounded by nature and your toddler, BeWILDerwood offers a gentle exploration zone, a wonder-filled Storytelling Stage, and their Munch Bar where you can purchase essential, delicious snacks.
Perfect for a summer’s day, BeWILDerwood exclusively offers 3 tickets for the price of 2 when purchased with the VIP pass – with Halford’s Motoring Club, you can receive a 30 day trial of this feature, just another benefit to being a Halford’s Motoring Club member!
Flamingo Land Resort, North Yorkshire
Combining zoo’s and theme park’s, Flamingo Land in Malton presents the best of both worlds with its adorable animals and thrilling rides. Home to over 140 species, Flamingo Park Zoo houses African meerkats, cheeky penguins, and even a baby Rothschild giraffe. You can even help your children learn the value of conservation through popular activities such as ‘Meet a Creation’ and ‘Be a Zookeeper’.
For teenagers and older kids, unleash them within a world of excitement as they ride the Mumbo Jumbo and its 112 degree vertical drop. Or perhaps the Pterodactyl is more their speed, where they can swing amongst the clouds and enjoy stunning views. Toddlers can enjoy the gentle Jungle Carousel and the Peter Rabbit excursion – and if you manage to catch a heatwave, they will surely love the Splish Splosh water play.
Feel right at home as you bring your furry family along too, as the theme park is gladly dog-friendly, and settle into the country pub for a hearty meal. Here, you can truly treat your little ones as the Halfords Motoring Club Membership means kids get exclusive FREE entry!
Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire
Located in Ellesmere Port, over 1,500 marine lives call this award-winning aquarium home, including 10 different shark species and 5 variations of the stingray. If thrills are your kid’s idea of a great day out, visit the underwater tunnel and take advantage of the shark-dive experience. In fact, Blue Planet holds Europe’s largest shark collection! And don’t forget the Venom danger zone, just be sure to keep an eye out for the menacing bird-eating tarantulas!
Your younger children will love the vibrant coral caves, pirate shipwreck playground, and the ‘Finding Nemo’ clownfish tanks. Trying to pack in some schooling during the 6 week summer holiday? Travel around the world with the indoor educational sectors, including the Amazon Rainforest, Lake Malawi and the frog zone, and watch the daily shows over at the Aqua Theatre. Finish your perfect day with a fin-tastic bite at the Nautilus Kitchen and the ice cream parlour.
The best part of all of this… with Halfords Motoring Club and your VIP pass trial, kids go 100% FREE! That’s £19.95 per child (under 12) that you’re saving!
Drayton Manor, Staffordshire
One of the biggest and best theme parks in the UK is Drayton Manor. Travel through time with a visit to Frontier Falls and its Wild West attractions before ducking into the nautical Adventure Cove. Then, finish up with a trip to the Vikings district and ride the dizzying Disk O’Coaster, powered by the mighty Thor! Jam-packed with pulse-racing rides, you certainly won’t go bored at Drayton Manor.
Or bring along your little ones to Thomas Land and choose from over 25 rides and attractions to explore. A push-chair friendly venue, toddlers can ride Thomas’s railway, sing along to interactive shows, and go wild in the world’s largest Thomas the Tank Engine shop.
Through your ‘Days Out With The Kids’ VIP pass and Halfords Motoring Club membership, you and your family can unlock a whopping 45% discount off of gate prices. That’s almost half price!
Howletts Wild Animal Park, Kent
This animal sanctuary is dedicated to the wellbeing of its 390+ animals and to the pleasure of its guests. With over 30 years of experience as a conservational charity, Howletts holds the largest herd of African elephants in the country. There are also more speedy leopard, cheeky monkeys, and impressive gorillas at Howletts than anywhere else in Kent.
While your family will be awe-inspired by the stunning wildlife, they can also time-travel through the Ice Age exhibit. They’ll encounter woolly mammoths and sabre-tooth tigers as they learn about the frosty history of our planet. If your children need a space to blow off some steam, the brand new play area, Joshi’s Jungle, is a safe and fun place to do so.
Your VIP pass entitles you to an amazing 35% off of the standard ticket price, and that isn’t even the best part. Every visit to Howletts helps to fund the wellbeing of the park’s animals AND supports the rehabilitation of wildlife over seas.
Crealy Theme Park & Resort, Exeter
Devon’s multi award-winning adventure park and resort offers excellent options for when you don’t want the fun to end. From camping and BBQ’s to 5 star lodges equipped with hot tubs, there’s something for everyone at the Crealy Resort.
Voted the south-west’s best family day out, fill your days at the Crealy Theme Park and take your pick from over 60 rides. With both indoor fun (like the toddler-friendly Dolphin Drop or Sooty Meet and Great) and outdoor thrills (like the heart-racing Vortex), you’re bound to be impressed.
You can even introduce your tots to farm animals and jungle creatures through the four different zoo areas. Enjoy all of this with a 30% discount on gate tickets through the Halfords Motoring Club VIP pass.
Excite your kids this summer with an amazing family day out and receive incredible discounts and freebies. As a member of Halfords Motoring Club, you can treat yourself too with great savings on your newest adventures.
If you aren’t already a member, join the Halfords Motoring Club today at: www.halfords.com/motoring-club.
