Having a family day out can be a wonderful experience for everyone. It can destress mum and dad after a long week at work and fill your little one’s day with laughter. On top of this, taking your children on fun family days out is an excellent way to help them develop new skills and bond with family members over these new adventures.
Attending the local zoo can be a fun day out for all of the family, but at times it may be hard for young children to enjoy. Your child may be very excited to see a certain animal only to get disappointed that they are not visible from their enclosure. They may also have a difficult time walking around the whole zoo without getting too tired. While the zoo is a great way to expose your child to a diversity of animals, there are many other activities you can do with your child that they can learn from and enjoy. If you want to have a fun family outing beyond the zoo, listed in this article are some other exciting adventures to try.
CBeebies Land at Alton Towers
Amusement parks can be a great way to bring young children joy but sometimes it can be very frustrating when there are limited numbers of suitable rides for little ones to enjoy. Thankfully, CBeebies Land at Alton Towers is here to give you a magical day out for all of the family.
They have numerous rides, attractions and live interactive shows from all little ones favourite CBeebies characters such as Elmo and Cookie Monster from the Furchester Hotel, Hey Duggee and Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. All of the family can follow the trail of Mr Tumble’s spotty bag, and learn Makaton sign language along the way. They even have an onsite hotel which is specifically designed for young families in mind. The bedrooms are created in the theme of CBeebies shows, such as In the Night Garden. To find out more visit the CBeebies Land at Alton Towers website here.
LEGOLAND – Windsor
LEGOLAND – Windsor is packed full of exciting attractions and has over 55 live shows. You and your family will be amazed at the size of the different figures made out of LEGO which are found all throughout the resort. Key attractions you cannot miss include the LEGO Mythica which is a magical world of mythical creatures, featuring the UK’s first Flying Theatre Ride! They have numerous special events throughout the year such as LEGO NINJAGO weekends, fireworks specials and festive magic at Christmas.
There are two LEGOLAND themed hotels on site, offering you the ease and comfort of having everything you need on site. For a small fee, you can reserve your space in the queue, which will give you more time to explore the park and all of its attractions.
You can even combine your trip with a Royal visit, by taking the short trip to Windsor Castle, the Queens’ residence. To book your trip to LEGOLAND – Windsor visit their website here.
Harry Potter Studio Tour – London
The Harry Potter Studio Tour is an award winning tour, which has become a must see attraction for Harry Potter fans of all ages. You can walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter, allowing you to go behind the scenes and see an amazing array of costumes and sets used in the making of the film.
On the tour you will be able to view sets which served as the setting for some of the most memorable scenes in the Harry Potter films, such as the breathtaking Great Hall. Inside the Great Hall you will also get up close to handcrafted props which were used in the films, including Professor Dumbledore’s lectern – which is rarely seen on screen.
Capturing the made-up game of Quidditch into a real sport was a huge challenge for the film makers. In the tour, not only can you see how this process was done, but you get up close to the Quidditch uniforms used. You will be educated on how they evolved from thick robes to lighter and sportier robes throughout the different films. To find out more about the Harry Potter Studio Tour visit their website here.
The Learning Experience based in East Finchley offers ground-breaking childcare and early education programmes to children from 6 months to five years old. They have nearly 40 years experience, and make it their mission to make a positive difference to each and every child, family and community they serve. They provide children with fun activities which help them develop not only intellectually but also socially. Call The Learning Experience today to find out how they can give your child the right platform to develop.
The Learning Experience – East Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool
250 East End Rd
London N2 8AU
020-8444-2638
https://thelearningexperience.co.uk/center/east-finchley/























