Experience Types: Bigger explorers (8yrs+)

This military museum houses a collection of tanks and other armoured vehicles from around the world – a must-visit for military history enthusiasts. Read more

Famed for its fossil-rich beaches and picturesque harbour, Lyme Regis is also home to museums, boutiques and restaurants that serve up the freshest seafood. Read more

This stunning stretch of coastline in southern England, known for its unique geology and fossils, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read more

Stroll through the heart of a colony of nesting mute swans, one of only three privately owned collections in the country. Read more

This picturesque village is a hidden treasure. Stunningly beautiful, it has a museum and a river that used to power the village’s wool mills. Read more

Be sure to stop by Frome to explore its artisan craft and food market every first Sunday of the month between March and December. Read more

This beautiful National Trust village is about 20 minutes away. Its Abbey was once a country house, home of photography pioneer William Henry Fox Talbot. Read more

A firm family favourite in these parts, and just half an hour from us, Longleat was actually the first safari park to open outside of Africa in 1966. Read more

Take a trip to the historic city of Bath, complete with its Roman Baths, Georgian crescents, magnificent abbey and rich calendar of cultural events. Read more

This Cotswold town’s historic narrow streets are now home to an array of artisan shops and independently owned restaurants. Read more