Family time is so important to me and with the weather being so lovely it is certainly a time to get outdoors with the family. Therefore I am happy to see this sponsored post promoting family time.
Weekends are made for families and making the most of them is something all parents try to do. One great idea is to plan a trip to a historically important area. Many of the country’s finest historic sites are managed and promoted by English Heritage.
Membership to English Heritage is a great way of supporting the historic sites across the country and it gets you free admission to properties, as well as invitations to members’ only events. If you collect Nectar points, you can spend them on an English Heritage annual membership, or if you prefer, on plenty of other ideas for days out. Below are five day trips you can enjoy courtesy of English Heritage.
Tintagel Castle
A trip to Cornwall isn’t complete without a visit to Tintagel Castle. Set on the North Cornwall coast, the castle boasts stunning views of the sea and there are historic ruins to be explored. Events programmes running throughout the year include storytelling of the Tales of King Arthur and other legends.
York Cold War Bunker
There is so much to do in York, but you can’t miss out on this hidden gem. Under the ground of the historic city is the war bunker, an opportunity to learn all about the secret history of Britain’s part in the cold war. A fascinating look at near modern warfare that should be of interest to the whole family; and a little different to the rest of what’s on offer in York.
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Chester is home to Britain’s largest amphitheatre ruins. Slow but steady archaeological work has revealed the amazing ruins of two stone-built amphitheatres. Each of the two amphitheatres can be explored and their different appearances are testament to the long term role Chester played in the Roman period of British history.
Audley End
A real-life period drama, Audley End House and Gardens has plenty to keep all ages entertained. From checking out Victorian childhood toys in the nursery, to meeting the horses at the Stable Yard, the whole family can have fun while learning, before enjoying the spectacular views of the Essex countryside with a picnic.
Down House
Down House was the home of Charles Darwin and plays a key role in British scientific history. It is the place where Darwin wrote the revolutionary On the Origin of Species and it was in these gardens that he found himself inspired to create many of his seminal works. You can learn not only about Charles himself, but his whole family, when visiting their home. There is also an informative and thought provoking multimedia tour narrated by David Attenborough.
These are just some of the hundreds of different attractions that can be enjoyed as a family and weekends are the perfect time to make the most of them.
