Travel
Staycation Ideas By Families North London The current situation has made any travel plans uncertain and with countries pinging off and on the exemption list, many of us have opted for a break in the UK. In anticipation of October half term being the same, we’ve picked out 5 of our top destinations for half term breaks all around a two hour drive of North London. Brighton Directly south of London, and directly accessible by train, is the vibrant, buzzing scene of Brighton. It has recently had a makeover and the seafront now dotted with cafes and restaurants as well as play areas for children. Attractions include the British Airways i360 – the world’s tallest moving observation tower and the Sea Life Centre. www.visitbrighton.com www.britishairwaysi360.com www.visitsealife.com/brighton
Norfolk Broads By hiring a narrowboat and with 125 miles of waterways, you could wake up each morning with a different view and area to explore. As well as a wealth of wildlife, Norfolk is also home to two theme parks (Pettitts Animal Adventure Park and Roarr!). Train enthusiasts are
well-catered for with several vintage railway attractions too. www.norfolkbroads.com www.roarrdinosauradventure.co.uk www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk
Suffolk Coastline There’s 50 miles of Suffolk coastline to discover with sandy, family-friendly beaches. Local attractions include Kessingland’s Africa Alive! And Landguard Fort (English Heritage) both of which usually offer activities speciďŹ cally aimed at children.
Stretching from Gloucestershire to Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds offer something for everyone. From oodles
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It is a spectacle to see the horses roaming free in this national park and the New Forest offers many walking routes and cycle paths to view them. Buckler’s Hard is a quaint shipbuilding village with a museum and nearby Beaulieu is home to the National Motor Museum.
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of space to run (practically) free to magniďŹ cent vistas and from historical towns to zoos and waterparks (Cotswold Wildlife Park and Cotswold Water Park where you can even ďŹ nd a beach!). The source of the River Thames can be found near the picturesque village of Kemble.
