Great Getaway Ideas In The UK For This Summer

With temperatures already starting to rise many people are planning what to do over the summer. Many people will have already booked a vacation to a foreign country a long time ago but what if you plan to stay in the UK? Check out these handy ideas for what you can get up to!

The Dungeons – There are a total of 3 different dungeons that are available to visit: London Dungeons, Edinburgh dungeons and York dungeons. If you fancy a scary yet educational day out with the kids these are perfect attractions especially if the weather isn’t that great! Each attraction has its own features with different rides available and if you visit York dungeon you will also have the chance to visit the corridors of York prison.

The Monkey Sanctuary – Based in Cornwall the Monkey Sanctuary is a great day out for kids of all ages. The sanctuary houses four different types of monkeys that have been rescued from the UK and international animal smugglers. The monkeys that you can view are: Capuchin monkeys, Woolly monkeys, Patas monkeys and Babary macaques. In addition to monkeys there is also a bat cave and a wildlife room available to visit.

Smugglers Adventure – Based in Hastings, Smugglers Adventure offers a fun and intuitive day out for the kids where you can explore the subterranean passages and caverns that lie under Hastings and see for yourself where smugglers used to hide their loot in the old days. The added bonus to visiting Smugglers Adventure is that whilst you are in Hastings you can also visit the Blue reef aquarium and Hastings castle which are all located in the same region.

Huntfun – Not only designed for kids but also for parties and work bonding days out, Huntfun is all about treasure hunting. There are over 200 hunts you can take part in situated all over the UK and also overseas. The hunts are relatively easy as they are designed to be fun and all you need are simple directions and clues that provided for you in the form of a booklet. The hunts usually take a couple of hours but can last up to a day depending on if you take your time and stop by to visit places along the way.

Deep Sea World – Deep Sea World or the National Aquarium of Scotland as it is sometimes referred to has been awarded the best entertainment centre in the region with good reason too. Features include an underwater safari, a transparent tunnel over 100metres in length where you can see Sand Tiger Sharks in their habitat. There are a total of over 2000 creatures available to see and exhibits include reconstructions of Lake Malawi and the Amazon River.

Remember if you plan on visiting any of these attractions you can save up to 20% of the entrance price for you and up to six people by visiting our main website!