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“Discover award-winning organic and biodynamic English wines at Albury Vineyard in the Surrey Hills. Our family-run vineyard produces exceptional sparkling, rosé and still wines, and offers vineyard tours, wine tastings, wine and cheese experiences, seasonal events and sustainable wine tourism in…”
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The GuardianJul 18

20 brilliant UK family days out for summer

From 100,000 sunflowers in Gower and cosmic art in Galloway to a bat safari and messing about in boats, there’s enough here to keep you and the kids busy till September At the westernmost tip of the Gower peninsula, Rhossili Bay is a gloriously wide sweep of sand, backed by dunes and licked with waves perfect for bodyboarding and surfing. Wild ponies graze on the southern headland, while walker…

Offers a self-guided wildlife walk through the vines.

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  • Albury VineyardSightOffers a self-guided wildlife walk through the vines.
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  • Kynren: the Storied LandsFestivalBishop Auckland, United KingdomDaytime counterpart to Kynren, journey through time and legend.
  • Kew GardensGardenLondon, United KingdomDisplays 30 Henry Moore sculptures until January 2027.
  • Rhossili BayViewpointGower, United KingdomWide sweep of sand, perfect for bodyboarding and surfing.
  • Worm's HeadSightGower, United KingdomSerpent-like promontory, time tide to avoid getting cut off.
  • Moors Valley country parkParkDorset, United KingdomGiant ant nests, snake pits, hawks, spiders, play trail.
  • North Downs WayTrailSurrey Hills, United KingdomLinks vineyards for wine hikes and scenic walks.
  • Denbies Wine EstateSightDorking, United KingdomBoard the vineyard train or explore walking loops.
  • Moray FirthSightInverness, United KingdomHome to about 200 bottlenose dolphins.
  • Scottish Dolphin CentreCaféSpey Bay, United KingdomFormer fishing station with dolphin exhibition and ice house tours.
  • Salts MillMuseumSaltaire, United KingdomFormer textile mill, now a cultural hub with Hockney art.
  • Quentin Blake Centre for IllustrationMuseumClerkenwell, United KingdomPermanent home for illustration art in an 18th-century waterworks.
  • Magdalen Hill Down nature reserveNature reserveWinchester, United KingdomChalk grassland, wildflower meadows, woodland for butterfly counting.
  • Caldey IslandSightPembrokeshire, United KingdomMonastic island with chocolate, perfume, lighthouse, and beaches.
  • Kynren – An Epic Tale of EnglandFestivalBishop Auckland, United KingdomOutdoor show with 1,000 cast members, history and legend.
  • Bat Safari Punting tourPlaceCambridge, United KingdomPunting tour along the River Cam to spot bats.
  • Sea Lanes Canary WharfSightLondon, United Kingdom50-metre six-lane pool designed for swimming lengths.
  • Royal Docks Summer SplashSightLondon, United KingdomFree paddling pool, deckchairs, and sandpits for younger children.
  • Henry Moore Studio & GardensMuseumHertfordshire, United KingdomSculptor's former home and studios, with works displayed outdoors.
  • Dyfi Osprey ProjectSightMachynlleth, United KingdomObservatory tower near nest to watch osprey chicks.
  • Sherwood PinesTrailNottinghamshire, United KingdomWoods with mountain biking trails and a family loop.
  • St Monans tidal poolSightSt Monans, United KingdomTidal pool on the Fife coast, revamped by community projects.
  • Pittenweem tidal poolSightPittenweem, United KingdomTidal pool on the Fife coast, funds upkeep with mini golf.
  • Peace MuseumMuseumSaltaire, United Kingdom
  • Cliff LakesSightStaffordshire, United Kingdom
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