TAKE the kids to explore a city for an October half-term treat. You don’t have to go to London for a choice of fantastic attractions and experiences. You’ll find it cheaper to stay and pay for family fun at other favourite cities across the UK.
Trisha Harbord brings you a selection of the best things to see and do in these walkable cities. Edinburgh 8 Enjoy Edinburgh's cobbled Royal Mile or The Museum of Childhood Credit: Getty THE cobbled Royal Mile is one of the UK’s most famous streets. Visit the castle on the hill then start your walk to the Scottish Parliament.
You’ll pass St Giles’ Cathedral, Parliament Square, cashmere shops, the famous World’s End pub, one-time jail Canongate Tolbooth and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. FREE: The Museum of Childhood with toys and games from across generations. Harry Potter fans can join a free tour around the town with stops including the inspiration behind Diagon Alley and Voldemort’s grave, see pottertrail.
com. THRILL: Re-live Edinburgh’s darkest history in the Dungeon, with special effects, scary actors and a drop ride. READ MORE ON CITY BREAKS HOLS THAT? The cheapest city breaks in Europe from £95pp – including flights JOLLY DEAL December city breaks to popular Christmas markets on sale with prices under £150 If you have a car, ride the waves at the new Lost Shore surf centre, 25 minutes from the city.
GO: Two nights’ B&B for two adults and two children at Arrandale Guest House is from £430. See visitscotland.c.