English Heritage have plenty of historic places in which families can hide, play and enjoy a great day out. Stonehenge, Salisbury. The state-of-the-art visitor centre includes an exhibition of artefacts brought together for the first time, and interactive displays about this wonder of the prehistoric world.
Don’t miss the 360-degree experience, which allows you to ‘stand in the stones’ as you are transported back in time. There is the added perk of buses can take you from the visitor centre up to the stones themselves..
.ensuring you stay dry for as long as possible! Down House, Kent. This unique day out offers an insight into the life of Charles Darwin, father of evolution theory, and weather-proof fun for all the family.
Step inside the house and discover the very rooms in which Darwin’s ideas formed the basis for pioneering biological science, even the study where ‘On the Origin of Species’ was written, still as it looked at the time. There are hands-on interactive exhibits perfect for children. Boscobel House, Shropshire.
Hide from the rain in a royal hiding place! Once providing Charles II with a place to escape Cromwell’s forces following his Civil War defeat in 1651, today it is a much friendlier site to visit. Families can take an atmospheric candle-lit tour around the house, including the priest hole where Charles II hid. Then, meet the resident farmyard animals while exploring the historic stables, barns and dairy and learn about life on this once-thriv.
