UK travel guide
Looking for family days our or breaks in the UK? You’re in the right place.
As a UK based family, many of our adventures are closer to home. From magical Christmas experiences and festive light trails to countryside walks and seasonal family days out, we love discovering places that make special memories with our children.
Many of these guides focus on experiences in the North West, where we live in Liverpool, but there will also be more content from London, where I regularly work. Whether you’re looking for festive days out, weekend ideas with kids, or inspiration for your next family adventure, you’ll find practical tips and honest reviews throughout these guides.
Start by browsing the posts below to discover family friendly days out, seasonal experiences, and places we’ve personally visited and loved.
UK travel essentials at a glance
🗣️ Language: English
💷 Currency: British Pound (£)
🕐 Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) / British Summer Time (BST) in summer
🔌 Plug type: Type G (three pin UK plug)
💳 Cash or card: Card widely accepted, but some smaller stalls and markets may prefer cash
📅 Best time to visit: All year round. Summer offers the best weather, while November-December is magical for Christmas events and light trails
👨👩👧👦 Family friendly: Very, there are plenty of parks, attractions, seasonal events and family days out
🚗 How to get there: Easy to explore by car or train depending on the destination
🚆 Public transport: Trains connect most major cities and towns, with local buses available in many areas
🍽️ Cuisine: Traditional British pubs, Sunday roasts, fish and chips, cafés and international cuisine
Family days out in the UK
Looking for inspiration for UK days out with kids? From countryside parks and historic estates, to farms and family attractions, these guides share some of our favourite days out across the UK.
Lyme Park Cheshire
A beautiful National Trust estate on the edge of the Peak District, with roaming deer, scenic walks and plenty of space for a family day out.
Farms near Liverpool
A guide to some of the best family friendly farms in the North West, from hands on animal encounters to outdoor play areas and seasonal events.
Christmas in the UK
Santa experiences and festive events
Meeting Father Christmas is one of the most magical parts of Christmas for little ones. From traditional Santa grottos to immersive festive experiences, these guides share some of our favourite places to meet Santa and enjoy festive family events across the UK.
Lapland UK Manchester
Visiting Lapland UK Manchester? Here’s what to expect from this magical Christmas experience, including practical tips for visiting with babies.
Story Time with Santa – Liverpool Town Hall
Wondering if Story Time with Santa at Liverpool Town Hall is worth it? Here’s what to expect from this magical festive experience.
Christmas at Farmer Ted’s
Wondering if Farmer Ted’s Christmas Grotto is worth it? Here’s what to expect from this magical festive experience near Liverpool.
Christmas light trails
Christmas light trails have become one of our favourite festive days out. Across the North West there are several magical illuminated trails perfect for families. Below you’ll find the ones we’ve visited so far, along with tips on what to expect from each experience.
The Magical Woodland – Northwich
Wondering if The Magical Woodland in Northwich is worth visiting? Here’s what to expect from this festive Christmas light trail.
Enchanted at Knowsley
Planning a visit to Enchanted at Knowsley Safari? Here’s what to expect from this magical festive light trail near Liverpool.
Christmas at Bolesworth Castle
Thinking of visiting Christmas at Bolesworth? Here’s what to expect from this popular North West Christmas light trail.
My UK guides
