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You don’t have to stick to the coasteither, head inland to the Midlands,Yorkshire, Wiltshire or Herefordshire

for example, and you’ll find a wealth of beautiful countryside and little known free andaffordable places to visit. There are literallyhundreds of ways to be thrifty withoutcompromising on fun, by taking some time toresearch and learn about the many attractionson offer in the UK.

Spirthill Trail, WiltshireWaymarked walking and mountain biking routesaround a working farm. Children will love the variedterrain of this farm trail, by following the signs theycan explore woodland, arable land and grasslands.

 Jumping across ditches, balancing across bridges andridges, running down and up hills, under naturalobstacles and over tree stumps, all whilst they takein the natural beauty of North Wiltshires’countryside. (All day Car Parking £3 per car. Non car users £1 per person).www.spirthilltrail.uk.com 01249 760144

Ranworth Broad, Norfolk The Broads Wildlife Centre is housed in afloating, thatched building, reached by way of aboardwalk.The Centre, open from April–October has

fabulous views over NWT Ranworth Broad

and contains interactivedisplays. Refreshments areavailable and binocularsand telescopes areprovided for use from the upperwindows. Wildlife Detective Bumbags for children arefree to hire. Free Admission.www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk 01603 270479

The Old House, HerefordshireBuilt in 1621, the timber framed house has been used formany purposes over the years, but is now a fascinatingmuseum giving an insight into daily life in Jacobean times.Children can try costumes, puzzles and see a ground floorvirtual tour. Situated in the heart of Hereford, the house isfurnished in period style and there are interesting pieces inevery room. Free Admission.

www.herefordshire.gov.uk 01432 260694

Edradour Distillery, PerthshireThe smallest distillery in Scotland. They produce Edradour10-year-old single malt whisky. Situated in the heart of Tayside by the beautiful township of Pitlochry andsurrounded by the wilds of the Grampians, Edradour is awonderful diversion for hill walkers. If you're en-route toAviemore or Inverness it's certainly worth dropping in. FreeAdmission.www.edradour.co.uk 01796 472 095

Durlston Country Park, Dorset

Gateway to the Jurassic coastline and World Heritage Sitewith woodland and wildlife trails. The accessible VisitorCentre is popular with families and children. It featuressounds from the seabed, live video pictures of seabirdcolonies, seasonal displays and a Daily Diary of wildlifesightings. Free Admission (pay & display car park).www.durlston.co.uk 01929 424443

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, MiddlesbroughThe Captain Cook Birthplace Museum opened on the 28thOctober 1978 – the 250th anniversary of Cook’s birth.Experience life below the decks and find out about theworld famous navigator through interactive displays, galleries

and temporary exhibitions. Free Admission.www.captcook-ne.co.uk 01642 311211

Stafford Castle, StaffordshireStafford Castle is considered one of the best survivingexamples of Norman earthworks in the country. A

Don’t let the credit crunch stop you and your 

family enjoying yourselves this summer. Nomatter where you choose to spend your 

holidays, there are plenty of places to visit and things to do across the UK which are free for children and in many cases, for adults too!

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programme of archaeological excavations has graduallyrevealed many of its secrets. Visitors can follow an informative

trail of interpretation panels to discover the castle's history.Today, the remains of the castle, together with the surroundinggrounds, give an insight to the 900 year history of thisimportant site. Discover how heavy an iron sword is and try onhelmets and armour. Free Admission.www.staffordbc.gov.uk 01785 257698

National Woollen Museum, CarmarthenshireThe history of the Welsh woollen industry in the village thatwas once the centre of the industry. Re-opened in 2004 thismuseum is a new and exciting place to visit with something foreveryone to enjoy. Families can have fun following the speciallydesigned trail, 'A Woolly Tale', and create their own guide to

making and using woollen cloth, trying their hand at carding,spinning and sewing along the way. Free Admission.www.museumwales.ac.uk 01559 370929

Salcey Forest, NorthamptonshireThe Royal Forest of Salcey is a magnificent ancient woodlandremnant of the medieval royal hunting forest. Offering excellentwalking and oportunities to view an amazing range of wildlifeacross the 1,200 acres. Also, way-marked 'woodpecker' trails,adventure play area for under 10s and a thrilling tree-topwalkway.The 'druids' or veteran oaks in Salcey are rare and amazingwildlife habitats, and some of the old oaks are believed to beover 500 years old. Free Admission (charge for parking).www.forestry.gov.uk 01780 444394

Buckfast Abbey,Devon

Experience the peaceof 1000 years of history at thisBenedictine Monastery,rebuilt on its medievalfoundations by themonks themselves.Famous for theirstained glass, beekeeping and tonic wine,the monks welcomevisitors!Enjoy a Devonshire Cream Tea in The Grange Restaurant and

take home some souvenirs from the gifts, books and produceshops. Free Admission.www.buckfast.org.uk 01364 645500

Discover hidden gems and unusual places tovisit in your local area or holiday destination and keep the pennies in your pocket! For even moreideas, see page 4 to find out about the ‘Let’s Gowith Children’ guide books and maybe win yourself a copy. . .

Salcey Forest©britainonview/East Midlands Tourism/Daniel Bosworth

Buckfast Abbey©britainonview