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10 Things To Do In
South West England

South West England is one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations for families, thanks to its miles of safe beaches, stunning unspoilt countryside and vast selection of things to see and do.  And with many families watching their pennies at the moment, the good news is that you can keep the little ones entertained without it needing to cost a fortune.  Here are 10 tips and ideas for activities that won’t break the bank!

  1. Avoid the Rush
    If your children are pre-school age, then it makes sense to avoid the crowds at half-term and during school holidays.  Not only will you enjoy shorter journey times, less queuing and no crowds, you will also often benefit from lower prices for accommodation.
  2. Fossil Hunting Fun
    Devon & Dorset's Jurassic Coast offers ample opportunities for kids to step back in time and discover the world of dinosaurs.
    The beaches around Charmouth and Lyme Regis are the best places in Dorset to hunt for fossils, and now is the best time to find them! Here ammonites, belemnites and even bones from ichthyosaurs are continuously being revealed as the cliffs erode - even a recent discovery of a pliosaur - a 2.4m long sea monster's skull dating 150million years ago.
  3. Wildlife
    The South West is a wildlife enthusiast's paradise and it costs nothing to watch animals in their natural habitat: discover Dartmoor's wild ponies in Devon; spot dolphins and seals off the Cornish Coast or see the famous starling murmurations on the Somerset Levels.
  4. Go Walking
    The best way to get to know the countryside is by walking through it. There are thousands upon thousands of toe paths criss-crossing the landscapes. The only traffic you might encounter is other ramblers and perhaps a few cows.
  5. Stay on a Farm
    Staying with children on a working farm can be such a rewarding experience for all. Taste food as fresh as it gets and let kids get up close to animals for the first time.  Quality farm accommodation is competitively priced and there’s no need to ever go out to a theme park as you will be staying in one! Discover fantastic countryside locations, peaceful surroundings and friendly welcoming hosts in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset from Cartwheel.
  6. Get On Your Bike
    With a comprehensive network of routes, cycling enthusiasts and leisurely amateurs alike will be spoilt for choice.   For a genteel ride try the Camel Trail in Cornwall or the Granite Way in Devon.
    For something more challenging try Wiltshire's Salisbury Plain Explorer or head for the Mendip & Quantock Hills in Somerset.
  7. Picnic in the Park
    Whether you're visiting a town, city or the countryside there are some pretty parks with great play areas where you can stop to enjoy a picnic made from delicious local ingredients. Parks and gardens in Bournemouth
  8. Family Friendly Beaches
    It’s hard to beat spending the day on the beach building sandcastles, paddling in the sea, rock-pooling and playing around with your family.
    With so many fantastic family friendly beaches you'll have trouble deciding which one to visit first - Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset (including Bournemouth & Poole) all have some great, safe, family friendly beaches.
  9. Go Exploring
    Many attractions don’t charge for entry and make for a good excursion with the little ones.  Discover intriguing and playful sculptures on a trail through majestic oaks and pines at the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail. Lydiard House in Wiltshire is the delightful ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbroke and lies in beautiful parkland. There is a charge to visit the House but entry to the Park is free. There is an excellent children's play area within the grounds which is also free of charge.
  10. Take in a Museum
    Stimulate curious young minds with a trip to a museum, many of which a free to enter, such as the Trowbridge Museum in Wiltshire, documenting the development of the Woollen Industry in the South West.  Visit the splendid displays of the Museum of South Somerset and discover what rural life and times from the Roman occupation to the agricultural and industrial revolutions were really like. Corfe Castle Museum contains exhibits of local history and dinosaur footprints.

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