Family thrills

Looking for fun days out this autumn? You needn’t break the bank – these family-friendly activities will keep everyone occupied and won’t cost a penny!

There is now a myriad of stylish ways to vacation en famille – with no extra cost surprises

To 1 November 2025 Billed as Europe’s largest Scream Park, Tulleys Farm is home to this annual festival of fear, where you can explore haunted mazes and meet nightmare characters (1). Spooky attractio

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY

As a youngster with a limited amount of cash, I used to spend days out in the capital enjoying delights that were totally free. These included getting lost in the maze at Hampton Court Palace, window

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