Overview

• The Telegraph’s curated list of 40 top UK family days out spans heritage sites, museums and theme parks with online pre-booking discounts and free return visits at venues like Chatham Dockyard and Bletchley Park
• A rising screen-free “90s summer” trend spotlights nostalgic nature trails, crafts and outdoor games to cut children’s device time
• Free admission highlights include the Science and Media Museum in Bradford and the Roman Legion Museum near Newport to help parents manage rising living costs
• Yorkshire Live’s regional guide showcases local favourites from Alpamare water park’s indoor rides and spa to farms, theme parks and live music events with family ticket deals
• Government-funded Holiday Activities Fund clubs and expanded corporate cinema and restaurant discounts now supplement private venue offers for extra cost savings