Best free day out for the family

You may be surprised at the attractions you can gain admission to without having to spend a penny.

Capturing England’s rich diversity, our list covers a broad range of impressive museums, galleries, theme parks and visitor centres. Here are England’s Top 20 free attractions...

1.  Blackpool Pleasure Beach
2.  Albert Dock
3.  National Gallery
4.  British Museum
5.  Tate Modern
6.  Natural History Museum
7.  Xscape Castleford
8.  Science Museum
9.  Victoria & Albert Museum
10. Eastbourne Pier
11. National Portrait Gallery
12. Somerset House
13. Willen Lake and Park
14. Oswaldtwistle Mills
15. Royal Observatory
16. National Railway Museum
17. Imperial War Museum
18. The Lowry
19. National Museum of Photography, Film & Television
20. Blakemere Craft Centre

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Comments

[David Stevens]

My best free day out is on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. Wonderful walking along the coast to coves, stacks and outstanding cliffs. Walking inland on ridge paths that lead to castles, an abandoned village and views to die for. Charming towns, untouched villages, steam railway, beaches and wild life. All that and so more in such a small area.

[Holiday Boy]

A good free day out for families is to go to the beach. But in the opinion the best day out is going to a football game. I go to every Sunderland home match and have done for years. I have always enjoyed it.

[ian]

My best free day out ould be a walk along the beautiful Jurassic coastline.

[Neha]

my favourite place is the natural history museum. Its wonderful from outside and equally well preserved from inside. Children love it as well.

Neha

[Katherine]

Cycling through Clumber Park - they even have a ford that you can bike through - avoiding the swans of course.

[tezz barnes]

one of my best free days out is coomb abbey country park, my 2yr old son loved the wide variety of birds n ducks plus the fish n wildlife u find on way round of park. the toilet facilities are clean plus there are baby changing facilities,hot/cold facilities on walk round of the park,the gardens are amazing threw out the year

[susan leason]

portsmouth harbour, its free, educational and great fun for the kids.
ps. there is great shopping for the adults nearby too.

[Jackie ONeill]

Best day out I spent was in Windsor Park with my family over Christmas. Great walks and views and the kids absolutely loved it and have been pestering me to take them back.

[Mark Hopkins]

Taking in the amazing view at the top of Malham Tarn. Astounding.

[Zoe]

along the thames from hammersmith to putney

[S Bird]

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire. Lots to see and do outside and in, eg walking, cycling, bird watching. Activities in the centre, helpful staff and a great café/restaurant. New path recently opened. Good fun in wet and dry weather!

[Monica Brien]

My 'Free Day' would be spent wandering round the woodland where I live in Billinge,it is halfway between Wigan and St Helens and climbing Billinge Hill the view on a clear day is beautiul i.e. Welsh Mountains, Liverpool Cathedrals and Blackpool Tower etc.Most of the area is protected by The Woodland Trust. If hungry or thirsty there are plenty of local Pubs.Why pay to go further.

[N Gauge]

St Neots Park in Cambridgeshire is small but has much more to offer than some bigger parks. For children, ther are 2 play areas, oppurtunity to play crazy golf and plenty of grassy areas for bike rides, picnics, ball games etc. For adults, there are tranquil walks beside a river and in the summer a band plays on certain Sundays. The cafe is reasonably priced too.

[David Jones]

Our favourite free day is visiting the New Forest in Hampshire.

[karen]

My favourite day out was to The Haven Nature Reserve in Hampshire. There is a footpath to walk on along the canal, a place to go crabbing and the beach is close by. There is a cosy visitors centre which sells home made cakes and the most delicious ice cream. All this for the price of a few quid - priceless!

[Christine ter Meulen]

The best day out is West Mersea in Essex, you can walk, look at the wildlife watch a Junk sail, other boats, walk along the beach and collect a huge variety of shells. You can feel free and get the best of the fresh air of England, the best country in the world.

[Judith Allen]

Lindisfarne, reached by a causeway at low tide off the coast of Northumberland is one of the most lovely places in England. Choose a sunny day - if you can - take a picnic, and a kite, and other than the petrol to get there you won't need to spend any money. It's beautiful. Wander about or just sit and enjoy the views of the sea, village, castle, ruined monastery and wildlife. Wonderful.

[Astrid Back]

One of the best free days out we have had is Bude Lifeboat Day (August Bank Holiday Monday). We watched search and rescue displays from the cliff top and then boat races and fireworks in the evening. There were free craft and painting exhibitions. Of course the beaches are wonderful all year round with scenic coastal, countryside and canal walks in all directions(except out to sea!)

[Jill Daugherty]

There is so much to do in London at no cost, but my favorite activity is Evensong at St. Paul's. Not only is it a free visit inside this beautiful church, it is also a free concert! It is incredibly moving to sit in a place steeped in so much history and listen to the beautiful men and boys choir. I am not terribly religious, but this was truly a spiritual experience.

[M James]

Windsor Great Park, Savill Gardens, Virginia Waters, The deer park, The Polo field and the long walk to or from the Castle and a short distance from the Royal farm shop at the edge of Old Windsor/Frogmore.
What a variety and a good way to spend a day.

[Nicola Hassall]

My familys best free day out has to be the Natural History Museum.

We spent most of the Easter break this year, going around and visiting the exibits, and sheltering from the awful british rain we had. Both educational, for my young ones and fun. Fantastic.

[Vivien Taylor]

Albert Dock Liverpool

especially on a blue sky day, wandering around the shops and bistros, looking at any visiting tall ships, and theoppurtunity to pop in to the tate or maritime museum.

[Lucy Dawe]

Our best free day out was a wonderful walk at Haweswater in the Lake District where we saw the eagles. Whilst walking back, we saw a magnificent Peregrine swoop down over the water and land on a branch so close to us that we could see his beautiful clear eyes. It was a moment to treasure.

[Emma]

My favourite free day out is Blackpool. There is something for all the family - 3 wonderful piers, shops, pleasure beach, arcades, plenty of free entertainment and the resort has a feelgood atmosphere. Also, if you take a leisurely stroll up the coast you reach Lytham and St Annes, both very serene places.

[James Kilvington]

Checking out the charity shops in Worthing, excellent quality stuff, often brand new things donated by big name chains - M&S, Laura Ashley, etc. - bargains galore, and fish and chips by the sea, OK not free, but well worth it

[Pam Young]

Walking the Humber Bridge - spectacular views and good exercise!

[Helen Stratton]

My family's free favourite day out is The British Museum.We have 4 children so there is always a different history project on the go so we thoroughly explore one area so there is always plenty to do next visit.

[Josie Day]

My favourite day out is to Farmworld in Oadby, Leicester.It's very child friendly and entertaining for adults too.The children can go in with the goats,pet the rabbits and guinea pigs,go on a horse and cart ride and learn all about the animals.There are also lots of seasonal activities too.
They have plenty of rare breeds and they also had a goat the size of a deer.

[mandi kaur]

Wakefield Coalmining Museum - For an educational, entertaining day you need to check this out. Its free and the tour guide is very funny.

[Emma Bennett]

Our best family day out is at Cromer in Norfolk. It's beautiful all year round, we even saw a show on the pier on Christmas Eve. When it's warmer we go crabbing or beachcombing. The local fish & chips are gorgeous too.

[Grace Chong]

I am from Singapore, so a weekend away in England is a blissful pleasure. My favourite has been Dorset, for the little teddy bear museums and tea in cottages- Imagine! Afternoons with your book set out, and long hours to lounge in parks or late night streets.I forget, and remember things, and I love all these memories.

[Hazel]

Brimham Rocks in North Yorkshire is wonderful for a day out. It is an area like no other, totally strange landscape. Wierd rocks for old and like to climb over. The views are wonderful. Admission is free but there is a car park charge.

[Vanessa]

Camping, rockclimbing and Cheese and cider tasting in Cheddar Gorge

[annette french]

Albert Dock Liverpool and the maritime museum

[Helen Smith]

Taking my son Jacob (2) to feed the ducks at Wetherby (Yorkshire). All the ducks are very friendly and take bread out of your hand. Jacob loves it. Even the car park is free!! You can then go for a walk around Wetherby and even go to the Wetherby Whaler chippie (sadly not free!)

[Peter]

One of my best free days out is walking in and around the Churnet Valley.The pathways, woods, lakes river and streams bring another new experience around each bend of the path. Finish of in pub and meal ( that part is not freen though )

[viv pawson]

manchester Museum whatever your age,interesting

[Eleanor Croft]

My perfect day out would be a wander through the woods at Formby Point, tip-toeing past rare red squirrels... then as the woods end the landscape opens and beautiful rolling sand dunes welcome you to Formby beach. A clear, windy day on the smooth beach, backed by pines cannot be beaten!

[Dave Newell]

The Godiva Festival Coventry is held each summer in the cities Memorial Park.
It features live music of all types & for all ages as well as arena shows featuring various entertainment.
A varied assortment of stalls for shopping are available and large marques are featured showcasing local organisations.
A very comprehensive range of catering food is on sale and a funfair is ideal for the children.
A very varied show for the weekend is available for all the family.

[Elizabeth Taylor]

Wandering about the British Museum is my idea of an excellent free day out!

[Emma Cadwallender]

Going to Bolam Lake, Northumberland is a wonderful day out. It is a beautiful, serene woodland lake area bustling with shy animals, rare birds and ancient trees. Walking around the entire lake is a great, educational and spiritual experience.

[Shal Hodder]

The best free day out has to be at Tatton Park in Cheshire. Step through the iron gates and step into the most beautiful grounds, watch the deer amble around the park, there is fishing in the lake, plenty of walking and cycling tracks and a farm. Farm shop if you feel like buying some of the estates produce. Coffee shop and resaurant. Look at the carriages from yesteryear. Japanese gardens. The list goes on and on. There are events on at the park on an almost weekly basis, my personal favourite is the Medieval weekend when you can watch people re-enact life as it was. On top of all that there is a tudor Hall and the House itself(you have to pay to go into the house, but there is a reduction in price for National Trust members)

[Nigel Wright]

Great Yarmouth - Fun packed like Blackpool but also just a short drive from quieter places - in short something for everyone.

[margot martin]

My best free day out is to park at Wadebridge in Cornwall and cycle along the camel trail to Padstow. It is a beautiful flat cycle ride along the riverbank. In Padstow the afternoon is spent crab fishing from the harbour wall. We eat Rick Stein's fish and chips followed by a scenic ride back to Wadebridge with a fantastic sunset over the estuary.

[Christine Abdy]

A good free day out is to visit Castleton in Derbyshire.

[Carrie F]

There's nothing better than the Science museum on a cold, wet and windy winters day. You can spend the day filling your mind with scientific wonders until your brain aches.Loved it as a child, still find it fascinating as a grown up!

[Sue Wardell]

My best free day out is to walk across Blackheath Common, feeling the fresh breeze on my face and watching people flying kites.

Then on into the top of Greenwich Park, stopping to see the deer in their enclosure.

We usually take a circular route down through the park, past beds full of flowering shrubs. Walking past the National Maritime Museum, then up towards the Royal Observatory.

From the top of the park there are the most spectacular views across London, taking in the Dome and the River Thames.

A day out in the Park really does blow the cobwebs away!

[Barrie Walker]

The best free day out has to be in Eskdale in the Western Lake District - for a high level but not too strenuous walk go along the top of the Wasdale Screes from Irton Pike and return down Miterdale; on a lower level start at Eskdale Green and go over Eskdale Common down into Boot; up over Blea Tarn to the Woolpack and return via Doctor Bridge and down the Esk to Eskdale Green. The best Valley in the Lakes - a variety of glorious scenery - and yet unspoilt and uncrowded

[Miss C Dent]

A day in London because there are so many wonderful & interesting things to see & it doesn't have to cost a fortune - eg. British Museum, Tate Gallery, Science Museum, street entertainment at Covent Garden etc. On a nice day take a packed lunch to Hyde Park & visit Princess Diana's memorial fountain. Only trouble is that a day isn't really long enough!

[c chambers]

definately the best day for free is the Science Museum. Loads to do for all ages, something to delight every member of the family