Britain offers a great many places where kids and adults can go free, generally country parks, wildlife and nature reserves, lakelands etc. The majority of public sector museums are also free. Be mindful though that despite free entry, car parking can up to £5.00 per car in some car parks, not taking into account those in major cities.

South-west region covers South Wales too, as well as the West Country. It comprises; Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, South Wales & Wiltshire.

South East of England. Children go free.

Camel Train, Truro, Cornwall TR1
Waymarked path that runs 17 miles along the Camel Estuary and Camel Valley.
01208 322000

Holywell Bay Fun Park, Newquay Cornwall TR8
Family fun park, free entry but individually priced rides.
www.holywellbay.co.uk

Tehidy Country Park, Cambourne, Cornwall TR14
345 acres of country park, woodlands, lakes and nine miles of footpaths.
01209 714494

Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6
Award-winning beach with playground and watersports centre.
www.blackpoolsands.co.uk

The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon EX10
Refuge for rescued donkeys with donkey trails and walks.
www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

Eggesford Country Centre, Chulmleigh, Devon EX18
Local history and culture centre set in the Taw Valley.
01769 580250

Exmoor Brass Rubbing Centre , Lynmouth, Devon EX35
Large selection of brass rubbings - free entry but charge per rubbing.
www.exmoorbrassrubbing.co.uk

Grand Pier, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14
Traditional pier with family amusements and games. Free entry, charge per ride.
01626 774367

House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9DS
Fully working glass-blowing factory and studio
www.houseofmarbles.com

[ kids go free - South East England ]