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Looking for fun things to do with the kids? Check out our guide to great family days out outside London. With theme parks, palaces, animals and even pick-your-own farms, we've got great ideas for things to do with the whole family. Think we've missed a great family day trip near London? Tell us in the comments below

  • Atlantis Submarine Voyage

    Legoland Windsor

    Winkfield Road, Windsor Park, Berkshire, SL4 4AY

    There are some brilliant attractions at this adventure themepark created with over 55 million Lego bricks. New for 2011 is Atlantic Submarine Voyage, an underwater world of sharks, fish and Lego-built storybook figures. The old favourites are still a big draw, from Driving School six-13 year olds can drive whizzy electric cars amid roundabouts, traffic lights and much confusion, and there's a version for tots) to Miniland (London's landmarks in miniature). See more details

  • Chessington World of Adventures

    Chessington World of Adventures and Zoo

    Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE

    The zoo, opened in 1931, is still deservedly popular and has ten gorillas, two tigers, two lions and a family of leopards. In the recently opened Wanyama Reserve, there are zebra, antelopes and oryxes. At the new aquarium eight sharks thrill visitors in the walk-through tank. At Chessington World of Adventures, many rides are geared towards families with young children. There's a large soft play area for younger tots, plus more challenging white-knuckle rides for older kids. See more details

  • Thorpe Park

    Thorpe Park

    Staines Rd, Surrey, Chertsey, KT16 8PN

    Many of the rides here are designed for teens and older children, and have height restrictions. That said, parents with young (or short) children will find plenty to do at Neptune's Beach (a big paddling spot) and Octopus Garden (little, friendly rides). Teenagers will love the gore of horror-themed white-knuckler Saw, and the spiralling water drop raft ride Storm Surge. The staff at Thorpe Park are mostly young and extremely friendly. See more details

  • Go Ape

    Go Ape

    Black Park Country Park, Wexham, Bucks, SL3 6DS

    Set in Britain's woods and forests, Go Ape centres are fantastic places for monkeying around in the treetops. The high rope courses offer adrenaline-packed aerial adventures for the over-tens (height and weight restrictions apply). Families can swing, scramble, climb and slide to their hearts' content amid the rope bridges, trapezes and zip slides. Climbers are fitted with sturdy safety harnesses, so there's no need for the gripping skills of an actual ape. See more details

  • Diggerland

    Diggerland

    Roman Way, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Strood, Kent, ME2 2NU

    For any child who has ever dreamed of driving a vehicle or controlling a digger, this is a real treat. In this earthy barrow in Kent, there are giant machines, dirt diggers and a sky shuttle. Many of the attractions have height restrictions, so do check before you set out, but there are lots of attractions aimed at young children including mini Landrovers, mini dumper trucks, mini tractors and dodgems. See more details

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By Anna McQuaid - Aug 18 2011

A great way to escape the madness of London is to visit the Betty Blythe Teashop in West London. A very family friendly spot, Betty Blythe is full to the brim with tasty treats and is the perfect excuse to make time for tea and cake!

West London's top spot for Children's parties too - tables are set up for a grown up tea party (complete with teapots filled with hot chocolate!) the venue offers everything a little girl can dream of from dressing up to cupcake decorating, jewellery making and fairytale face painting.

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