South East: Over £20

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Activities for a family over £20

Dickens World, Kent

For: families with older children
Build up that literary interest at the fun, educational DickensWorld which includes activities like the Great Expectations Boat Ride and a trip to a Victorian School (mean schoolmaster included). Kids can get close to Dickens characters and see the 4D cinema show at Peggotty's Boathouse.
Address: Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4LL
Tel no: 01634 890 421
Website: http://www.dickensworld.co.uk
Price: Adult £12.50 (£9.75 after 3pm), Child £7.50 (£6 after 3pm), Under 5s free
Open: Daily 10am-5.30pm (last admission 4pm)
Age range: 9+

BeWILDerwood, East Anglia

For: families with older children
This woodland adventure park is packed with treehouses, zip wires, boat trips and marsh walks that kids will love plus characters like Twiggle and Swampy. Look for special events such as building dens, storytelling, puppet shows, treasure hunts and chestnut roasting.
Address: Horning Road, Hoveton, Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8JW
Tel no: 01603 783900
Website: http://www.bewilderwood.co.uk
Price: Over 5s £10, Child aged 3-4 £5, Under 3s free
Open: Daily Mar-Sep 10am - 5:30pm Sep-Nov 10am - 4:30pm
Age range: 5+ but great for older kids

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

For: families with younger children
Set in 600 acres of Chiltern Hills countryside, Whipsnade Zoo is home to over 2,500 animals and many endangered species. New for 2008 is the rhinos of Nepal exhibit and the 5,000m2 cheetah enclosure. Don't miss the daily (11.45am) bear brunch and watch European brown bears tuck in.
Address: Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 2LF
Tel no: 01582 872171
Website: http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo
Price: (including donation) Adult (16-59) £17 Child (3-15) £13.50 Under 3s free Family £55.50
Open: Mar-Sep 10am-6pm (Sundays/Bank Holidays 7pm) Sep-Feb times vary 10pm-6pm
Age range: All

Paulton Park, New Forest

For: any age group
On the edge of the New Forest is this family theme park with over 50 attractions and rides included in the price. From adrenalin rides like The Cobra to Kiddie Rides for the toddlers, 2008's new attractions include the Sky Swinger ride and a 'floating' globe at the entrance.
Address: Ower, Romsey, The New Forest, Hampshire, SO51 6AL
Tel no: 023 8081 4442
Website: http://www.paultonspark.co.uk/index.html />Price: £16 per person. Children under 1 metre free Family £60
Age range: All