London
London also has many free museums for you and your family to visit. Firstly, the Natural History Museum offers a wide range of exhibitions and activities for you and the children. Catering well for youngsters (and those with a very short attention span) by offering a very hands-on approach. Children under seven can explore the museum with an explorer backpack, full of activities and fun facts (as well as a very attractive safari hat!).
London’s Science Museum has plenty to offer everyone this Easter and aims to get children really excited about science. A couple of exhibitions that they might find particularly interesting over the Easter holidays are Wallace and Gromit present a world of cracking ideas - join Wallace and Gromit as they guide you through the world of inventions to discover how simple ideas can transform into life changing devices. Plasticity explores 100 years of plastic making, its past uses and with scientists becoming increasingly worried about our future use and disposal how it stands for the future. The science museum also has an IMAX cinema - a fantastic 3D experience with shows ranging from Bugs 3D to Sharks 3D. London has plenty to explore this Easter and with car hire in London so cheap, it would be a pity not to!
Yorkshire
Eureka, the National Children’s Museum, is located in Halifax and, although primarily aimed at young children, it can be enjoyed by the whole family. Recently named one of the top three family days out by the independent, Eureka has an extra special offer on this Easter as it prepares for an alien invasion from the 4th – 19th April 2009. The museum will become home to a variety of extraterrestrial beings such as Dr. Who. What’s even better is that this event doesn’t have to cost anything! All children (accompanied by an adult) who are dressed as a little green man can get in for FREE!
The Royal Armouries in Leeds is home to the United Kingdom’s National Collection of Arms and Armour, including artillery. The Royal Armouries have a medieval Easter half term where there will be lots to do for lords and ladies of all ages. Children can join the knight’s school for fun medieval-themed activities. The family can also enjoy the sword of honour tournament and experience medieval jousting in the heart of the city. The best and only way to see all the destinations that Yorkshire has to offer is to hire a car but it needn’t cost the earth with prices at such affordable rates.
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Your comments and questions
Daniel Paynter asks about City breaks...
"Out of all the cities listed here can anyone recommend one particular city in the UK to visit as I am thinking of having a city break, and staying for a few nights. I like the sound of Manchester...not as expensive as London but plenty to do and FREE museums to visit!"
B. McNeil answers...
"Manchester is a good choice for a long weekend and there are plenty of central hotels to choose from - I think the Radisson Edwardian is offering special discount for booking ahead this Easter.
There's plenty of shopping on offer, including Harvey Nichols and Selfridges or head for the Triangle for even more famous brands. There are plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from too - take a stroll along Deansgate and take your pick. But my personal favourites include Ithaca for Japanese and Evuna for tapas and a fantastic choice of Spanish wines. I've heard good things about Michael Caines at Abode too. An evening at the Royal Exchange Theatre is always a good option too - if you're thinking about visiting soon, they're showing Macbeth this Easter.
With regard to museums and exhibitions, Urbis is worth a visit, as is the Imperial War Museum down in Salford Quays - both offer free admission."
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Lauren Sutton comments on Yorkshire...
"I went to Eureka as a youngster and I have so many fantastic memories from my visit. I loved the fact that it was so interactive and have never quite experienced anything like that before. I definately reccomend any family to go and visit here, I will be taking my nephews this Easter and making the most of the free admission"
Elizabeth Marlor comments on London...
"My son loved the Natural History Museum so much that he keeps asking when we can go back again! After we finally managed to persaude him to venture further than the huge diplodocus in the main hall, we spent most of our time looking at the dinosaurs in the "Blue Zone". There's so much to see and do that I feel we barely scratched the surface. The children's adventure packs were a great idea - my son loved his safari pack and the quiz encouraged him to read about the displays."
M. Lewis comments on Edinburgh...
"If you visit Edinburgh, don't miss the Camera Obscura. As well as the camera itself, there are 3 floor filled with optical illusions, holograms and plasmaspheres - great for all ages. It cost us around £30 for a family of 4 but it was well worth it."
Claire Yates comments on Manchester...
"The Lowry also runs a a free activity session for families on the last Sunday of every month. Last time we went, my youngest painted a lovely (if rather large!) picture. The kids all seemed to enjoy themselves but if you do go, make sure they are dressed in casual clothes that you don't mind getting dirty (and it's probably a good idea if you do the same!)."
S. Wilson comments on Cumbria...
"Whenever I'm in the Lake District, I take my children to Fell Foot. There's a great adventure playground (which they have recently updated) and it's a lovely place to go and feed the ducks. It's also worth exploring the extensive gardens - there are plenty of hidden corners good for a picnic and lots of great places for hide and seek.
My children also enjoy the Brockhole National Park Centre between Windermere and Ambleside and they also have a number of Easter events planned this year (www.lake-district.gov.uk/)