The beautiful Abbey of Beaulieu is situated at the heart of the New Forest and was founded back in 1204 by a grant from King John to an Order of Cistercian monks. It grew to wield huge power and influence until Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1538. Today, it is open to the public, along with Beaulieu's Palace House and Gardens and the renowned National Motor Museum.  Read more

Belfast Zoo began life as an "end of the line" incentive for visitors to travel on the Belfast City Tramway. It has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1934, and is now home to many rare breeds.  Read more

Benmore is a magnificent woodland garden set in the mountains of the Cowal Peninsula. Over 140 acres are planted with unusual shrubs and rare trees making it a place of rare serenity and great beauty.  Read more

Berkshire's answer to the London Eye, Windsor's Big Wheel in Alexandra Gardens gives spectacular views over the battlements of Windsor Castle, the River Thames and the local countryside. For those who want to impress, a champagne gondola can be booked.  Read more

Founded in 1994, Exeter's Bill Douglas Centre contains an enormous collection relating to the history of film and visual media. About 900 of the most important items are on display in two galleries, while the remaining thousands of books and objects are all available for study in the Research Centre.  Read more

Back to Backs, Birmingham's last remaining city-centre National Trust-restored back-to-back housing, reflects four periods from 1840 to 1977. Experience the lives of its residents and stock up at the 1930s sweetshop for nostalgia's sake. Visiting is by guided tour only and advance booking is essential.  Read more

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses add a splash of floral colour to the city. Spanning 15 acres, the grounds sport a bandstand, an art gallery and four Victorian glasshouses, which shelter exotic plants in conditioned climates.  Read more

The Black Country, a region of 400 square miles to the west of Birmingham, was at the heart of Britain's Industrial Revolution in the late 18th century. The area's rich industrial heritage is brought to life at the Black Country Living Museum.  Read more

Inspired by the Eiffel Tower, Blackpool's well-loved landmark towers over the pleasure beach. The tower incorporates family attractions including the famous Ballroom, a circus and an aquarium. Lifts whiz passengers to the Tower Top every five minutes for stunning panoramic views.  Read more

When you get tired of the wildlife at the Pleasure Beach, Blackpool's award-winning zoo offers a whole range of alternatives including lions, tigers, elephants, gorillas, reptiles, exotic birds and even creepy crawlies.  Read more

When you get tired of the wildlife at the Pleasure Beach, Blackpool's award-winning zoo offers a whole range of alternatives including lions, tigers, elephants, gorillas, reptiles, exotic birds and even creepy crawlies.  Read more

Situated in the beautiful parkland of the Blaise Estate, the Blaise Castle House Museum was an 18th century house and now holds most of the Museums Service's social history collection. It was immortalised by Jane Austen, who described it as "the finest place in England" in Northanger Abbey.  Read more

At Blenheim Palace this Easter there is an Three Little Pigs Easter hunt around the Pleasure Gardens. Additional family activities include a bouncy castle, 'Pottering About', and traditional fairground rides. Plus on 8th - 9th April, families can meet Peppa Pig and George characters as well as The Piplings from CBeebies' pre-school series, Waybuloo.  Read more

Sporting a 71-metre long underwater tunnel, the Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port houses 3.5 million litres of water and one of the largest collections of sharks in Europe, including sand tigers (related to the great white sharks), nurse sharks and lemon sharks. The very brave can even arrange to take a swim with them.  Read more

Newquay's Blue Reef Aquarium features local marine life, hundreds of tropical species in an ocean display, and an underwater tunnel. Take the kids to see the amazing octopus, which can even open jam jars to get at its food.  Read more

Hop on and off a Thames Clipper boat along the river for a close-up view of London's major attractions. A River Roamer ticket takes you past sights such as the Tate Modern, the London Eye and the Tower of London.  Read more

Running alongside the adult event, the Book It! Children's Book Festival in Cheltenham presents the best of youth literature to a new audience. It also brings together favourites, old and new, for the delight of kids (and their parents).  Read more

The Botanic Gardens are a haven of peace and tranquillity in the busy West End of Glasgow. The national collection of begonias resides here, as does Kibble Palace, a Victorian glasshouse filled with towering ferns and orchids.  Read more

Begun in 2009, the Bournemouth Air Festival is already regarded as the largest event of its kind. Taking place over the bay between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers, it features spectacular air displays and plenty of free family entertainment.  Read more

The annual Bradford Animation Festival is held at the National Media Museum. Featuring themed screenings and retrospectives, talks and special IMAX screenings, it includes the presentation of the BAF! International Awards.  Read more