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Created on 07 February 2012

by  Julie Whiteside Wood


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  • 1 Chill Factore All year round in Manchester Chill Factore, Manchester. Courtesy of Chill Factore Sport & Outdoors

    Chill Factore at Trafford Quays Leisure Village has a 180-metre real snow indoor ski slope. Ski equipment is available for hire and qualified instructors offer lessons. A special play area, inflatable tube rides and a luge slide cater to non-skiers.

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  • 2 Wheel of Manchester All year round in Manchester The Wheel of Manchester, Manchester. © Marketing Manchester Lifestyle

    The 60-metre-high Wheel of Manchester in Exchange Square offers 360-degree views of Manchester's ever-changing cityscape from its 42 pods, while commentary highlights local landmarks. Enjoy the 13-minute ride in heated, air-conditioned eight-seater capsules or sip champagne in the VIP gondola.

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  • 3 National Railway Museum All year round in York Sir Nigel Gresley's A4 Pacific speed-winning locomotive Mallard, at the National Railway Museum, York. Photo by Doug McKinlay, courtesy of Britain on View Kids & Family

    York's National Railway Museum takes visitors on a journey through over 200 years of life on the railways, taking in the golden age of steam travel. From "real" platforms, sound effects recreate the busy and exciting atmosphere of another era.

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  • 4 The York Dungeon All year round in York The York Dungeon, aptly written in blood Science & Knowledge

    The York Dungeon delves into the city's dark and haunting past and explores the chilling truth about the suspicious characters who have lived, hidden or died in the city. Watch out for the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin (who was hanged here) and the Viking Ivar the Boneless, who invaded the city on 1 November 1866 AD and caused much bloodshed.

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  • 5 Our Dynamic Earth All year round in Edinburgh The imposing entrance to Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh. Courtesy of Our Dynamic Earth Kids & Family

    One of the Millennium Commission's success stories, Our Dynamic Earth is a testament to the forces that shape our planet. A fantastic journey takes visitors through the fascinating story of the Earth, with a multi-sensory insight into the past, present and future.

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  • 6 Royal Yacht Britannia All year round in Edinburgh The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh. Courtesy of Royal Yacht Britannia Festivals & Heritage

    Having served the Royal family for more than 40 years, travelling over a million miles, the Royal Yacht Britannia is now moored on Leith's waterfront. A fascinating insight into the Royal lifestyle, it is one of Edinburgh's most popular attractions.

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  • 7 Chester Zoo All year round in Chester Chester Zoo, Chester. Courtesy of www.britainonview.com Kids & Family

    Chester Zoo is situated just two miles north of the city centre. Spacious near-natural surroundings are home to 7000 animals, many of which are endangered. In fact, the zoo is part of a worldwide conservation programme.

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  • 8 Tropical World All year round Tropical World, Leeds. © Leeds City Council Kids & Family

    Tropical World at Roundhay Park is one of the UK's most popular garden attractions, with a large collection of tropical plants. It also has home-from-home environments for fascinating birds, butterflies and exotic animals like meerkats.

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  • 9 Lake District National Park All year round in Kendal The Lake District, Cumbria. Photo by Ben Barden, courtesy of Cumbria Tourist Board Sport & Outdoors

    Founded in 1951, the Lake District National Park encompasses 866 square miles (2292 square km) of Cumbria, within which are 14 major lakes and England's highest peaks. From ten-and-a-half mile long Lake Windermere and Scafell Pike, the highest peak, to Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter-associated museums, the area is one of Britain's most popular national parks.

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  • 10 Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre All year round in Glasgow The amazing Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, where machinery and shadows come alive Arts

    The Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, home to a unique exhibition of Kinemats (kinetic sculptures), is the extraordinary home of these tiny carved figures and pieces of scrap which dance to haunting music and synchronised lighting, as machinery and shadows come alive.

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