Civil service and public sector club Boundless compiled a list with the help of four experts and asked thousands of its members to vote to create the UK’s top 40 best value days out for the summer months. More than 2,500 members responded to create a list that will keep the whole family entertained with attractions across the country.
Coming in at number one is the Eden Project in Cornwall, followed by Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire, The British Museum in London, Beamish, the Living Museum of the North in County Durham, and Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland and Cumbria,
Darren Milton at Boundless said: “With ongoing airline issues and big hikes in the cost of living, many people will be looking for affordable ways to inject fun and excitement into time spent with family and friends over the summer.
“Great value doesn’t always mean ‘free’. When we asked our experts to compile their lists of attractions, we asked them to consider whether admission prices offer an incredible great value for money. This includes destinations where you could easily spend an entire day and gain access to other on-site benefits for a single-entry fee, or benefit from an extended access period for the cost of just one visit.
“The result is a fantastic list of attractions, whether you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, or you prefer to soak in Britain’s amazing heritage and great outdoors, there’s something for everyone.”
Many of the attractions are available at even better rates with Boundless membership, which is open to all public-sector employees and civil servants, working and retired, for just £32 a year. For example, members can take advantage of unlimited access to Kew Gardens, all 10 Wildfowl and Wetland Trust sites across the country, 12-month access to Kids Pass and a choice of discounted experiences through Virgin Experience Days.
Milton added: “There are so many benefits to staycationing. It’s greener, easier, helps the local economy, and is usually more affordable than an overseas trip. Boundless’ top 40 has been drawn up to help everyone get the most out of their well-earned break this summer.”
Top 40 Boundless Best Value Days Out:
- Eden Project, Cornwall
- Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire
- British Museum, London
- Beamish Living Museum of the North, Derbyshire
- Hadrian’s Wall
- Beaulieu, Hampshire
- National Railway Museum, York
- Hampton Court Palace, London
- Science Museum, London
- Portmeirion, Gwynedd
- The Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire
- Tower of London, London
- Kew Gardens, London
- Holy Island, Northumberland
- Roman Baths, Somerset
- Go Ape (multiple locations)
- Stonehenge, Wiltshire
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall
- Brownsea Island, Dorset
- Black Country Museum, Dudley
- Bournemouth Pier, Dorset
- Cotswold Wildlife Park, Oxfordshire
- Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
- Dover Castle, Kent
- Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire
- Brooklands Museum, Surrey
- Osborne House, Isle of Wight
- Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire
- Zipworld Llechwedd Caverns, Snowdonia
- Heights of Abraham, Matlock, Derbyshire
- Monkey World, Dorset
- Ullswater Steamers, Cumbria
- Rutland Water, Rutland
- Alnwick Garden, Northumberland
- Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, Gloucestershire
- St Paul's Cathedral, London
- WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire
- Minack Theatre, Cornwall
- Jodrell Bank Telescope, Cheshire
- London Transport Museum, London
For more information, please visit https://www.boundless.co.uk/bestvaluedaysout