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Discover the world's eco-systems in Cornwall inside the Eden Project's giant biomes, and take time out to straddle the eastern and western hemispheres in Greenwich at the Royal Observatory.

We've also picked out 10 of our favourite royal attractions, as well as some suggestions for a free day out - from city farms and National Trust properties to arts' festivals, museums and galleries.

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Lots of lego and vikings

Bestival, Isle of Wight; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Festivals

Summer in England, is festival time.

Jorvik Viking Centre, York; Ann Lee;

JORVIK Viking Centre

Get acquainted with Ivar The Boneless at this superb 9th Century time capsule.

Legoland, Windsor, Berkshire; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

LEGOLAND Windsor

Prepare to have your mind blown at LEGOLAND Windsor.

On a budget

Go Ape; Copyright: Go Ape;

Entertain the kids on a budget

England is packed full of museums, galleries, gardens and exciting activities.

Entertain the kids on a budget

National Gallery London; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Top 10 Free Days Out

Great days out, without spending a penny

Top 10 Free Days Out

Industrial-strength heritage

Ironbridge, Shropshire; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Ironbridge Gorge

A World Heritage site and an industrial strength attraction.

Beamish Museum, Durham; Colin McLurg;

Visit the Beamish Museum

The multi award-winning Living Museum of the North.

Saltaire at night; Jenny Freckles; 2011;

Saltaire

A fantastic UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Want something to do?

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park; ©LLDC;

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK

Pulteney Bridge, Bath; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

JANE AUSTEN'S BATH

Chelsea Flower Show; VisitBritain Images;

RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

NORTH YORK MOORS RAILWAY North York Moors Railway; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

North York Moors Railway; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

SAXON HERITAGE AT SUTTON HOO Sutton Hoo, Suffolk; bakis 49;

Sutton Hoo, Suffolk; bakis 49;

EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY East Lancashire Railway; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

East Lancashire Railway; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

EXPLORING THE NORTH Angel of the North, Gateshead; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Angel of the North, Gateshead; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

CYCLE THROUGH TIME Blickling Hall, Norfolk; Sue Hasker;

Blickling Hall, Norfolk; Sue Hasker;

MASSON MILLS Masson Mills, Derbyshire; cscashby; 2010;

Masson Mills, Derbyshire; cscashby; 2010;

SURREAL BY THE SEA Margate Seafront at Dusk, Kent; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Margate Seafront at Dusk, Kent; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

LONDON MARATHON London Marathon; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

London Marathon; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

WIMBLEDON TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS Wimbledon Centre Court; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Wimbledon Centre Court; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

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