| It's that time of year when parents look at the | | | | some fresh air. Here's a corny idea! Why not tour a |
| calendar and a bit of shock grips them! Summer is | | | | dozen or so of the maize mazes cropping up in every |
| fleeting! The back to school offers are in the shops. | | | | corner of the U.K.! Get lost among giant roosters, |
| And you haven't had a chance to get away for a | | | | astronauts, and butterflies. Each location features |
| family holiday! | | | | extras like farm-fresh baked goods and vegetables, |
| Don't panic! There is still time to pack your bags and | | | | rides for the kids, and tours of the working farms. |
| enjoy a fantastic getaway together. All over the UK | | | | North, south, east or west, find last minute hotel |
| opportunities await for a family-friendly trip that will | | | | deals as you plan your walk among the stalks! |
| be the highlight of summer. And don't worry about | | | | Still not ready to book your last minute hotels and |
| lodging, because last minute hotel deals can be found | | | | go? Then perhaps one of the usual suspects will |
| offering excellent accommodation at the right price. | | | | catch the family's fancy. Longleat offers one of the |
| So gather the kids around and have a good row, uh, | | | | top African Safari parks in the world. Your kids will |
| we mean, discussion, about where to go and what | | | | love it when the cheeky monkeys climb atop the car |
| to do! Here are a few suggestions. | | | | and rip off the antenna! If feeling fishy, The Deep |
| The tried and true choice is London. Kid's Week is on | | | | offers Europe's deepest aquarium, where sharks and |
| in the West End, with discount tickets available to | | | | jellyfish gallivant amidst the gorgeous sea plants. |
| more than two dozen shows. Favorites include The | | | | Not tempted by land or sea? Travel back in time to |
| Lion King, Billy Elliot, Sister Act, and Peter Pan. | | | | the Viking city of Jorvik in York, or see what the |
| Interactive workshops and behind-the-scenes | | | | world might look like in the future, at the Eden |
| opportunities expand the experience. And while in the | | | | Project, in Cornwall, where the Summer Survival |
| city, enjoy the weekly festivals, grand shopping, | | | | Challenge is in full swing. Loads of family fun can be |
| tours, and food from gourmet to low-brow, that | | | | found in the neighborhood of all of these attractions, |
| make London the world class city it is! Great last | | | | and plenty of rooms are available and affordable with |
| minute hotels will put you in walking distance of all | | | | last minute hotel deals. Start packing, find someone |
| the action. | | | | to water the plants, and make some memorable |
| Perhaps the city isn't your thing, and you all need | | | | moments with the whole gang! |