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If you’ve not gone away this year and you’re looking for something fun for the kids over the weekend, we have the list for you. From digger experiences to vast follies, enjoy these great UK minibreak ideas for families.

The Forbidden Corner, North Yorkshire

A tangled weave of mystery with a pyramid of molten glass, maze, folly, caves and more. This secret garden experience is one of the best days out in cultivated nature in the north. First visited by some students from Hull University in the 90s, this garden complex now welcomes thousands of families every year. 

Warwick Castle, Warwick

This riverside stone castle boasts beautiful gardens, a dungeon experience, a falconer’s experience and sometimes even jousting. Take them to the trail or meander around the 1,100-year-old castle interior learning about history and marvelling at the ancient structure. 

ArcelorMittal Orbit, London

If you’re already in the capital, take them to the world’s longest tunnel slide. Situated in the stunning Olympic parklands of East London, you’ll have a thrilling ride which you can follow with a luscious picnic lunch that feels miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Just don’t forget to take one of our picnic hampers along.

Legoland, Windsor

Here you can enjoy Lego bricks somewhere other than underfoot. At Legoland, stay in the Lego hotel, take them to the land of mythical creatures called Mythica or explore a scale model of our world called Miniland. They’ll love seeing what creativity can unlock and you’ll not need to entertain them as the bright colours and fun models will do that for you.

Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent

You’ll get asked to take them to Alton Towers at some point, and why put it off? Step into the world of David Walliams, CBeebies Land Hotel or dozens of other thrilling rides and carriages like Sharkbait Reef, Nemesis and Wicker Man. There’s plenty to eat, drink and do with fun characters like Gansta Granny.

The Making of Harry Potter, London

If you are raising a bunch of Potter-heads, then you’ve got to take them to the set of the Harry Potter films. They can see Diagon Alley, Hogwarts Great Hall and much much more. An educational and thrilling experience, they’ll learn about the great care and detail that goes into all the props and hand-drawn elements from each film. Who knows? You might kickstart a love of film production that leads to a successful career in film VFX, costuming and more.

Diggerland, Multiple Locations

Kids and adults will LOVE driving around diggers. With four locations in the UK, let your little one experience this profession. They’ll see what it’s like to operate a loader, JCB excavator or ride in the bucket. It’s mud, retro fun, indoor soft play and educational content all wrapped into one. 

Not quite what you have in mind? Why not take a couple of hampers and create your own exploratory experience? Trek down the Norfolk coast, to the Lake District or in the Cotswolds. These natural areas of beauty make great minibreak ideas for families that are less prescriptive than formal attractions.

We should all get better at practising gratitude. Thanking the ones you love for all the things they do or just taking a minute to be mindful. It’s important to be thankful. And one way to show your appreciation is sending little thank you gift through the post. So we’ve collected a range of thank you gifts for a summer of gratitude. Send them to all the people who matter in your life.

Great British Tower – a patriotic thank you hamper

These blue and silver towered gift boxes are truly a sight to behold. Not only are they reusable for value long after the treats are gone, but they contain many patriotic goodies. These include Borders Biscuits Lemon Drizzle Melts and Peters Yard Fig & Spelt Sourdough Crackers. There’s also Spicy Tomato Chutney and Buttermilk Caramel & Seasalt Fudge. Or our favourite Buchanan’s Chocolate Caramels, I Love Snacks Smoked Almonds, a Honey Baked Flapjack and more. They’re all tied up with a hand-fastened ribbon and delivered tracked to their door.

The Continental Hamper – a taste of Europe

Inside this beautiful, whitewashed handmade wicker basket lies a world of continental treats. Sample the Olive & Sesame Mini Breadsticks, Cottage Delight Old English Chutney and Alexandria Olives in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Then try the Cottage Delight Italian Crostini Dipping Crackers or I Love Snacks Smoked Almonds. Stash away the tasty Dry Roasted & Salted Peanuts for later, though. When you’re done, the basket makes amazing storage for bakery goods or fresh fruit as a centrepiece for their kitchen. It’s a lovely and useful example of thank you gifts for any homeowner. https://www.resilience-engineering-association.org/

Pimms & Sicilian Lemonade Gift Hamper – a taste of summer

This lidded magnetic box contains everything they’ll need for the perfect summer picnic or garden soiree. Show them you care with thank you gifts so wonderfully seasonal they pair perfectly with the hot weather. The Pimms No. 1 Cup 70cl bottle and Luscombe Organic Sicilian Lemonade take centre stage. And this refreshing summer drink works perfectly with the Elizabeth Shaw Raisin & Hazelnut Biscuits. There are also Brown Bag Crisps Lightly Salted and Olive & Sesame Savoury Mini Breadsticks. Then they can tuck into I Love Snacks Smoked Almonds and the succulent Buchanan’s Chocolate Eclairs. When they’re all done, the magnetic closure box is super useful for office or closet storage. Overall, this makes it an eco-friendly thank you gift too.

Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask Scotch in Wooden Box – simple, smoky flavours

Make a statement with thank you gifts like nothing else. This wooden box presentation is extremely warm and luxurious. And it contains a sublime 14-year-old limited-run Balvenie. This scotch is matured in traditional oak casks. Then it’s finished into a fruity, vanilla and toffee sweetness in casks from Caribbean rum production. As they make this tipple last, they can store it in a cool, dry place in the hardwood gift box. Finally, the box can be reused for their other prized liquor.

If you’re not driven wild by these ideas, check out our bestsellers. This will help you find thank you gifts for a summer of gratitude and mindfulness.

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