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Half term caravan holidays: Great places to take the kids

Northumberland's Alnwick Castle features in two Harry Potter films and is a popular family attraction

by Gemma Roskell

Caravanners with young children will know that keeping the kids entertained during a break away can be a tough task.

Fortunately, British Airways High Life magazine has offered some tips on the best places to take little ones for days out in the UK.

Writer Tessa Clayton named Alnwick Castle in Northumberland as a popular family attraction, pointing out that the landmark has featured in two of the Harry Potter films.

“Kids will also love trying their hand at archery and Knight’s Quest, which is the chance to dress up and take part in sword fighting, jousting and other challenges,” she remarked.

On the other side of the country, Manchester United’s football ground Old Trafford offers plenty of excitement for children, whether they are fans of the club or not.

“For most children the highlight is the chance to have their own Wayne Rooney moment and emerge from the tunnel to the roar of the crowd, even if it is made up of just mum and dad,” Ms Clayton said.

Other family attractions that made the list included the Jorvik Viking Centre in York, the National Space Centre in Leicester, Watergate Bay in Cornwall and the BeWILDerwood adventure park near Norwich.