Children’s trail in Lichfield makes list of top UK days out
Rhia and Hayden Smith learn more about Lichfield's Children's Trail
A children’s trail in Lichfield has beaten off competition from some of the UK’s top visitor attractions to be included in a new family days out guide.
Lichfield District Council’s Children’s Trail, which guides youngsters and their families around the historic city, was included in the Little Chef’s guide to 51 Great Family Days Out.
The guide came about following research that showed British families were not spending enough quality time together. Public nominations flooded in, with families sharing their personal favourites, including both high profile attractions and places off the beaten track.
The final top 51 – chosen to celebrate 51 years of Little Chef restaurants – was based on the number of nominations, the accessibility, cost and appeal to a family group. The guide includes well known destinations such as Alton Towers, Drayton Manor, Legoland and London Zoo, plus hidden gems such as Lichfield’s very own Children’s Trail.
Tom Hutton, one of the authors of a Rough Guide to Britain, said:
“The final 51 is an eclectic mix of days out demonstrating the range of fascinating things to do and beautiful places to visit in the UK. It’s great that the public hasn’t overlooked the less obvious attractions either.”
Councillor David Smith, Leader of Lichfield District Council, added:
“Our Children’s Trail takes youngsters on a quick tour of the city, stopping at interesting buildings and historic sites along the way. At each stop, Minster the Duck asks questions so that children can find out more about the city’s fascinating past. We are all delighted it has been voted one of the top 51 days out. It’s a popular trail and we know parents also enjoy finding out more about Lichfield along with their children.”
The 51 Days Out guide can be found online at www.littlechef.co.uk and on the Out and About map, which can be picked up for free in all Little Chef restaurants.
The Top 51 Days Out in full:
- The Forbidden Corner
- Brighton Pier
- Day out in York
- Alton Towers
- Legoland Windsor
- Ironbridge Gorge Museum
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach
- Natural History Museum
- Alnwick Castle
- Towneley Hall Estate & Park
- London Zoo
- Chessington World of Adventures
- Chester Zoo
- Eden Project
- Cadbury World
- Keswick
- Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Heights of Abraham
- Longleat House & Safari Park
- Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
- Leeds Castle
- Warwick Castle
- Magna
- Lost Gardens of Heligan
- Wroxham/Hoveton/Norfolk Broads
- Charmouth Beach
- Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
- Glasgow Science Centre
- Twycross Zoo
- Ellesmere Port Boat Museum
- Camperdown Country Park
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum
- Courtroom Experience
- East Somerset Railway
- Howletts Wild Animal Park
- Carlisle Castle
- Cannon Hall
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden
- Salcey Forest
- RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve
- Carsington Water
- Look Out Discovery Centre
- Hatfield House
- St Leonards Farm Park
- Nature in Art
- National Forest Llama Trek
- Abbotsbury Swannery
- Markeaton Park, Derby
- Woking Lightbox
- Lichfield’s Children’s Trail
- Moss Bank Park
