Gauntlet Birds of Prey
Eagles, owls and vultures flown close enough to feel the wingbeat, at a sanctuary that is about the birds rather than the gift shop. Displays run through the day; small, and better for it.
Winnie the Pooh at Tatton Park
Knutsford, Cheshire
A Winnie the Pooh trail through Tatton's gardens, pitched at the under-sevens, running until 6 September. The estate around it - deer park, farm, gardens - turns the trail into a full day.
Book online, and check the farm's separate summer programme while you are there; the two combine well.
Seasonal: Ends 6 Sep. Check before travelling.
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Tatton Park
A thousand acres of deer park with a playground, plus a mansion, 50 acres of gardens and a rare-breeds farm bolted on. The trick is knowing the car fee covers the parkland and playground, and everything else is a separate ticket.