United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is unusually well built for families in our data.
38Destinations
94Family attractions
7Types of day out
Quick facts about United Kingdom
CurrencyPound sterling
LanguageEnglish, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Time zoneGMT (UTC)
PaymentCards almost everywhere
1Top family destinations in United Kingdom
2Explore by region
3Things to do in United Kingdom
Tours & tickets in United Kingdom
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4Practical essentials
Dish to tryChicken Tikka Masala
CapitalLondon
Plug typesBS 1363
DrivingDrive on the left
Emergency number999
Calling code+44
Daylight8–17 hours of daylight
Population67,326,569
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
5Recently updated guides
6Plan your trip to United Kingdom
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the left
Travel budgetCards almost everywhere
Packing listPlugs: BS 1363
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 999
Useful infoCalling code +44
7United Kingdom with kids – highlights
Why families love United Kingdom
Five parks give measured height limits. Paultons Park starts at 75 cm, Pleasure Beach Resort at 80 cm and Drayton Manor at 86 cm, while Alton Towers begins at 90 cm and Adventure Island at 100 cm.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelCards almost everywhere
Food to tryChicken Tikka Masala
So much to see94 family attractions in 38 destinations
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
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