Eden Project Cornwall among best UK family experiences

A favourite of 31 per cent of British parents, exploring the Eden Project provides an exciting outing for their kids.

Commissioned by Boundless, the research saw three Cornish locations making the list of the top 30 UK days out.

A third of parents relish eating pizza on Polkerris Beach while 19 per cent enjoy trips to Watergate Bay in Newquay.

However, the most popular choice was viewing animals at ZSL, London Zoo, winning over 51 per cent of parents.

More than two-thirds of parents (67 per cent) admitted they're unable to plan as many family trips as they’d prefer due to factors such as costs of entry (62 per cent), high travel costs (49 per cent), finding venues meeting everyone's criteria (37 per cent), and arranging time off work (34 per cent).

Darren Milton of Boundless, said: "It’s clear that families up and down the country appreciate the amazing array of things available to see, do and visit in the UK.

"However, it's sad to see that high costs are stopping families from experiencing these fantastic places as much as they would like."

On average, families set aside a budget of £207 for a day out but end up splurging £296 per outing.

This rise in expenditure is mostly due to unseen elements like food (71 per cent), drinks (58 per cent), and additional tickets (46 per cent).

Over half of the participants (53 per cent) believe the costs of family days out are spiralling out of control.

Personal finance expert Lynn Beattie, known as Mrs Mummypenny, shed light on ways to save money while having fun, such as voucher schemes, membership club discounts, and enjoying free outdoor activities.

Many parents are committed to reducing expenses; 68 per cent make use of discount codes and vouchers and 56 per cent always carry packed food.

Brits have also been observed to be ready to travel an impressive 110 miles for a worthwhile day out.

Despite this dedication, the research found that children will ask “are we nearly there yet?” at least 21 times.