9. VISIT LONDON’S FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS 11. HEAR STORIES OF CONFLICT AND COURAGE AT THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

Vauxhall City Farm is a piece of countryside in the centre of London, where children can meet horses, goats, ferrets and pigs. Check opening times and book entry at vauxhallcityfarm.org.

Teach your kids about the sacrifices of generations before them and see everything from Spitfires to trench art at IWM London and IWM North in Manchester. Entry must be booked at iwm.org.uk.