Five boredom-busting Summer Holiday family days out in south east London and north Kent

Charlton Lido

The cash has been splashed and following a £2million refurb, this 50-metre outdoor pool was re-opened to the public earlier this year. Perfect for fun in the sun, it is also heating in case the weather turns British.

Families pay £18 on the door or £15 in advance. Go to better.org.uk/leisure/Charlton-lido.

Pirate Cove Adventure Park, Bluewater

Bluewater is not just for shopping. Pirate cove has two 18-hole perfect for scurvy sea dogs and their parents, an aerial assault course, pirate pedalos and remote-controlled galleons. Of course, there are restaurants, shops, a cinema and events venue next door too.

Adults £8.75, children under 12 £6.50, under 4s £3. Go to piratecove.co.uk

Pavilion Leisure Centre, Bromley

One of the most diverse places to go for a dip in the area – these town centre baths have a waterfall, wave machine, slides and a beach area which amounts to fun for the whole family. Dry off and get in the play zone or try your hand at 10 pin bowling. 

Go to mytimeactive.co.uk

Crystal Palace Park

There is a lot packed into the 200 acres of park. Aside from the athletics track and National Sports Centre, there are lakes, heaps of open parkland, an animal farm, a playground, woodland, spectacular water features and 31 incredible Victorian sculptures of prehistoric monsters. There is a great heritage trail to help you get to grips with the park’s impressive history, too.

The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Fire a cannon, steer a ship into port and more at the world’s largest maritime museum. Kids can discover 500 years of Britain’s seafaring history in an interactive setting sure to grab their imagination.

Go to rmg.co.uk

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