Wiltshire has lots of interesting places to take children for family and kid-friendly days out.

Longleat safari park, Warminster

Kids will have a wild time at Longleat with plenty of attractions ranging from the drive-through safari featuring all kids of African animals from zebras and lions to cheeky monkeys, to the maze, railway, boat trips and grounds and gardens. Passport tickets to all the attractions are available and they are all open daily until November 2. www.longleat.co.uk

Brokerswood Country Park, Westbury

Have an adventurous day out with a woodland railway, trails and adventure playgrounds. www.brokerswood.co.uk

Science Museum, Wroughton

This fascinating museum holds collections about scientific, medical and technological changes and has some huge exhibits, such as aircraft and cars, which kids of all ages will love.

Admission is free for the museum, but you have to pay to go to the 3D IMAX cinema. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Studley Grange Butterfly World, Wroughton

Kids can see up to 30 species of butterfly - with hundreds flying around at any one time in the 600sqm hot house. Enter the mini-beast room where you will come face to face with a tarantula, scorpion and many other exotic insects. There is also a café and craft shops to entertain the adults. www.studleygrange.co.uk

Bowood, Calne

As well as the stately home and gardens, there is also an adventure playground with its own pirate ship. www.bowood.org