This year, celebrate Roald Dahl Day, taking place on 12th September with Picniq.

Picniq, the number one days out site, has put together their top ten activities inspired the famous children's books. Get the family together and bring the characters to life by exploring some of the UK's best attractions – and all without breaking the bank.

 See Picniq's top ten activities here:

The BFG: Bekonscot Model Village, Beaconsfield

Complete with miniscule houses, bridges, and foliage, a lake, and even a castle, Bekonscot's Model Village & Railway – the oldest of its kind! – gives you the chance to feel like a real-life BFG.

Adult: £10.90

Child (2-15): £7

Under 2's: Free

Concessions: £8.75

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory: York's Chocolate Story, York.

Discover the secrets of real-life chocolate factories like Terry's, Rowntree's, and Craven's, and learn all about the Chocolate City, with a guided tour of York's chocolate shops, historic sites, and more.

Adult: £12.95

Senior/Student: £11.95

Child (4-15): £10.50

Family of 4 (2+2): £41.95

Family of 5 (2+3): £49.95

Under 4's: Free

The Enormous Crocodile: Crocodiles of the World, Brize Norton

Bring The Enormous Crocodile's characters to life at the only crocodile zoo in the UK, where you will see a variety of different species, learn about their natural habitats, and even watch them feed!

Adult: £8.95

Child: £6.50

Concession: £7.95

Family (2+2): £27

Under 2's: Free

The Witches: Museum of Witchcraft, Boscastle

Home to the largest collection of witchcraft-related artefacts in the world, this independent museum is the perfect choice for an exciting and educational day out with curious children.

Adult: £5

Child: £4

OAP: £4

Under 5's: Free

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me: ZSL London Zoo, London

It can be the Giraffe and the Pelly and You at ZSL London Zoo, which has giraffes, pelicans and many more animals!

Adult: £22.90

Child (3-15): £14.90

OAP: £20.60

Deal: Save up to 24% through Picniq before the 31st December 2019.

James and the Giant Peach: Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World, Edinburgh

Befriend some of James' travelling companions at Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World, which houses an array of creepy crawlies, butterflies, and reptiles. 

Adult: £7.95

Child: £5.95

Concessions: £6.95

Under 3's: Free

Families from: £26.50

Matilda: KidZania, London

At KidZania, an indoor city built to child-scale, kids can play at being grown-ups – just like Matilda! – to their heart's content, by taking on one of 60 role-play jobs, 'earning' money, and exploring the city. Meanwhile, the real adults can relax.

Child (4-14): £19.75

Adult: £16

Child (1-3): £10

Deal: Kids go half-price through Picniq.

Fantastic Mr Fox: Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe

Immerse yourself in the farm-life setting of Fantastic Mr Fox at Odd's Farm Park. While you might not see any foxes, there are plenty of other animals to see, and a wide variety of activities, from tractor rides to go-karting to exploring the Maze, to keep everyone entertained.

Child (2-16) (Weekend): £13.95

Child (2-16) (Weekday): £10.95

Adult (Weekend): £13.95

Adult (Weekday): £10.95

OAP (Weekend): £12.95

OAP (Weekday): £9.95

Under 2's: Free

Billy and the Minpins: Go-Ape, Wyre Forest

The UK's top forest adventure allows children – and adults – to replicate Billy's woodland journey atop a 160m zip-line.

Adult: £33

Child: £25

Esio Trot: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Great Missenden

Roald Dahl's final book, published one year before his death, Esio Trot inspires a trip to The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, which showcases the author's life and works. With numerous galleries and activities, this interactive museum allows visitors to learn about Dahl's childhood and real-life inspiration, gain a sneak-peek into his Writing Hut, and create their own stories.

Adults: £7

Children (5-18): £4.70

Concessions: £4.70

Family: £22.60

Under 5's: Free

The above activities are based across the UK and are appropriate for children of all ages. With thousands of ideas and tickets for family days out across the country available on Picniq's website, wherever you live, there will be an activity near you.

For more information visit: https://www.picniq.co.uk/