Where do kids want to go?

Where do kids want to go?

In a recent poll, children chose their favourite places to go, and overwhelmingly they went for places with a sense of heritage. Click through to discover what made the top 10 - and vote on whether you agree with the children\'s choices.

Mark Kemp, of Travelodge (who polled 2,500 children) said: \'It\'s great news that young Brits are keen to preserve Great Britain\'s heritage as most of the attractions to make the children\'s top 10 of iconic British landmarks are steeped in history. With the \"staycation\" being the top holiday destination for Britons this year, youngsters have been given the opportunity to find out what makes Great Britain so great.\'

No.10: St Paul\'s Cathedral

Built between 1675 and 1710 to Sir Christopher Wren\'s design, after the previous building was destroyed by the Great Fire of London, this is somewhere with a real sense of history - and great views from the iconic dome. Why not combine your visit with a trip across the Thames on the Millennium Bridge (left) to view the exciting exhibits in Tate Modern?

Find out more: www.stpauls.co.uk

At no.9: Blackpool Tower

It\'s 115 years old but the easy, breezy charm of this Lancashire coastal landmark is a big draw for kids. And there\'s certainly a lot going on - apart from the view from the top... Jungle Jim\'s Towering Adventureland, circus, aquarium, the 3-D cinema and, of course the Tower Ballroom for any junior \'Strictly Come Dancing\' fans

Find out more: www.theblackpooltower.co.uk

No.8: Angel of the North

It\'s big, it\'s bold and looks like a mighty action hero about to soar into the sky, so it\'s not hard to see the attraction. Designed by Antony Gormley and completed in 1998, this steel sculpture stands 66 feet high overlooking the A1 near Gateshead. Its wings are angled forward which the sculptor says is designed to give it \'a sense of embrace\' - a concept which the kids seem to embrace!

Find out more: www.gateshead.gov.uk

No.7: white cliffs of Dover

The only natural landmark to make the top 10, the white cliffs of Dover are an arresting sight, the chalk standing out against the grass, sea and sky. Mind you, the best view of them is to be had out in the Channel. Back on dry land, as well as country walks and clifftop trails, there are the attractions of Dover Castle, with enough military history to keep any army-obsessed child happy.

Find out more: www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk

No6: Tower of London

The Bloody Tower in the Tower of London is aptly named: there have been a lot of murders, beheadings and other dastardly deeds done here down the years. But on the bright (and shiny) side, there are also the Crown Jewels, ravens and beefeaters to enjoy.

Find out more: www.hrp.org.uk/toweroflondon

No.5: Buckingham Palace

\'They\'re changing guards at Buckingham Palace/Christopher Robin went down with Alice\'. The Queen\'s London residence (you know she\'s at home if the Union Jack is flying) always sparks a child\'s curiosity. You may not see the Changing of the Guard (11.30 daily - check here for details), but soldiers from the Queen\'s Guard of the Household Cavalry are always outside in their red jackets and bearskin hats. You can go inside (not all of the 775 rooms) in the summer months. Explore the pretty gardens and bird life of St James\'s Park, behind the Victoria Memorial.

Find out more: www.royalcollection.org.uk

No.4: Edinburgh Castle

Perched on a volcanic plug overlooking the city centre, Edinburgh Castle has a dramatic location. A castle is always a draw for a child, and this one has the added thrill of a real cannon. The One O\'clock Gun is fired every day (except Sunday) at precisely 1pm. The castle is also home to the oldest building in Edinburgh, St Margaret\'s Chapel, as well as historic re-enactments featuring real live actors to bring history to life for younger visitors.

Find out more: www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk

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No.3: the London Eye

What\'s not to like? The London Eye is like a giant big wheel right in the centre of London - but it never stops: you have to get on while it\'s still rotating. It\'s very popular: over 30 million riders have made the round trip so far - book ahead to beat the queues!

Find out more: www.londoneye.com

No.2: Hadrian\'s Wall

Walking the 84 miles of the Hadrian\'s Wall path would certainly stretch their little legs, but along the way there are Roman sites, milecastles and museums to hold everyone\'s attention.The wall was built in AD122 by order of the Emperor Hadrian, and took three legions just over six years to build. Contrary to popular belief, the wall wasn\'t built to hold back marauding Scots, but as a form of border control so that the occupying Romans could monitor the flow of people north and south.

Find out more: www.hadrians-wall.org

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No.1: Stonehenge

Impressively ancient, Stonehenge has been standing for 5,000 years. You can arrange a visit inside the stones - see the video below - or take the guided tour before enjoying a debate among yourself on the original purpose of the monument...

Find out more: www.english-heritage.org.uk

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