When you need a break from the sensory overload of London, Box Hill in Surrey is a great family-friendly place to visit for fresh air, walking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. You can get active along one of several walks, which vary from a gentle stroll suitable for young children to a fairly strenuous 8-mile hike through the beautiful Surrey countryside.

You can visit the remains of the Old Fort, which is one of 13 defensive forts built along the North Downs in the 1890s to defend London. Families can borrow a kite or tracker pack at the Shepherd's Hut and practice balancing skills on the Natural Play Trail and the Stepping Stones Walk. When you have worked up an appetite, you can visit the café for home-made cakes, sandwiches, and light meals.

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