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From exploring historic sites to encountering wildlife and following themed trails, Britain’s countryside is one big adventure playground filled with fun for the whole family. Here are ten of the highlights. Walk on the wild side at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park, Wiltshire, west England Did you know that Longleat, just 80 minutes by train from London, was the first safari park outside Africa? One of Britain’s top animal attractions for more than 40 years, this country estate is home to more than 100 species – from monkeys to meerkats, lions to lorikeets and wildebeest to warthogs. Take a Jungle Cruise past the Gorilla Colony, witness the fastest animal on land in the drive-through Cheetah Kingdom, and feed the giraffes in the African Village. Visitors can also brush ...