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Research conducted for People’s Postcode Lottery has revealed that historic castles and fortresses in the South East are a still big draw for the ‘gamer generation’.TV broadcaster and historian Professor Kate Williams backs efforts by The National Trust to encourage children to learn about history through adventurous days out and “a dusting of magic”.

· The findings show that, despite the allure of tech-led attractions such as theme parks and VR headsets, youngsters in the region are still enthralled by gallows, ghosts and dressing up.

Three quarters (75%) said they wanted to visit a castle this summer, which is likely to be welcome news for parents desperate for ideas to entertain their offspring during the school holidays

Youngsters’ favourite thing to do, according to those surveyed in the South East, is to jump around on an adventure playground or get lost in a maze (75%). Also scoring well is watching – or taking part in – jousting matches or battles (63%), followed by listening to ghost stories (48%).

jousting and dressing up is popular with kids

Why South East England's ‘gamer generation’ still loves castles