If you know of any other great play parks and great outdoors in Hertfordshire which aren't listed on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS, please get in contact with us, so we can add them to the website and share the fun places to go with other children - thanks a lot
Family Days Out in Hertfordshire
Aldenham Country Park
Elstree
Aldenham Country Park Aldenham Country Park - rare breeds farm - children's adventure play area - 100 acre wood ( a recreation of all the features found in the Winnie the Pooh stories ) - 175 acres of woodland walks - sailing, fishing, meadows, reservoir, annual craft fairs and events - refreshments kiosk - picnic area
Lee Valley Regional Park
Lee Valley
Lee Valley Regional Park The 10,000 acre Park has hundreds of great days out for all the family. Whether it's a day out at the farms, athletics, golf, horse riding, ice skating, fishing, cycling, bird watching, camping or simply exploring the countryside, Lee Valley Regional Park has so much to explore.
Fairlands Valley Park
Stevenage
Fairlands Valley Park Activities include sailing, bell boats and dragon boats, costello cafe, paddling pools and children's play area. New to the park is a state of the art climbing wall. They also offer water sport themed children's parties.
Hatfield House and Park
Hatfield
Hatfield House and Park You can enjoy the manicured garden, extensive park, 7 (soon to be 9) unique shops, a busy restaurant, a children's play area and a shortly to be opened childrenâÂÂs adventure playground featuring a model of Hatfield House as a centerpiece and a renowned sculpture exhibition.
Cassiobury Park
Watford
Cassiobury Park There is lots to do with children in Cassiobury Park and most of it will cost you absolutely nothing! Swings, numerous climbing frames and slides, a granite stone maze and even a trampoline and zip wire are all on offer, and there is a younger style play ground for the smalls.
Ashridge Estate
Berkhamsted
Ashridge Estate Wonderful landscape for walking (and running!), with splendid views and fun interactive games in their Visitor Centre for the kids.
Northaw Great Wood
Cuffley
Northaw Great Wood This large nature reserve is an extremely important Hertfordshire woodland comprising areas of oak, hornbeam, ash, sweet chestnut, elm and beech. It supports a wide ecosystem of natural wildlife.
Rickmansworth Aquadrome Nature Reserve
Rickmansworth
Rickmansworth Aquadrome Nature Reserve 41 hectares of land, water, woodland and open space. A perfect spot to come for a picnic, fun in the play area, a drink at the café or just a run around in the sunshine.
Whippendell Woods
Watford
Whippendell Woods Get back to basics with a nature ramble through some ancient woodland, it's free, it's healthy, and if you've got picnic weather that's a whole day, there!
Paradise Wildlife Park
Broxbourne
Paradise Wildlife Park This friendly family wildlife park with monkeys Tigers Lions and many other exotic animals offers other attractions including Adventure Golf, Gold Panning, Woodland Railway etc. Great fun for all the family.
Shepreth Wildlife Park
Royston
Shepreth Wildlife Park There are many different animals at Shepreth Wildlife Park just waiting to meet you. So come along and enjoy a great day out - and remember, your visit helps us to help the animals.
Butterfly World
St Albans
Butterfly World Fantastic array of butterflies and lovely grounds. Much to see and a good educational slant is applied.
Natural History Museum at Tring
Tring
Natural History Museum at Tring Visit the galleries and come face to face with a full-sized gorilla, a huge anaconda or an extinct giant moa, just a few of the 4,000 animals on display!
Verulamium Museum
St Albans
Verulamium Museum recreated Roman rooms - hands-on Discovery Areas - video presentations - touch screen databases - some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean
British Schools Museum
Hitchin
British Schools Museum Interactive museum depicting schooling throughout the ages, complete with tour, games, and plenty of archaic studying equipment.
Worth a trip for the look on their face when you tell them you're taking them to a school on their day out!
The Henry Moore Foundation
Much Hadham
The Henry Moore Foundation A great visit for all the family to the beautiful former home of artist Henry Moore. A 70-acre estate including outdoor sculpture gardens, restored house and studios, gallery, refreshments and shop. Please book your visit. DOWTK recommend for a FULL day you undertake this attraction in conjunction with other nearby entertainment.
Museum of St Albans
St Albans
Museum of St Albans Tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day, with many fun special exhibits and a wildlife garden with children's trail.
Royston Museum
Royston
Royston Museum A significant and varied collection of exhibits, especially glass and ceramic work.
Hertford Museum
Hertford
Hertford Museum Come and explore Hertford Museum! Discover our play shop, handle fossils and see moving old toys! We also have gallery trails and discovery bags comprising of objects and activities available to use free of charge and to accompany your visit.
Aquasplash
Hemel Hempstead
Aquasplash An exciting Indoor Water Theme Park set in a tropical themed Aztec jungle. With a total of six exhilarating rides and slides and extensive features, it's the best waterpark for miles around.
Hertfordshire Sports Village
Hatfield
Hertfordshire Sports Village Hertfordshire Sports Village - tons of sports including swimming programs - check weblink for more details
North Herts Leisure Centre
Letchworth
North Herts Leisure Centre has a Tropical Wave Pool perfectly designed to relax and unwind in. Slide on down our wacky Water Flume or enter the super Tropical Pool, which boasts a fun Wave Machine. There is also a children's Swan Slide and 'Froggy Fountain' Water Squirter.
Hatfield Swim Centre
Hatfield
Hatfield Swim Centre The uniquely designed 33m pool allows a full length to to be swum in either shallow or deep water. The separate Learner Pool and D Pool offer the opportunity to build water confidence in younger children or individuals with their parents in a safe and fun environment.
Hartham Pool and Gym
Hertford
Hartham Pool and Gym Offers a large range of activities, including: Learner pool; children's fun sessions; Aqua Aerobics; range of swimming lessons for children and adults; over 50's swim; special needs sessions; pre/post natal exercise classes; and school holiday activities.
Harpers at Westminster Lodge
St Albans
Harpers at Westminster Lodge The 33 metre pool boasts diving boards, flumes and inflatables with an additional teaching pool. The centre also features outdoor crazy golf, tennis courts and athletics facilities.
Hitchin Swimming Centre
Hitchin
Hitchin Swimming Centre Heated indoor and outdoor pools, with both types of toddler pool too and Poolside Baby Seats! (Open between 29th May - 12th September) - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Hertfordshire
Letchworth Outdoor Pool
Letchworth
Letchworth Outdoor Pool Open May to September, this is a pleasant outdoor heated swim facility with toddler splash pool and fun floats.
The Priory Lido
Ware
The Priory Lido Heated outdoor main and teaching pools, with tennis and basketball courts adjacent. Now Open from 4th July to Sunday 5th September.
Adventure Island Play Barn
Sawbridgeworth
Adventure Island Play Barn - indoor children's play centre incorporating a toddler area for the under 5's, soft play, slides, an aerial runway and ball ponds plus other exciting children's play modules.
DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre
St Albans
DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre - huge inddor play centre with separate play areas for toddlers and bigger kids. So you can have a sit down and a cup of tea while the kids run themselves ragged - job done!!
Adventure World
London Colney
Adventure World The Adventure World soft play area caters for children aged 6 months to 11 years with 3 dedicated areas of fun, under 2's, under 5's and 5 - 11 years. Warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer it's the perfect place to escape whatever the weather.
The Kidzone
Berkhamsted
The Kidzone - the purpose built multi-level play-frame offers a challenge for the more energetic and adventurous child with it's Rope Bridges, Hamster Wheel and Drop Slide. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion
Watford
Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion - the usual Wacky Warehouse formula - big playframe inddor play centre - bung the kids in and let them run themselves ragged for a couple of hours while you have a break from the little darlings.
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre
Royston
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre Children's Indoor Soft Play Centre based in Royston Leisure Centre
Hatfield Kids Funzone
Hatfield
Hatfield Kids Funzone Hatfield Kids Funzone, is a large indoor muti-level soft play centre
Big Space Indoor Play Centre
Harpenden
Big Space Indoor Play Centre Parent friendly equipment so you can join in or watch more easily - Over 300m2 of Adventure Play Equipment for kids up to 12yrs including Freefall and Wavy Slides - Coffee Bar and lounge - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Hertfordshire
Parents Paradise
Bushey
Parents Paradise Indoor play centre with separate baby and toddler area, over 5's play frame, Go Kart track and Football Arena. Mezzanine floor with pool, air hockey tables and comfy sofas. The Paradise Cafe serves great family meals, snacks and the best coffee this side of Seattle!
Gambado Watford
Watford
Gambado Watford A dodgems track, carousel, climbing wall (only open from 4pm Monday- Friday during term time), huge playframe, toddler/ sensory area, licensed Yum Yum cafe, serving healthy options or treats for all, adult lounge with free WiFi and internet access and the icing on the cake fantastic party areas!
Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure
Cheshunt
Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure Indoor soft play area offering a warm welcome, delicious refreshments and a great place for kids to have fun. We also have a wonderful outdoor garden area with bouncy castle and slide. So come and join the adventure!
Jungle Mania Play Centre
Welwyn Garden City
Jungle Mania Play Centre A fab indoor play structure with three feature-packed levels and a separate toddlers area, containing a whole host of enjoyable and educational activities. Jungle Mania has over 65 play features
Little Rascals Indoor Play Party Centre
Hitchin
Little Rascals Indoor Play Party Centre Indoor Soft Play Centre with Multi-Zone Play Frame, Baby and Toddler area. Ball Pools, Wendy House, Slide and Lots of Toys. Term Time Activities, Birthday Parties, Disco's and of course Coffee, Lunch, Snacks and Dinners too! Perfect for Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Childminders and Groups.
Birchwood Indoor Play Area
Hatfield
Birchwood Indoor Play Area A Softplay Centre on three levels for Toddlers and Children to enjoy.
A variety of slides, tunnels and ladders to keep them entertained for hours.
Playzone at the Furzefield Centre
Potters Bar
Playzone at the Furzefield Centre Monster themed play area with many great and classic features for the under eights, attached to a leisure centre and visible from the pool. Has separate toddler section, suitably equipped.
Space 2 Play
Hitchin
Space 2 Play Large indoor soft play centre in huge 10,000 sq feet building. Secure gated entry, CCTV, separate toddler and baby areas with go Karts and one of the first indoor zip wires in the country. Food freshly prepared on the premises and they even do Sunday roasts!
Play Space
Bishops Stortford
Play Space The huge range of colourful play equipment in this spacious facility is separated into several sections for age suitability: under 2s, under 4s and over 4s. So there's less fear of anyone getting squashed!
Knebworth House Gardens and Park
Knebworth
Knebworth House Gardens and Park Spend the day exploring extensive Gardens, Maze, Dinosaur Trail, a House full of treasures, Adventure Playground, (includes thrill slides, bouncy castle, Tarzan trails and more) Miniature Railway, Gift shop. Bring a picnic or visit our tea room. Special events throughout the year. All set in a 250 acre country park.
Royston Cave
Royston
Royston Cave Royston Cave is unique in Europe. Believed to date from the 13th Century, it is a man-made cavern in the shape of a beehive, with a small aperture at the top for ventilation. Its most remarkable feature is an extensive range of wall carvings - a knights templar cave in the middle of Hertfordshire?
Rye House Gatehouse
Hoddesdon
Rye House Gatehouse Explore this once fortified manor house. Built in 1443 by Sir Andrew Ogard and restored by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, Rye House Gatehouse is one of the finest medieval moated sites in Hertfordshire and has a vibrant history – including an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate King Charles II.
Shaws Corner
Welwyn
Shaws Corner Charming, National Trust maintained home of the famous author, now also hosting family days, craft days and more. By no means a full day, but a delightful and instructive stop off between thrills.
The Snow Centre
Hemel Hempstead
The Snow Centre The perfect slope, the perfect snow, the perfect location; this is Britain's premier indoor snowsports destination. Designed to deliver the alpine conditions every skier and snowboarder dreams of, you'll find a huge 160m main slope as well as the largest indoor lesson slope in the UK. Both our slopes are over 30m wide and maintained with the perfect snow surface.
Gosling Sports, Ski and Board Park
Welwyn Garden City
Gosling Sports, Ski and Board Park Dry ski and nursery slopes with beginner sessions available and many courses to improve. Adventure soft play inside the sports centre, and many sporting opportunities.
Rollercity
Welwyn Garden City
Rollercity - the only purpose-built skating rink in Hertfordshire, perfect for all the family. The venue is available for lessons, public skating and private parties - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
Silver Blades at Leisureworld
Hemel Hemstead
Silver Blades at Leisureworld Tropical Indoor Water Theme Park - Aquasplash - Silverblades - Ten Pin Bowling, Arcade Machines and Pool Tables - Hotshots - great idea if you are looking for family days out in Hertfordshire.
The XC
Hemel Hempstead
The XC Climbing, Bouldering, Skatepark, High Ropes and indoor caving system in this brand new extreme sports facility in Hemel Hempstead
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead now includes a new swimming pool complex, gymnastics centre, sports hall
London Colney Recreation Centre
London Colney
London Colney Recreation Centre Within the gym there are a surprising variety of child oriented options, including tots to teens sports training, a great range of activity camps, swimming and theme parties - a creche is also available.
Quasar Elite
Hemel Hempstead
Quasar Elite Minimum Age 6. Crystal Maze style game with 4 game zones, Wild West, Future World, Medieval World and WWII. safe, exciting laser tag action!
TopGolf Watford
Watford
TopGolf Watford Adventurously landscaped golf courses alongside the traditional, the classic game with a modern edge. Although you obviously need some skill to really enjoy it they're family friendly and have options for every budget.
Dino Safari Adventure Golf
Arkley
Dino Safari Adventure Golf Come and experience 18 holes of fun packed Dinosaur Safari Adventure Golf amongst 7 giants of the Jurassic period, cascading waterfalls, flowing streams, lagoons, lush greenery and tropical palm trees.
Lee Valley White Water Centre
Waltham Cross
Lee Valley White Water Centre Experience the freaky thrills of white water rafting, canoeing and paddling! Over 14s for the rafting; the paddling activities have no lower age but kids must be experienced already.
Hotshots at Leisureworld
Hemel Hemstead
Hotshots at Leisureworld Tropical Indoor Water Theme Park - Aquasplash - Silverblades - Ten Pin Bowling, Arcade Machines and Pool Tables - Hotshots - great idea if you are looking for family days out in Hertfordshire.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Stevenage
Stevenage
AMF Hollywood Bowl Stevenage Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
1st Bowl Bishops Stortford
Bishops Stortford
1st Bowl Bishops Stortford Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Teamworks Karting Letchworth
Letchworth Garden City
Teamworks Karting Letchworth For 8+. fleet of karts are specially designed to allow youngsters to race at their own pace. They can limit the power for younger drivers as they learn how to drive, and teach all the skills needed to win on the track. They also do parties!
Rye House Kart Raceway
Hoddesdon
Rye House Kart Raceway One of the only kart circuits in the country to incorporate the under 8s, their Bambino Karts are suitable for ages 5+!
Tring Spy Mission Treasure Trail Walk
Tring
Tring Spy Mission Treasure Trail Walk Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Hertfordshire? Try a Treasure Trail! Fun treasure hunts which teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.
Farmyard Funworld
Watford
Farmyard Funworld Small Farmyard with a large selection of animals - many friendly and able to be handled. Feeding sessions.
Also Close Encounters sessions with snake, lizard spider etc.
Langleybury Childrens Farm
Kings Langley
Langleybury Childrens Farm They have a Pets Corner, plus goats, sheep, deer, pigs, ducks, geese and hens. There is a children's play area, a putting green, a tea shop and small gift shop. They even do children's parties. Limited opening: check the opening information.
Lee Valley Boat Centre
Broxbourne
Lee Valley Boat Centre Situated in the picturesque River Lee Country Park, Lee Valley Boat Centre is a stones throw from Broxbourne train station. In a week you can cruise into London on a narrow boats, or in just an hour you can navigate the river by electric pleasure craft, pedalos or rowing boats.
Pots of Art Ceramic Studio
St Albans
Pots of Art Ceramic Studio Come and have fun painting your own original masterpiece, even if you don't think you're artistic! With our help, stencils and stamps you can create an original work of art. We have Pottery Painting, Build A Bear and Decopatch - great fun for all the family.
Pots of Art Ceramics Studio - Hitchin
Hitchin
Pots of Art Ceramics Studio - Hitchin Paint your own pottery studio, build a bear parties and decopatch. There is so much to do at Pots of Art - one of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
Potstop
Knebworth
Potstop Our paint-your-own pottery studio is
suitable for all ages: come and get creative! Choose from our range of pottery blanks – from mugs, jugs and flowerpots to animal collectibles and moneyboxes – there’s something for everyone! We’ve lots of ideas to get you started and refreshments to keep you going!
Re Create
Berkhamsted
Re Create A variety of arts, crafts and creativity workshops and classes, pre-booking essential. Currently includes Kids' Drawing and GCSE Drama.
The Pottery Project
Berkhamsted
The Pottery Project There’s plenty of space for buggies and paraphernalia and they have baby changing facilities and high chairs. Every Friday parents painting with their babies or toddlers (up to 2 years) will receive 50% off the standard studio fee, except during school holidays.
The Little Gym
Harpenden
The Little Gym The premier gymnastics- based children’s development programme for boys and girls aged 10 months to 12 years.
Celtic Harmony Camp
Brickendon
Celtic Harmony Camp Enjoy a great day out for all the family, with our Archers, Farmers, Warriors, Storytellers and Woodsmen. There's plenty of exciting hands-on activities to keep everyone busy and good food in a real Iron Age village, set in beautiful woodland.
Please note limited, summer only opening.
Scotts Grotto
Ware
Scotts Grotto A labour of love spanning thirty years of labour, some ten thousand pounds and an inestimable weight of shells and coloured glass adorning the walls of this 67ft set of underground tunnels. PLEASE NOTE the limited opening times.
Thanks for all the great things to do and Play Parks and Great Outdoors in Hertfordshire with kids you keep sending in.
Now the school half term is upon us are with winter and the christmas holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Hertfordshire can enjoy the great day out as well.
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